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Hi, the date is 1984. The way you can tell is by the shape of the first digit. In this case by the shape of the number 4. Thanks

When looking at the box from the back, it's in the bottom right corner. About 2" in from the right and 2" from the bottom Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

It is just some red acrylic based spray paint out of a rattle can. It's called "Toolbox red" by Halfords Thanks for all the positive feedback. I already have a complete snap on chest/roll cab set, so this one is actually a Christmas present for my father. He has put up with using cheap...

The paint I used is appropriately called "Toolbox Red" made by Halfords in the UK. The paint match is not exact but is very close. All the outside and drawer fronts were painted, and all the internals were left alone, and you cannot tell that much difference in paint shade I simply used some...

Hi everyone, just thought I would post up couple of photos from my toolbox restoration. It's a 1987 Kc515 box, which I believe is the KRA equivalent. It's made by snap on Canada (most toolboxes found in the UK appear to have been made in Canada rather than USA) How I got it on eBay...

Thanks. I have now also done an even older record 34 which has a more of a tubular design.I will post up some pics in the next day or so. As for fighting off rust, i use some lithium grease for all the bare slides and contact points, and wipe down the jaws with wd40. This has proven to work...

Thanks for all the feedback guys. I am quite busy so the progress is slow but I have some more snaps for you: As the outer cylinder was covered in score marks, vice jaw marks and people using screwdrivers as drifts, I knew I'd have to turn it on a lathe for best results. First I made myself an...

Hi all, Just thought I would share with you my latest restoration project. It is in fact a complete monster of a pump. I have randomly stumbled upon it on Ebay, did some reading into it and thought it sounded like a great project. Below is a small company extract I have borrowed from...

Just finished my latest #23. So far the collection has 3 record vices, and I think I am now addicted so plenty more to come :D

A new set of Bondhus metric T-handle hex keys. I was surprised by just how big they are in real life. Almost double the size of your standard long reach L-shaped Hex keys, but they do look a great quality. Thanks Mig

Bahco 48-tooth ratcheting screwdrivers: Old MOLE grips (made in england) Thanks Mig

Happy to report that the third vice is now complete. Couple of shots below: Thanks for reading Mig

Managed to get some more progress done. Vice during further cleaning up: After now after 3 coats: Still have to polish up and reassemble the main screw and I will be done. In the meantime I have been overhauling an old jack I picked up for £5. This is what it looked like after I picked it...

As mentioned I am now doing another one. Couple of progress pics. Before (after an initial wipe down): Dismantled and wire wheeled; Washer and quick release mechanism bits after couple of coats: More progress pics tomorrow ;) Thanks Mig

I double checked and it's as I stated earlier. Basically the washer just sits on the very end of the screw. There is no split pin or circlip to hold it in place, as once you bolt the the quick release lever with its cover back on, the screw and washer have nowhere to go

Am am restoring a second #23 as we speak. I will try and get a photo for you tonight. As far as I remember the washer (about 30mm dia with 10mm hole) fits right at the back of the main screws and is there so you cannot slide out the lower jaw completely out of the vice. Like I said I will try...

Superb progress and an extremely informative thread. Thanks for sharing

Thanks for all the comments peeps. The vice has been serving me great for the past year. I have also taken restored couple more in the meantime. Below is a mid-restoration shot of a Record #3 Vice I have also recently picked up another #23 so will post some before/after shots when done...

I got it done for free at one of our suppliers' shops, but normally I think they would charge about £30. Well worth it IMO because the paint is almost indestructable now. The thick baked on coat took me 30minutes to scape off from a tiny part I forgot to mask off. Not exactly but the sellers...

Hi all, Having spent the past 6 months trawling through the "show me your vises" thread I have caught the bug. I'm going to keep it short. Last week I picked up a 1970's record 23 and started the restoration. Here it is after I bought it home. Its solid, no slop, but in need of some TLC...