Columbian 503 1/2 Vise Value?

[Nick_Wa]

Found this locally and might go get it. Wondering if it is a decent vise? Not looking to make a buck on it just want to see what its worth in current condition. From the limited research I have done, appears to be made in the USA!

Edit: The seller wants $20 for it.

Thanks

 

[KEH]

The ..3 1/2 refers to the jaw width. I have one I bought new years ago, price then was about $90. It's a great vise.

KEH

 

[Nick_Wa]

Cool, I picked up a brand new in the box Mastercraft vise (Chinese) from a gentleman for $20. I can probably sell it and pay for the Columbian and have a better vise in the end.

 

[Voi]

Found this locally and might go get it. Wondering if it is a decent vise? Not looking to make a buck on it just want to see what its worth in current condition. From the limited research I have done, appears to be made in the USA!

Edit: The seller wants $20 for it.

Thanks

According to at least one web source that's a 27 lb vise so the asking price is already below $1 per lb. It's worth checking out closely to make sure it's in working condition.

 

[Burgerkong]

http://ontario.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-tools-other-VICE-W0QQAdIdZ510209623

This is a better deal, Chas Parker 49X at 72 pounds for $60OBO.

 

[G_P]

If its not cracked that vise is easily worth 20 dollars. I would grab it in a heartbeat.

Sent via carrier pigeon.

 

[Nick_Wa]

http://ontario.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-tools-other-VICE-W0QQAdIdZ510209623

This is a better deal, Chas Parker 49X at 72 pounds for $60OBO.

If that was in my region I'd go and get it right now! I am supposed to go pick up this Columbian after work. Will give it an inspection to verify it isn't cracked or anything.

 

[Burgerkong]

If that was in my region I'd go and get it right now! I am supposed to go pick up this Columbian after work. Will give it an inspection to verify it isn't cracked or anything.

I could go and pick it up for you if you want .

 

[Nick_Wa]

I could go and pick it up for you if you want .

I would but I am in Thunder Bay, Ontario!

 

[Chaznsc]

Id buy it in a minute

 

[Nick_Wa]

Great, that's the type of affirmation I was hoping for! I will have to get some photos up when I get to "restoring" it.

 

[Burgerkong]

Great, that's the type of affirmation I was hoping for! I will have to get some photos up when I get to "restoring" it.

Let's hope your project doesn't take longer than my restoration of the Athol in my sig. And I didn't even repaint it!

 

[Nick_Wa]

Here is another vise he is selling. Says it is a "Record #1 Vise". No size listing or anything. Worth the $15 he is asking??