What are these Vises Worth?

[welder4956]

I saw these for sale locally. Any idea what they are worth?

Columbian #506:

Rigid:

 

[kc-steve]

Whatever people are willing and able to pay.

Not tryin' to be a smartas$$ but it really does boil down to what people want and what they can afford. In economics they call it "demand."

Steve

 

[welder4956]

I'm thinking about the Columbian. Is it a good vise?

 

[autopts]

The Ridgid is Chinese but the Columbian looks nice from a distance. Like Steve, another way of putting it, if you are going to use that 6" Columbian for your own use and need one, I would spend more then if I was a collector or trying to ture it for a profit. One thing I know, those are "T" style and very hard to find and not a breeze to replace. You really have to know the condition of the jaws. They look nicely squared out. I would go $100 if that Columbian is in real nice shape. Thats just me.

 

[Lump]

I agree with autopts. Come to think of it, IF that Columbian is truly nice, I might go another 40-50 bucks because of that fabulous post it is mounted upon.

 

[whelenfan]

I like that columbian as well. That stand does look very stout indeed.

 

[spongerich]

$100 for the Columbian with the stand seems about right to me. Use the bent handle as a bargaining point.

 

[mjozefow]

Isn't the Ridgid German?

 

[autopts]

Isn't the Ridgid German?

Might be right Mitch, it could be. I wouldn't buy it. That flimsy little swivel handle and the top of the anvil/ travel bar has that add on piece of hardened steel makes it look cheapie . I guess it might make a nice home shop vise if the price was right.

 

[Lump]

$100 for the Columbian with the stand seems about right to me. Use the bent handle as a bargaining point.

Yeah, you're right, Rich. I didn't even look at that handle. And I have to admit that the wonderful stand is clouding my vision. I would rather have that stand than the vise (already have several vises, so now I am picky when buying vises, and only want really nice ones, really cheap). That stand would be NICE for a grinder, buffer, vise.... Lots of applications for that.

 

[SweetD]

That stand is awesome. Due to the bent handle, make sure the jaws aren't "sprung", although they do look pretty squared up from that one picture...definitely give it a good once-over and unscrew it all the way and back again to check the play of the screw and overall smoothness. Good luck.

Dave

 

[Joe B.]

I would go even a little over $100 due to the stand. It seems like there are a lot more vises out there than nice stands. One if these days I'll have to make myself one.

 

[Packard V8]

C'mon now; a Columbian 506 is an $800 retail today and you guys are wondering whether to spring for $100 on a heavy duty stand?

jack vines

 

[Lump]

C'mon now; a Columbian 506 is an $800 retail today and you guys are wondering whether to spring for $100 on a heavy duty stand?

jack vines

Well said, Jack.