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Jim Reed - Could you explain what you are referring to when you say the fixed holes date the vise to pre 1919? Are you referring to this setup? If so, what is that determination based upon?

Crotalus - Very nice job on the Reed

72 - nice pickup on the CO I don't think you overpaid at all

NY - There is usually an abundance of older quality vises on CL in my area, south central PA. In searching your area you should be able to find a decent Parker, Reed, Athol, Yost etc... that is mechanically sound and will last you for years to come

MISSLE - I currently have a REED 103, 203 1/2 and 204 1/2 and can attest to their stoutness.

I would agree with G-Man or keep searching online or at local auctions. I can find older machinist style vises around here that may need some refurbishing but are mechanically sound for the same price or less than what those are going for.

Outlaw - This is mostly on a flat surface and i will try a flap wheel as suggested. I see that they have different grits depending on how aggressive one would like to be. I will see what i can come up with in regards to the rest to work with. Thanks

Apologies in advance if i should post this elsewhere, but as i am familiar with posting on this thread and receiving insightful responses i was looking for advice in what disc/wheel would be best suited on an angle grinder to remove a bead of weld off of a vise. I would like to have some control...

GET - Thanks for the info

GET - Thanks for the info. I will look for either one of those options. Would you happen to have any other pics of your 978 that is restored? Also, what paint did you use i like the color.

bagged - Thanks for the insight, i will search eBay for the wrench

Trying to restore a Parker 976 i picked up over the weekend and looking for information on two parts. First, does anyone know what would be the correct screw sizing that would hold the retaining collar in place? Second, am i to assume that this model came with a wrench for the swivel base? if...

Picked up a Parker 976 at auction today for $45.00 all and all in very nice shape. Two issues; one of the screws on the retaining collar had broken off. What would be the best way to extract said screw? Second the dynamic jaw had been welded on to the slide but i see no cracks, breaks to the...

Thanks 454!

I have recently read a post (that now eludes me) stating that there may be a thread dealing with the selling/purchasing if vise parts. Other than the classified section does anyone know if such a thread does exist? My search did not produce any matches.

Drives - Thanks for the insight. I will investigate it thoroughly before it goes up for auction.

Crotalus - Yes, i was curious what that was too.

Looking for help to try to identify the Parker vise. I assume it is either a 6" or larger vise due to the the two screws holding the retaining collar in place. What is puzzling to me is the placement of or lack of centering of the U.S.A. Every one i have seen the U.S.A is directly centered...

I'm looking for some help on confirming if this 8 " vice is indeed made in England. Yes i know it states as such on the casting but upon review of another thread discussing just this issue i'm thoroughly confused. Also, not being able to find much information on said vise i was looking for...

First of all my apologies if this should be posted elsewhere but i'm looking for some help on confirming if this 8 " vice is indeed made in England. Yes i know it states as such on the casting but upon review of another thread discussing just this issue i'm thoroughly confused. Also, not being...