My Sweet New Vise!

[bartels_metal_works]

Ok, not so much on the sweet new vise... The remains of a Columbian D45-M4 happened to be still partially attached to a work table I bought. That is what this post is REALLY about!

2 Shure Manufacturing BIG RED Work Tables. One is in kinda rough shape, but I will get it straightened up shortly (the top has some bends). The other is quiet straight as it is. They appear to be roughly 1/8" steel and are very stout, well they are after I tightened up the bolts...

I don't think I did bad for $80.

 

[48James]

Wow someone really used that vise! Nice table though!

 

[gatewaysysop]

Those work tables look nice and pretty stout. Love the color too. I'd be tempted to clean them up and leave the original paint, but I'm a sucker for red.

 

[Machobuck]

For 80 bucks that aint bad in the least!

 

[bartels_metal_works]

Wow someone really used that vise! Nice table though!

Lots of life left in that vise! Well, maybe not...

Those work tables look nice and pretty stout. Love the color too. I'd be tempted to clean them up and leave the original paint, but I'm a sucker for red.

They weigh 125lbs, without the drawers I believe. They are very stout. Not sure if I will just clean them up, or repaint them. The damage to the top of the right table is worse than the picture shows. Not sure if a torch will be used to straighten it, or if I might have to cut out a section and weld in some new 1/8" for the end of the top.

Well, if someone around KC needs the stationary jaw/anvil end of a Columbian D45-M4 vise, let me know! Otherwise to the recycler it goes.

 

[W650Mike]

Unless you just need a steel top for welding etc, I would consider topping the steel with wood. I prefer the sound and feel of a wood surface - unless I need the steel. $80 for two benches with drawers is a bargain.

 

[airbuff101]

What color are you painting the vise?






airbuff

 

[bartels_metal_works]

What color are you painting the vise?






airbuff

No paint needed...I am sure it will buff out!