Craigslist Wilton. Good deal?

[FoxDen]

Title says it all I guess. Is it, or isn't it? Keep up the good work here, I enjoy reading/learning from all you big brained individuals. Thanks!

marshall.craigslist.org/tls/4444006666.html

 

[dr_clyde]

Personally, I'd pass. I prefer the USA machinist or tradesman vises.

However, if a guy needed a vise, you could do a lot worse than a import wilton. That's not a great deal, but its not outrageous either.

Still, $135 can buy a nice old rock island, columbian, or yost if you're willing to do a little hunting.

 

[ken w.]

I agree. I think you can do better.I'd wait for a better used older vise.

 

[FoxDen]

Thanks for the quick response. I wasn't fired up about it either but I dont know enough about them yet to determine. The search continues....

 

[Fordman7795]

Re: Craigslist Wilton. Good deal?

No

 

[Lookin4'67Galaxieconv]

Good deal for $50-75. Maybe more if you really needed a vise and didn't want to wait.

 

[aaronrkelly]

I paid $100 shipped for a bigger, American Wilton in perfect shape on eBay.....dont forget to check there.

 

[orchidlane]

Wilton bullets are out there at a good deal, and there worth the wait.. I you see one on ebay that you like and the price is to high just send them a email asking there best price, thats worked for me,

 

[FoxDen]

Thanks for the input, I appreciate it.

 

[Davefr]

If you need a vise now, then it's better then the junk vises you find at Home Crapo or HF.

If you have time then hit the garage sales/estate sales. By the end of the summer you'll have likely found a "you ****" deal on good old American iron.