Craftsman 5240

[nolan7120]

Craftsman Vise 5240

This craftsman 5240 vise is available locally to me - good buy for $40?

https://offerup.com/item/detail/666713970/

 

[1982fxr]

No. $20 absolutely tops if you need a vise right this minute.

 

[nolan7120]

I'm looking for something older and Made In the USA. No, don't need one right this minute.

 

[nolan7120]

What about this Ace bench vise?

https://offerup.com/item/detail/656344433/

 

[Sevenhills1952]

Re: Craftsman Vise 5240

I'm sure it's a good vice, one made in USA today would be expensive, that size.
It says make offer.. try $30?

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[1982fxr]

What about this Ace bench vise?

https://offerup.com/item/detail/656344433/

Eh. $20. That's a real light duty vise.

 

[rooster4321]

Re: Craftsman Vise 5240

I have that a ace vice not too good, Craftsman looks good and heavy

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[exmaxima1]

Lightweight open-screw utility vise. $20 tops in my book.

 

[Shiftless]

Buy this one. $50 is a good deal. I would pay more. This one is WAY better than those others under consideration.

Looks like a Wilton 745 made in USA for MAC

https://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/tls/d/northbrook-mac-tool-company-5-bench/6876344205.html
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[1982fxr]

Buy this one. $50 is a good deal. I would pay more. This one is WAY better than those others under consideration.

Looks like a Wilton 745 made in USA for MAC

https://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/tls/d/northbrook-mac-tool-company-5-bench/6876344205.html
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Agree

 

[nolan7120]

Buy this one. $50 is a good deal. I would pay more. This one is WAY better than those others under consideration.

Looks like a Wilton 745 made in USA for MAC

https://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/tls/d/northbrook-mac-tool-company-5-bench/6876344205.html
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It's about a 30-40 min drive north. If you guys think this is a good deal and quality vise, then I'll inquire about it and make the drive if still available.

 

[nolan7120]

The 5240 Craftsman sold earlier, so that's no longer an option.

 

[Shiftless]

It's about a 30-40 min drive north. If you guys think this is a good deal and quality vise, then I'll inquire about it and make the drive if still available.

Just check for cracks, weld repairs, and crank it all the way in and all the way out to see if it runs smoothly. If those are dropped, it can become misaligned. That becomes obvious by binding when opening or closing.

 

[nolan7120]

Just check for cracks, weld repairs, and crank it all the way in and all the way out to see if it runs smoothly. If those are dropped, it can become misaligned. That becomes obvious by binding when opening or closing.

Thank you for the advice, I appreciate it!

 

[nolan7120]

Ended up getting 3 vices for $58 He had a small red made in Japan one that said "Home 204" on it and a small USA made vice of some sorts and wanted $10 for both. I had $58 in my wallet, offered change in my car lol but he said no, $58 is good. I'll post up pics in the vices of garage journal thread, tomorrow or the following day. Thanks again guys!