Vise Anvil Combo ID?

[CoyoteKyle]

I have yet to see one of these on the GJ. Anyone know the MFG?

http://kansascity.craigslist.org/tls/5320431268.html

 

[dewalt378g]

I've seen these pop up quite a few times here and there. I believe a couple people on GJ have posted them before. In all instances where I have come across this vice either in person or online (forums, ebay, etc.) I have not seen a definite answer. The only info that seems available is on the anvil "Patented August 20, 1912" "380A". There is some patent reference to the screw/nut, but nothing of the tool in its entirety.

There's one in my reprint of an 1897 Sears catalog for $1.12

Here is one on ebay right now;

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-Com...747801?hash=item1a08ada699:g:Mj4AAOSw5ZBWOPHj

And someone is still making these today;

http://www.kanca.com.tr/Default.asp...ID=2&CategoryID=6&GroupID=116&CatName=Anvillo

 

[ZRX61]

Almost scored one at a swap meet about 4 years ago. Just as I stepped towards it someone else scooped it up. Seem to recall the price being $25.

 

[countryroad82]

I just need any anvil! I have a railroad track, but I want something a little less umm tracky lol. They just don't exist in my area.

 

[drivesitfar]

ALL: the anvil on these vises is not nearly as sturdy as a nice piece of RR track. in my opinion this vise is more of a sit on the shelf and not a user. also for those of you that want to hit cold steel on a REAL anvil please don't because that is how you chip the edges. you should only hit hot steel on an anvil and the better blacksmiths even warm up their anvil some before using it. check out the blacksmith threads in the fabrication section and if you don't see your answers just ask questions and some of those guys might know because they are awesome and turn out some pretty cool stuff.

i've seen a lot of these vises with broken mounting feet, broken anvils or jaws and the screws usually don't have any grease on them so the threads on both male and female parts are probably a bit dicey. like i mentioned probably a piece of art more than a user.

 

[CoyoteKyle]

Always appreciate everyone's info! Wasn't looking to buy it, just never seen one. That one on Ebay looks much nicer!

 

[WWShop]

I saw something similar in my local CL. If I remember correctly the person wanted $150. No thanks.

 

[Maui]

It should have a marking of 380A on the side with a patent date of August 20, 1912. It was designed by Carl Shields of Rock Island, Illinois. It weighs approximately 25 lbs, and can take a surprising amount of abuse. I sold one for over $100 on Ebay. You can view the patent here:

http://www.datamp.org/patents/advance.php?pn=1036155&id=15580&set=510

Maui