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My $0.02 as a new welder that learned watching mad YouTube videos and emulating what I saw. Just starting and don’t have much money get a 20lb bottle of CO2. You can get a used one for cheap, it costs about $20 to swap it out and you get 174cf of gas to weld with. With practice the welds look...

Not worth the effort. I think you might be able to use a smaller blade that can handle the higher rpm but you’d lose some cutting depth. That’s what I surmise at least. I’m in the market for a dry cut saw as well. The makita lc1230 gets great reviews. I’m leaning towards the skilsaw SPT62MTC-22...

I got an offer for both of these vises for $130. Good deal or pass?

I agree. Local airgas by me, which is a ripoff, charges $230 for a 150cf bottle with first gas free. I got two tanks but I’ve purchased 4 of them; all used. If you’re looking for something economical get straight CO2. You could probably find a 20lb used tank for under $50 and $20 to refill it...

Someone beat me to the vise. Downfalls of living far away from a good deal and having to work.

I do enjoy the project of having to fix up things. I have a craftsman 5186 that I plan on fully restoring; a Morgan 35 and littlestown 450 as well. The best vises I’ve seen are mad far from me like this one. It just happens that it’s close to my sisters place where I’m going this wknd. Your Reed...

I haven’t seen the vise in person yet to fully inspect it. I’m probably gonna check it out this weekend. I’ll keep what you said in mind when doing so

I saw the missing jaw as well. Figured it wouldn’t be hard to source or have a replacement made.

Thanks for the replies. They’re asking $75.

How old is this columbian vise? Found it on the marketplace and thinking about buying it.

I have a couple so perhaps I’ll try with one of the smaller ones and see how it comes out.

I know the purpose of a vise is to be abused essentially but I do like for things to look good. My current garage isn’t much to look at but my next one I want to have a look that surprises people when they find out all the work that occurs because of how it looks. I do appreciate all the...

That’s a nice Reed. I already got a Morgan Chicago 35 that should arrive next wknd from Georgia. I also lucked into a littlestown 450. I haven’t taken a pic of that yet. Here’s the Morgan. Just saw the price of that Reed on EBay. GEEZ!!!! I didn’t pay anywhere near that for mine.

I have a HF compressor I bought after grad school because I needed one and didn’t have the money for a bigger name brand one. That was 5 years ago and it hasn’t let me down yet. It’s not quiet and I use it to power my IR 2135ti no problem. They now sell one from a brand that supposed to be much...

Here’s my first vintage vise, craftsman 5186 made by Reed. I can’t wait to restore it and start using it. Currently using a crappy HF vise that I had to repair after just using it to hold 1” square tubing I was cutting for a welding cart.

Another good option is a nice used mig machine and a 20lb bottle of CO2. Welds nice and doesn’t cost much to refill the tank. It costs about $20-$25 and you get 174 cubic feet of gas.

I’ll have to check out that Majic hardener. There’s a tractor supply not too far from me. Thanks for the tip

Those are things I love. I wish I had more time for them though.

How’s the durability? I used high temp spray paint on my calipers initially but hated how easily it came off if the wrench or ratchet handle hit it. That’s why I powder coated them. Just curious

Hey guys. When restoring a vintage vise is it best to paint it or powder coat them? I have a powder coat machine which I’ve used to coat the calipers for my cars. Powder coat is definitely better for durability but is it really worth the effort for a vise. Thanks for the help