Reed Vise 215

[DonH]

I picked up a Reed 215 "Filers" vise. I found it listed in a 1931 catalog, it weighs 93 pounds and has 5" wide jaws. It is in great shape except for one of the swivel locks is broken. Anyone have an idea on where I could buy one?

 

[Vwpower]

Make one.

 

[nadogail]

I don't think you will find one at your corner store, better get out the tools and start mmaking your own.

 

[DonH]

I don't think you will find one at your corner store, better get out the tools and start mmaking your own.

Yea that's what I figured so I made the wedge yesterday.
Just need to drill it out, insert and weld the stud.

 

[DonH]

New swivel wedge completed. I found the manufactured date which is 741 so July of 1941. All parts are cleaned up and ready for paint. Anyone know what the original color was?

 

[Vwpower]

Nice job!

 

[lynnbilodeau]

My Reed vise was originally red. Not much red left. Have no idea what year mine was made.

 

[DonH]

Mine was apparently repainted gray but I did find a bit of red on the base.