Recent content by PeterPeter

The seller would beg to differ. Here is a line from the description: “Heavy-duty vintage cast iron bench vise. Operates smoothly. No damage.” So, everything’s fine. Pay your $85 and move along. 😃 peter, peter old vise beater

Just picked up this Prentiss 92 Bulldog, and like so many through bench mounts, the under bench parts are missing. The bolt that goes through the bench does not screw into the body; there is a receiving socket. Does anyone have pics of what the mounting hardware looks like? I’m still hoping the...

What we see is what we got. It’s a ways away, in Northern Maine. I think you’re right with your guess. Those Mainers don’t let much go to waste.

As seen in the wild. The rare Dr. Doolittle’s Push You - Pull Me vise. 😁 Haven’t seen anything quite like it. Has mounting holes on both ends, but if mounted, how would that work again? peter, peter who wishes he could talk to the animals, but would rather not walk with the animals

Fulton 160 50 ish pounds, 4-1/2” jaws, 5-1/2” open, missing pipe jaws, through table swivel mount.

Congratulations, that’s a great Wilton.

Dropfo begs to differ. (I think you posted this when I was inquiring about a no.4 I bought)

Turns out, the OP’s “fair” description of the 404 1/2 was an over estimate. It is all there, and original, but there at least one problem I identified by taking out the slide. I offered $30, even though he wanted to give it to me. The screw is in inaccessible right now, so not sure how bent it...

The PO describes the condition of this 404 1/2 as “fair”. Seems a lot better than that to me. To my eye, looks like original japanning, crisp tail edges and fairly smooth jaw faces. Besides the missing lock handle, and a random dings, anyone see something I don’t? How would you describe the...

Thanks for the ‘dirty paper’. You’re the fastest patent producer in The West. How do you do it? I see quick release or ‘Instant Change’ is an option. I guess that’s why they call it Standard. Theres a longer version with Instant Change, too. I’ve chased a few of these vises, first time I...

Does the Float-Lock vise deserve a mention in this thread? Not sure of the history, but seeing this pat. pend. I assume it is an early example. Later versions have a quick release. peter, peter

Bed, Vise and Beyond?

That is one of two Bridgeports. I’m sure a couple hundred would take it. First, a big lathe would have to be moved, and a wall taken down. I’ll get the Kurt, and there must be a half dozen other large milling vises about. I really want a t-slot table; so far I have only found a tilting one...

I’m returning to the scene of the crime where the Prentiss was found this weekend. You can see it sticking out on the right. I found the Prentiss day one of the hunt, but came back the next day to find these treasures: There’s so much more to find… peter, peter, peter, peter (need extra...

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 a small trailer. I’m not getting any younger, and my taste in vises is only getting bigger. Besides, I don’t want to get greedy. Just picked up this Prentiss...