Recent content by millipede

I'm on a tool buying spree as well. Its getting out of hand really. Lolz. I got a cs400 echo chainsaw. Gutted the cat too! Then I purchased a Milwaukee impact driver. Bought a nice Milwaukee 45 bit set for it. Bought a new dewault hand saw. Then I found an old Columbian bench vise on...

Very awesome, nice work!

Thanks balane. Its rustoleum hammered. It doesn't really say the name but the cap was like a light blue sort of. They also had a silver hammered in rustoleum but I don't think it looked as cool. Ace is the place. Lolz.

I have been restoring this Columbian D44 M2 I found off craigslist. I still need to put black letters/numbers on it and assemble the thing. I've been working hard on taking off all the rust, and paint on it. but here is a before and after so far.

Ain't that the truth! Thanks for your response.

What color should I go with for my Columbian vise restore? Light Grey with teal letters/numbers. Light blue/black letters/numbers, or black, with teal letters/numbers. Help me to decide! Thanks.

Hey thanks. You are right. Very simple indeed. I just started at the bottom like you said. Two bolts, and a clip. Super easy. I am going to be restoring it. I already have most of the rust off, and paint as well. I picked up this stuff called Klean Strip Air Craft paint remover in an...

Good morning folks! I picked up a Columbian vise, model D44 M2. I want to disassemble it to prep it for refinishing. I can't seem to find any place online that shows a good set of instructions. Would if be that bad if i I just leave it assembled and sand it and spray it assembled? Thanks.