Polish vise?

[6PTsocket]

There is apparantly a US web site. The one you have is called a bench vise; mine is from another series. It says Rapid 6 on mine. Both are still made. The rotary bases appear to be sold separately for both styles. BISON. They make lathe chucks and machinist and drill press vises, too.

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[Mark in Indiana]

I'm a huge fan of Bison-Bial vises.
There is a difference between Rapid and Bison bench vises (same size), although they look the same. The Rapid has a slightly longer slide than the same size Bison. Also, the Rapid has a separate spindle nut, whereas the Bison spindle nut is cast into the body.

 

[jgromada]

Is this the style of vise where you hold the handle and turn the vise to tighten???

Is that how guys in Georgia think vises are supposed to work?



I have one of these. That model is probably from late 50s or early 60s. It is extremely strong, but weighs a ton! I got it from my late Uncle who was a machinist by trade.