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Yes, the C1 being restored is on the left. The vise to the right of the C1 is my main working vise - a C3. The vise on the far right is my secondary working vise - a C2. The metal tray on the left contains the pipe jaws, dust cover and other parts that are for the C1. The vise at the far left of the table is a Geman Ridgid with a hydraulic adjustable lift. The vise behind and between the C3 and the C2 is a York 80 that was being restored at the same time as the C1. I have 2 C0, 2 C1, 2 C2 and one C3 at this time. I restored one of the C0, one of the C1 and one of the C2. The others were new when purchased. I also have a Tradesman 1780 and a Snapon Wilton 1765. I also have several Wilton machinist vises - 2 600S, 1 500S, 1 400S, 17 baby bullets, 13 toddler bullets and several Wilton hobby and electronics repair vises.

If you ever want to send any small ones off to a good home, let me know!

 

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[kngelv]

I would try and find a used 1765. I have a 500S and a 1755 that are both USA made. I think a used USA 1765 made can be found for less than a new Taiwan 1765 and would go that route. For whatever reason I am reluctant to use the 500S as hard as I use the 1755. Probably due to how badass it looks. I would have the same issue with a C1,C2 or C3 they just look so cool that I'd be a bit extra cautious with them. I also have an old Wilton Shop King that is just cool to look at and I only use for super light duty stuff. They are not brought up much on here but they have a nice art deco look.



James

 

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I would try and find a used 1765. I have a 500S and a 1755 that are both USA made. I think a used USA 1765 made can be found for less than a new Taiwan 1765 and would go that route. For whatever reason I am reluctant to use the 500S as hard as I use the 1755. Probably due to how badass it looks. I would have the same issue with a C1,C2 or C3 they just look so cool that I'd be a bit extra cautious with them. I also have an old Wilton Shop King that is just cool to look at and I only use for super light duty stuff. They are not brought up much on here but they have a nice art deco look.



James

A NOS USA 1765 has been offered. It's tempting but for just a little more I could have a C.

 

[kenc184]

I've had a couple of C1s, a C2 and now my bench vise is a C3. They are all nice, but the C2 is much more vise than the C1. I don't think you'd regret spending the extra money on a C2 vs a C1.

 

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I've had a couple of C1s, a C2 and now my bench vise is a C3. They are all nice, but the C2 is much more vise than the C1. I don't think you'd regret spending the extra money on a C2 vs a C1.

I sure hope not!