(All info regarding this bench vise was found out at later dates.) A good friend of mine has a 1902 double swival Williamson bench vise installed on his work bench. When I was in his garage, I noticed the red painted vise. I am not a tool or bench vise knowledgeable person and I made a remark...
Can someone explain why someone added all these straps (4) to this 1902 Williamson vise? Was this done to prevent the swival? Metal fatigue... cracks... or what? Also, does anyone know the original color of the Williamson 1902 vise?