5 inch Columbian vise

[Jimbo729]

So, this heavy duty vise is sporting the small 'u' in the casting of Columbian on the side of the vise. I was wondering if anybody knows some details of when Columbian used this particular design

 

[jakemac]

It's at least a mid century logo for Columbian. I'm not sure when it was started or when it ended, but I know that it was in use in the late 40's into the 50's.

 

[1982fxr]

Current ones are also like that aren't they? Haven't they been like that since like the 50's?

 

[akasrick]

So, this heavy duty vise is sporting the small 'u' in the casting of Columbian on the side of the vise. I was wondering if anybody knows some details of when Columbian used this particular design

Post #54606 "The VISES of Garage Journal"

My eyes are getting old,
Thought I saw it in an earlier advertisement, artist rendition?
Thought I saw it in a newer adv. went back to look, big U.

akasrick

 

[bluebolt]

I think that style of Columbians started in the 1960's. The Craftsman version in the 1974 catalog is nearly identical.