Recent content by R S

Bought this used Wilton model 9300 dated 1972 long ago and just now decided to freshen it up. I disassembled it and blasted it with plastic media, then sprayed it with Rustoleum Hammered dark green and then a gas/oil resistant clear coat. The anvil pad was resurfaced on my milling machine, and...

I bought this Wilton 2" miniature vise some years ago at a tool swap meet before they were collectible. Regretably, I removed the original paint and sprayed it copper just because I thought it looked cool. It didn't show any use so I didn't have to refinish the jaws or the moving parts. It is...

It's been too long long to remember those details, but I'm sure I didn't pay over $100.

Just wanted to show off the PARAMO 6" bench vise I bought new well over 50 years ago. It is one of my favorite and most frequently used tools. Made in England these are very heavy at about 105lbs, including the swivel base. I've been using it constantly all these years for my garage...