Reed 204R vise?

[Jason280]

I've been looking at picking up another 4 or 5" vise, found a Reed 204R. What's the general consensus on these vises, and what would be a fair price?

 

[bluebolt]

That's likely late 1930's or early 1940's with that ball nose. Check the condition of the jaw teeth as they are not removable. That vise does look to be in good shape! I love Reeds and would have no problem paying $100 plus for that vise.

 

[red94chev]

I've got one. I like it other than not having removable jaws.

I think I paid $175 for it but it had been restored.

 

[nicksdasd]

I bought one locally and paid $110. It was in very good condition. Great “little “ vise

 

[Craftfab]

There is one locally for $180. Good overall condition and jaws look good minus about a pellet size piece of the bottom edge of static jaw that is missing.

 

[pelletman]

I love Reed vises

 

[Elsinore13]

I have a nice 205R that I probably paid too much for at an estate sale ($200.00) but I was there and wanted it as a usable vise, not something to flip. Then, just this week I had someone give me a Reed 4CA monster of a vise. 155 pounds of huge. Don't worry about paying a little more for one, just keep looking, and eventually it will "all even out".

 

[Jason280]

I went and looked at the vise, had to pass.....jaws had some damage at the top, more than I wanted to see for $150.

 

[rburke65]

It’s hard to believe....at least to me.....what a good vise costs.

 

[Elsinore13]

Bummer, the search continues...

At least there is fun in that!

 

[jonshonda]

I went and looked at the vise, had to pass.....jaws had some damage at the top, more than I wanted to see for $150.

I would have offered him $50 and a peak at a pic of your wife in the avatar.

 

[NC Rick]

Man, if you needed a vise to use, $250 would be a good deal. You will have a hard time running across a vise that good. I hope you do.

I’d buy that in a heartbeat.

 

[Jason280]

Hmmmm, maybe I should go back. I have 3 or 4 other vises, but decent vises don't pop up too often.

 

[Jason280]

Ended up snagging it for $125...

 

[Jason280]

Next to a Morgan....

 

[gman007]

Jason
Many vise connoisseur rate Reed vises specially the older ones as one of the top vise brands and that is for a good reason. While $125 is not a 'you ****' price for the 4" Rseriea Reed it is still pretty reasonable price and you did good.

 

[Jason280]

Decent vises rarely pop up around here, and when they do, prices are usually pretty high.

I'm happy with the vise so far, definitely seems like a solid buy at $125....now I just need to fab up a stand for it.

 

[mayer]

I unfortunately have to sell off my Father's and uncle's carpentry & machinist tools which include a Reed 204T vise. Still works except for the swivel. Located in NYC for local inspection & pickup.

 

[ChefRex]

I unfortunately have to sell off my Father's and uncle's carpentry & machinist tools which include a Reed 204T vise. Still works except for the swivel. Located in NYC for local inspection & pickup.

What are you looking to get for it?

 

[Duke74]

There is a guy up here in Canada that has. 1912 Reed vise but he wants $250 for it. Beautiful old vise tho.

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[master Zoda]

Anybody know the year of the ones with the flattened meatball like this one and the one above?

 

[Av8rtrav]

Anybody know the year of the ones with the flattened meatball like this one and the one above?

I have the flattened meatball as well!