Vise Info Thread

[KMScott]

Athol 642-1/2 Swivel jaw. 2-1/2” jaws that opens 3-1/2” and weights 18 lbs.

 

[CRSINMICH]

NOTE: The swivel pin is tapered AND threaded.​

 

[KMScott]

Rock Island 101. 1-1/2” jaws is all the spec:s I have.
Automatic Swivel. Locks when you tighten Spindle handle.

 

[CRSINMICH]

I didn't find any information on No.101 vises but in 1909 Rock Island offered a No.1 that had the same size jaws. Notice that they also offered versions with swivel jaws (but not in the No.1, No.2, or No.3 sizes). By 1920 Rock Island only offered non-swivel versions.

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[KMScott]

Hoar #55. 4” jaws and weights 55 lbs. Jaws to the right with beak horn.

 

[Outlawmws]

That one is pretty cool Dr. Scott!

 

[KMScott]

That one is pretty cool Dr. Scott!

I agree, it’s in incredible shape.

 

[CRSINMICH]

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[KMScott]

Bonney Rapid Transit Vise. Model 145. 4” jaws.

 

[jreb10]

I spotted this Hollands 23 in an online auction too far away for me to think about acquiring it. But I did notice that its Vise Info Spreadsheet entry links to photos that show an example without the swivel base. So here are two photos of a Hollands 23 with its swivel base.

 

[CRSINMICH]

I spiced up this boring b&w Bonney ad a bit

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[KMScott]

Funny how it goes. Fitting a set of jaws on a Bonney #160 (5-1/2” jaws) as I write. Jaws are similar to Parker’s. Just thought I’d share.

 

[Beerhippie]

Funny how it goes. Fitting a set of jaws on a Bonney #160 (5-1/2” jaws) as I write. Jaws are similar to Parker’s. Just thought I’d share.

Damn! Nice work!

 

[Outlawmws]

Fitting a set of jaws on a Bonney #160 (5-1/2” jaws) as I write. Jaws are similar to Parker’s

I agree looks great!

I'd think Bonney contract with Parker. I don't think of Bonney as a vise Mfg.

 

[CRSINMICH]

Outlaw: I was a bit puzzled that you didn't think of Bonney Vise and Tool as vise makers. I was so focused on the vise part of their operation that I completely forgot that in 1921 there was a name change and a manufacturing change. Thanks for the second hand reminder.

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[Outlawmws]

Outlaw: I was a bit puzzled that you didn't think of Bonney Vise and Tool as vise makers.

Just always been seeing their wrenches and such and never really paid much attention to their ads and full company name.

Also, why would they duplicate that iconic Parker jaw mount?

 

[micahd1997]

This catalog is long after the company’s “rapid transit” days, but still…

 

[CRSINMICH]

Also, why would they duplicate that iconic Parker jaw mount?

I have found no information about that except that Bonney's Rapid Transit ads don't clearly show Parker style jaws until 1891 - well after Parker started. Also that seems to be the only Bonney vise that did. Does anyone else know anything about that?

 

[KMScott]

Hollands #8. 2” jaws that opens to 3” and weights 6 lbs.

 

[CRSINMICH]

Two Hollands catalog excerpts for Models 8 through 70. Two different styles of swivel bottoms but somehow all the specs are the same including prices.

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[CRSINMICH]

I just posted this on the main vise thread. It might be helpful to have the information on The Vise Information thread too.

Parker 954/104 Eclipse Machinists' vises
(Including a swivel conversion kit)

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