Wilton 14 Shop King

[Dussemberg]

I might be on a string of good luck right now. I just purchased a Wilton 14 Shop King for $15 bucks and is a good size one. Is in bad shape but not sized and definitely going to the TO BE RESTORED PILE. I always wanted one of these because I love the ART DECO design and finally got one, I have no idea how old it is and the ones I saw around had numbers and what not and this one has nothing, no code whatsoever. I wish it was in better shape but for the price is a no brainier. I'm doing my home work and looking for the specs, pictures and material to help me do the restoration on it. I'm sure this vise has had many threads here in the past and I would love to have some guidance from you guys on how to proceed with the restoration. Thanks again guys.

 

[3baygarage]

No resto advice, but for the size and price you did well. Just can't believe someone sunk bolts through it, never seen anything like that.

 

[Mark in Indiana]

Normally the restoration would be pretty easy. Clean down to bare metal, paint & polish. Shooting the jaw face bolts through the jaw is a challenge. I assume that someone stripped out the original jaw face screw threads. After removing the jaw faces, you may have to install new thread inserts, and fill in the back of the holes with JB Weld. Straightening the swivel base lock handle will be easy. Just clamp it in a large vise and carefully bend it back.
I saw that you still have the cut tool with it. There are also removable pipe jaws that came with it.

 

[Dussemberg]

Thank you guys for your comments and recommendations. I can't seem to find any catalog, specs or anything on this model vise. I know there are plenty of them out there and I expected to find more literature about it but no. I can use some help. Thanks again.

 

[Cf mtn]

hi, i picked 1 up awhile back, same reason, cool design. google wilton shopking and there is some info on them. people say it was made in the 50's? kind of a hobby vise.

 

[Maui]

I have one that I picked up about a year ago from an old automotive shop that had closed years ago where it had been used routinely for well over 50 years. It's in great working condition. The jaws measure about 5" across and are in beautiful shape. I plan on restoring it too. I love the look of these art deco vises.

Maui

 

[notlob]

This will give you some links to check out:

https://www.google.com/search?q=wilton+shop+king&tbm=isch&source=lnms&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiutsX1srnVAhXozFQKHZ-KDbUQ_AUI7gEoAQ&biw=1638&bih=882

From a 1954 ad:

 

[PugetDude]

I just purchased a Wilton 14 Shop King for $15 bucks

From a 1954 ad:

Dussemberg, looks like you overpaid for it. It was only $14.50 new...

 

[454ragtop]

I stumbled across an NOS one a little while back. Love the art deco styling, mine must be a little newer smaller model.

 

[WWShop]

Great vises guys and I'm jealous. It seems like most people look down on a vise with an exposed screw though.

 

[Dussemberg]

Thak you guys for the comments and info you've provided.

454ragtop That is a sweet piece. Congrats