Craftsman vice

[bobscars]

Bought an old Craftsman vice, would like to know who produced it?
No506-51840 approximately 4" jaws.
Which vice would be the better vice, Cman or 4A(previous post). Thanks, Bob

 

[mcmlvif100]

You might post to the main vise thread, The VISES of Garage Journal

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=44782&page=2795

Lots of expertise on that thread.

 

[454ragtop]

Pretty sure this was made by Columbian. Other looks like a generic Asian import. Neither is in the upper echelon of vise strength, but if I had to choose I'd pick the Cman. If you remove the sliding jaw, you'll probably see the jaw support on the front of the main body is hollow. It won't take a lot of abuse, so don't beat on it, fairly common to find it broken off on these models of Cman vises.

 

[Rileysan]

Pretty sure this was made by Columbian. Other looks like a generic Asian import. Neither is in the upper echelon of vise strength, but if I had to choose I'd pick the Cman. If you remove the sliding jaw, you'll probably see the jaw support on the front of the main body is hollow. It won't take a lot of abuse, so don't beat on it, fairly common to find it broken off on these models of Cman vises.

I agree. This looks like a Columbian.

Nice vise!

Brian

 

[notlob]

Which vice would be the better vice, Cman or 4A(previous post). Thanks, Bob

C-man x10.

 

[CNGsaves]

If that Craftsman . . . . vice . . . is just rubbing you wrong . .
. . . . . I'll sure take it off your hands !! Where do I meet you to pick it up ??

+1 the CrownTop Craftsman . . . Vise . . . is a Lifetime keeper !!

 

[bobscars]

Thanks for the info/offers. Later, Bob