Recent content by kmbo

Thanks! I just needed someone to say, yes, that bolt does need to come off. Now, it's on with the cleaning.

Thanks va.grouseman and PghJKB for your replies. It really does look like that Morgan. Cool! I'm posting a couple of pics now that I've had a chance to get into this. Posting on this forum is tricksy - I think it'll be easier to restore this vise! I took everything apart with no problems...

** UPDATE ** I finally finished the restoration of my dad's vise! Thanks JKB, sorry I didn't post more pics initially, my work is getting in the way of my regular life! Here's a shot of the side with Metro No. 4. I've looked and can't find any other writing, but haven't had a chance to do a...

Thanks so much fellas! I've been trying for three years to get this thing from Phoenix to Los Angeles. People might of thought I was a bit nuts to fuss over a big, old vise so your encouragement really means a lot!

:) Hah! This was his vise, I'm trying not to inherit his vices! I saw the one on ebay, too. It looked nice all cleaned up! But they didn't list the name of the manufacturer or origin in the ad.

I initially posted this in a new thread before I found this one - oops. Hi Folks, Does anyone know anything about a Metro No. 4 swivel base bench vise? I'm trying to figure out the name of the manufacturer and if the vise was made in the U.S. My dad passed away and this vise is the one tool...

Hi Folks, Does anyone know anything about a Metro No. 4 swivel base bench vise? I'm trying to figure out the name of the manufacturer and if the vise was made in the U.S. My dad passed away and this vise is the one tool of his that I have managed to bring home. I would love to know more about...