Recent content by Tom Santoli

I'm looking for a swivel base assembly for my 4 inch Wilton machinist vise; I'm pricing it new from a Wilton dealer and Grainger but thought I'd try here. I have a few Parkers and new Columbian that I'd consider trading. Does anyonw know if swivel bases for current Tradesman vises will work? Tom

I suppose $15 is a good price then? I haven't used this vise and have no specific attachment to it so I'l likely sell it; should I restore this vise first? I appreciate the wear and tear of a vise (or truck, tool, person, etc.) that comes from hard work but I see allot of really great looking...

I've attached a picture of a vise I bought for $15 a while ago; it is a Charles Parker Model 40 1/2. I bought it thinking it looked sturdy enough to pound on but never mounted it as it sets into the bench and I never felt like cutting up a bench top for it. I have since realized that vises ought...

Thanks. A few pictures of the Union made Parker vise are attached; I assume this is a relatively later version? Nice vise even though this one has been pounded on an has a damaged former repair on the perch that the jaw insert rests on. Thanks again; Tom

Sorry, too lazy to search the archives before posting with questions; a brief search and I found plenty on the Union/ Parkers. I'll get a picture up in the morning and do my homework next time.

I've had a 4.5 inch wide machinist style vise that has; "Parker Vise Div., Union Manufacturing, New Britain, CT" cast in relief into the side of the static jaw/ body. Is this a Charles Parker vise or some company simply branding there vise with the Parker name. The vise is stout and well made...