Recent content by phearlessone

Been there. I've had to do some "coaching" with the wife on why she should use a paint key instead of my chisel or electrical screwdrivers to open paint cans.

Salvage the motors if they still work. They can always be wired up for lots of uses. I use one to run my grain mill for brewing.

I had to share this with someone, the wife just doesn't get it. I got all this for $40. Sockets are all craftsman metric. Punches are mostly Proto and Snap-on.

Hi everyone, I came across this vise on craigslist. The guy originally had it listed for $100 but I thought that a little high. He said it's a Columbian Vise 203 1/2 4" jaws. What do you guys think would be a fair offer?

Thanks drivesitfar, if this doesn't work I'll pick up some Kroil.

I picked up something called Tri-Flow from the locale Ace. I'll be patient and let it do it's thing.

Question for you guys, I'm having a hell of a time removing the hex screw on the swivel jaw. I let it sit overnight with penetrating oil but it will only turn 1/4". I'm trying to avoid stripping it. Any advice? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Haha, I love this place already. It looks like 6-71. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Man, you guys are great and yes I think I have the vise big now... KMScott, here are a few more pictures. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

New guy here. I was told to post my first vise here. You guys have been awesome already. 3 1/2" Wilton #98-350SJ I found on craigslist. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

It has 98-350SJ printed under the fixed jaw. It looks like it's stamped with 6-71 on the slide. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I've been holding off and checking craigslist religiously to get a used wilton/yost (only names I really know). From reading some it sounded like the older models made in the US are much better. The guy said he picked it up at a navy auction 20 years ago. I'm guessing that's what USN stands...

Hi everyone, New member here. I picked up this vise off craigslist for $80. The jaws are 3 5/8" wide. It has USN & AMD stamped on it. I plan to take it apart and give it a good cleaning and paint job. I've never seen one with the fixed jaw bolted down like that, anyone else? Just looking...