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Found a Columbian Vise
- Thread starter sixkidsdad
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Great find!
That is Columbian's stadard fixed base machinist vise--the 500 series.
The width of the jaws will tell you the model number:
3" jaws = No. 503
3.5" jaws = No. 503 1/2
4" jaws = No. 504
4.5" jaws = No. 504 1/2
5" jaws = No. 505
6" jaws = No. 506
Wilton still makes an ubdated version of the Columbian 500 series by the way.
That is Columbian's stadard fixed base machinist vise--the 500 series.
The width of the jaws will tell you the model number:
3" jaws = No. 503
3.5" jaws = No. 503 1/2
4" jaws = No. 504
4.5" jaws = No. 504 1/2
5" jaws = No. 505
6" jaws = No. 506
Wilton still makes an ubdated version of the Columbian 500 series by the way.
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Trey T
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cool. where did you get it?
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sixkidsdad
Active member
I found it at a local body shop. The vise has 4" jaws so according to Buck Henry it must be a 504. I'm making a stand for it. Thanks for the info!
I have a 503 1/2 M which I bought new for a Christmas present for me. The model number is stamped on it somewhere, pardon me if i don't got out in the ice to check on it now.
Great vises. The slide is machined instead of being stamped for a close fit into the body of the vise.
KEH
Great vises. The slide is machined instead of being stamped for a close fit into the body of the vise.
KEH
not sure if it's the same, but i had one like that that had 604 stamped in that little raised part on the side. It was also a 4"...Had 504 on a couple other parts
A 604 would be a swivel base model. The 600 series are just 500 series vises setting on top of a swivel base so the parts are the same.
A 604 would be a swivel base model. The 600 series are just 500 series vises setting on top of a swivel base so the parts are the same.
thanks, I always wondered about that