Vise-a-palooza (Pic heavy)

[tcheat]

I picked up two vises this weekend. Vise #1 is a Parker 974. With apologies for my poor photographs, it seems to be in good shape. Even the jaws look like they'll clean up nicely:

The Parker was sold by Ellfledt Hardware and Machinists Supply in Kansas City, MO, according to a tag that is riveted to it. Does anyone in the area know anything about this company?

Vise #2 is a Reed 203 1/2. It also seems to be in pretty good shape.

These were a Craig's List find. Can't wait to get these cleaned up.

 

[Arachnotron]

How much did you pay?

 

[tcheat]

$50 for the Parker and $30 for the Reed.

 

[autopts71045]

I think you picked up some nice iron there for the price. If you haven't tried electrolysis yet, those two might be good candidates..