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    The VISES of Garage Journal

    Maddawg, Nice find! I'd say also the same as my anvil vice. Page 39, post #773 http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1064655#post1064655
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    The VISES of Garage Journal

    My recent “barn” find, right down to the bale twine on the vise handle. It’s a Prentiss No. 23 swivel jaw, and weighs in at slightly under 200 pounds. It is no “cream puff”, missing the swivel base, and has some welding done on the jaws, but is still a great heavy vise. I have several other...
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    Wilton Vise History

    Steve, Alittle more digging on the Will-Burt vise called a Versa-Vise. http://www.trademarkia.com/versavise-71644885.html And better pic: http://www.fast-autos.net/diecast-cars-models/VERSA-VISE-by-The-Will-Burt-Co-Orville-OH-Wood-Working_190476867893.html
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    Wilton Vise History

    Steve, Wasn't sure if you still knew the name of the red multi-vise that was pictured. We actually had some of them in wood shop in High School and used them to hold projects as they could be in several positions, had smooth jaws, and when the jaws tightened would clamp the swivel also. The...
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    The VISES of Garage Journal

    ID This Old Vise. Just a "Newbie" to the board, but has anyone come across a vise like this one? Its a vice and anvil combo, and very old from family farm. Doesn't seem to have a name on it. Thanks
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