Studebaker Machine Company Vise

[Junkman]

While looking at Facebook Marketplace today, I ran across this hydraulic vise located in Reading PA, and thought that someone on these forums might be interested in it. It appears to be complete, and according to the owner, it is "rare". I did a search on eBay and there is one on there also, but it isn't complete, and the price is just shy of $1000. The seller on Marketplace is looking for an offer and has said " Open to offers. The worst I could say is no. Shoot me an offer" It might be a great deal for someone, I just don't have any knowledge about them.

 

[SweetD]

Super cool and rare piece. I've seen an example or two posted on here before. Thanks for sharing!

 

[paulsomlo]

Yeah, everything on FB Marketplace is rare - many seem to confuse it with "valuable", as well.

 

[slowtwitch73]

People that don't list a price don't give deals.

 

[jbtvt]

Neat. 2 sales on eBay in the last 2 years, one complete unit for $250, one partial unit for $340

 

[Packard V8]

FWIW, I have two NOS vises, but none of the OEM three-pedal hydraulic control units. I've powered one by an electrically driven hydraulic pump; kids, don't try that at home. The other I used a hand operated pump and that's much safer.

jack vines, whose vices are three Studebakers and two many vises.