Parker #135 good deal?
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Not to bad of a deal considering it's the big bear service model so it's heavier then the machinist model and it was made for heavy duty work.
Edit the vise weighs 102 pounds 5in jaws and opens up 6inches and the catalog price was 24 dollars when it was new.
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Edit the vise weighs 102 pounds 5in jaws and opens up 6inches and the catalog price was 24 dollars when it was new.
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CoyoteKyle
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I've been waiting for that $25 deal from a divorce that people on the GJ seem to find, but it hasn't come up around here. I'd rather have a swivel base, but it's killing me not having a "real" vice!
balane
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Depending on the area that's probably an average price overall. The important question is; Do you like it? The price one pays fades quickly and your vise will be around a long time.
oldldh
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Coyote---
My son, you NEED that wee beastie...
"Swivelin' B@#tards" are for folks that can't tell which way to turn...
If you bolt that to your bench...
After you restore it, and put the restoration on the "Vises" thread...
Your clamping needs are covered for the next half century, or so...
There ain't no more $ 25.00 6" Reeds out there...
Fetch!!!
My son, you NEED that wee beastie...
"Swivelin' B@#tards" are for folks that can't tell which way to turn...
If you bolt that to your bench...
After you restore it, and put the restoration on the "Vises" thread...
Your clamping needs are covered for the next half century, or so...
There ain't no more $ 25.00 6" Reeds out there...
Fetch!!!
wild cowboy
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I don't like to give over $1/pound, but you are in the ballpark, and Parker is one of the best vise makers, along with Reed, Prentiss, Morgan, Athol, Wilton (bullet), Columbia and a couple of others.
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drivesitfar
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CK: once you get over 75 pounds you can't really price vises at a per pound rate. you can try to generalize that, but condition, brand and age all fall into the mix to usually add to that #. i know several members that have many vises and when the right 100 plus pounder comes up it might be more in the $3 to $5 per pound range and even more.
i paid more than that much for a 100 pound Vanderman a couple weeks ago and i don't need a vise, but these don't come up often. I rarely see Parker vises in my 3 state and BC Canada area that are not buggered up with welded jaws or dynamic slides.
if the vise you posted doesn't have any welds on the jaws or dynamic or repairs or broken pieces you are getting a fair deal for a 100 pound Parker. also like the guys have said sometimes a non swivel is a better option because it's always solid and I rarely use my swivel option on my bigger vises.
post more pictures after you have it in your hands if it checks out.
i paid more than that much for a 100 pound Vanderman a couple weeks ago and i don't need a vise, but these don't come up often. I rarely see Parker vises in my 3 state and BC Canada area that are not buggered up with welded jaws or dynamic slides.
if the vise you posted doesn't have any welds on the jaws or dynamic or repairs or broken pieces you are getting a fair deal for a 100 pound Parker. also like the guys have said sometimes a non swivel is a better option because it's always solid and I rarely use my swivel option on my bigger vises.
post more pictures after you have it in your hands if it checks out.
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CoyoteKyle
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I'm on it! Talked to dude, going to check on her after work. Found out he's a plumber and I need some major plumbing on my house. Remodeling the bathroom for my wifey so she can't be too pissed! May try to work that into the deal! My bones are shaking!
Check it over thoroughly. That pic is horrible. Check the jaws, the way they close the top of the slide. Even pull the dynamic jaw out by completely unthreading the screw (just be careful not to drop the dynamic jaw) and look at the screw, nut and overall interior of the vise. At that price it should be mechanically 90%+ only needing a little cosmetic attention.
Cope
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Coyote---
My son, you NEED that wee beastie...
"Swivelin' B@#tards" are for folks that can't tell which way to turn...
If you bolt that to your bench...
After you restore it, and put the restoration on the "Vises" thread...
Your clamping needs are covered for the next half century, or so...
There ain't no more $ 25.00 6" Reeds out there...
Fetch!!!
I've done weell without a swivel since 1974.
jakemac
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I offer my condolences. Did it hurt ?
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CoyoteKyle
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It's still a very poor picture to gauge condition.
drivesitfar
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CK: ZK is correct in your searching for any issues. a lot of Parkers have weld or JB weld around the sides and under sides of the jaws so check them closely in person. the picture is still not great, but the only issue i see is a slight bend in the handle so not a huge deal as long as the screw and vise nut are not broken or damaged. when you pull the 50 ish pound dynamic out of that big Parker turn it over to see the screws threads and check for damage or evidence of any welds. also check the vise nut for any welds or cracks.
I have missed some of those issues in the past and hence my starting the vise repair 101 thread. a lot of issues can be repaired, but some are more costly than others.
from what little i see i'd say you found your vise so pay the gentleman if it checks out and haul it home. just a reminder putting a big vise's dynamic jaw back in sometimes is easier if you take the screw out, put the empty dynamic in the static and then put in the screw. easier to take home in two pieces once you have them apart so you might put it back together when you get it spiffed up.
I have missed some of those issues in the past and hence my starting the vise repair 101 thread. a lot of issues can be repaired, but some are more costly than others.
from what little i see i'd say you found your vise so pay the gentleman if it checks out and haul it home. just a reminder putting a big vise's dynamic jaw back in sometimes is easier if you take the screw out, put the empty dynamic in the static and then put in the screw. easier to take home in two pieces once you have them apart so you might put it back together when you get it spiffed up.
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CoyoteKyle
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Driveit I have been reading through McBrownie's Parker # 203 vise issues on pages 7-8 of your Vise repair 101 thread. Good info and I feel going into this as a novice the seller's going to think I do this for a living thanks to the GJ!
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CoyoteKyle
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Purchased for $80! Tail end of the dynamic arm is busted but still functional. I know I'll have some questions down the road. What do y'all think?
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CoyoteKyle
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He didn't mention anything on the phone either. Here's a pic of the jaw. Looks like some non original pins on that one side?
drivesitfar
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CK: your Parker looks pretty decent except for the missing chunk off the back of the slide. since you are going to use it i'd say it might be a moot point because we rarely open the vises that far to use that part of the vise.
there might be some JB Weld under one side of the jaws, but it looks minor. for $80 you got the discount for the slide. you can probably just use it by putting new grease on the main screw and vise nut and a little where the dynamic and static rub when going in and out.
this is a lot better vise than the Craftsman you posted up on the vise repair 101 thread a few days ago.
let us know how you like using it when you do and please post up some more pictures and when you do can you use the paper clip method or try to line up the pictures better?
there might be some JB Weld under one side of the jaws, but it looks minor. for $80 you got the discount for the slide. you can probably just use it by putting new grease on the main screw and vise nut and a little where the dynamic and static rub when going in and out.
this is a lot better vise than the Craftsman you posted up on the vise repair 101 thread a few days ago.
let us know how you like using it when you do and please post up some more pictures and when you do can you use the paper clip method or try to line up the pictures better?