Reed Vises - R vs. non-R models

[TreePointer]

I've seen a Reed 105R in person, but I just was looking at recent posts here at GJ and noticed NastyNate's restoration of a Reed 105 (without the "R"). They both have non-swivel bases and look much the same to me. Does anyone know the difference between Reed "R" and non-"R" models?

Here's NastyNates vise: http://garagejournal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1845414&postcount=3119

 

[dayid]

I'd've guessed that the R model originally had the Rotating base - maybe the R's base has been lost to time? Just a gamble though...

 

[TreePointer]

That's a good thought, dayid, but here's what I've observed:

The 105R I saw has a front lip/flange that hangs over the bench edge to make it stationary.

I have a Reed 204-1/2 that has a swivel base. My understanding is that the 200 level Reed vises are the ones with swivel bases.

 

[dayid]

Looks like you may be onto something about the fixed base vs the fixed/cornered base

The first R vs non-R vises I found were a 106 and a 106R:
106:

106R:

Also, this 104 and 104.5R:
104:

104.5R: