Vise identification help
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Jonny Rotten
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I have another picture I don't know why it's not letting me load it
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Mr. Wonderful
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The VISES of Garage Journal
Here is my Craftsman/Reed 4'' weighs in at 54 pounds..
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That one comes up in the vise info sheet as a Chas Parker No. 7.
3-5/8" Jaws 39Lbs. I definitely dont think those screws are original as they are mismatched. Extremely rare to find a vise like that with the pipe jaws intact. How much is the seller asking?
paulsomlo
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That's an old #7 - they were made by Jack Daniels. The screws definitely don't look original, probably retaining the pipe jaws. Might be cool for collecting, but even cooler to put to use.
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Jonny Rotten
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I offered him $25 and he said no problem. picking it up tomorrow, do you have any pics of your sheet? I Googled it and nothing came upThe VISES of Garage Journal
Here is my Craftsman/Reed 4'' weighs in at 54 pounds..
That one comes up in the vise info sheet as a Chas Parker No. 7.
3-5/8" Jaws 39Lbs. I definitely dont think those screws are original as they are mismatched. Extremely rare to find a vise like that with the pipe jaws intact. How much is the seller asking?
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Mr. Wonderful
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You better run for that price. I've missed several vises this year offering to pay the asking price. If one is cheap like that other collectors will offer more and many sellers wont honor your deal. Good luck!
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Jonny Rotten
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Could you post a pic of your info. I googled it and nothing came up. Any idea of what year it is?
Mr. Wonderful
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Parker Vises : Catalogue : Charles Parker Company : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive
80 p., illus., 22.2 cm, trade catalog
archive.org
this might help or you can search parker no 7 here on GJ and find some info
Shiftless
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I’d be happy to pay $25 for just the pair of pipe jaws.
Get on over there and seal the deal. That’s a fantastic price for what you’re getting.
Get on over there and seal the deal. That’s a fantastic price for what you’re getting.
KMScott
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Jonny, select the link to the Vise info Spreadsheet in my signature below this text. The Spreadsheet is designed to share. By now you should have that Parker in your vehicle already. Good luck.
paulsomlo
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So, the workbench was worth $75?
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Jonny Rotten
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Well I took everyone's advice and I ran over and grabbed it. It is in fact 3 5/8 Jaws as mentioned. Spins with one finger almost to easy. The pipe Jaws look like new. I guess I did pretty good. Looking forward to cleaning this one up it's got a cool look to it
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Jonny Rotten
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How did you find the post from just my picture. I gotta know LOL
TailGunner3000
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Out of curiosity, does the vise say Rex on the other side?
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Jonny Rotten
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No other markings anywhere on it
paulsomlo
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It was easy - I looked on Long Island CL and FB Marketplace; odds are it was one or the other.
I hope you can put that vise to good use - they look much better bolted to a bench than they do in a glass case.
RTM
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SHHH now you've given away the key to scooping people who move too slow on a purchase.
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RTM
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Which is why you should always move fast on anything you post anywhere asking for help.
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Jonny Rotten
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It'll get used when needed, not that's it's very often, only it will look much better on the bench
Shiftless
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There is a huge number of non members who peruse the pages of GJ. Of course, NO GJ member would do that.
But non members might not respect the pickers’ unwritten rules and swoop in for the kill.