SS gift. should I paint, restore or clean...

[creativecars]

Ok guys what would you like to receive? A cleaned up, kind of cool vise older vise. A newly painted refurbished restored vise or a custom painted clamping devise.
See what I found and will soon be there under the tree for a good little boy or girl.

 

[zkling]

Lucky recipient. Personally I'd leave it as is, not beaten up enough to warrant a restore. I say just a good cleaning and lube. Maybe your intention is to have the recipient voice their opinion and act accordingly, sly.

 

[creativecars]

Maybe...

So far he/she has been pretty quiet..

But I do appreciate everyones opinion.

Thanks

 

[Toolgarage]

i am giving a old licence plate to my ss and thought of straighting it out and maybe paint it but i fuguired it took a few years to get like that he might just like it , yea he collects them he might enjoy it more that me restoring that old beat up plate. oh i also got him a few more things, i just thought it would be interesting to him since he collects them and i dont. hopefully he doesnt have this type of plate.

 

[Zeke]

You should have done a poll.

I say restored.

 

[Toolgarage]

if you have skill to restore it and will enjoy it go for it , if you know they have skill and will enjoy restoring it just clean it up for them

 

[Evan(CA)]

I would be thrilled to get that as is or restored.

 

[creativecars]

You should have done a poll.

I say restored.

LOL, sometimes I feel I get polled enough.

 

[Lookin4'67Galaxieconv]

I like the way it looks now.

 

[creativecars]

I had just cleaned it up this evening so I could paint it or not over the weekend and still ship on Monday.

 

[Jawn]

Doesn't matter... could be a ready-to-go unit, or a project for a garage fiend... I think it'd be great either way!

Unique vise... I haven't seen one like that.

 

[colt zantop]

As is!! Cool vise!!

 

[madison069]

I think it's cool like it is, but my garage is no beauty queen!

 

[Holt]

As is for me to. But would not be dissipointed the other way. Lucky person will get that.

 

[Lookin4'67Galaxieconv]

I had just cleaned it up this evening so I could paint it or not over the weekend and still ship on Monday.

PM incoming for my address.

 

[creativecars]

Doesn't matter... could be a ready-to-go unit, or a project for a garage fiend... I think it'd be great either way!

Unique vise... I haven't seen one like that.

It is pretty cool, but not super HD. The base pivots and it will twist up to 90 degrees. The little jaws are in good shape and slide in and out to replace. I dont think it was ever used much.

 

[Outlander]

I promise to keep my basement workshop bench clean all year Secret-Santa! Honest!

 

[RV77]

As is!! Cool vise!!

Exactly

 

[rsanter]

Cleaned up and ready to use, or fresh painted in original color would work very well for me.
That thing is cool

Bob

 

[creativecars]

Was a little tempted t keep, but... tis the season.
It’s nicer than my little Craftsman.

 

[creativecars]

The Un-official pole says- Just clean and lube so recipient can rebuild if he/she would like...

 

[flashman]

That is a really cool vise! I would say keep it as is and if the SS wants to do something to it they can.

 

[Benw455]

I will take it as is : )

 

[ZRX61]

While most of us would be happy with it as-is. The recipient is going to open the box & see an old vise that will look like it was found & just thrown in the box...

Whereas if it is restored the recipient will realize that some effort was required to make it look all new & spiffy.....

 

[RV77]

While most of us would be happy with it as-is. The recipient is going to open the box & see an old vise that will look like it was found & just thrown in the box...

Whereas if it is restored the recipient will realize that some effort was required to make it look all new & spiffy.....

Not me I like the original patina

 

[flashman]

While most of us would be happy with it as-is. The recipient is going to open the box & see an old vise that will look like it was found & just thrown in the box...

Whereas if it is restored the recipient will realize that some effort was required to make it look all new & spiffy.....

I wouldn't think someone participating in this SS event would feel that way. The average joe who isn't on a tool forum might feel that way, but not one of the members here. Just my opinion.

 

[creativecars]

I think the recipient has a vise, and maybe some vices...

 

[Jawn]

I think the recipient has a vise, and maybe some vices...

Careful! Don't give too many hints!

 

[creativecars]

Careful! Don't give too many hints!

I may link this thread to him, on December 26th of course.