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working on one

has been on my BP for 5 years or so ,never gave much though . heavy and locks up like a drum . thinking maybe an early model Kurt (colors wright ,3 K's cast in the left side of housing but no plate info anywhere . may be from 50"or 60's . any vise authorities that could verify who made it ...

thanks for your input fellows ,I'm good with that (probably newer than 72 ). happy to have ,only paid 40 bucks at local auction . I'll post a pick of it when I'm done cleaning it up and paint it . look forward to putting back in service . ,Ray

Let’ elaborate a bit on the vacuum pump oil , vacuum pump oil has additives that induce moisture absobtion . vacuum pump oils primary use is not only lubracation but rather to absorb moisture as non condensiables are pulled thru it while evacuating refrigeration systems , vacuum pumps are /...

It’s commonly know as a bearing assembly ,and yes there shipped dry with and oil packet ( light vis mineral oil ) you fill the bearing assembly and then as stated before a few drops in the motor front and rear bearings . There is usually a mark on the small packet ( a fill to this guide ) .

Mr Ex , nothing there ( blank slide key ) so is it correct to assume the CO model was introduced in 1970 ?

Hey fellows I acquired what I believe to be an older vintage Wilton vise , I’m curious to know when it may have been manufactured. Before anyone asks “ there is no date stamp anywhere on the vise ,including the insert guide ? “ I read an earlier post where some gentalmen with the same type...