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I really didn't need another vintage vise, but when I found this U.S. Navy 1935 property tagged vise (I'm retired Navy) I had to have it. I thought researching the abbreviations on the tag would be a fun project but it's turned into almost a complete mystery. N.O.D is the only one I have a...

I have an eye for old machine and tool bases to put back to work in my small home shop. Between my local salvage yard and FB I've found a few that I think are worth sharing. None of the bases were removed from working machines and all could be returned to original use if needed. Pics 1,2&3 are...

Picked up a 7" Rock Island swivel base / swivel jaw bench vise this morning. It has a lot of questionable repairs done to it, but the price was right and larger vises do not come up for sale very often in my area. Disassembly went well with minimal fuss until it came to the swivel jaw. The...