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I did not get the attachment an the last post. Here are the pictures of the vise. Any information would be appreciated.

I recently bought this vise to use, but when I got it home I noticed it was welded together not a cast vise. The only marking I found are Columbian and Pat Pending. My neighbor suggested that I not strip it and repaint till I could find out more. It does not seem to have had much use.

I recently picked up a vice while traveling and planned to clean it up and use it. When I got home I noticed that it was not a cast vice, but a steel vice that was welded together. I have never seen a vice like this and would appreciate any information that can be provided. I will try to post...