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Cool find! As you prolly already know, there's a helpful Rock Island vise string you might check out. https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/threads/rock-island-vises-history-info.124285/

Thanks LesserSon for looking that up for me. The one in my photo's are 9-1/2" overall length.

Well, that's embarrassing. I shoulda checked with Alloy Artifacts first before posting here. http://alloy-artifacts.org/utica-tool.html

Picked up this pair of nippers today. But there is no model number on it, only three diamond, UTC "pat apd for". Any idea what the primary purpose might have been and date? piano wire? The jaws are very nice.

Found at a flea market. Thought it was cool, but I do not know what it might be used for. No maker marks anywhere, even after wire brushing and close inspection. Any help identifying would be appreciated. thanks

Picked up this little Rock Island No. 71 today. Wanted you folks to see some vise pics.

I have a small collection of Crescent tools. I really like these tools. Here's a picture of some of my favorites. Hope you enjoy them.

I love my DBE as well. Thrilled to hear other DBE collectors out there!My favorites are: VLCHEK - best overall design, IMHO BluePoint BOX- love the roundy handle Snap-On - daily user, esp the shorties Lectrolite - just like em Utica - love the lack of 10 deg offset on the line wrenches P&C...

Great idea! Thread title changed from Mystery Tools - What is it? to "Vintage Kitchen Tools - Jar Openers".

Here's my 11" benchtop, Delta/Rockwell drill press, model 11-120. Based on the Serial Number, it was mfg in 1952.

sorry for the small pics. Here's some bigger ones. I couldn't find any "maker markings"... I'll check out the jar wrench website. I'm wondering if it is to open (twist) off a bottle cork? thanks!

Can any one help to identify this mystery tool? It's about 6" length. thanks!

Ha! I misread the OP question....I just saw $250 in the string and got confused...senior moment. sorry. FWIW, I've historically purchased used Snap On tools at 30% and consider (30% of new, a very good price). At 10% of new, I consider that a salvage price. For example, a comparable KRA4059...

As I recall, I brought home a KR59 top box only, (9 drawer) a few months ago from a guy in Northern Illinois. Box was in reasonably good shape and I paid $275. So i think you did well. Just compare to a new box....yikes, those are really spendy! The best thing is, you have a true Snap On box...

Very interesting info on the West anvil. I think I also snagged a nice 114 lb West anvil today. You can see pics over here: https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/threads/show-me-your-anvil.33788/page-29

Hi Everyone. New to this forum. Found an anvil today and thought I'd share some pics with you. Also, hoping someone could offer some info on origins of the possible maker. I think this anvil is a West cast steel brand, circa 1930's? but I'm not positive. Could anyone confirm, please? thanks! And...

Hey Brindledog...congrats on your nice Parker vise! As I mentioned earlier, I also snagged a Parker last week. Sheesh, they can be hard to find in good shape. Here's a few pics, for you vise obsessed folks:

Today, i bought a 954-1/2, which is a 4-1/2" jaw, slightly bigger than yours. It was in good shape, $85, northern Illinois. Vise prices vary, as others have said based on region.

Hello everyone. I'm new to the board; hoping to get some great ideas for my future shop. Im a former aircraft mechanic and presently a field mechanic. Thanks for all the informative posts. Chris