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    Parker 954 craigslist find and restore.

    Got some paint on the Parker. Waiting to take the tape off till I get the handle cleaned up. Then I will do the lettering.
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    Help with this vise.

    Bl00. Thanks for input. Was able to look up a lot in it. Eba* has a couple high priced but no bids. So I will wait a few day and make an offer. Talked to guy and it is new old stock from what he said.
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    Help with this vise.

    Don't need it a ton. Just like it. Max I will offer is 100 but I am in the fence about it. He is asking 150 for it. Most comfortable paying 75 since I have to drive an hour each way to get it. Maybe tell him most I can pay is 75 and not to be insulted. Tell him try to move it and if he can't...
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    Help with this vise.

    Another pic
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    Help with this vise.

    Pics
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    Help with this vise.

    Have a chance to pick this vise up. Not sure what is a reasonable price. Says it is a Wilton 91a woodworkers vise. I am having trouble finding it on the net to research. Any help would be great. And what someone thinks is a good to fair price. Thanks in advance.
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    Reed NO.32 restore start.

    No pipe jaws on it. If I come across some cheap I will add them.
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    Reed NO.32 restore start.

    Handle.
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    Reed NO.32 restore start.

    Well I didn't go all out on this one. It is going to be a beater on a post outside. The handle was beyond repair. Not looking to put any cash into it. Solution was a 3/4 inch drill rod with collars. I put a couple grommets on it to. Good news is it is all cleaned up and tight n smooth...
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    Parker 954 craigslist find and restore.

    Ok. I will pass on it. Vice project on hold. Should be done in a couple weeks. Just got real busy.
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    Parker 954 craigslist find and restore.

    Not sure what to offer for the anvil. If it is even worth an offer.
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    Parker 954 craigslist find and restore.

    Drives it far. Haven't heard back from seller.
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    Parker 954 craigslist find and restore.

    Tag is from place Kramer in Trenton NJ.
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    Parker 954 craigslist find and restore.

    I have my eye on an anvil. That may be in the mix soon. I just like old steel and cast iron.
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    Parker 954 craigslist find and restore.

    Drivesitfar. Thanks for the electrolysis suggestion. I have done a few that way. I just hit it with the wheel this time for a quick look and just kept going. Next thing I knew it was clean. Also I put my location in profile. I will update as I go.
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    Parker 954 craigslist find and restore.

    Cleaned up a bit. Still have to remove jaws. Just hit it with wire brush on grinder wheel.
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    Parker 954 craigslist find and restore.

    Well at it again. I'm addicted to bench vises. Found this one on Craigslist for 30 bucks. It is cleaning up real nice. Everything in great shape.
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