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I borrowed a pipe threader from my dad and he "gave" me this vise to clamp the pipe in, with the usual caveat of "I'll loan it to you but I'm not giving it to you"... It was sitting in his garage floor rusting and he told me he got it in an auction lot a while back. Well, if he wants it back he'll have to load it in his car himself because I ain't giving it back!!

Anyway, I was wondering if anyone has an idea of the age of this. I'm guessing 1940's? Goes good with the Craftsman snowflake bandsaw (40's) and retro-style drill press (50's). Also what would the original color have been? It looks like it may have been red but not sure if that's original.
 

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Shawnn,

Welcome to the group. You may want to post your question on the Vises of Garage Journal Thread, over in General Tool Discussion.

Very nice of your Dad to loan that vise to you. Please show pictures of the bandsaw & drill press.
 
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Shawnn: Well your Dad loaned you a KEEPER. that Craftsman made by REED vise company was made to maybe last a few hundred years if you don't use it like a press or beat on it with a hammer. the jaws can't be replaced so BEE CAREFUL not to beat on them or cut them.

ok can you tell us the width of the jaws and any idea of the approximate weight? not sure of the exact age, but the range is from mid 30's to 40's. original color was most likely this blue that is on one of my newer Craftsman vises.

in case you might want to change locations of your vise you might want to put the static (jaw that stays put) at the edge of your bench so you can put in vertical pieces, but that is up to you and your needs.

again you have a great vise that should last you maybe your entire lifetime and do almost all the work you need it to that a vise was made to do. also welcome to the forum.
 

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It probably weighs 75lbs. I've wanted a big heavy vise like this for years but never made it a priority. I just have to make sure Dad never sees it again if I clean it up & paint it!

Here are the vintage bandsaw & drill press:
 

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Nice Reed indeed .!
I think drives is right. It was made in the mid/late 30's to mid 40's.
 
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It's definitely a Reed manufactured vise that was branded for Craftsman. That vise you have is the envy of most vise collectors here, including myself.

Remember, I can always keep it at my house for safe keeping if you like.
 
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It's definitely a Reed manufactured vise that was branded for Craftsman. That vise you have is the envy of most vise collectors here, including myself.

Remember, I can always keep it at my house for safe keeping if you like.
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What he said ^

Fantastic find. Grats!

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thehorse13, you are officially in the will to receive one Craftsman vise...vice?
 
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I bought the bandsaw, drill press and this scroll saw (also 40's vintage) for $75 from a guy who inherited them from his grandfather. Due to limited shop space at the time, I sold the scroll saw for $100. I re-wired all of them, new belts, changed the oil in the scroll saw. I took the scroll saw work light apart & rebuilt it & wired it to the switch so it would come on when the saw was turned on. All the motors appear to be original so I was pleasantly surprised that they all ran fine.
 

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Bandsaw motor. Note the auxiliary shaft to the right to drive a second device with this electric powerhouse!
 

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shawnn said:
I borrowed a pipe threader from my dad and he "gave" me this vise to clamp the pipe in, with the usual caveat of "I'll loan it to you but I'm not giving it to you"... It was sitting in his garage floor rusting and he told me he got it in an auction lot a while back. Well, if he wants it back he'll have to load it in his car himself because I ain't giving it back!!

Anyway, I was wondering if anyone has an idea of the age of this. I'm guessing 1940's? Goes good with the Craftsman snowflake bandsaw (40's) and retro-style drill press (50's). Also what would the original color have been? It looks like it may have been red but not sure if that's original.
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Welcome to GJ!

Possession is 9/10ths of the law!!!

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Shawnn: is that a scroll/jig saw next to the drill press? What brand is it? Can you post a pic? I love both the band saw and drill. What year is the band saw?


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fsantana said:
Shawnn: is that a scroll/jig saw next to the drill press? What brand is it? Can you post a pic? I love both the band saw and drill. What year is the band saw?


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Never mind just saw your latest post. What make was the scroll saw?


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Shawnn: great looking stuff in your shop. did you know when that Dunlap motor was sold it might have been more expensive than the tool itself in some cases? those old motors used to mount and dismount on and off several machines.

also i think you just made TheHorse's day by putting him in your will.

nice gesture and if you might put my name down for the bandsaw i'd be another happy feller.
 
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drivesitfar said:
Shawnn: great looking stuff in your shop. did you know when that Dunlap motor was sold it might have been more expensive than the tool itself in some cases? those old motors used to mount and dismount on and off several machines.

also i think you just made TheHorse's day by putting him in your will.

nice gesture and if you might put my name down for the bandsaw i'd be another happy feller.
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It's interesting how the motors are attached with a hinged mount, the weight of the motor applies tension on the belt, and you can lift the motor to easily slip the belt off. Doesn't look like a factory mount but not sure.
 
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fsantana said:
Shawnn: is that a scroll/jig saw next to the drill press? What brand is it? Can you post a pic? I love both the band saw and drill. What year is the band saw?


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I researched it a while back, early to mid-forties if I recall correctly. I cut some wood on it a few days ago. It needs new tires on the wheels.

I'll have to post more pictures later, when I got the equipment he gave me the old benches they were mounted on. In the drawers there are some packaged items that have to date back to the 40's & 50's. There were also dozens of drill bits, wood boring bits, mortise cutters, spare bandsaw blades, etc. in the bench drawers.
 
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Shawnn: other members more familiar with motors and mounts would have to respond so until they show up you might post up a few more pictures since this thread is certainly not boring.

my guess is the motor's weight would keep the belt on and with a quick change needed to move to another machine with maybe the only motor in a small shop removing a couple bolts was easier than also having to change and adjust belts too.

more pictures of the bandsaw and vise if you have time and what is the width of the jaws when they are shut if you wouldn't mind measuring. are you guessing at 75 pounds for the vise or did you weigh it?

thanks. i'm in your will for the bandsaw?
 
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