American Scale 4 1/2 Vise

[Bellaireroad]

Great looking vise and a treasure of information! 2 slices of Kansas City Pie for you.
Craig

Go by Gates and get the ribs first ...then have pie

 

[Outlawmws]

The 5X series appears to be fixed base, and the 6X series appears to be swivel base, however I think the only difference is the base being added. (fairly common practice) the List Drives pointed to is also on page 1 of this very thread, and is probably the source for the list.

I have a 6" No 66 red seal AS (number cast in, not stamped) and its missing the swivel base. (also a common occurrence.)

 

[Ironvarmint]

Good information about the American Red Seal. this is one my dad left me. NO.64

 

[BossGarage]

Just picked up a No.53 red seal at the local antique store in Madison Wisconsin. It's in great shape. I can't wait to get it to my shop and put it to use.

 

[drivesitfar]

Iron & Boss: if you want to post up your vises with a few more pictures and give us weight and or jaw widths on the main vise thread you might get some more information if you have questions. here's the link:

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=44782

also looks like you are both new members so happy to have a couple guys that have some old vises too. WELCOME!!

 

[dink01]

Does any one have information on an American Scale No. 12 vise? It has 4 1/2 “ jaws. Thanks for any help.

 

[Capt. Curt]

You bought a American Real Seal #58 for sure with the "Stationary Base" per this catalog page I have saved. Catalog reads it weighs in at 240 pounds as you can see.