Craftsman 5196 refurbish

[allenmichael]

Just finished up on my dump find of a craftsman 5196. Now what to do with it! To nice to work it!

 

[gleman]

Very nice!

 

[JoCoSawdust]

Beautiful work!

 

[Jayman17]

Great job on that vise! What is the brand and name of the color paint you used?

 

[The Cobbler]

a fine example of "one mans trash, another mans treasure! "

 

[paulsomlo]

Put it in a glass case, where it can be safely admired. Or put it in a box; I'll PM you my address and send you a check for $40 plus the shipping - I'll put it to use.

 

[Garcky]

Just finished up on my dump find of a craftsman 5196. Now what to do with it! To nice to work it!

Pretty. But, it's a vise, right? Use it to doldrums stuff you're working on securely. Or as a paperweight. It's a tool, isnt it?

 

[RedCastle12B]

Nice work!

 

[Zeus36]

Grab some clear automotive vinyl wrap and cover the static and dynamic jaw supports. Put some soft or aluminum jaw covers on and use it.

 

[atch]

Just finished up on my dump find of a craftsman 5196. Now what to do with it! To nice to work it!

With all due respect: no, it's not. A new car isn't too nice to drive. A new shirt isn't too nice to wear. Use that thing and enjoy every minute of it.

You did a beautiful job refurbishing it; now do other things as beautifully by using it.

 

[bonneyman]

Heck, I'd use it as a figurehead on a boat. And in a pinch you could use it as an anchor!

Just kidding! Very nice work!