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Hi guys. Come back from La Rochelle with this very massive yost. Just find details on the new version but seem to be same. Anyway i prefer the look of this one with the big lettering. Buy to an old lady, the disappeared husband was working on the docks of La rochelle pier and big fan trading...

Hi guys. Found this curious vise. Fixed base is pretty rare here but fixed base with swivel jaw is something ultra rare. No found with this reference on the web. This is a 5.5 large jaw. Not awesome size but very « exotic » for me. Super heavy construction for the size. The main axle is...

Hi guys. Find this curious wrench last week. Had never seen that before. First intrigued by the shape, and after use it for dismantle swivel big vises it’s a very good tool ! Once again don’t find this 14inch model. Split handle model seem more common

Hi guys. found this week this serious US vise. just disappointed because this one don't be abused but just bas used. i hate people who don't respect the materials, especially good ones. however impossible to blame the seller because it was an old lady whose husband had just died. the end of the...

Hi guys. Small challenge for the fun. Once again impossible to have a drink with the winner. The reed 106 is not a huge vice but conaisseurs know this is something serious. Notice the handle size comparison. The photo don’t reflect the reality. Much more impressive in real. Unfortunately no...

Hi guys. I can stand anymore and want to know the story of the « GEM » and « THE GEM » marked on my yost vises. Posted this question on 2 others thread but drown quickly. Just a member had well mentioned that was probably a comparison to a gem precious stone. I was satisfacted with that but...

hi guys. found last week 2 Reed and 1 Yost vises bought to a 3 generation butcher family. made the deal with the little son who explain the vises was coming with US G.I. during the WW2 (special thought for the young boys) the US soldiers have settled in the farmyard and when they left the place...

Hi guys. first post for me so hope that's the right file. found this week a big vise "american scale" "red seal" N°56 from Kansas city and don't find many details on ! higher than my Hollands but shorter so look very strong. pretty rare in france. all details on this manufacturer and opinion on...