Vise Info Thread

[KMScott]

Chas Parker 654-1/2. 3-1/2" jaws that opens to 7".

 

[KMScott]

Erie 0C Combination vise. 3" jaws and weights 23lbs. Swivel releases from under the bench.

 

[KMScott]

Erie 00C. 2-1/2" jaws that weights 16lbs.

 

[KMScott]

Erie 1C. 3-1/2" jaws and weights 29lbs.

 

[trijeff]

Wow, didn't even know they made a 00 ... that has gotta be one of the smallest machinists combos made. Very cool!!

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[KMScott]

Reed 408 Swivel Jaw. 8" jaws that open to 12" and weights 300lbs. Wow.

 

[va.grouseman]

The Holy Grail.

 

[FMC1959]

Reed 408 Swivel Jaw. 8" jaws that open to 12" and weights 300lbs. Wow.

The Holy Grail.

What VA said

If I had to have only 1 vise, this would be the one vise that I would never look at another and say "I wish I had that one instead"

 

[trijeff]

Wow is right, holy camole ... and even in great shape. Dang.

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[KMScott]

Yes guys that vise is a vise you do not see every day. First one I ever seen. Would love to restore that one if the jaws were trash. Check out this next one. Todd from the Tool Archives might be interested in this one.

 

[KMScott]

Peter Wright Vise. 7" jaws that opens to 12" (I am told but might question it) and weights 176lbs. Not just an anvil maker was Peter Wright.

 

[KMScott]

Peter Wright #5. 5" jaws that opens to 8" and weights 66lbs.

 

[KMScott]

Reed 23-1/2. 3-1/2" jaws that opens to 4" and weights 18lbs.

 

[KMScott]

Reed 405-1/2. 5-1/2" jaws that opens to 7-1/2" and weights 139lbs.

 

[KMScott]

Reed 108R. 8" jaws that opens to 12" and weights 260lbs

 

[KMScott]

Reed 306 Swivel Jaw. 6" jaws that opens to 9-1/4".

 

[KMScott]

Desmond Stephens/Simplex 61CP. 6" jaws. No other spec:s.

 

[Fierljeppen]

Desmond Stephens/Simplex 61CP. 6" jaws. No other spec:s.

Hey KMScott...Some specs for the Simplex.

Best regards!

 

[KMScott]

Fierljeppen, your the best. Thanks.

 

[autopts]

Desmond Stephens/Simplex 61CP. 6" jaws. No other spec:s.

Kevin, I ran into a near perfect Simplex 61 CP It's upside down but son as I turn it over, I'll give you the specs. I did weigh the static and dynamic separately as I struggled to get them out of the trunk, The static with base was 83 and the dynamic was 71. I'll send you more photos when I can get it sitting straight.This photos were before I wanted to take off the base nut.

 

[KMScott]

Thanks Nick. If you ever pull them jaws off I would like to measure them and add them to my website. I have not built the 6" jaws yet.

 

[KMScott]

Hollands 622 Swivel Jaw. 3-1/2" jaws.

 

[KMScott]

Luther V30. 3" Clamp-on

 

[KMScott]

Sterling 28. 5" jaws that opens to 7" and weights 52lbs.

A note from a GJ Member mentions.

I believe your vise is a 100ish yr. old "un-branded" no. 28, manufactured by the Fulton Machine and Vise Co. I also think that the Sterling and Peerless models are the same as well.

 

[akasrick]

Kevin would you add one For the Record?

Leavens Mfg. "Jersey Vise", Number 53, Baker patent Vise #877,695 -

3" jaws, opens 3" weight 8lbs. 9ozs.
A "3" is visible on the anvil with the weight would make it a No.53
Advertised as having a Brown Japanned finish.

https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=7292937&postcount=64931


Whoops looks like big picture
A 1" piece of Tiger Claw (Insulation Support) should fit the bill for a new pin.
A year & 3/4 later the pin it was bought with reinstalled.
https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=791164&stc=1&d=1531840612
Thanks,
akasrick

 

[KMScott]

Sure Grip. 4" anvil vise with adjustable jaws that opens to 10" and weights 40lbs. Owner notes that a date of 1899 is stamped. Might be a patent number.

 

[KMScott]

Yost 104-1/2. 4-1/2" jaws. Will add spec:s when I get them.

 

[KMScott]

Erie # 70. 7" jaws that opens to 11-1/2" and will add the weight once the owner weights it. The swivel base lock is unique.

 

[va.grouseman]

Another first for me KMS.---Nice big Erie.---I wonder how stout that base lock is?---Sure would like to see how that mechanism works.

 

[KMScott]

Another first for me KMS.---Nice big Erie.---I wonder how stout that base lock is?---Sure would like to see how that mechanism works.

VA, here is a video of how it works. Note the hand wheel that locks the swivel pin in place.

Video of Swivel Base

 

[KMScott]

Hollands Model B. 2-1/4" jaws that opens to 3" and weights ??? Oval slide vise.

 

[AngryBeaver]

Hollands 2-1/2" oval slide vise. No model number. 2-1/2" jaws that opens to 3" and weights ???

That’s a model “B”

I have a 3” that has a c cast on it

 

[KMScott]

That’s a model “B”

I have a 3” that has a c cast on it

Thanks ABeaver. I had no idea.

 

[KMScott]

Chas Parker 954-1/2. 4-1/2" Jaws that opens to 7" and weights 63lbs. I restored this one.

 

[KMScott]

Hollands 23-1/2. 3-1/2" jaws that opens to 6" and weights 40 lbs. Cast in jaws that was redressed, I restored this one too.

 

[trijeff]

wow just wow on those jaws Kevin

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[FMC1959]

Hollands Model B. 2-1/4" jaws that opens to 3" and weights ??? Oval slide vise.

Kevin, found this brochure that has that vise in it.

 

[KMScott]

wow just wow on those jaws Kevin

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Thanks Jeff. Got the Parker jaws and all others figured out.

Kevin, found this brochure that has that vise in it.

Thanks FMC for the brochure. You know I am finding the more I work on the Spreadsheet the more work there is to do. I am really enjoying working on it and I use it everyday. Thanks for letting me work on your creation. Kevin

 

[KMScott]

Columbian 604. 4-1/4 jaws that opens to 6-1/2 and weights 40lbs. First generation Columbian.

Note from GJ member. Fierljeppen

Thanks for your knowledge Fierljeppen and adding early catalog pages. We all appreciate it.

That's a 1st generation Columbian, probably pre-1915. I found a 1918 ad of a 2nd gen Columbian for comparison. 3rd gen was the "T" style jaws around 1925.

That's one of the oldest Columbian vises I've seen.

 

[Fierljeppen]

Columbian 604. 4-1/4 jaws that opens to 6-1/2 and weights 40lbs. First generation Columbian.

Note from GJ member. Fierljeppen

Thanks for your knowledge Fierljeppen and adding early catalog pages. We all appreciate it.

That's a 1st generation Columbian, probably pre-1915. I found a 1918 ad of a 2nd gen Columbian for comparison. 3rd gen was the "T" style jaws around 1925.

That's one of the oldest Columbian vises I've seen.

Thanks KMScott! Just trying to give back, when possible.