My first Wilton vise restoration

[Ifixvws]

Hey all,

Thought I would post some pictures of my latest purchase.

Its a Killer Wilton vise. I believe it is a 400s based on some other pics I have seen.

Wilton2 by Chadsci, on Flickr


I bought the vise from the Machine shop next to my repair shop. He is closing his shop down and selling off most items. I've been busily buying as much as I can.

Wilton by Chadsci, on Flickr

As you can see it is dirty and was abused a bit on top. I have a Cuda parts washer at the shop for car parts and heads and what not. It works great at removing the years of neglect and grime.

Wilton by Chadsci, on Flickr

Wilton by Chadsci, on Flickr

I chose to use the Verdi Green Hammered paint that most seem to use. It looks great and reports are it holds up well.

Wilton by Chadsci, on Flickr

I'll have the rest of the pics up in a day or so.

 

[ShadowRuleZ]

It's not a 400S, it's a 450 like it says on the static jaw

 

[Ifixvws]

Nice catch. I cant believe I didnt notice that. I was sanding it down Friday night and must have looked at that about 50 times too....

 

[straightcut]

The 450 is an excellent size - not too large or too small. Not that there is such thing as too large when it comes to cubic inches or vises!

Pick up a set of new jaws from GJ member Kevin Scott http://wiltonviseparts.net/ He provides excellent service and quality that surpasses OEM Wilton parts!