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Some updates! Reed 206 is having swivel handles made- put a fresh coat of metal oil down My minty Columbian- I don’t think this was ever used: Last but not least- my minty 1944 rock island craftsman with just 5153 in the fixed jaw due to metal rationing in WW2- new jaws installed:

Added another coat of black metal oil the other week. Looking sleek! She helped me repair both of my CV axles this past weekend

Thanks fist. That’s the original gold plated columbian collar trim/washer….. I had that same on on my original craftsman labeled columbian 506 series as well…. Very original piece and that was even in pristine condition. Almost adds a nice touch to it Bare metal is due to penetrol…. My new...

Complete. I think this thing was barely touched… the handle barely has any marks

Looks just like layers of paint- awesome!

I always get nervous when people paint over the jaws. Dynamic looks a little too smooth at the top where it meets the jaws, but hoping it’s nothing. Nice trade Pat! My fav 6 inch vise

Only color that’s going on her

Here you go shift. Bottom peerless is in BLO. I feel like that BLO darkens a little more than the Penetrol… Penetrol seems to retain the naked look even more and truer to color of the casting

I have a new love for Penetrol. I found a perfect to me 203 1/2 Columbian combination on eBay. It was dirty and painted but this was the near mint beauty hiding under it. I sold my Reed 2C to downsize for a smaller combination vise. Im satisfied

Sculpt Nouveau sir

Man I’ve had different set ups throughout the years, but at 36 years young, I have to say this is my favorite. Not everything is USA made but what I could afford that I deemed quality. My dad taught me at a young age that anything will last forever if you take care of it. I carry that mindset...

Assembled, serviced, and in all her glory

Accidental post

Letting the black metal oil dry on my Reed 206 over the next couple days since it’s colder out

Rear slide was cracked so I passed

Looks like a RI 95., can anyone confirm?. There appears to be no casting or ID marks anywhere. Maybe an early Rock Island? 5 inch jaws- got him down to $80…. Weighs about 78 lbs so just over a dollar per pound here

Sure is…. Went backwards there Shift- ha!

Caved in and bought the NS black metal oil for my massive Reed 206. Going to strip the paint and apply this coating- will reflect it’s uniqueness and age this way:

Thanks sir! It’s a 96x24 in maple butcher block top I picked up from Lowe’s on sale last year. 5 coats each side with Waterlox and called it a day- turned out beautiful

New jaws on my 5153 Craftsman (4.5 in) made by Rock Island: