Two vises - Opinions wanted

[eddieK]

Im going to look at two vises tomorrow...One is a 70 Lb Parker, the other a Lakeside 30 pounder...

He's asking $100.00 and $30.00.


I really want a Parker, hope it's in good enough condition. (cracks etc.)

This is a two hour drive...any advice would be greatly appreciated.

https://us.letgo.com/en/i/blue-bench-vise_31837ec2-38a8-4106-a8a9-e2d915565922

 

[exmaxima1]

Im going to look at two vises tomorrow...One is a 70 Lb Parker, the other a Lakeside 30 pounder...

He's asking $100.00 and $30.00.

I don't understand how a 6-inch Parker could only be 70 lbs, but if the jaws aren't trashed it's a great deal

 

[eddieK]

I don't understand how a 6-inch Parker could only be 70 lbs, but if the jaws aren't trashed it's a great deal

I asked how much he "thought" it weighs...

 

[1982fxr]

Does that dynamic jaw maybe look like a bunch of weld under the paint where the head meets the slide?

 

[T45]

Does that dynamic jaw maybe look like a bunch of weld under the paint where the head meets the slide?

yep. that looks sketch.

 

[454ragtop]

I wouldn't drive 2 hrs. for that Lakeside, and as far as the Parker - Run Forest Run, probably broke the swivel base when they broke the dynamic jaw, just ugly.

 

[eddieK]

I wouldn't drive 2 hrs. for that Lakeside, and as far as the Parker - Run Forest Run, probably broke the swivel base when they broke the dynamic jaw, just ugly.

This is why you ask for advise...thanx!

 

[doogdoog]

Does that dynamic jaw maybe look like a bunch of weld under the paint where the head meets the slide?

Yep, sure does.

 

[dumper]

I sold a 4" Parker #954, for $80, in perfect condition. No dings, no welds, and best of all , a very light coat of paint. I do not like to buy used vises with tons of new paint on them. Too easy to hide things. Keep looking.