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The seller specifically said there were no evidence of cracks or welds. I was worried when I first saw the markings, but there's no evidence of damage or repairs to the top or sides of the jaws (if it didn't crack why weld it?) and it's on both jaws. So I was hoping that the casting process...

As a not-so-proud owner of a $40 Athol paperweight that WAS welded, I have reason to be a tad gun shy... :thumb up: Still curious if anyone can ballpark a date of manufacture?

Here are the sides. Thanks!

Evening, Thanks to the Vise Flu that runs rampant through the GJ forum, I finally succumbed and purchased a Reed 404A from a seller in another state. The vise arrived today via UPS and it looks to be in very good shape overall consistent with the seller's comments, greasy and dirty, but not...

I just redid my garage in Gladiator and like it a lot. You'll want the cabs that are welded, not assemble yourself. Also, if you go with Gladiator, I recommend that you pick it up at Sears and open it there to check for damage. I had about a 50% damage rate on the 30" cabinets and even one...

My seemingly-eternal quest for a good vise as a restoration project with my son goes on. I'm looking at a Reed 404 1/2 and the seller says there's about 1/16th of an inch of play in the dynamic jaw when the vise is fully opened. Otherwise it's reportedly in great shape. Is a certain amount of...

Purchased some Knipex linesman pliers for a fair price. He communicated promptly via DM and shipped them as soon as I paid. Most importantly, the pliers arrived in new condition, as advertised. I'd have no hesitation buying from him again. -Lombie

Thanks for your feedback, pattenp. Do you happen to know the thickness of the mats you have? 55, 75, or 85 mil? Most of the problems I've read about seem to be with the thinner mats. Hopefully others can chime in, too. Not sure I could create a 1 response post on GJ if I tried... Thanks again!

I posted this in the flooring section, but think it might be appropriate here, too. I was at Costco today and they've put rolls of G-Floor on rebate so it's now $1.059/sq ft or $135/roll, so I'm seriously considering it, as epoxy isn't in the budget. It's the black diamond-tread pattern. I've...

I was at Costco today and they've put rolls of G-Floor on rebate so it's now $1.059/sq ft or $135/roll, so I'm seriously considering it, as epoxy isn't in the budget. It's the black diamond-tread pattern. I've read a number of postings here that are generally positive about G-Floor, but I...

For the monster vise lovers out there, here's a Chas Parker 978 for sale in AZ (Tucson). 297 lbs. Comes on a 175 lb stand. Unfortunately, it also comes with a monster price tag...:scared: http://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/tls/4392039986.html Cheers!

Pawn shops often have huge bins of sockets of all types/sizes. They're a quarter a socket at the shop I like. Takes some grimy digging, but worth it for one-ups. -Lombie

Show off how you've turned the mundane into the cool! Let's see those garage/workshop trash cans!

She's asking $100, but probably searched blindly on eBay and has no idea what it's really worth. I'm looking for something US-made for my bench, so this won't work for me at any price. -Lombie

Larger photos came through...still don't see how to rotate them out, though. They're level on my end... I presume we can proceed with the christening? :beer: Thanks again, all. The vise hunt continues... -Lombie

That's what I was thinking. The seller is not close, or I'd swing by and check it out in person. I've asked her if she can send higher resolution photos. If she does, I'll post them. Hopefully straight and level next time. :thumbup:

I have the opportunity to acquire a vise, but the seller doesn't know what it is. She says it only has a "6" on it, nothing else stamped, which makes me a little leery. Any sage vise gurus out there who know what it is? These are the highest resolution photos I have...sorry! Thanks, -Lombie

Unrestored is fine, as I intend to do restoration project with my son, but must be in excellent working condition without damage or repairs and have all original parts. Thanks!

I've been working super-long hours, so I'm long overdue in thanking Filson, EOC_Jason, Steven67fr, and Packard V8 for your great advice and your feedback to my questions. Of the many forums that I've been a member of, I'm so impressed by the members here at GJ, who are generous with their time...

Ironically, when I picked up my first set of 30" cabinets at Sears, one of the boxes was absolutely mangled on one side. The other was perfect. I had them open the mangled one and we confirmed that there was not a mark on the cabinet. Unfortunately, I assumed the other cabinet would be fine...