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I picked up my first Reed this afternoon and need a little info. This is a 204 1/2. It operates nice and smooth with no visible cracks. The jaws teeth aren't in too bad of shape either. 1. What's the approximate age of this vise? 2. What was the original color? Example? 3. What is the...

I'm preparing to restore a Baby Wilton made in '63. I noticed that there are 3 versions of the swivel locks? Are these period specific? Mine currently has the round/flat top version, but I like the other versions better. Would I be doing the restoration a disservice by using a different style...

If this has already been documented please forgive me and point me in that direction. My goal is to try and establish a somewhat definitive timeline and the colors that were used on Wilton bullet vises. I'll start with what I think I know. As I understand it, the very earliest bullets were...

I have a pair of old Wiltons here to restore that had badly beat up end caps. Both were caved in significantly. I didn't want to spend the money on new caps, so I set out to see what I could do to repair these. I couldn't be happier with the results. Unfortunately, I didn't get good before...

I went back and scored a few beautiful old tools from the guy I bought the Wilton C0 from. I particularly love this old Miller Falls 2A hand drill.

I picked this little Wilton up while purchasing a bench grinder I found on Craigslist. It was setting there on the bench next to it. It was made in the USA, so I couldn't say no. I stripped it with a wire wheel, primed it, and painted it with Rustoleum Hammered Verde Green. I then baked the...

Did anyone else notice the huge crack in this "New" Baby Wilton? http://www.ebay.com/itm/122325357784

This is my first post here, having been introduced by a fellow Wilton bullet junkie. I was in the market for a new vise, and so began my intrigue with these beautiful vises. I bought a new 450S for the garage last week. Anyway, about this old 835. I picked this vise up locally from a...