Weird mystery vise....

[ekolpack]

This just popped up for sale locally, no specifics in description and no other pics. Looks like a very interesting, unique design (totally flat "anvil" area, dovetail shaped front jaw guide). Any idea what it is? Thanks fellas!

 

[Graeme]

Quick release under the dynamic jaw there?

 

[Graeme]

Buy it, find out. If its local, cheap enough, and interesting.

 

[ekolpack]

Quick release under the dynamic jaw there?

Good eye, yeah I suppose that is a quick release.

 

[Mintgrun]

Those cabinets are cool too. Can't go wrong for $65, if it is still available. (It's just a little too far away to be convenient).

 

[LXCam]

I have no clue but that thing looks to be in perfect shape. For that kind of money I’d go for a drive.

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Those cabinets are cool too.

Wartime era tools and small parts chest. Postwar they made the handles swing down out of the way when not in use. The butcher block top has been spray-bombed but that looks like original paint on the cabinet itself. Highly desirable as a user and for WWII buffs. Several on the 'Metal cabinets' thread (search on "41-C-15" - its FSN), most recently @Mr. Wonderful, and one in my basement.

 

[Fierljeppen]

It's a March 27, 1951 patent "Grand Vise Master" quick release vise, mfg. by the Grand Specialties Co in Chicago.



A quick GJ search of "Grand Vise Master" came up with quite a few quality posts about this vise, with much more detailed information. Thanks for the vise puzzle.

 

[Mr. Wonderful]

That's hilarious this ad came up here so quick. @ViceRoy2030 sent me the link to that one yesterday. I tried to get him to jump on it. It's a bit far for me as well.

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Honestly, I'm such a local yokel picker only, and only flea markets, I have no idea how @Mintgrun even figured out where or how to find the ad from the sale the OP was talking about in post #1 with no link or name etc! (And, if only to forestall instructions, I don't want to know! )

 

[Mintgrun]

I saw that ad yesterday, just a few minutes after it posted and got that, "REPLY NOW!!" feeling, knowing you have to act fast to be first in line and figuring it would not take long for it to get snatched up. The 41-C-15 tool chest I found (a few miles from here for $50) came with an Atlas 618 lathe on top. I replied right away and the seller got flooded with responses after mine, but luckily, they put me first in line.

 

[Shiftless]

Guys! You have to be ready to drive a bit out of your way to pick up these fantastic deals!

 

[Mintgrun]

As Steven Right would say, "you can't have everything... where would you put it?" Plus, for me, it would have involved a 2-way ferry ride and city traffic. I'd have passed even if it was free.

That's hilarious this ad came up here so quick.

I also saw your red/grey Craftsman box listed locally. That made me chuckle. Small world.

 

[Mr. Wonderful]

As Steven Right would say, "you can't have everything... where would you put it?" Plus, for me, it would have involved a 2-way ferry ride and city traffic. I'd have passed even if it was free.



I also saw your red/grey Craftsman box listed locally. That made me chuckle. Small world.

Ya that one didn't sell at my garage sale. I'll probably list it separately on CL.

 

[ekolpack]

Wow, I guess I came to the right place! The amount of knowledge and info on this forum is insane! Thanks everyone. I've messaged the seller but they are pretty busy in the middle of a move, so coordinating a time to meet is pretty tough. Also, it sounds like there's a lot of interest, so it may not work out. If it does, the vise will be a little restoration project for me, I'll post updates. Probably won't need the cabinet (my cup overfloweth with toolchests as is) so if I end up getting them, I'll probably put the cabinet back up for sale for a reasonable price.

 

[Ricky Joe]

I prefer the vise to be on my right. I’d pass.