Recent content by Motorhead54

Yes, the vise can be swiveled in both directions without un-clamping the jaws. The single handle would lock down both directions.

Awesome, just bought it, thank you!!! It's close enough and can probably be tweaked to get it closer. The main issue I was having was finding a handle with a thicker body. The end I can neck down to get closer to the original.

Yeah, I know. Turns out Joe and I have chatted in the past on a Hollands 54H. I make it a habit to not try to snipe items from anyone, if a seller tells me he has it sold and someone is coming for it, I am NOT the guy to offer more or try to show up first with cash. Thanks for the welcome!

To be fair, I just joined today so technically when I bought it I was not a member! But I have been a lurker for a while. I have always considered a 474 Parker on my Bucket List along with a Baby Bullet. I did get a 2.5" Bullet but have not found a 2" yet.

Do you think that handle is the same size as the 6" Jaw version? Mine has a 7/8-UNC thread on the end.

meatsis, I am probably that guy... I do restore some of them and some, usually the big ones I just resell... They sell so they are realistically priced to someone :-) I do sell many on eBay and if I had a larger garage I would probably keep more of them. Joe, I reached out to the guy when...

Thanks for the idea, I have been looking on eBay for machine handles and found a few that would do in a pinch.

Just hauled this home yesterday. Any ideas on value? I know it's missing the lock handle. Besides that the vise is in very good condition. It's the biggest double swivel I have ever seen and dwarfs a Charles Parker 474! If anyone has any further information on the vise please let me know.