Wilton Vise

[outlander800]

What do you guys think of this deal? Is this vise on a swivel base? I dont think so.
http://buffalo.craigslist.org/tls/2253741408.html

 

[gilbo]

if the vise is functional and no cracks or welds, looks to b a deal, i would get a hold of d this person tonight if i were u

 

[outlander800]

I have no use for the bench, so I would be paying for the vise pretty much.

 

[BJ42LX]

Outlander, if you don't call him, I will!

J/K. But get on it. It's not a you **** deal, but it won't last either.

 

[gilbo]

I have no use for the bench, so I would be paying for the vise pretty much.

worse case u c-list the bench for 20-30 bucks

 

[outlander800]

I sent the email, just waiting for a response. Wont be able to look at it till tomorrow after work so there is a chance I will lose it. is that a swivel base or what?

 

[gilbo]

is that a swivel base or what?

looks like it with the swivel screw, but the bad picture quality makes it look like its not

 

[outlander800]

I will keep you guys informed on whats up.

 

[spongerich]

Tell him you're not really interested in the bench, but you'll take it off his hands since he wants it gone.

Offer $90, but $120 isn't a bad deal if the vise has no cracks or major damage (The handle looks bent in the pics)

 

[pfbz]

Nice early Wilton... Chicago vs. Schiller Park, which I think dates it to pre 1957.

 

[outlander800]

Well I lost the vise. I stopped got money, opened up my email on the iphone to get his # and a new email popped up and it was him saying the vise was sold. *****, felt like I got punched. It was the first wilton to pop up by me in ages. Guess that is my lesson to not slack on getting to it. Im tempted to say screw it and buy a brand new 6.5 tradesman.

 

[SweetD]

Well I lost the vise. I stopped got money, opened up my email on the iphone to get his # and a new email popped up and it was him saying the vise was sold. *****, felt like I got punched. It was the first wilton to pop up by me in ages. Guess that is my lesson to not slack on getting to it. Im tempted to say screw it and buy a brand new 6.5 tradesman.

Don't do it. You can find a nice old USA-made vise. I bought a big Prentiss off of eBay last month and it was in New Hartford, NY.

Are you particular with a Wilton?

 

[outlander800]

Im guess I do prefer the wilton bullet style but im definately open to any solid usa made vise at the right price. So the search is back on.

 

[mrchuck]

Don't cry over spilt milk. But I found that exact same steel bench with those legs and with the same vise, for a 100 bucks, and I pulled the cash out in a flash!!!
Sorry you missed it by "thinking about it".

 

[autopts]

Im guess I do prefer the wilton bullet style but im definately open to any solid usa made vise at the right price. So the search is back on.

Don't feel bad, that old Wilton could have had issues, the handle for one, jaw supports often cracked or broke off those old ones especially after 55 or so years in service, replacement jaws are another $50. I bet you will eventually find a newer one and for less cash!

 

[gilbo]

unless u have to it right away, i would just keep looking for a used one , took me like over a year b4 i found the bullet i like, in fact i have been lookin for a chas parker, and wilton bullet, happen to find both, this past few weeks.

as the great david carradine, (god bless his soul) once said "patience grasshopper"