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    The VISES of Garage Journal

    Forge welding that without smashing up the spring would be incredibly difficult. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    The VISES of Garage Journal

    That's a nice score! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    The VISES of Garage Journal

    Thanks! Who's the Doctor? Pipe jaws would be great but the only place I saw them online had them for $135 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    The VISES of Garage Journal

    Sounds like fun except the shipping cost would be wild! These things weigh a ton! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    The VISES of Garage Journal

    Just finished my Columbian 205 restoration! Here's a before and after picture. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    The VISES of Garage Journal

    Okay. Fair enough. All I know is that I paid under $100 for my Columbian and I've seen many vises of similar sizes and ages for under $100. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    The VISES of Garage Journal

    Thanks for the that chart. I definitely need to weigh my Columbian when I finish the resto. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    The VISES of Garage Journal

    I know how big old vises are... I'm currently restoring a 50+ year old Columbian 205. It's massive, but I don't think it's anywhere near 150 lbs. Probably more like 90-110 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    The VISES of Garage Journal

    150-200lb for a 6" jaw? That seems heavier than would be realistic Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    The VISES of Garage Journal

    $225? That's way more expensive than my area. Old vises easily go for under $100 near me. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    The VISES of Garage Journal

    I should clarify. I haven't yet tried removing the jaw pins. I'm going to get those out after the paint is stripped so I can see where they are. I was referring to the pin on the bottom of the base that holds in the main nut. I decided to leave it after not even an oxy torch and an air chisel...
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    The VISES of Garage Journal

    I just posted recently about restoring a giant old Columbian vise. I'm disassembling it and it's one where a pin holds the main spindle nut inside the fixed jaw. I can't get that pin out for anything. I've tried penetrating oil and heat, and it won't budge. Any ideas? Sent from my iPhone using...
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    The VISES of Garage Journal

    I just posted recently about restoring a giant old Columbian vise. I'm disassembling it and it's one where a pin holds the main spindle nut inside the fixed jaw. I can't get that pin out for anything. I've tried penetrating oil and heat, and it won't budge. Any ideas? Sent from my iPhone using...
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    Opinions on a decent 4.5" angle grinder

    I saw a great deal at Lowes recently for a 2 pack of DeWalt grinders for $99. If you don't need 2, just check your local big box stores or Amazon for sales on Milwaukee, Makita, DeWalt, Ryobi, Ridgid, Hitachi, or Porter-Cable. Those are all good brands and for light to medium duty in a home shop...
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    Is this vise worth getting?

    This is a decent vise. Looks to me like an older Craftsman. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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