Vise Info Thread

[KMScott]

Columbian 404-1/2. 4-1/2" jaws that opens up to 6" and weights 65lbs.

 

[KMScott]

New old stock in the box Charles Parker 973-1/2. 3-1/2" jaws that opens to 5-1/2" and weights 42lbs. Painted grey with white lettering.

 

[GETRIDAONE]

I can duplicate the factory lettering perfect. It looks like my usual

 

[MayerMR]

New old stock in the box Charles Parker 973-1/2. 4-1/2" jaws that opens to 5-1/2" and weights 42lbs. Painted grey with white lettering.

I remember reading a comment somewhere where the person said they can't remember ever seeing a vise come from the factory with already highlighted lettering. Well, I think this settles it!

 

[KMScott]

Yea it looks like they had sponge and did it quickly.

 

[va.grouseman]

KMS, that's Smithsonian quality.

 

[wrenchguy]

i carefully use a rocking style blotter similar to this with good results.

 

[MayerMR]

i carefully use a rocking style blotter similar to this with good results.

I just buy those enamel paint pens you can get at Michael's. They even have a little BB inside like a spray can. About a buck a piece and the fine tip makes it pretty easy.

 

[454ragtop]

New old stock in the box Charles Parker 973-1/2. 4-1/2" jaws that opens to 5-1/2" and weights 42lbs. Painted grey with white lettering.

Isn't the 973-1/2 a 3-1/2" vise? Man is that nice, NIB.

 

[KMScott]

Isn't the 973-1/2 a 3-1/2" vise? Man is that nice, NIB.

OOPS, fixed it.

 

[wrenchguy]

I just buy those enamel paint pens you can get at Michael's. They even have a little BB inside like a spray can. About a buck a piece and the fine tip makes it pretty easy.

yes, i use those when the lettering isn't standing very proud.

 

[KMScott]

I use a small brush and trim the brush hairs to only a 1/2 dozen or so and the hairs are tapered to a point, then I get comfortable and paint by hand. I do these lettering pretty fast. I cheat a little by filing the tops of the letters so they have a small flat, it helps.

 

[wrenchguy]

super, i use a smallest tip sharpie too, especially on some vintage engine refurbs with the tiniest lettering u seen. i like the stiffness of the tip compared to brush flex.

 

[Pe36nG]

Here is a 8" Parker # 978 swivel base that was restored and a stand built for it from AZ. I believe a GJ member owns this. I did my little part and made a set of hard jaws for it.

very impressive c parker vise..thank for sharing

 

[KMScott]

Gambles Expert #2 Clamp on vise. 2" jaws that opens to 2-1/4".

 

[KMScott]

Colborne #16. 6" jaws and weights over 100lbs. Note the Acme 16.

 

[va.grouseman]

Another first for me KMS.---Nice.

 

[KMScott]

Charles Parker 1X. 3-3/4 Jaws that opens to 5-1/2" and weights 45lbs. The X was removed.

 

[KMScott]

Grand Vise Master #303. 3-1/2" jaws that opens to 4-1/2" and weights 23lbs. Has a quick release trigger.

 

[KMScott]

Charles Parker 2100. 3-1/2" jaws that opens to 4-1/4 and weights 24lbs.

 

[KMScott]

Rock Island 541B. 3-1/2" jaws that opens 6" and weights 66 lbs. This one has the pipe jaws. One of my restorations.

 

[isb cornbinder]

"A bunch of Athols!" he said. I juth with that I did not have thith thpeach impediment. LOL

 

[KMScott]

Thomas Hall's Patent lever lock Bench Vise built by Charles Parker Company. Patent date June 24, 1873

2" jaws.

 

[trijeff]

A real beauty for sure!

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[va.grouseman]

What's the story there KMS?---Was Thomas Hall an employ/designer/inventor, of the Charles Parker CO., or did CP. buy Thomas' patent?

 

[KMScott]

VA, I really do not know, this 8" long vise is for sale in a auction at Nashua, New Hampshire. Thomas Hall of Florence, Massachusetts created the design and Patent, how C Parker came to build it is anyone guess. Neet looking vise and should go pretty high. Thanks for sharing yours, on my way to Heat treat but will see if yours is on the spreadsheet.

 

[KMScott]

Columbian 505M. 5" jaws. Older version of the M series. Note the C style jaws, not a trademark of Columbian's. Not a good idea painting everything.

 

[DIESELMECH]

Trying to find out when this vise was made. I have read a lot of the forum on Wilton vise but I can't find the date stamp anywhere on this thing.

 

[chrisnazzy]

Trying to find out when this vise was made. I have read a lot of the forum on Wilton vise but I can't find the date stamp anywhere on this thing.

No date stamps I've ever heard of on Shop Kings. I have this saved. Hope it helps.

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[KMScott]

Fulton Machine & Vise Co F M & V. 2" Rotating and Swivel Clamp-on vise that weights 7lbs.

 

[MayerMR]

Now that's a neat little clamp on!

 

[va.grouseman]

I watched that get sniped at the last second KM.---Didn't even bid cause I was so sure there was a sniper on the grassy knoll.---I was right.

 

[KMScott]

I watched that get sniped at the last second KM.---Didn't even bid cause I was so sure there was a sniper on the grassy knoll.---I was right.

My guess is Zoomie, he loves those 2" Clamp-ons.

 

[KMScott]

No Manufactures name on this one from Czech Republic but worthy of a post. 19-11/16 Jaws (50 cm) that opens to 17" (43 cm) and weights 1,830 lbs. Beats the 13" vise Royce and I built.

 

[wrenchguy]

thats some max awesomeness right there! has this 1 been mentioned b4?

 

[KMScott]

Emmert #48. Has 6-1/2" jaws and weights 185lbs.

 

[KMScott]

Charles Parker #41, Old Swivel jaw Coachmakers vise. Thanks to Fierljeppen the jaws are 4-1/2 and opens to 9" and weights 63 lbs.

 

[Fierljeppen]

Specs for the very old Parker No.41, nice vise!

 

[Kirk T]

What model is this Wilton?

 

[va.grouseman]

It's a C1.