Recommend me a new bench vise

[SeMoTony]

I'm leaning strongly towards the 450S, although the 1765 is an option. I already have a line on a 450S at a good price.

Craftsman 5.5" - 6" jaw opening - 15 x 8 inches (My current vise)

Wilton 600S - 10" - 156# - 26.3 x 15.5 x 11.9 inches

Wilton 450S - 7.5" - 71# - 20 x 10.6 x 8.9 inches

Wilton 1765 - 6.5" - 70# - 16 x 9 x 8 inches

Wilton C-2 - 7" - 92# - 14 x 9 x 7 inches

Wilton 400S - 6.5" - 62# - 18.9 x 9.8 x 8.9 inches

Wilton 350S - 5.25" - 44# - 16.1 x 7.5 X 7.9 inches

Ridgid F-60 - 6.3" - 58# - 19.38 x 9.79 x 8.18 inches

Recomendation I make to auction winner with choice of many at so much a piece " take all of them to make sure you get the right one." You have 10 months to try 'em out before you offer the others into the 2017 Christmas give away for shipping (-;

 

[blsnelling]

The decision has been made. I picked up a 450S this evening. This one will work well for me.

On the right is my old 5 1/2" Craftsman. It probably weighs 30 some pounds. In the middle is the Wilton 450S I picked up tonight with 4 1/2" jaws and weighs 71#. On the left is the Wilton 600S with 6" jaws and it weighs 156#. The 600S is now listed on both eBay and the Facebook Marketplace.

 

[Philbert]

Good choice: You would not have been satisfied with anything other than a Wilton.

(Interesting that it prefers diet Dew . . . )

Philbert

 

[Pioneer]

Here is a Record #4. This thing has been beat on severely and still works fine. I've actually beat on the handle with a hammer to really tighten it up! I've never stopped to consider how much I actually use a vice, and now realize I couldn't do without one. I don't know if they are still made, but pick one up if you can.

 

[blsnelling]

This is too funny. I went to check out a bench grinder I found on Craigslist. Setting next to it was this little vise. It was a Wilton! No, it's not a bullet, but it is made in the U.S.A. It's a tiny little thing, only weighing <19# and measuring 10" long. The jaws are 3 1/2". I couldn't pass it up for $15 though

 

[Philbert]

When it rains, it pours.

Got a garage or second place to use it? Make a bumper hitch mount for mobile use?

Philbert

 

[blsnelling]

The closest I can really come to it is a 8-643 1/2. With a restoration this little jewel might be worth $80-$100

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Cas...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wilton-Swiv...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

 

[Pioneer]

Good score.

 

[Whiskers]

Vise talk, who doesn't need a vise or two!

Picked this little guy up last fall: it's a 3.5 inch. Gonna look like a million bucks once I'm done with it. It's incredible how well these bullets are made, no wobble at all.

 

[blsnelling]

Vise talk, who doesn't need a vise or two!

Picked this little guy up last fall: it's a 3.5 inch. Gonna look like a million bucks once I'm done with it. It's incredible how well these bullets are made, no wobble at all.

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I still want to restore one.

 

[Whiskers]

if I remember correctly that one is dated 1962. Good tools never go out of style. A good vise that's not abused will last forever.

 

[blsnelling]

if I remember correctly that one is dated 1962. Good tools never go out of style. A good vise that's not abused will last forever.

If the date on it is '62, then it was made in '57.

 

[SeMoTony]

If the date on it is '62, then it was made in '57.

Ydid they post date them if that is what it is ?

 

[Whiskers]

That's right, I believe the date was when the warranty ended. 5 yrs after production.

 

[Whiskers]

Here's an old Rock Island that's in line for a refurb. Patent date of 1901, most likely from 1905-06 when Rock Island was officially formed and were making vises off of an acquired patent.

 

[blsnelling]

Here's one to watch. This is a 6" Wilton Tradesman bullet.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/262816078398?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[SeMoTony]

When (if I ever) learn how to post pictures I'll have to show off what Amazon considers "chipped Paint" The 865 DI Yost came today. Had to look for chip looked like a dry pine stick had been wiped on a couple spots. Turning bar small bend which will straighten. Last employer paid me to straighten bent metal goods or bend stuff for customers 1/2 price for the 1st new vise in my life.

 

[1Alpha1]

All this talk about vises, made me realize just how little I respect and value the 6" Craftsman vise that I currently have.

Enough so, that I'm going to go out to my garage / shop and give it a hug.

 

[bulletpruf]

All this talk about vises, made me realize just how little I respect and value the 6" Craftsman vise that I currently have.

Enough so, that I'm going to go out to my garage / shop and give it a hug.

The Craftsman 519X vises are highly sought after - made by Rock Island starting in the 40's, but not sure how long production lasted. Is yours a newer one?

 

[1Alpha1]

The Craftsman 519X vises are highly sought after - made by Rock Island starting in the 40's, but not sure how long production lasted. Is yours a newer one?

Yes, sad to say, mine is a newer one.

Probably about 10-15 yrs. old.