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Was able to dig up this image, think it's from someone on this board.

I currently own a 60's Wilton C1 and Reed 105 N. Between those two, i feel my clamping needs are pretty well covered, but I'd like to add a third vise to my collection that will be on it's own stand for heavier work. I don't have a machine shop, so my uses are home maintenance, weekend car...

That 2C just looks much more stout all around. I secured a 60's 105 N today, it's in great condition, but I may still do a full restore to pretty it up. Will start a new thread with pics once it arrives.

Since you have both in comparable sizes, how does the C1 stack up against the 2C?

read 62lbs on my bathroom scale.

Nice C1, the dynamic jaw looks significantly more stout than the earlier C1's. I don't see any pins holding the pipe jaws, are they removable?

Realize that, one is a combo swivel and the other is a standard fixed base vise. Conventional wisdom would lead me to get the 105R first since I'm keeping the C1, but I'll eventually own both the 3C and 105R. Because they're both hard to come by, I'll jump on the opportunity if a deal pops up...

Found it, but very hard to make out. It's either 6-30-83 or 6-30-63. What year was the C1 beefed up from 60lbs to 80lbs?

Thought the 1945 was year of production. Where should I be looking? D

exmaxima1 - is that a 3C or 4C in your avatar? Looks awesome!

Looked the C1 over after getting home from work, decided to keep it. Put some time into the restore so doesn't feel right to dump it. D

Didn't realize that, thanks for the info. Not sure if it matters for what this vise would be used for, planning to get a Reed 3C or 105R for the heavier work. D

Thanks for the offer, but for my second vise, I'm looking for either a Reed 3C or 105R. D

I didn't realize the difference until after I purchased mine. It was lighter than the expected 80lbs. Figured out after some digging that the early models are 20lbs lighter. Thanks for the reply, didn't know about the difference in jaw insert material. D

I've been going back and forth trying to decide between keeping my recently restored vintage 1945 Wilton C1 vs. selling it and using the proceeds to purchase a brand new tradesman 1765. Other than the obvious differences such as jaw width and opening, are there any other advantages to the C...

Great vise, started with an Athol, but these Reed threads have me wanting to upgrade to a 3C. D

Very impressive restoration. Makes me more impatient with my search for a 3C. D