Not mine. Looks great. Thought someone here would like to have it.
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/tls/4111369146.html
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/tls/4111369146.html
Athol Vise on CL
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87Pomona
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I'd like to have it but not for $225
jkherd
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I have one similar to that in my shop, it used to belong to my grandfather. I am still using it.oldldh
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Too much!!!
bigcaddy
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Its been on the local CL for some time now, along with its South Bay cousin, Grimmace the purple Athol vise. Both are north of 200.00 and thats way too much.
balane
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As others have stated, that's too expensive.
Dirtybird103
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I have a Athol 61 5 that I got for $40 a few months ago..
balane
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No swivel base is a pretty big factor in value. I would say around $100 is a fair price for it.
Yes, that seems to be an 'optomistic' price, but.........
That one is a 1940's Athol, the 'high water mark' in quality, along with the 'four bolt' Reed vises. you can't buy a new one of that quality, at any price.
If, as appears to be, its the 'smooth jaw' version, its a desirable rarity. (I have one of its twin siblings here, which I use on my TIG welding bench.)
If its really in as good unworn condition as it would appear from the photo, it would be a good investment for someone who uses and appreciates best quality tools. (yes, it seems too much $ now, but amortised over literally 'a life-time' if used carefully, it could be cost-effective)
(in the mid-1960's, I could....and did.....buy a model A Ford which was in good running condition for $250........what are those selling for today?)
cheers
Carla
That one is a 1940's Athol, the 'high water mark' in quality, along with the 'four bolt' Reed vises. you can't buy a new one of that quality, at any price.
If, as appears to be, its the 'smooth jaw' version, its a desirable rarity. (I have one of its twin siblings here, which I use on my TIG welding bench.)
If its really in as good unworn condition as it would appear from the photo, it would be a good investment for someone who uses and appreciates best quality tools. (yes, it seems too much $ now, but amortised over literally 'a life-time' if used carefully, it could be cost-effective)
(in the mid-1960's, I could....and did.....buy a model A Ford which was in good running condition for $250........what are those selling for today?)
cheers
Carla