Recent content by Jimbo73

Picked this up today, definitely 830 on this one. Haven't found anything about them anywhere apart from here.

Otherside an damage to jaw...

Those pics were taken where I bought it from, so just dust from sitting on a shelf. No jaws on it so will have to make/buy new ones. Dosen't appear to have any of the quick release setup left unfortunately. Has had a 'normal' nut instead of a split. Still has the quick release screw though. Have...

Based on a Parkinson according old catalogue I found...

Good afternoon all, I picked up this vise yesterday and am wondering if anyone here has any information about it. Believe it to be around 1920's vintage. Quick release mech has been broken at some stage, vise still works fine and has a very smooth action. I would like to restore as original...

I picked up this vice today, found a pic in a 1920 catalogue and believe it to be a 204. Issue is it's missing the quick-action part. Wondering if I get genuine parts for it or if parts from an English brand like Parkinson or Record are compatible? Cheers from Australia!

Done! Cheers

G'day I'm Jim, Been into cars, tools and anything metal or woodwork related forever. I work as a stroreman and fix old lawnmowers as a hobby and for a bit of extra cash. Just lately I've been getting interested in old vises which has led me here. Today I picked up what I think is a 204 Rock...