Reed no.2 vice
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454ragtop
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Welcome, it's actually a 2C, which is an excellent pipe/regular combo vise. Seems most I've seen have a swivel base, wonder if that one had a swivel base at one time?
The current page of the vise mega thread has a catalog page with those vises https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=44782&page=3037
The current page of the vise mega thread has a catalog page with those vises https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=44782&page=3037
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Thanks appreciate it. 🖒🖒
thehorse13
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This might be a fixed position model. I say that only because of the second hole which appears under the dynamic slide. I'm pretty sure there is a third hole on the other side of the vise which cannot be seen in the pictures. Typically fixed position vises of this type have 3 mounting holes.
Now it's entirely possible that it was converted into a fixed position vise at some point which would be easy to determine by examining the base and the hole under the dynamic slide.
Now it's entirely possible that it was converted into a fixed position vise at some point which would be easy to determine by examining the base and the hole under the dynamic slide.
ganymede
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Nice vise.
I believe the patent pending refers to a late 1930's patent.
The shape of the hub was changed in the 40's to a flatter shape than yours has.
I believe the patent pending refers to a late 1930's patent.
The shape of the hub was changed in the 40's to a flatter shape than yours has.
Rileysan
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Then you're in the right and wrong place! It's the right place, because you're amongst vintage tool aficionados who can't get enough of them. The wrong place because we're a bunch of enablers who will always encourage you to buy it. There's still time to run!
Brian
