Recent content by PeterPeter

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...

I’ve seen some pretty big Athols, but this is the largest so far. Wish I could have corralled it, but at 240#, I have no realistic way of even moving the dynamic jaw by myself. peter, peter too pooped to pump

Thats funny, because I bought a damaged 439 for $250 a couple years ago, and it is one of my few regrets. The dynamic jaw pad is welded, the screw collar and decorative ball head bolt that fills the other swivel lock hole are MIA; but the worst of it is barrel of the body is bent so I have to...

Yeah. That’s what figured. It was only a $100 investment. It will go nicely on a stand. No need for a swivel, then. peter

On the way home, I was thinking more like: but it was a long drive, and my mind wandered. I am not skilled with an angle grinder. In my hands, it might as well be a sawzall. I have a Foredom die grinder I can give that a try. Worst case scenario, is it’s not a swivel, and I bet there’s a...

Can you unwelded cast iron? This 2C followed me home today. It’s in overall good shape, having sat outside for a couple seasons. But the real damage was done purposely, as you can see, the swivel base no longer swivels. thanks in advance, Peterpeter

Thank you for the background. I just saw four .pdf posted on Vintage Machinery with this same information. Had to look up in the database to see what they look like, and suddenly those miles don’t seem so long… Into the Wild. Peterpeter …and out of the Wild: Dropfo 4, Walworth 5 Reed 2C I...

Take a gander at this beefy hunk of iron. It’s deep in the woods so not wanting to make the trip… anyone care to take a guess as to who made it? I have nothing to go on besides this pic. Peter, ditto

Recently saw this Lewis/Prentiss 8; 3 1/2” jaws, 38# Largely unmarked, other than the end of the dynamic. In general very good, complete condition ( It had its jaw lock pin) operated smoothly. The owner wanted to sell. Having just bought another vise, I was out of cash. But honestly, I was...

Seen in the wild, 4 3/4”, stationary machinist vise by Chas. Parker, series 3X. There is currently dead photobucket links on the vise that is listed. peter, peter

Thank you. First time I have seen this! I imagine the discrepancy in weight (68# vs. 80#) is due to the massive base. I wonder what the story is with that? You would think that if Williamson changed it, it would have carried over to Yost.

Don’t you know you’re supposed to use a drill press ? 😁