Wilton 835

[Apdl]

Hey guys

I just wanted to pop in and show off a Wilton i just acquired from my wife's uncle. It bonged to his father an Structural Engineer at Northwest. In his day he restored a airplanes and cars. I only met him once, but i feel super honored to have this in my garage where i can build on the history it already has!

At this point i have lightly cleaned it, I would love to do a full resto some day
It's missing an endcap and its a 9-45 manufacture, its the earliest 835 I have see so far

 

[Apdl]

Alright i could not help my self

Just tore it all apart, cleaned it, and coated all of it in white lithium grease

It is so unbelievablely smooth

 

[jreb10]

Nice looking Wilton. Many have "solved" the missing endcap situation with a grease cap:

http://www.etrailer.com/Grease-Caps/Fulton/F001610.html

I just got one and it looks good on the vise. Just measure your ID and get the right size.

There is a thread on Wilton date stamps. It is over in the Vintage Tool Discussion Forum. It would be nice to get you vise info added to the database.

 

[Apdl]

Thanks for the info, the onlycap I can find is from wiltonparts.com and its $50

The garage is not dirty enough to justify that currently

also, added to the wilton reg

 

[8man]

Nice vise. Good addition.

 

[KenS]

Wilton vice end cap.