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    Prentiss #26

    $25 I am really hoping someone knows a price range I could ask for this. I highly doubt I will ever use it, and would like it to be used by someone who would use it as well as cherish it . Plus I literally just found got an outstanding deal on an Atlas 3996 metal lathe with stand. I need to...
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    2018 Garage Sale Thread

    I am counting my blessings at the moment. After my Prentiss #26 find I was checking out garage sale ads on CL. I came across one this morning that had tools listed. They were holding the sale today Friday and Saturday from 8-12. I snuck out of the office for an early lunch to go see what they...
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    The VISES of Garage Journal

    I am not sure if the pin is original or not. The 2 gentlemen I got it from didn't have a clue it was even in the garage. They did throw in another small vise that was covered in fine rust. I cleaned it up last night hoping to find another small score only to read "made in Taiwan" stamped on the...
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    The VISES of Garage Journal

    My first real find! Went to my first estate sale. I ended up finding what I went for in the first place. While looking around the dirty garage, I saw the base of this vise sticking out of a pile of trash. I offered the guy $25 more than our agreed upon price for the other stuff I had already...
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    Prentiss #26

    Thank you for the link. WOW, I've got a LOT of reading to do. 3274 pages!!! I'll have to post over there for more info.
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    Prentiss #26

    I went to my first estate sale this past weekend and while looking for some other stuff that was listed in the CL ad, I came across this old vise stuck under some stuff in the guys nasty garage. Turned out to be a Prentiss #26 vise. When looking for more information on the old girl, I came...
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    Vise restoration question

    Thank you for the link. I am most of the way through the posts and think I may not want that much of a challenge just yet. Some of the vises I am thinking about look very similar condition wise. I do not have a way to improvise some of his tools to take the vise apart.
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    Vise restoration question

    I am curious to know the worst rusted frozen solid vise someone has restored to functioning. I have seen a few old vises for sale but they are really rusted. I wouldn’t mind attempting cleaning one up but not having a ton of experience, would hate to buy one that has no hope of being brought...
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    My new equipto cabinet

    I thought the bottom would make a great place for power tools. Pneumatic tools in there too. So many options with that many drawers.
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    My new equipto cabinet

    Very cool. Nice to see different size drawers to keep things sorted.
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    Hello from Houston

    Hello. My name is Scott and I live around the Houston area (south of town). I came across this forum when looking for some information on a vise I found at an estate sale this past weekend. I love to work in my modest garage when I can (4 kids makes it tough at the moment). My father was the...
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    Black & Decker Workmate

    I was given a Workmate to use as a reloading bench. I have since upgraded but kept the Workmate handy. I recommend them whenever someone needs a good work table that can be packed away when needed.
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