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My cousin--50 years ago--was known to say "It's amazing we won the War!" meaning WWII. I believe that things are much worse now than...

Bear Well if you decide to build a split nut then I have a drawing to share. Good luck.

Miniature Wilton vise project may be rejuvenated. But this time with the twist. I want to try mounting vises on a miniature power arm...

Hey Bear. Not that easy to machine but would love to see how you make your split nut. Please post your work. I might have a drawing of...

Outlaw has it. 647. 7” jaws, 12.5” opening, 240#. It was 1/2 hour away from me and reasonably priced. I really need to get a hoist, and...

I’ve seen some pretty big Athols, but this is the largest so far. Wish I could have corralled it, but at 240#, I have no realistic way...

Here's the other 2 I recently brought home. A Samson 5214, 5" jaws @ 102 pounds and an FPU 6" jaws n@ 82 pounds with a "mild" repair....

Second opinion request please: Charles Parker "Eclipse" 954 4-inch jaw, stationary bench vise. Catalog says 46 pounds, 6.5" throat...

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.

Rock Island 541B after cleaning and paint. I drew inspiration from another 541 on the forum.

Here is a pick up from last weekend's GS adventures. This was a Tool & Die maker's joy to own. He was quite proud of it, bought it...

Well I got the jaws and they are a perfect fit! I had to drill out 2 of the screws but no big deal. Pretty happy to have original...

So, I picked up a Snap-On tool box yesterday and it came with this vise. Anyone know much about when these were made? The box and tools...

Patrick, Prentiss was pretty good about having the same channel width and depth. The center to center on the screws are standard 3”. The...

I think I found a set of jaws for my new 2-1/2. Found this broken 52 that I offered $30 for and she accepted. I think I’ll be getting it...