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That is one of two Bridgeports. I’m sure a couple hundred would take it. First, a big lathe would have to be moved, and a wall taken...

I’d be all over that Kurt vise. Bridgeport if picked up for under a grand might be a diamond in the ruff.

I’m returning to the scene of the crime where the Prentiss was found this weekend. You can see it sticking out on the right. I found...

Excited to share THREE new catalogs and a price list. My favorite is the 1901 Massey catalog - the first known example, to the best of...

Here is one I did not see on the list. Samson 5214, 5 inch jaws and weighing in at 102 pounds. I would guess made by Rock Island...

Thanks Sky. If you close the vise and take a measurement of the square slide‘s length then I’ll have the max opening to record. Here is...

I just posted this on the main vise thread. It might be helpful to have the information on The Vise Information thread too. Parker...

Just picked up this pre-Desmond-Stephan Simplex Tool Co. 42CP Coachmaker. 1923-1931 according to the internet. Wonder how much rarer...

SoCal: Your vise is fairly rare. Here is a 1936 catalog page showing Simplex vises even though it had become Desmond Stephan by 1932...

It isn’t often that I have the pleasure of introducing something truly “new” to the world of American vises - something that, until very...

They are similar. This is my second Bonney "Champion," the other being a No. 122 3-incher. Three total, with the third being a No. 830...

I did come home with a vise. Ca. 1914 Bonney "Champion" No. 112 (1-1/2" jaws). :)

I got most of it cleaned up pretty well. I finally chiseled the jaw screws out. Yesterday, I made new parts for it. New serrated vise...

After mounting the camper it was clear that the grill mount conflicted with the camper door, with a little tube and an offset, problem...

I restored one like yours. I know someone that might be able to make your pipe jaws. Send a pm and I’ll share the jaw builder.