Recent content by gutpiler

1/74 is stamped on the slide. I have talked to the people at the Wilton tool corporation, and despite what many people say, the man at the Wilton corporation stated that this was made in 1969 and the stamp was the five-year expiration date. Just curious as to why you were asking about the date...

Looking for a spindle screw and handle for a 101033 or 9450. Mine is worn where the collar rides and I don’t know anyone that could weld filler and re-cut the space for the collar washer on a lathe. Anyone that has one for sale please let me know. Also need a thrust washer. Any help would be...

Thanks for the reply…I was going to use JB Weld for hammer marks if I decide to do it…I’m conflicted with making it smooth or leaving it as it gives character to it…that’s why I’m asking for people’s opinions.

Thank you very much. It has been bugging me for some reason because I have not seen any other vise with this logo. I’m sure they are out there. I just haven’t seen any in lots of online viewing. I swear they must’ve got the idea for Montréal Canadiens for their logo. Lol.

I am currently restoring this Wilton bullet vise I believe it’s an A9450 with the date stamp of January 1974. My question is on the dynamic jaw is a logo that I have never seen on other vise. The numbers run vertical as opposed to the other side where everything runs horizontally and I’m not...

It took me a while, but here is the vice mounted on my bench. I am really pleased with how it came out and ready to use it.

Ok so here is the finished product…just need to paint the lettering with white paint.

OK so I have completed 1/2 of the restoration and just wanted to post pics hopefully you don’t hate it. The guide bars and the handle and screw I used gun bluing on all of that and then painted the body green still working on the other half will post pics when it’s totally done of it all back...

You are correct…the rust was so even it didn’t look like there was one until I used my dremel and it revealed it so thanks!

Great thanks

So, here are some pictures of my vise currently. I only get to work on the restoration when time allows if somebody could give me any advice as to how to remove the rust on the interior of the vise where the screw and slides go through. I would greatly appreciate it. Most of this has been done...

So I’ve finally gotten around to tearing this old vise apart for restoration. If anyone can take a look at the pic and let me know how the screw comes out of the jaw on this old device so I can get to all the hard to reach parts to clean it would be much appreciate it. Just FYI I have looked...

Thank you for your response…I really like the look and will definitely post pics when the restoration is complete.

New to this forum, and just started getting into vintage vises. This is a vise I just picked up and was wondering if anyone could tell me anything about it. As you can see, the number is not entirely legible I believe it is 941 (under Lewis Paent). I plan on restoring this would love to hear...