1902 Williamson vise

[Richard Barre]

Can someone explain why someone added all these straps (4) to this 1902 Williamson vise? Was this done to prevent the swival? Metal fatigue... cracks... or what? Also, does anyone know the original color of the Williamson 1902 vise?

 

[Private Lugnutz]

I can't answer the first question, although I would say your initial assessment looks feasible. As for the color, all the Williamson double swivels I have seen on the Vises thread were red. You would likely get more responses on that thread.

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[Mintgrun]

Those straps appear to be a repair after it cracked.

Is that a crack?



I see something similar on the other side too.

 

[Richard Barre]

I can't answer the first question, although I would say your initial assessment looks feasible. As for the color, all the Williamson double swivels I have seen on the Vises thread were red. You would likely get more responses on that thread.

The VISES of Garage Journal

We have seen everyone's toolboxes so let's see the vises! (no, not vices :)) I'm sure there are some really cool ones out there. Large or small, let's see them all! Here's my Charles Parker 107 and my Wilton 1780: The Wilton has an 8" jaw and weighs about 110 lbs. The CP has a 6" jaw and...

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Thank you PL. Will post there.

 

[Richard Barre]

Those straps appear to be a repair after it cracked.

Is that a crack?



I see something similar on the other side too.

I believe you're right..... going to post this elsewhere... 'The Vice's of Garage Journal'. thanks again for your input.