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There's been a discussion about Millers Falls oval slide vises on the main vise thread. I posted this there but thought it should be...

Miniature Wilton vise project may be rejuvenated. But this time with the twist. I want to try mounting vises on a miniature power arm...

Hey Bear. Not that easy to machine but would love to see how you make your split nut. Please post your work. I might have a drawing of...

I just picked up a Reed 103½R... It's in decent condition except for missing half of the split nut that adjusts backlash on the...

Needing the group’s help! Can anyone show me either an advertisement of this vise (Prentiss № B161 1/2) OR another survivor like it...

KMScott, the measurement for the Samson of the exposed slide when jaws are shut is 8 inches. The measurements of the jaws you provided...

Columbian 605-M2. 5” jaws that opens to 8” and weights 70 lbs. Just finished restoring this one for a vise collector on the island...

Can someone please identify this vise.

Excited to share THREE new catalogs and a price list. My favorite is the 1901 Massey catalog - the first known example, to the best of...

Here's the other 2 I recently brought home. A Samson 5214, 5" jaws @ 102 pounds and an FPU 6" jaws n@ 82 pounds with a "mild" repair....

Here is one I did not see on the list. Samson 5214, 5 inch jaws and weighing in at 102 pounds. I would guess made by Rock Island...

that bump on the nut may be intentional to hold the nut firmly in its seat.

Upward pressure from benchtop

Funny how it goes. Fitting a set of jaws on a Bonney #160 (5-1/2” jaws) as I write. Jaws are similar to Parker’s. Just thought I’d share.

Edm152, good point. Not sure about yours, but on mine, it does not rest completely flat due to the screw not being perfectly smooth...