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I just found a Stanley 1207, I’ve wanted one of these for a while. This one is in pretty good condition but I am considering a repaint. The lead screw is held in place with a spring steel plate. Is anyone familiar with these vises and how, if it’s even possible to disassemble them. I...

I stumbled across a video for VIM tools on YouTube tonight. I have never heard of them before. I use mostly Snap On but the tools that were shown look really interesting. Particularly the 1/2 length bit set for tight spaces. Anyone care to share their opinions of these tools, and does...

A few weeks ago I posted a thread asking for help identifying a Wilton Juno 1106. Within hours it was positively identified by some very helpful members. Since then it has been sandblasted, had a few nicks and saw marks welded and smoothed. Another very kind member helped me out with decals...

I was given this today as an older friend knew I was looking for a 3" vise. I can find no identifying marks on it anywhere. Even under the swivel there is nothing. It appears very well made, no slop anywhere. All my friend knew was it came from his Father in law's garage. He thought it...

I’m considering picking up a vintage 3 1/2” Milwaukee vise. This is a USA made version and is in generally good condition. I will probably give it a mild makeover and would like to remove the jaws for ease of painting but this is where the issue arises. I have never seen a screw like this and...

Hello all, brand new member here. I recently was given a Rigid 5000r by an older friend, he rescued it from his place of employment in the 80’s before it was thrown out and had it in his garage until I mentioned I was looking for a vintage USA made vise. It was missing one jaw, had two broken...