just scored a free industrial grade Vise

rocco · Feb 15, 2007

It was in my father's garage for years unused.
Its a Vise fromm the Canadian National Railway Repair Shops from the 60's.
it weighs about 100lbs and is extremely sturdy.
it is in full working condition.

I'm quite happy about it.

I put a coffee cup in it for reference.

Alex

beetroot72 · Feb 15, 2007

Sweet!

Old School stuff is always the best!

Uncle Buck · Feb 15, 2007

Now that is a vise!

toms73novass · Feb 15, 2007

hey some one has to say the proverbal " you ****"

Looks like a real sturdy monster!

bmwpower · Feb 15, 2007

What brand is it? I see some sort of marking on the side...

the intimidator · Feb 15, 2007

hmm timmies a avalanch and a monster sized vise what could be better :beer:

rocco · Feb 15, 2007

the intimidator said:
hmm timmies a avalanch and a monster sized vise what could be better

The Avalanche being mine and not the office's....

rocco · Feb 15, 2007

ok, i installed it and took a few more pics.
I also reinforced the bench on the underside with 2 2x6's and a plate of steel, so don't let looks fool ya. its extremely solidely mounted.
What a wicked Vise.

its built by:
Reed MFG. Co.
Erie, PA.
Model # 405

Alex

Down Under Bloke · Feb 15, 2007

Nice patina on the vice.

Glad to see you just took it home and bolted it to the bench. I can see that the two of you are going to become good friends. :beer:

bmwpower · Feb 15, 2007

Aaaahh, it's a Reed. Niiiice.

Did you think about mounting it closer to the end of the table?

Flathead Youngin' · Feb 15, 2007

very good old vise.....

rocco · Feb 16, 2007

bmwpower said:
Aaaahh, it's a Reed. Niiiice.

Did you think about mounting it closer to the end of the table?

not really, should i?

kbs2244 · Feb 16, 2007

Man, that is a finger pincher just laying in wait.
Get some cushioning on the ends of that bar, or that puppy is going to bite some day.

bmwpower · Feb 16, 2007

rocco said:
not really, should i?

Sometimes it's nice to be able to clamp a piece with a part of it hanging down toward the floor. If the jaw opening is not over the edge of the table, you can't do this (with a long piece).

ersatzs2 · Feb 16, 2007

bmwpower said:
Aaaahh, it's a Reed. Niiiice.

Yep, there's one on ebay with an opening bid of $250. Me I'm hoping one of my long lost uncles has a Wilton C-2 in a shed somewhere...

russlaferrera · Feb 16, 2007

bmwpower said:
Sometimes it's nice to be able to clamp a piece with a part of it hanging down toward the floor. If the jaw opening is not over the edge of the table, you can't do this (with a long piece).

As a suggestion, I would take bmwpower's advice and remount the vice at the end of the bench. And yes the vice has balls...the handle needs some "O"rings to keep it from biting you. Someone stated there was a vice on e-bay for $250. So it is worth some $$... so paint it...or not.

beetroot72 · Feb 16, 2007

russlaferrera said:
... so paint it...or not.

Do as you like!... Some will say no way, it''s a classic, but others might like it lookin' spanky!

You can't hurt it either way!..It's sweet!

I'd prep it and paint it grey...but what do I know? :beer:

jwith68 · Feb 17, 2007

Very nice! I've always wanted one of those 400 series Reed's, with the swiveling rear jaw. Would be very handy for holding odd-shaped items. I missed a very nice #404-1/2 on eBay a while back. Can't beat a Reed. Tough as they come, and a lifetime warranty. :thumbup:

wilbilt · Feb 17, 2007

Very nice vise. It does need to be closer to the edge of the bench (that's why the front two bolt holes on the swivel base are "splayed").

I used garden hose washers on my Wilton handle to avoid the dreaded pinch, but it looks like you will need something with more stretch to get over the balls on that handle. O-rings, as has been suggested....

rocco · Feb 17, 2007

i'll be remounting it soon. as for paint, would a coat of POR-15 do the job?

rocco · Feb 17, 2007

wilbilt said:
Very nice vise. It does need to be closer to the edge of the bench (that's why the front two bolt holes on the swivel base are "splayed").

I used garden hose washers on my Wilton handle to avoid the dreaded pinch, but it looks like you will need something with more stretch to get over the balls on that handle. O-rings, as has been suggested....

whats the ''dreaded pinch"?

wilbilt · Feb 17, 2007

rocco said:
whats the ''dreaded pinch"?

That's when the vise handle bar slides down through the hole in the screw and pinches your finger. You would think your finger would never be in that vicinity...until it happens.

russlaferrera · Feb 17, 2007

rocco said:
i'll be remounting it soon. as for paint, would a coat of POR-15 do the job?

If you paint it...pick a nice color...also if you paint it you can wax it so it will always look shiny like a new penny.

z28toz06 · Feb 17, 2007

anyone looking for a good vice? I'm selling this one. 75.00 local pick up. shipping extra

rocco · Feb 17, 2007

i remounted it like mentioned and paint is coming soon.

bmwpower · Feb 17, 2007

wilbilt said:
That's when the vise handle bar slides down through the hole in the screw and pinches your finger. You would think your finger would never be in that vicinity...until it happens.

Even worse when it's the skin between your thumb and forefinger.

wantedabiggergarage · Feb 17, 2007

z28toz06 said:
anyone looking for a good vice? I'm selling this one. 75.00 local pick up. shipping extra

Jaw width? Max opening? Maker?

the intimidator · Feb 17, 2007

aww too bad you weren't closer or shipping wouldnt cost me 100$ to get it up here looks like a nice solid vise

Rocco I would only do the por if you don't plan on changing it anytime soon or if you are going to be doing any welding or torching on the vise I am not sure how well it would hold up to the heat and that stuff is hard to get off if it does get screwd up from heat but if you are only planning on holding stuff and whacking bit's and pieces with it then the por-15 should work well :thumbup:

bmwpower · Feb 18, 2007

the intimidator said:
aww too bad you weren't closer or shipping wouldnt cost me 100$ to get it up here looks like a nice solid vise

Rocco I would only do the por if you don't plan on changing it anytime soon or if you are going to be doing any welding or torching on the vise I am not sure how well it would hold up to the heat and that stuff is hard to get off if it does get screwd up from heat but if you are only planning on holding stuff and whacking bit's and pieces with it then the por-15 should work well

I've got Por-15 on my Ford Racing headers. Seems to hold up well to that type of heat, but I'm sure welding is hotter.

z28toz06 · Feb 18, 2007

wantedabiggergarage said:
Jaw width? Max opening? Maker?

parker 6"

Wile1Coyote · Feb 25, 2007

Post some pics when you paint it but I am already Jealous. Nice addition to the family.

devinchi · Feb 25, 2007

Interesting, when I saw the 1st pic of the vise I immediately thought, That looks identical to the one in our shop. My shop is a yard office for the New England Central Railroad, formerly the Central vermont, owned by CN. Seems like the railroad supplied the same vise to all it's shops. The vise is a beast, and you will definately want to do something to avoid being pinched, I have been bitten by the one in our shop once... the ~15lb handle will do a number on your hand.

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