Michael T
Member
I'm new with the Garage Journal, so "Hello" to all.
I have a couple of questions about a tool. I have a Craftsman vise bearing the number 5162. It's a retro looking thing, 57 lbs, 4" jaws, opens very wide, has a swivel base, and was originally painted a light gray. The opening handle goes through a dome (for lack of a better term) on the front of the vise, and that entire assembly rotates.
I inherited it from my deceased father in law, and my wife is thrilled I've put it to use. I bolted it to a White wood-working bench. And in case anyone asks if it's for sale, it's not...my wife would be sad, and that's never a good thing. Plus, I'm kinda liking the big, ugly thing, plus a free old boat anchor of a Craftsman tool is always a good thing!
I would appreciate any information anyone might have about the vise's manufacturer, possible date range of manufacture, price when new, and a guesstimate as to its current value.
I have a couple of questions about a tool. I have a Craftsman vise bearing the number 5162. It's a retro looking thing, 57 lbs, 4" jaws, opens very wide, has a swivel base, and was originally painted a light gray. The opening handle goes through a dome (for lack of a better term) on the front of the vise, and that entire assembly rotates.
I inherited it from my deceased father in law, and my wife is thrilled I've put it to use. I bolted it to a White wood-working bench. And in case anyone asks if it's for sale, it's not...my wife would be sad, and that's never a good thing. Plus, I'm kinda liking the big, ugly thing, plus a free old boat anchor of a Craftsman tool is always a good thing!
I would appreciate any information anyone might have about the vise's manufacturer, possible date range of manufacture, price when new, and a guesstimate as to its current value.