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Mine is built differently than your Diamond.

Mine rotates both jaws

Which anvil do you think it might be if no markings are visible

Update after disassembly: I tore this vise down much further today, and a few things surprised me. The Acme screw, guide tube, and rear Acme nut carrier all come completely apart. The guide tube is heavy-wall, fully machined inside with a full-length keyway, and the rear nut carrier has an...

Do you think this is definitely a Chinese knockoff

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It is a tough one. I don’t know. I’m not sure how to go about looking for markings beyond what I did. I just put some oil on it and looked at different angles. I’m not sure if I can use some other kind of technique to help show markings and it’s weird. It looks like it’s hammer forged. I don’t...

Any idea how the clamps rotate? Disassembly instructions?

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Looking for opinions from the anvil experts. I recently picked up this 126.5 lb London-pattern anvil and have been trying to identify the maker. Specs: Weight: 126.5 lbs Overall length: ~16” Face width: ~4” Height: ~13” Hardy hole and pritchel hole both original Heel intact Horn intact No...

Looking for opinions from the Charles Parker experts. I recently picked up this The Chas. Parker Co., Meriden, U.S.A. swivel-base machinist vise and would appreciate any information you can share. Specs Maker: The Chas. Parker Co. Markings: “THE CHAS. PARKER CO. MERIDEN U.S.A.” “3S ON”...

Man, I hoped it was something special. But, if it’s a good functional vice I guess I’ll use it. I paid $50 so F it.

Hello everyone, I’m hoping the experts here can help identify this unusual vintage bench vise. I’ve spent several days disassembling it and researching patents, but I still haven’t been able to determine the manufacturer or model. Here are the details: Approximately 65 lbs 5-inch...