Craftsman Vise 51856 #6 6" jaws

[budhallsimivalley]

There are no vises like this on sale anywhere. Retail was $139 and change at walmart. weighs about 40 pounds reversible jaws.

 

[Shiftless]

Not everyone is a fan
Quite a few 1 star reviews on Amazon.

 

[budhallsimivalley]

what is the current value ? No one has any decent new vises in stock in the $100-$200 price range

 

[Shiftless]

There were a few of those 51856 model Craftsmans for sale on eBay a while back at $79 each plus shipping. They all sold. Those T shaped front jaws have a tendency to break off if clamping force is near the ends of the jaws.

IMHO, If a guy needs a vise, he is much better off picking up a well made vintage USA vise and doing a bit of clean up and lubrication.

What‘s your location? I might be able to point you toward some decent CL listings. Based on your screen name, I am guessing Los Angeles.

If you REALLY want new, I see that the Harbor Freight Doyle 4 inch vise is now $120
I have heard that it’s not too bad.

 

[Shiftless]

Here is a good deal on a great old vise. You are looking for an excuse to drive to San Diego aren’t you?

This vise has 4 1/2 inch wide jaws and weighs in at a very hefty 87 pounds. I have a smaller Morgan and I can tell you that it is a VERY solid vise.

 

[tool_scrounge]

Here is a good deal on a great old vise. You are looking for an excuse to drive to San Diego aren’t you?

This vise has 4 1/2 inch wide jaws and weighs in at a very hefty 87 pounds. I have a smaller Morgan and I can tell you that it is a VERY solid vise.

I posted that in the hot deals forum. That was only after I begrudgingly convinced myself I did need another one! They are nice vises. I really like the 10” opening.

 

[Shiftless]

T.S.:
This is GJ... Of course you need another one. I have over 90 vises and I just bought 2 more in the past week.

 

[tool_scrounge]

T.S.:
This is GJ... Of course you need another one. I have over 90 vises and I just bought 2 more in the past week.

It was very tempting. Morgan tends to be a “sleeper” vise brand on the used market. Nice quality but tend not to sell for big bucks. I hope someone on the GJ gets it.

 

[budhallsimivalley]

I didn't know this was a buy and sell site. I thought it was a forum for tool guys. So I get an answer from a guy who has 90 Vises for sale? I was trying to get away from all like offer up and craigslist.

 

[Leaflessshadetree]

Plenty of usable vises similar to that Craftsman (size/weight/quality) on the market. Many are less than $140 new.
Sure there are craftsman collectors but usually hand tools, I don't know if teh vises have much of a following.

The guy with 90 vises never said any of his were for sale (he's nearing the 100 milestone). Wouldn't surprise me if he doesn't count the vises(s) he actually uses. I knew a guy that collected wood planes. I don't think he did any woodworking owned any other woodworking tools.

Craftsman 6 inch Vise ( item 51856 ) - $50

Just noticed the 6" vise is sub $50 so I pulled the trigger on one. Unsure if the "play" has been resolved by changing bolt/ collar size, but if not it's an easy fix. FYI, pretty sure this one is Wilton made. Sears item number 51856. I'm assuming this price is good until the end of the...

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[General Geoff]

I think the OP is looking for a reasonable price to sell his vise at, not looking to purchase one

 

[General Geoff]

@budhallsimivalley your craftsman vise is a rebranded Yost 460, made in China. Used without a return policy like Amazon, I'd expect to get $40 for it maybe.

 

[paulsomlo]

what is the current value ? No one has any decent new vises in stock in the $100-$200 price range

I guess we'll see: https://ventura.craigslist.org/tls/d/chatsworth-craftsman-large-lbs-vise/7589777687.html

 

[General Geoff]

I guess we'll see: https://ventura.craigslist.org/tls/d/chatsworth-craftsman-large-lbs-vise/7589777687.html

Yeah there's a Yost branded one for sale by Amazon Warehouse with minor cosmetic damage for $97.99 with free shipping and free returns. I'd go that route IF the OP is in fact looking to purchase and not sell

 

[paulsomlo]

Yeah there's a Yost branded one for sale by Amazon Warehouse with minor cosmetic damage for $97.99 with free shipping and free returns. I'd go that route IF the OP is in fact looking to purchase and not sell

Umm... I believe that's the OP's Craigslist ad.

 

[General Geoff]

Actually the Yost 460 is a better, heavier vise than the Craftsman 51456. The 51456 is apparently a clone of the 465.

465 (44 lbs): https://yostvises.com/products/465-6-1-2-utility-bench-vise-apprentice-series


460 (66 lbs): https://yostvises.com/products/460-6-utility-bench-vise-apprentice-series

 

[budhallsimivalley]

Thanks everybody for your responses!
For the price range this is a usable vise for a home mechanic.
Originally sold at Walmart for $139.95 none in stock. So $95 for a "Like New" is a decent deal for the end user.
I have an identical (except jaw width) 5" that says made in USA on the side. Same vise.

 

[exmaxima1]

Thanks everybody for your responses!
For the price range this is a usable vise for a home mechanic.
Originally sold at Walmart for $139.95 none in stock. So $95 for a "Like New" is a decent deal for the end user.
I have an identical (except jaw width) 5" that says made in USA on the side. Same vise.

I think the USA models were made by Columbian and look remarkably like Wilton vises of that same era.

 

[jayemm]

I think the USA models were made by Columbian and look remarkably like Wilton vises of that same era.

They were made by Columbian. I had a 4-1/2" (opened to 5-1/2") for years. If I had to do some rather heavy hammering (a no-no) I found that 2X4 would fit perfectly between the bench and the front jaw to offer more support. Think I paid $35-40 back in 1992. Good vise.