First Post: Morgan Chicago #50 Vise

[Gibb92]

Hi All, this is my first post on here. I have been looking for larger vise than my Wilton gunsmithing vise and found this Morgan #50 with the stationary base. Only paid $25 for it. I have it taken apart now and am in the process of cleaning it up. I believe I am going to go the boiled linseed oil route as I really like the finish that gives. I will have to figure out what I will do when I put new jaws on as it is currently missing jaws and the holders are severely damaged. New jaws can be ordered from Morgan Milwaukee for a fairly reasonable price. I will post more photos as I progress.

 

[jrobb316]

Nice pickup. Looks like someone used it without jaw inserts. The new ones should cover most of it up.

 

[exmaxima1]

Make sure you get the correct jaws. Later (and current) Morgans use a T-style jaw insert, but your old Morgan uses the "C-style" which is essentially reversed in shape. Judging from the wear on your vise jaws, you may be in for alot of work to install new inserts.