Wilton 450s or Columbian 605

[Jeep Monkey RTR]

Here is my scenario:
I have sort of kind of gotten a little vise addiction. In the past few months I've acquired a total of 7 vises from various job sites ( no theft, legit acquisitions). They are all different and awesome in their own way and I am fighting the tendency to horde them all.
While drinking with my stepdad and watching the BCS National Championship game, I showed him one of the vises I restored and he was impressed with the before and after results. Suckered in by his praise of my work, I offered to give him one of my vises.
I am torn between my Wilton 450s and Columbian 605 and I'm not sure which to part with.

Both are in good shape but unrestored.

I need advice.

 

[BuckHenry]

Both are nice vises. Just ask him which one he wants.

 

[Lump]

I too have gotten addicted to vises because of all the cool interaction with other Garage Journal vise-fanatic buddies. But here is a reality...hardly ANY GJ members are likely to ever see the inside of your garage in person. So, decide which vise YOU like best, for whatever reason (shape, style, utility, condition, brand name...whatever). Then pass along the other.

Besides...you'll undoubtedly find still more vises in the upcoming season.

 

[jerryW]

Personally I'd keep the Columbian. I have just never cared for the look if the Wiltons.


jerry

 

[dirtydogintex]

Offer him his choice but steer him to the Wilton
unless
you plan to flip your 'leftover' vise.

Personally I'd keep the 605.... leaving it to my kiddos....

 

[BullfrogJohnson]

I would keep the Columbian.

 

[Trey T]

Keep the Wilton. There's nothing out there that looks like a Wilton.

Both perform well but the unique "bullet" look just makes it better.

EASY DECISION!!!!!