Parker #88 vise

[Slip_Kid]

Just picked a Parker #88 vise for $80, a good price. It's in good working condition, I plan on cleaning it up, not a full restoration. One of the vise jaw pins was replaced along with the swivel nut handle. I'm having trouble removing the base nut, I think it's a 1 3/8". If I can't remove it I'll work around it. I'll post photos soon.

 

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[tool_scrounge]

Nice that you have both pipe jaws. Usually one is missing. Good price.

 

[3baygarage]

Nice looking vise

 

[nadogail]

May you enjoy your Parker Vise and Good Health for many years.

 

[Slip_Kid]

Wonder what year this was made? I have been unable to find that info.

 

[TMcCay]

Nice vise for a good price! Enjoy.

 

[JasonMcElroy]

Looks great.

I rebuilt a 974 (?) a couple years ago during lock down.

I use and abuse it daily now and it doesn't complain.

Jason

 

[Slip_Kid]

I took the vice apart except for the jaws. They can be tough to take off, I didn't see the need to remove them. The large bolt holding swivel base was tough to remove. I needed a 1 3/8" socket to remove it but came off. I hit the vice with a wire wheel to remove the grime and years of crud. I am not going to paint this one, at least not now anyways. I also made a new pin for one of the vise pipe jaws as well as a new screw for the end for the swivel clamp bar. I really don't need this vise but the price was good and I enjoy cleaning them up. I may keep it for a while, who knows. It slides smooth as most Parkers do.

 

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