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No idea who built the vise with the big “5” on it, but it looks plenty beefy. Maybe flip it over and see what’s going on with the swivel and fix it. I’d have a hard time stepping over that thing!…a vice I was using (no name) swivel sucked. Anyone know what it is?
So swivel design is basic. Swivel bottom plate has a slotted plate which allows lockdown screw to bind. Relies on surface friction, does not have dentents for positive lockdown. Tents to move when trying to get things done.No idea who built the vise with the big “5” on it, but it looks plenty beefy. Maybe flip it over and see what’s going on with the swivel and fix it. I’d have a hard time stepping over that thing!
Yea love the swivel lockdown design. Great design and built to last!! Overcomes issues I have with the one I am replacing.@ceylonfj40nut That is a fine Athol CD! It is one of the very late castings for Athol before they were reclaimed by Sterrett. Yours actually has the Sterrett swivel lock down. Definitely a "lifer" vise and glad you were able to get it (as I said, Dallas is a tough market for "deals").
Me too! Pretty sweeti like the mini anvil cone built into it
My Reid is a 403 1/2R series and it’s a swivel jaw as well…@TomH WOW! That is a first for me. I have never seen an "R" series in a swivel jaw before. It looks hardly used at all! I like painted vises too (they were all painted when new). I've had a number of R series Reeds and they are amongst my favorites.
In search of soft jaws for the 4.5” Athol.
1) Polymer - knurled type grip
2) Polymer - with various grooves for round tube, etc.
3) Copper
Does copper do all where I don’t need 1) and 2) above?
Any recommendations?