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Here's an older fixed jaws Athol 626 i found in Athol Mass.. Had been in a furniture factory. cleaned it up. good for another 80 years.

Hi Bottlecapdigger, i like your vice and stand.. what model starrett vice is that? Thanks much.

Hi Drivesitfar, Thanks very much for your responses. i think the $80/hour will give me an idea of what to expect. I got the vice from my Neighbor who got it handed down by his Grandfather. i may have said to much in thinking i could fix it for him.. well we will see. i will ask some my buddies...

What is the definition of "Rather dramatically not cost-effective.".. 10's, 20's, 100"s of dollars ? how would i find some one qualified to do this welding and fabricating?

So, does anyone know how many of these Fulton Lowville 13 units are out there? Would someone want for parts? Or would someone have a base to replace? Is that feasible?

Hey, Thanks for the comments on the Fulton Lowville. it's a 6 inch size vise. see Pic attached. i have taken it apart cleaned the years of gunk off and have all the parts. i believe all parts are in mechanical workin order. Any idea how much labor to do the welding on the foot and add the new...

Looking for suggestions on the Fulton Lowville fixed base vice. Base is broken at jaw, and one foot is missing. Inherited from neighbor. Not sure what to do with it. Anyone have a replacement base for Fulton Lowville *13? don't think this is repairable? Is this something for the recycle...

Hey, my neighbor guys had this old Fulton 18 in his basement. it is in pretty rough shape. Can broken pieces be welded?

Hi guys, looking at rebuilding a Simplex gray 416. how would i go about getting the jaw replacements?