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Thanks for all of the information :beer: I really like them. Real nice stout looking vices. Going to keep an eye out for more. The 5 in 1 machine that they built is interesting! I added mine to the Spreadsheet page with details :beer:

Canedy Otto MFG Co, Chicago Hts. IL. Assuming it is model 4 as 4 is cast into the side. Didn't notice a 4" model on the spreadsheet. 4" wide jaws Opens to 6" Weighs 27lb

:beer: I'll take a look at that thread. Need to straighten out the handle and figure out what to do with a few chips...fill or file.

Picked up this Canedy Otto 4inch Vise this evening for $50. Couldn't find much information on the company, in terms of Vises, when I looked before heading out to buy it other than that they built a lot ot drill presses and lathes. Seems a very solid Vise. I took it apart for cleaning. What do...

Does anyone have this model/style? Are they one of the earliest? Going to pick one up tomorrow and it looks to be in nice shape and complete.

:bounce::bounce: I envision this on the rare occasions i get to pull the wool over my girls eyes :bounce:

That looks solid. Especially with the 4x4's. Is that yours? What did you use as a work surface? The lower shelf would be a good idea as im trying to get as much space as i can out of a small footprint. That's a really nice workbench. I'd thought of getting a vintage rolling cart/toolbox...

Good idea. Probably best getting salvaged or used as opposed to paying crazy money for new. I've neen looking around for free work surfaces...just missed out on a solid butchers slab from the 19th century yesterday in my area. Thanks for the link. Yeah, i guess 4' deep would make it a pain to...

I'm looking at building a small solid workbench, around 4' x 4', to stick in a tight corner of my garage. I want to mount a small vise to it and just use it to clean up and refurbish the old tools i collect. What do you recommend in terms of leg/support brands and also the actual material for...

The nice complete ones must fetch a crazy amount. :bounce: I have the same deal going on with my SO. HER: 'Another one...don't you have a handful already?!' ME: 'Yeah, but they're designed to be able to grind a specific material...so i need one for each material' HER: 'Oh, ok' That's my...

How many pre and regular blocks do you have in your collection? I just realised mine is the brown color and has the basic non machined trim plate...i originally thought it was just badly corroded! :beer: I'd probably quit looking too if i got one in that good of a shape...although drill...

Looking to get a small vintage Machinist Vise, around 2", to hold my hand tools as i restore them. I don't want the bench clamp style as i want it to be a stand alone, either with a swivel base or static non swivel that i can mount to a base. I want it to be compact and easy to transport around...

Noted. I actually thought i did put that. Lol. Thanks :beer: Very nice. Does it have any branding on it at all? Do you use it frequently? I love the versatility of them...having all that depth below the jaws comes in handy for certain things.

Great looking Vise. Good find :beer:

Please delete Just realised there is already a good thread on blacksmiths/leg/post Vises so i won't continue this one :beer: