Craftsman vise
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yes yes yes. Buy it.
countryroad82
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If you're in the market for a vise I wouldn't think that's a bad price at all. No clue on the model but it gets extra cred in my book for the swank Craftsman label.
FJ 432
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I have been looking for one. Yes, for 60 I would buy it.
Model 05196. One on ebay asking 350.00, unrestored. Not worth it for that price.
Model 05196. One on ebay asking 350.00, unrestored. Not worth it for that price.
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honza.vosalik
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I just set up an appointment with the guy tomorrow morning. so hopefully it will be worth it. will post some more pictures then.
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honza.vosalik
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Your book? What do you mean by that?
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honza.vosalik
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How much of a good idea is it to buy a second vise if I don't even have a workbench yet? Haha
Just purchased chas parker 955 last week.
Just purchased chas parker 955 last week.
That's one of the finest machinist vises CM ever offered. They are highly sought after.
Hope the seller doesn't sell it out from under you!
It might be model 05196. The model number is on the front of the dynamic jaw cap.
Hope the seller doesn't sell it out from under you!
It might be model 05196. The model number is on the front of the dynamic jaw cap.
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Excuse me? I think you should keep that question to yourself!
I think my workbench has about 10 vises under it. Just in case, you know.
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honza.vosalik
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The guy told me it's about 30 years old. would that be correct?
no, i think they are 50's-60's...?
jakemac
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To be clearer, the model number is stamped on the tip of the vises nose.
Closer to 60yrs old. The guy doesn't know what he has. GRAB IT !!!!!!!!!
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honza.vosalik
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Excuse me? I think you should keep that question to yourself!
I think my workbench has about 10 vises under it. Just in case, you know.
Sorry, I am new here and didn't realize you have such a cool collection!
countryroad82
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Poor feller, I mean the logo is back in the day. Meaning it's fracking old, back when you bought something once and passed it down. I actually didn't know it was a sought after model, since you're new ill go ahead and tell you there's some here that will swear they trip over the same thing (in this case vise) and while the vise in question is priced at $60, they will say that's too much and they can pick it up for $20. But I guess it's the areas, I live in an area tools and good junk is highly regarded and demands a premium price. Like more than new. Anyway go get that vise bub!
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honza.vosalik
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Mark in Indiana
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Good for you! 
rlitman
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PLEASE . . . . .Run out of your house in underwear and BUY THAT !!!!. .
I'll pay you back plus profit, mow yard, and bang your neighbor's wife !!. .
ROTFL
^ ^ ^Yeah, it's really old . . . . so not so good. I'll take it off your hands.
I'll pay you double the price of original ad above . . $32.20 x 2 = $ 64.40
Sound good ???????????
NO! I see what you did there. You're trying to weasel out of mowing his yard and neighbor's wife, AND short him 20 cents (the retail was $32.30)!
Don't listen to him! I'll be glad to pay you that plus the missing 20 cents and proudly send you a picture of it on my bench.
941designs
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Scored this 5191 today at an old airport hangar in Wauchula, Florida.
Didn't get a good before pic, but this was after 90 minutes of a wire wheel, WD40, and steel wool.
Debating whether or not to paint it or leave natural.
Opinions?
I'm thinking mine is '49-mid '50s
Smooth as can be!
Didn't get a good before pic, but this was after 90 minutes of a wire wheel, WD40, and steel wool.
Debating whether or not to paint it or leave natural.
Opinions?
I'm thinking mine is '49-mid '50s
Smooth as can be!
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941designs
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Sorry for the huge pic. I'm trying to learn how to upload with a new app.
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honza.vosalik
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Fretters
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honza.vosalik
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Scored this 5191 today at an old airport hangar in Wauchula, Florida.
Didn't get a good before pic, but this was after 90 minutes of a wire wheel, WD40, and steel wool.
Debating whether or not to paint it or leave natural.
Opinions?
I'm thinking mine is '49-mid '50s
Smooth as can be!
Beautiful! How much did you end up paying for it?
941designs
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Honestly, it was a bundled deal for aviation parts mostly. A truck load of items for $300.
So I'd say it was a great price!
So I'd say it was a great price!
Dammit . . . that stinking 20 cent mistake is going to cost me great vise !!!
RiltMan . . . . so now you're committing to Bang the Neighbor's wife ???
Rileysan
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You got a great vise at a "you ****" price. Grats on an outstanding purchase!
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honza.vosalik
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honza.vosalik
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The date on my 05196 is 10 48. So I suppose October 1948?
bl00
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This one looks like a Columbian that's missing the pipe jaws it originally came with.
rlitman
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Dammit . . . that stinking 20 cent mistake is going to cost me great vise !!!
RiltMan . . . . so now you're committing to Bang the Neighbor's wife ???
No, I was just trying to weasel out of mowing the lawn.
Anyway, if his neighbors are anything like some of mine, no vise is worth that kind of money.
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honza.vosalik
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You might be right, the picture is bad but still looks like it could be a Columbian sign. The vise looks quite used and obused. I'm not sure if it is even worth asking if it is for sale since the pipe jaws are missing. What do you guys think?
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honza.vosalik
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Rileysan
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I agree with the others. This is a Columbian made vise (but could be branded something else).
Brian
