Vise ID

[FigureItOut]

I've been searching for a rotating vise, coming close to breaking down and buying imported new, a Yost 750DI. I came across this today though, and was hoping someone knows something about it.
It's going for a song, she cannot any markings on it all, but is unable to lift it at all. It has 5" jaws and opens 4.5".
I can probably get specific pictures if she didn't need to lift it.
I should mention, it's 3.5 hours away, so I can't check for identifiers myself.

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[jrobb316]

It's a run of the mill Chinese import. Not worth anything, especially if it's 3.5 hours away. They are very cheap and not very good.

 

[FigureItOut]

Bummer. I don't really care about the drive, I have a few things I could do up that way. I googled "yellow rotating vise" since that looks to be original paint, and I think it's this Sears garbage. http://m.sears.com/product-details/p-SPM2401736814?tName=multi-purpose-vise.html

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[drivesitfar]

FIO: i agree with JRobb that that vise isn't anything special or worth a lot, but i have yet to find a guy that doesn't love theirs. even though it might break or not work well the owners weld, bolt or just make it work.

if all it's parts are there it might be worth $50 and if the handle wasn't quite as shiny and an older Taiwan made one it would be worth more. most likely that one is from China and under the paint is a lot of bondo, but if it works and you need one then buy it and use it until you find another one.

good luck

 

[RogueFab]

I have one just like that in blue. It's a good vise considering I paid about $60 for it new. Mine is probably around 75 lbs or so. Better than the last 2 big import pieces of junk I picked up. I'm still looking for a real vise. I live in a tool desert :/

Edit: they open an ok amount for a cheap vise, like 6 inches or so. The jaws on mine are flat, and line up well enough for general shop work. Vise turns and works smooth for a vise of this type. I would give $25 if I don't really need it, $50-70 if I needed it. That is in Oregon dollars might be worth $5 in ohio, lol!

 

[FigureItOut]

Thanks guys, sounds like something I'd pick up if it was local since I need one, but not gonna drive for it.
She said she had another rotating vise "swinden" or something, but I've never heard of it so I passed.

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[jakemac]

Swinden is an English made vise. Well made. Depending on the price, it might have been worth it.

 

[FigureItOut]

Swinden is an English made vise. Well made. Depending on the price, it might have been worth it.

I was kidding about that one. I'd love to find a Swindens. I've never seen one for sale used, but I'm not deep into it like many are, it's even difficult find the new pricing.

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