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One of the things you have to do, is get the extension cord out to the side. The extension cord, ships wrapped in a plastic bag in the first drawer, so you have to remove the first and second drawers to push the extension cord out to the side. A word of caution while removing and reinstalling...

As i was unpacking, i found an advertising panel in each one of the workbench. The factory is advertising these for $598 regular price but Home Depot is having them listed at $698 but on sale for $598. Pretty sneaky to pretend that the factory regular price is the sale price at Home Depot.

I purchase 2 of these and were delivered today, they come on a palet. As you can see the casters aren't installed and you have to flip the workbench on it's side to install the casters. You need 2 people and a lot of padding as you don't want to scratch this beauty. The casters seem heavy duty...

Sorry it took me a while, But here are a couple of close ups on the jaws.

Yes, I will take a better picture of the jaw area soon. I am located in Fort Worth, Texas

Genlemen, I am trying to sell my Chas Parker 974 1/2 on Craigslist but not sure what to price it at. Any idea? See pictures below

Is it true that craftsman professional vise are being discontinued? At one time they were $99 each, now they are over $200 each on Ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...e=STRK:MESE:IT

Is it true that craftsman professional vise are being discontinued? At one time they were $99 each, now they are over $200 each on Ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...e=STRK:MESE:IT

Is it true that craftsman professional vise are being discontinued? At one time they were $99 each, now they are over $200 each on Ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=261496711269&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT

CRAFTSMAN PROFESSIONAL INDUSTRIAL BENCH VISE 4.5 INCH Have those been discontinued? i've only seen them on Ebay over $200

Lol.....

Where is it made?

I have the same vise like your columbian but mine is made by Brink and cotton and the jaws are 4 1/2" wide.I bought is from Home depot brand new in 1998 for $25.

I understand if it is 1 of a kind item. This vise aint 1 of a kind. Just sayin

I was browsing through Ebay and found some crazy prices on vintage vise like, $300 and $500. Are people out there paying those crazy prices? Check this one out. http://www.ebay.com/itm/330934741186?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Battleship gray to honor its place in history is certainly a great idea. I still can't believe that companies including the branch of the military would just throw them away. Think about for each one that was saved how many went to the bottom of the sea or the scrap yard.

BIG THANK YOU to all of you who educated me through your expertise. Without your opinions i would have paid the asking price of $75 thinking i snatched a deal. I ended up paying $50. I can't wait to start working on it. I will be grinding that ugly weld under the jaw to look square. The story...

Don't let the dingy paint on the Reed fool you. LOL.....That paint sure is pretty Dingy

ok. I will meeting the Parker vise and it's owner tomorrow to look at it and make an offer. I will also contact the ad owner of the Reed and offer him $100. I will keep all of you posted. Thanks for the heads up!

Would that be a better vise for the price over the Parker?