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As I was trying to unstick the dynamic jaw from a Paramo #4 in a vertical position, I was suddenly successful but at the cost of a fractured pinky that got in the way (left/right side by side). Don't try this at home. The previous owner welded their initials into it which I promptly ground...

Miscellaneous group of !PLVMB! 3/8" drive stuff, a couple of pieces not WF: WF-21 !PLVMB! Ratchet WF-17 !PLVMB! Extension 5" 5265 !PLVMB! Breaker Bar 7" WF-73 !PLVMB! Universal 7/16" 12 pt. has 4 owner marks grooves on base WF-76 !PLVMB! Universal 5/8" 12 pt. WF-77...

I'm either crazy for having more vises and stuff than I can use OR for selling this one. Shipping is extra. According to Dayid's excellent vise pages, the Craftsman 5202 is a rebadged Rock Island weighing 45 lbs. I took it apart and cleaned it but couldn't get one jaw out (I didn't try too...

I thought I was going to use this vise as my outdoor "I don't care" vise but it's too nice for that. And, it has the drill accessory which appears to be somewhat rare. Both are in really nice condition. My guess is if any of you are interested you will already know what the combo is all...

I have a Plomb needle nose pliers that need box(?) joint tightening. Before I go caveman and start whacking it, I thought it better to pose the question here. I haven't been able to find anything here or the vast interweb. Any experienced recommendations? Thanks.

For a Chas. Parker vise collector .... thought I'd check here before other options. Details: the main nut peg sits loose in place and the lead screw is kept in place with nicks/burrs in the screw -- see images It fits in a USPS Large Flat Rate shipping box -- $16.85 $40 which includes the...

I need to sell a couple vises but have never shipped one. So, I'm looking for advice on the packing and economical carrier -- US Postal, UPS, Fedex? The Craftsman 5202 is about 45 lb. and the Parker is about 75 lb. Any other pointers appreciated. Thanks.

To my great delight, I picked this up yesterday for $35. I am still amazed at the great shape it's in. From the threads I could readily find, the round knob is not the usual(?) squashed-looking knob. I couldn't find if that knob type aged it but I'll keep looking. Any pointers? On the...

I was at a steel yard and asked about an American Scale vise off to the side (wanted too much). Another customer heard me and said he had a vise for sale. So I had a look and for $10, couldn't resist picking up this small Parker that is marked No. 123 1/2. It has 3 1/2" jaws and weighs 16.5...

I'm not a Snap-on guy. I found this socket at a flea market. I don't need/want it so I thought I'd check here in case it has collector value. Looked online and it appears to be circa 1925(?). Is that right? And then there is this other one, a TW-141. Both are 1/2"

I just picked up this Paramo Vise #4 (4 1/2" jaws). Before I re-assemble it, I want to verify the simple spring mechanism. Besides the cotter pin (not shown), is there only 1 washer with the spring as shown in the image? And, what is the purpose of the hole in the midpoint of the dynamic jaw...

I did a bronze case of an original collar from a Chas. Parker 272 vise. I'm selling extras to fortify my vise budget. If interested, please see the post with more images and details in the Classifieds.

I did a bronze cast of an original collar from a Chas. Parker 272 vise. For those in need, I have 5 extras for sale. They are partially finished but NEED some additional work. I am not a Chas Parker expert so I don't know all the models where this collar will work. To that end, I've included...

I have a Wilton 400 with a cracked stationary jaw, number 101028, circa 1974. I bought it for the swivel base. As all the other pieces are in great shape, I'm hoping to luck into someone with a "spare" stationary jaw part. I know, fat chance. Be kind, no laughing out loud or otherwise...

This is a follow-up to my recent thread re. my new vise addiction that included a Chas Parker 272. I don't know how much more I'll put into this thing vs. selling for parts. I am going to use the collar to create a mold to cast more in bronze. I think I'm missing a washer that sits behind the...

With great inspiration from gregthor's 974 1/4 restoration thread, advice from Catalyze and Outlaw as well as Spongerich's thorough electrolysis thread, I set out to strip, clean, prime, paint, lube and detail a Chas Parker 974 1/2. The electrolysis peeled the paint off such that a little wire...

4 months ago I only had a 3 1/2" Craftsman vise; very nice but a bit small. After looking for a bigger vise (to accomodate my metal sculpture interest) and finding this site to learn more, I've acquired 6 vises: 1. Fully trashed unknown model but perhaps a rebadged Wilton(?) 2. Wilton #4...

I have 2 Parkers that I've acquired to try to learn how to recondition by taking them apart; I've just started. One is a 272 and the other a 974 1/2. The 272 has a big spring but the 974 1/2 does not. Is that right? Or should the 974 1/2 also have a spring? I've looked through Craig's...

I'm new to this vise enthusiasm so I'm hoping someone can diagnose and recommend a fix to this problem (at least I think it's a problem) before I buy it so I know what I'm in for. As you see in the image, when opening the vise, the collar pulls out. It's fine when tightening. Is doesn't seem...

I'm hoping someone out there has a spare collar for a Chas. Parker 974 1/2 vise. The piece behind the handle that is not original. I don't know if collars from other Parker vises fit -- anybody know? Any leads would be greatly appreciated. :Help: Thanks