Any Vise Collectors Here? (5 Viewers)

[bsilva132]

co-worker gave me this Prentiss 182. I believe it is pre 1920's. Weighs a ton and is in very good condition.

 

[FARMAN33]

@bsilva132 Post a pic of the swivel lock on the other side. They went from the plunger style (early) to the lever style in the 20s I believe.

 

[bsilva132]

@bsilva132 Post a pic of the swivel lock on the other side. They went from the plunger style (early) to the lever style in the 20s I believe.

 

[e9999]

looks a lot like my old 93, but yours has taller jaws and (oddly) a much shorter ram proportionally. I'm thinking mine is from the early 1900s as well.
The 182 cost $20 in 1914 but with pipe jaws (and the center mounting rod).

 

[e9999]

yikes! $600!

 

[RodrigzCrzr]

Neighbor of mine dad passed away!
He gave me lots of his tools and small stuff.
VISE came with it all.

 

[e9999]

We can sort of see it's an Athol. If you clean it up, it would be fun to see a before and after pics. Not that you have to, of course, but then again, it kinda deserves it, there is a beaut in there somewhere...!

 

[FARMAN33]

@RodrigzCrzr Athol vises are absolute TANKS! Great pick up!!! What size jaws? Judging by the slide length, I’d say it is at least a 6”.

Here is a picture of my 300 pound 8” Athol 618.

 

[RodrigzCrzr]

That thing is massive.
I don’t know the size as of yet. I will measure it and get back to you.
How did you weld it on to that stand?
Did you make a base the same shape the base of vise. I have stand I have here I would like to use to make something like that.
I think I will try to paint it and make it look nice like yours.
Very cool.

 

[RodrigzCrzr]

We can sort of see it's an Athol. If you clean it up, it would be fun to see a before and after pics. Not that you have to, of course, but then again, it kinda deserves it, there is a beaut in there somewhere...!

Yes I think may have to clean it up. It is pretty stout looking.

 

[LDowney]

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How did you weld it on to that stand?
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Bolting to the stand is what I would project. The mounting flange portion of the vise is likely cast iron, so welding would not be a good solution.

Kudos on your new vise.

 

[FARMAN33]

Bolting to the stand is what I would project. The mounting flange portion of the vise is likely cast iron, so welding would not be a good solution.

Kudos on your new vise.

Yes! I cut a top flange to match the bottom of the static jaw and bolted it to it. It is not common practice to weld anything to the actual vise.

 

[RodrigzCrzr]

Yes! I cut a top flange to match the bottom of the static jaw and bolted it to it. It is not common practice to weld anything to the actual vise.

Thanks I figured that what was done.
Going to clean it up and make a stand for it.
Thanks

 

[RodrigzCrzr]

Well somewhat finished my Athol 614 1/2 vise refurb. Just need to do the handle.
I think it came out pretty darn good.
Next is to build a stand for it.

 

[RUSH55]

Great job @RodrigzCrzr ! I’m extremely happy with my 614-1/2! One of the best things I’ve come to find out about it is how tight it cinches down on the work due to the finer Buttress thread main screw.

 

[e9999]

nice! I would wirebrush the handle and slide to raw metal and then oil or clear coat. For a bit of contrast and back to roots feels. Or do a gunmetal finish.

 

[FARMAN33]

@RodrigzCrzr If you are going to start doing vise restorations, this is a great tool for your toolbox. Sharpie paint markers make the lettering effortless!

 

[TomH]

Picked up a little Reed 103 last weekend. Tossed it in the ultrasonic cleaner then hit it with a wire wheel and it came out pretty good. Now I need to figure out what to do with it.

 

[bhsdriller]

Never posted these here but my latest find an Athol 617 i'm in the process of cleaning up.

 

[e9999]

I so love that raw metal look.
But you have to protect it if you want it to keep looking that way.