Recent content by taongisurvivor

Yes, there is a square rectangle on one side that, at one time, could have been the location of a glued-on name plate. No trace now but the old girl is looking good. New jaws from Kevin Scott, sandblasting, paint, and re-lubrication - good for another 50 years.

I recently purchased a Wilton 1780 Vise from Craigslist and doing an extensive restoration. I am on the final re-assembly and just noticed that the "Wilton" name is nowhere on the vise. It does say Made in the US and has the numbers 1780, but no name of the manufacturer. The date on the...

I just purchased a Wilton 1780 Vise, date 1298, and I am replacing some missing / broken jaws and giving the girl a new lube job. I am attempting to remove the end cap pins and wondering if there are replacement pins sold. The rest of the vise is in good condition and while the pins are moving...