Vise Info Thread

[KMScott]

Charles Parker 377 Wood Workers vise. 4-1/2" jaws that opens to 9-1/2" and weights 59 lbs.

 

[skmbabon]

Horseshoer's Vise #2​

A. B. Jardine Co.​

Hespeler (now Cambridge), ON​

Photo credit: Jacques Lagueux​

Jaw width 4"
Weight 100 lbs
H-33" W-8"

More photos
Catalog pages from archive.org

 

[Mleightharp]

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

Hi, I just came across this forum looking for more information on a vise I just found in my yard. It says Colborne mfg co Chicago AMCE 10. Looking to get more information on it if you have any! Thanks

 

[KMScott]

Mleightharp, can’t help you with more info, found that vise pictured on Facebook and added it to the spreadsheet. Good luck with your search.

 

[KMScott]

Columbian 486 swivel jaw. 6" jaws. No other spec:s.

 

[KMScott]

Sargent #43. "Victor" Machinists Parallel Vise. 3" jaws that opens to 4" and weights 25-1/2 lbs

 

[KMScott]

Charles Parker #100-2 2" jaws that opens to 3-1/2" and weights 13-1/2".

Thanks akasrick for your help finding the info on this Parker.

 

[skmbabon]

Aluminum ADD+VISE, made in England, US patent 3368808, Canadian patent 757948. 3.5 inch wide jaws and 2.75 inch opening. Pivoting V block on right side of static jaw.

 

[skmbabon]

Yost 343-1/2. No details.

 

[akasrick]

Charles Parker 2" vise??? Anyone have info on this old guy. Pretty sure it is spring loaded on the spindle. No pics to verify.

If it's a Parker vise a #100-2 jaw width corresponds with the vise as pictured.
From the #6 catalog.



akasrick

 

[KMScott]

If it's a Parker vise a #100-2 jaw width corresponds with the vise as pictured.
From the #6 catalog.

akasrick

Thanks akasrick, I was missing the 2" model on the spreadsheet.

 

[KMScott]

J.F. Hall and E.P. Cook vise 3"jaws.

 

[KMScott]

Kinsley I & M Co Foot vise. 7" jaws.

 

[KMScott]

Reed 114 1/2 filers vise. 4-1/2" jaws that opens to 6-1/2" and weights 56lbs. Rare vise.

 

[KMScott]

Sawyer 25. 5" jaws.

 

[KMScott]

Wilton
Power arm clamp model #317.

 

[Smitty]

My spreadsheet drought has finally ended. I just found a little beauty that I’m cleaning up now and the model number isn’t even listed yet.

 

[Smitty]

This is an ultra rare Monarch vise no. 209 and it has a beautiful 100 year old coco brown patina. The jaws are 2-1/2” wide, it opens 3” and it weighs in at 9 lbs.

 

[KMScott]

Smitty, nice one there. It is so much like my Prentiss 209. Another nice vise for your collection. Thanks for filling in another blank.

 

[Smitty]

That’s a beauty Kevin, I saved that one to files years ago. Our 209’s are definitely first cousins and i wouldn’t be surprised if they were made around the same time at the same Prentiss factory.

 

[KMScott]

Acco #54. 4" swivel jaw that opens to 4-1/4" and weights 60 lbs.

 

[Dave600]

Acco #54. 4" swivel jaw that opens to 4-1/4" and weights 60 lbs.

Kevin, what year were the articles from ? Thanks.

 

[KMScott]

Kevin, what year were the articles from ? Thanks.

Dave
Here is what the Owner mentioned.

“ACCO no. 54 swivel jaw
4" jaw opens 4.25" weight 60 lbs.
I have never seen a sj ACCO before.

did some digging, lots of good info on vintage machinery. org (where the catalog images came from)

1929, Fulton of Lowville NY sells the vise line to Manley Mfg division of American Chain Co. of Bridgeport Conn. it appears they made some design changes but in this case, kept the same model number as the Fulton version.”

 

[RTM]

Hi, I just came across this forum looking for more information on a vise I just found in my yard. It says Colborne mfg co Chicago AMCE 10. Looking to get more information on it if you have any! Thanks

Here is a little at Vintage Machinery. Patents and pic.

Colborne Manufacturing Co. - Assigned Patents | VintageMachinery.org

Looks like they were in biz until at least 1943.

 

[gearhead1960]

Found these guys at sale today. Not marked. Any ideas on who made them?

 

[skmbabon]

The spreadsheet has specs for the Emmert Tiger No 39, but no linked pics, so here are a couple.
Currently for sale on Kijiji, St. Catherines, ON

 

[skmbabon]

Columbian No. 71 (corrected thanks to Fierljeppen. Initially I thought it was 77).
2-1/2" jaws. See below catalog page.

 

[skmbabon]

Morgan No 4.
But not the same as the No 4 here: https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/threads/the-vises-of-garage-journal.44782/post-9047776

4" jaws
4" opening
swivel base
anvil
hardy hole
Interesting swivel lock. Maybe there was a detachable handle to fit that tab?

 

[Fierljeppen]

Columbian No. 77
2-1/2" jaws, no other specs.
Not on spreadsheet.

Very nice and early Columbian Hardware vise. I'm pretty sure it's a "no. 71" though. The spreadsheet Columbian no. 70 is a 2" model.

The following 1907 and 1909 catalog scans have the vise specs for the "60" and "70" series Columbian Hardware vises.

 

[gearhead1960]

In post #2586 I showed a couple of small vises I picked up at an Estate Sale. The red one turns out to be a Worth vise and according to the specs on the Vise Spreadsheet it's a model AA-11 with 2 1/2" wide jaws and a clamp on base. Here's some photos after some light cleaning. Some shots with my Sawyer Tools 24 1/2 vise for size comparison...

 

[gearhead1960]

Continuing from the last post, in post #2586 I showed a couple of small vises I picked up at an Estate Sale. Here is the black one which is marked with an unknown (to me) logo and the #8. Jaws measure 2 1/2" wide and opens to 2 1/2". Once again, pictured with my Sawyer Tools 24 1/2. Any help on the identity is appreciated...

 

[KMScott]

Thanks Gearhead, gonna add your pics to the spreadsheet on the Worth but can’t help you on the second clamp on.

 

[ViseRestorer]

Looking for a replacement screw for a Clark vise

 

[Dave600]

Looking for a replacement screw for a Clark vise

That double side hump to support the front support for the rail makes it look like a RAE vise. RAEs were originally made in Hamilton and might have made this vise for Clark which is only 30 minutes away in Merritton. Just guessing. Far more RAEs than Clark's as RAE was around a lot longer and was "the largest vise mfr in canada" according to RAE. There are two design versions for RAEs. Models 2-1/2 to 7" and Models 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 60 (3", 3.5"....6" jaw width). Based on your jaw width, you could try the matching one from RAE. Which series, I do not know. Just a thought....

 

[KMScott]

Wilton 830 NIB. 3" jaws that opens to 6" and weights 20lbs. stamped 7-46.

 

[skmbabon]

Looking for a replacement screw for a Clark vise

I'll second Dave600's advice about looking for a compatible Rae vise.
Mind providing pictures of the other side, and of the base?

 

[skmbabon]

Dave600 provided the first photo of a Henry 2 back a page: https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/threads/vise-info-thread.355753/post-9608773
Here's a few more pics and the rest of the specs.
Weight: 22 lb
Jaw width: 3-1/2"
Jaw opening: 4-5/8"
Anvil: No
Replaceable jaw face: Yes
Pipe jaws: No
Base type: Stationary
Swivel jaw: No
Screw: Covered
Quick Release: No
Category: Machinist

 

[skmbabon]

Empire No 25 (Erie Tool Works). Different lettering than the one KMScott previously posted: https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/threads/vise-info-thread.355753/post-6907391
No new specs.

 

[skmbabon]

Unknown, no markings. 5" jaws, opens to 8". The entire base including the very long dynamic jaw support and bolt-down lugs is the same thickness, estimating 1/2 to 3/4" thick.

 

[skmbabon]

Unknown, only marking is "5" on the right side of the dynamic near the handle. 5" jaws, 8" opening. Distinctive shape to the static jaw tower, with thick leading edge. Look familiar to anyone?
[Since identified as a Fabrex from England]