Wilton 8 in vise reborn

[orchidlane]

Hello All, Update on my Wilton vise that I bought from Ebay in Phoenix AZ. One of the members here posted a cheap Wilton vise alert on GJ so lucky me I lived only 20 miles away and won it for 86.00 : ) its a Wilton 8 inch Trandsman model 1780 .... Well I sandblasted the vise with a good cleaning primed and paint is came out beautiful : ) also added new pipe jaws and top jaws. its ready to use. enjoy the pictures..

 

[BJ42LX]

That is really sweet.

Now I have to upgrade my 1765 to an 1780!

 

[Fretters]

Very nice. Price sounds like it was a steal too. Not perfectly familiar with the Wilton setup, but I think you may have those pipe inserts fitted upside down, judging from the clearance on the one on the rear jaw.

 

[redwrench60]

Holy ****! That thing turned out really nice. That's **** like socks on a rooster. Perfect color match too, what brand/color did you use?

 

[3 at 8]

That's really nice, good job. I hope to get one someday.

 

[rmsg0040]

Very nice!

I am waiting for the day to see a wilton pop up locally for a good price

 

[zkling]

Wait, you didn't like the previous rust and multiple coats of paint? Great job orchidlane, that looks fantastic. The screwdriver really helps to put a perspective on just how large the vise really is.

That's **** like socks on a rooster.

What? I may have to quote you on that one, that is hilarious.

 

[oldldh]

I was one of the posters...

I'm very glad you got it, the 1780 is a helluva nice vise...

It looks as good as new...


Ya Dun Gud, Bubba!!!


Yes you did...

 

[redwrench60]

Lol, it's yours then.

 

[orchidlane]

The paint is made by Dupli-ColorHonda color BHA0906 Hampsted green met

 

[orchidlane]

Very nice. Price sounds like it was a steal too. Not perfectly familiar with the Wilton setup, but I think you may have those pipe inserts fitted upside down, judging from the clearance on the one on the rear jaw.

Yes your right, they were upside down, all better now. thanks.

 

[454ragtop]

Where did you find the pipe jaws and what kind of money? I just picked up its little brother today at a swap meet, and it is missing 1 pipe jaw.
Thanks, Jim

 

[Todd.Brock]

I have a Wilton 1755 I flipped the jaws over, while they aren't perfectly aligned , they look the same as yours. I only paid 45 for so for the vise. I think the jaws were another 50 or so... They should last me until I do my frame off resto

 

[orchidlane]

Where did you find the pipe jaws and what kind of money? I just picked up its little brother today at a swap meet, and it is missing 1 pipe jaw.
Thanks, Jim

I bought the pipe jaws from Wilton, I want to say they were around 55.00 for the pair with the clips.

Lets see some pictures, what did you have to pay ?

 

[adstock]

Wow that's a hell of a deal! What does it weigh?

 

[orchidlane]

Wow that's a hell of a deal! What does it weigh?[/QUOTE

over 100 pounds, its a heavy one.

 

[454ragtop]

I bought the pipe jaws from Wilton, I want to say they were around 55.00 for the pair with the clips.

Lets see some pictures, what did you have to pay ?[/QUO

Paid $20.00, it was part of a good weekend of vise hunting. Got the 4 pictured for $58.00 total.
Thanks for the info on the pipe jaws, wonder if I can buy just 1?
Jim

 

[jwsia]

Nice job, good buy too

 

[orchidlane]

I bought the pipe jaws from Wilton, I want to say they were around 55.00 for the pair with the clips.

Lets see some pictures, what did you have to pay ?[/QUO

Paid $20.00, it was part of a good weekend of vise hunting. Got the 4 pictured for $58.00 total.
Thanks for the info on the pipe jaws, wonder if I can buy just 1?
Jim

WoW that was a good weekend,