Wilton Vise info

[a***nc83]

Hey guys, i came acorss this vice, and i was wondering if anyone would know if it's made in usa?

This is the only photo, and it isn't possible for anyone to inspect the vise to see if it is stamped anywhere.

I'm getting it for $25.

Thanks.

 

[pro machine Engineering]

let me get this right you are buying a vise that you are not able to inspect before buying for $25.00. and unsure who made it. That scarrres me

 

[Even 11]

Definitely a Wilton, most likely an import though.

 

[a***nc83]

No, no i know it's a Wilton, i'm not sure if it's an import or not, that's what i was hoping to get the input on.

 

[autopts]

Trust us. its an import. A $25 import might fill your needs if you keep it for light duty work.

 

[a***nc83]

Oh no, thats unfortunate, i really though i hit a deal...while i won't be using it for heavy duty work...i'm particularly interested in a made in usa, good thing i checked before.

Thanks

 

[kc-steve]

Oh well, even a USA made Wilton is an import to someone in Toronto.

How can ya tell Nick? Just curious.
It sortta looks like my 643.5 from the 1970s or so.

Steve

 

[a***nc83]

Oh well, even a USA made Wilton is an import to someone in Toronto.

Steve

Lol...i suppose you are right...that would be placing it into a category that i might be banned from this site for.

 

[autopts]

Oh well, even a USA made Wilton is an import to someone in Toronto.

How can ya tell Nick? Just curious.
It sortta looks like my 643.5 from the 1970s or so.

Steve

Hi Steve, Wilton, to my knowledge never had that style anvil. I don't ever remember any Wilton with its anvil raised on the 4 corners like that. They don't have beveled edges. I'm usually wrong most of the time anyways!

 

[kc-steve]

Hi Steve, Wilton, to my knowledge never had that style anvil. I don't ever remember any Wilton with its anvil raised on the 4 corners like that. They don't have beveled edges. I'm usually wrong most of the time anyways!

Nawww NOT true! If it wasn't for you, the rest of us would know SQUAT about Wilton vises.

Thanks for the reply. I can see your point about the beveled edges. I don't recall ever seeing those either now that you mention it.

Steve

 

[Packard V8]

Plus, it's been painted "re-sale red'. I wish the sellers would just leave the vise original, but new paint is attractive for some and certainly can hide a multitude of sins.

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