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    The VISES of Garage Journal

    My first vise restoration a Chas Parker 974.:D
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    Gun blueing a bench vise

    Has anyone used gun blueing to finish a bench vise? It should do a good job of preserving the metal. Thx
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    Wanted Wilton bullet style vise

    Just as the title says. I'm looking for a used wilton bench vise, bullet style, 4-5 inch wide jaw. The larger the better. I'm looking for a project. So, I would prefer refurbishing the vise myself. Let me know what you have and your asking price. Please estimate shipping to Jacksnoville...
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    WTB Wilton Bullet Vise swivel Base 4"-5" Jaw

    Just as the title says. I'm looking for a used wilton bench vise, bullet style, 4-5 inch wide jaw. The larger the better. I'm looking for a project. So, I would prefer refurbishing the vise myself. Let me know what you have and your asking price. Please estimate shipping to Jacksnoville...
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    WTB Bench Vise

    Still looking. Partial to wilton bullet, reed, parker, Swivel base 4-6 inch jaw.
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    How much is this Reed Vise worth?

    The one I'm crystal river is sold. If I had to drive from from Jacksonville to crystal river it would cost me $100 in gas. I drive a truck and its a pig.
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    How much is this Reed Vise worth?

    It weighs 55lbs
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    How much is this Reed Vise worth?

    Found this Reed vise. The guy wants a premium for it. What is a fair price? He would not take $2 per pound.
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    Help with Wilton Vise Restoration

    How do you do electrolysis? Do you have to send it to a specialty shop?
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    Help with Wilton Vise Restoration

    Jaw are fine. I just want to replace the screw so if I ever want to swap out the jaw I can. Is this wilton's mechanics vise? I think it is. I didn't note the model number.
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    Help with Wilton Vise Restoration

    I'm thinking about buying this wilton vise as my primary bench vise and restoration project. I'm worried that I won't be able to get the jaws off. If I soak the screws in penetrating oil, do you think I'll be able to get the screws off? If I can't, what option would I have especially if the...
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    What do you think of this used Vise

    If she were your mother-n-law, you'd do the same.
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    What do you think of this used Vise

    I am. I'm having my mother n law pick it up for me. I won't be able to get it from her until July 4th.
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    What do you think of this used Vise

    More pictures. What do you guys think. The guy selling it said that there is about 1/2" of play back and forth in the dynamic jaw. Is that normal? What is the hole in the one jaw? Thanks for the input.
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    What do you think of this used Vise

    What do you think of this vise? http://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/tls/2427809378.html
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