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Thanks again Smitty & Chris for the knowledge. Whilst this #50's nose is certainly meatier, I went and had a good look at it in daylight and could see the same "oil the screw" stamp. Does that help narrow down age at all or does it confuse things?

Thanks! The greenie is a cast steel Fortis No.9 with QR. My regular user.

Thanks Smitty that is fascinating.

Chuffed to bits to have found this little Prentiss here in the UK. I can't imagine that many made it over the pond but I'm glad this one did. From my reading of many Prentiss posts on here I'd guess it was from the '50s, but I'll bow to expert correction. It's been used but pretty lightly I'd...

Another one too late for the Throwback Thursday of tiny vices, but here is a new (to me) Record 00 that I picked up this week for a tenner. Don't think there is anything wrong with it, will be bathed in white vinegar then cleaned up. I fancy trying to keep this one 'bare metal' look, and I see...

Shiftless right now it's a carriage bolt, which as you imagine, works nicely that way around due to lack of space but I admit feels like a bit of a bodge. It's not caused any problems though and the vice is used regularly.

Grouseman -- thank you for the welcome. The paint job leaves a lot to be desired but the upside is that as you say, I'll be reminded not to use it as an anvil. ZRX - They are the right way up, but the wrong kind of bolt. A temporary measure!

Afternoon all. Been following this thread for a long while and finally summoned up the courage to post my small collection from my shed! Nothing like some of the monsters above but certainly in keeping with the scale of my shed workshop. A small Woden 186B/1 and a slightly larger Record No. 2...