Vise Identification

[jobyb2006]

OK, google didnt help me much, maybe the GJ can..

This vise is for sale locally, it weighs 80lbs. Handle is 16" long, vise has the number 14 stamped on both halves.

The entire 7.5 stationary half is threaded for the screw / handle.
jaws are 4.5" + has a nice forward shelf for the movable jaw to rest on...

would love to identify it, as the seller claims to only have seen 1 other one like it, and that was at a Railroad Museum..

well here it is.. anyone know what the heck it is? or recommendations as to where to look to identify...

 

[Fretters]

No idea what make it is, but just for the sake of info, threads like this usually end up with people finding out what something is and that the asking price may be good, (how much is the asking price?), just before they find out that the vice or other equipment is now sold because they farted around for so long wondering and asking.

If it were I, and the asking price isn't too steep, I'd already have bought that if it's in decent condition with no detrimental damage or wear. Easier to find out what something is once you own it, if you fancy it.

 

[zkling]

I don't know why this name comes to mind but Lake side or Lake land, something Lake. :

I think the price is a little steep for what it is practical use wise. Through the bench mount vises are a bit of a pain IMHO.

 

[drivesitfar]

Joby: how much is the vise or does ZK have ESP? I tend to agree with ZK that the vises that mount with a bolt through the bench and tighten and loosen to swivel under the bench are a little tougher to use. that said if you can mount it and don't need a swiveler then you have a stout 80 pound very early 1900's and maybe late 1800's made vise.

I'm not sure of the brand and a lot of the older brands didn't put their names in the castings because they made vises for several companies.

good luck and if you have more pictures to post please do. one of our members knows more than most of us about this style vises but he hasn't posted for a while now. maybe you can post the pictures in the main vise thread and see if others might have an answer.

also welcome to the forum because it looks like you are a new member.

 

[jobyb2006]

the asking price is 75 bucks.

This particular vise I would most likely not keep though but see if it needs any work and then probably resell it. That is why I was hoping to find out, maybe its more valuable maybe less.
thanks for the input

 

[drivesitfar]

Joby; that vise might not sell for much more than what you buy it for so probably keep looking for another vise to flip. what vise do you have on your workbench now?

just an FYI unless you love vises like a few of us do flipping them is not a very profitable occupation.

 

[jobyb2006]

More of a Hobby, since I dont make enough to get back into cars right now

This last vise was the vise I was asking about the screws for and got the tip on here...going to look at some other Wiltons this weekend hopefully I can pick one up in my price range.

Also got my eye on a nice Parker 204 that is on a local auction at $17.00 right now...

 

[drivesitfar]

Joby: nice work on the Wilton. be careful of Parker vises because if their jaws or something on them is broken or welded or needing replacement you'll have money to spend to fix them unless you already own a lathe, mill and or a CNC.

that Parker looks ok in the picture, but try to always check both sides of a vise or anything in an auction because they put out what the sellers give them to sell.

if you want to put your location in your profile somebody seeing your interest in restoring and either keeping or selling old tools might PM you if they live close and have some to sell. where do you live?

good luck