$45 wilton bullet

[brilliantv]

On NH craigslist right now. I'd buy it myself but I already have a few.
http://nh.craigslist.org/tls/4109627226.html

 

[rusty65]

On NH craigslist right now. I'd buy it myself but I already have a few.
http://nh.craigslist.org/tls/4109627226.html

Wow that is one clean Wilton tradesman! And for 45 dollars it can't get any better. That's extremely nice of you to share the link.


Sent directly from the Snap On Kool Aid factory.

 

[Lookin4'67Galaxieconv]

That is an absolute steal. I'd buy it if I was you and resell it, give it as a gift, or use it to trade for other tools you want.

 

[RCman]

Thanks for the tip.
I emailed the seller, we'll see.

I am in need of a good vise.

 

[bad_idea]

That is a steal at that price. Buy it. Go now. Then ship it to me.

 

[Farmall450]

I want...I want!
Why must I be in IL?

 

[oldldh]

And the race is on!!!

Who will get there first???

(That's only about $500.00 under retail cost...)

It's probably broken/a scam/a misprint(he left off the first number---a 3)...

If a GJ'er gets it...POST IT/WITH PHOTOS!!!

 

[RCman]

And the race is on!!!

Who will get there first???

I got a reply, I am going to pick it up.

 

[RCman]

Got it!
THANK YOU brilliantv!!!!

Pictures to follow.

 

[danski0224]

Looks like a recent made in China model on my end.

 

[RCman]

Looks like a recent made in China model on my end.

I could be mistaken, but I don't think Wilton ever manufactured the 1760 model anywhere but the USA.

 

[fatfillup]

Looks like a recent made in China model on my end.

I think someone is jealous

 

[CooperS7777]

What a great find! I'd have been all over this if I was home! Glad to see it went to a good home none the less!

 

[Jack Olsen]

I could be mistaken, but I don't think Wilton ever manufactured the 1760 model anywhere but the USA.

I bought (and sold) a 1760 awhile back that did not have Made in USA cast into it. That doesn't mean that it was made in China. It might simply mean that -- like when Snap-On dropped the Made in USA from some of their tools -- they were opening the door to move production elsewhere.

I've never heard about any Wilton being made in China, except the Sears knock-off.

 

[bigcaddy]

I bought (and sold) a 1760 awhile back that did not have Made in USA cast into it. That doesn't mean that it was made in China. It might simply mean that -- like when Snap-On dropped the Made in USA from some of their tools -- they were opening the door to move production elsewhere.

I've never heard about any Wilton being made in China, except the Sears knock-off.

Hes right. Just because it doesn't say Made in USA in cast lettering doesn't mean otherwise. Ive got a Wilton 1645 in my shop that has nothing cast on the sides except the casting numbers. The only way to tell is the aluminum name plate that shows Wilton and made in USA. If that was gone, you wouldn't be able to tell at all

 

[danski0224]

I think someone is jealous

Nah, but that red decal just screams cheapo.

I think the one I have is bigger.

 

[Jack Olsen]

Hes right. Just because it doesn't say Made in USA in cast lettering doesn't mean otherwise. Ive got a Wilton 1645 in my shop that has nothing cast on the sides except the casting numbers. The only way to tell is the aluminum name plate that shows Wilton and made in USA. If that was gone, you wouldn't be able to tell at all

Which is funny, because mine came without the nameplate on it. So I made one.

 

[beamrider]

*jaw drops*

DAMMIT man that's gorgeous!

 

[fury9]

link is dead

 

[Farmall450]

I think someone is jealous

I think so!

 

[Zeke]

On San Diego CL now,
"I have a Made In USA Wilton 3 1/2 combination vise. [It is a bullet style.]

Barely used (once or twice). It has been in storage for sometime now.

Make me a reasonable offer. These vises go for more than $1000.00 +."

The pics show a vise that has quite a few hash marks for being used 2wice. What's wrong with people?

 

[brilliantv]

You're welcome RCman.

Last year I bought a 3.5" Schiller Park Wilton Bullet from a guy in Concord for $25 and then a 4' Reed Utility from him again for $20. The Vises are out there guys- you just have to keep looking.

However I have yet to find the elusive 1hp Craftsman Block grinder.

 

[autopts]

That's a great vise no matter who made it. The only drawback is that replacement jaws with the 4" C-C are pricey.

 

[autopts]

On San Diego CL now,
"I have a Made In USA Wilton 3 1/2 combination vise. [It is a bullet style.]

Barely used (once or twice). It has been in storage for sometime now.

Make me a reasonable offer. These vises go for more than $1000.00 +."

The pics show a vise that has quite a few hash marks for being used 2wice. What's wrong with people?

Your talking about this one?

http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/tls/4110074579.html

A couple of hours of hard use could do that. It certainly doesn't take much for the paint to come off.

There was a CL listing here last year. A guy was selling a new 1765 and was asking too much and naturally the listing kept getting republished. this went on for about 6 months. He was asking $495. I finally called him and offered him $250. He accepted it and I wound up buying 3 others he had plus 2 new 1780's and a C2 much like this one in appearance. Wait it out.

 

[autopts]

Here two interesting CL posts

1. vintage parker vise Heavy! No. 40 1/2 $150

http://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/tls/4098578542.html

Reply
re: vintage parker vise, Heavy! No. 40 1/2
http://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/tls/4109653187.html

 

[oldldh]

Don't you just hate it, when that happens???

Tee Hee Giggle!!!

 

[bad_idea]

LOL! That is rough. IF the guy does a good restoration on it, I would be willing to pay him $100.

Pics of the $45 vise or it never happened! The suspense is killing me. Was it made in China or not? This is a real nail biter.