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Since I restored my 15” Rockwell drill press I’ve been looking casually for a DP with an adjustable table. Most I came across were $600+ and that’s not ideal for a restoration budget. Then I came across this little gem, a 1966, 17-600 with and adjustable table and it doesn’t have a bunch of...

Hello, always looking for vises to restore and came across this one online but can’t seem to identify it. Looks like a Gressel style vise though I am sure there are many other makers. Any chance you can help ID it, it has 6” jaws. Thanks!

Picked up a new to me Blue Point bench grinder BG250, fires up and runs perfectly smooth. Plan on using this guy as a buffer once restored. Needs a good cleaning, maybe some paint, new buffing pads and cord. Gotta say I have never seen grinding wheels completely used up like the one side, pretty...

Hey everyone just wanted to make a quick post to see what I’m forgetting or just not thinking about. I am starting the process of building a house with a builder. Made the easy decision to supersize my garage. It is going from a 3 car 30x22 to 36x22 and an extension on the third stall to...

Blue Point BG333E came up for sale here locally. Couldn’t find any data on this model specifically so I figured I’d ask here. It is strikingly similar to the Dayton I just picked up but the Blue Point is only 1/3 hp. The person wants $80, what do yall think? I don’t think I’d get rid of the...

Hey all, In my quest to leave no vise unrestored I came across this nice Craftsman vise. It wasn’t in bad shape but I figured I could make it better. I honestly don’t think it was ever used, maybe just spent it’s life hanging out in a garage or shed. Had my first shot at blueing, that was a...

Hey all, Found a Dayton 1Z707(Y) 8 inch 3/4 hp bench grinder on the Facebook, not a whole lot of data out there other than Dayton makes good stuff or from what I gather puts their name on good stuff. I am looking for a bench grinder I can mount a buffing and wire wheel on, would this make a...

Hey all, As I continue to gobble up vises I decided it was time to grab an old drill press as well. I found this one and couldn’t resist. I have been trying to figure out the exact make and model but unfortunately, after picking it up today the ID plates are gone/painted over. Just looking...

Hey all, its been a bit after giving up on a bent Wilton. Finally found another Record to restore, I plan on giving this one to my brother. He wants a yellow vise but im hesitant to paint a record yellow, I guess it will be his so why not. Overall its in great shape, made in England and a great...

Hey all, just picked up another vise to restore. It’s a Wilton 644, it fairly rough shape and missing a jaw pad. I will also be looking for a new swivel lock as this one is pretty jacked. I will post pics on progress and post the serial number when I can read it. I’m thinking it isn’t super old...

Good day I wouldn’t say I’m in the market for a drill press but I don’t have one and can see the benefits of having one. Anyway I was on the Facebooks and seen some decent deals just wanted to see what the experts thought before I tried to grab one of these DP’s. The use would be limited but I...

Hey I’m looking for another vise to restore can anyone help with any info on this old yost? I guess it’s a 33 but that’s all I get from the post and the pic. Like to know the year and what would be a decent price to buy it at? the swivel base looks intriguing to me. Thanks,

Hey all, I am new to the forum and new to the world of vise restoration! I stumbled onto some vintage tool restorations videos on YouTube and have been addicted for a few weeks now. I recently found a Record SQ6 vise for sale locally here and will be picking it up tomorrow morning. It is a...