blackoak

I also got this Erie PA vise at the same auction. It is in fine condition after I cleaned it up. It is a solid vise built I believe in the late 1940's from what I have found searching the net. It is a shame that the USA is not producing the quality tools it once produced.

It does appear to be forged and not cast. I'm going to remove the paint tomorrow and check it out closer.

Thank you for this information. I believe you are spot on correct about this, This vise does slide on dove tails and has 3 tension adjustment bolts with locking nuts. It is one of the tightest yet smoothest operating vise I have ever seen. I have 3 bullet style Wiltons that I thought were smooth but this vise I believe is tops them.

I picked this vise up at a local auction. It is a very quality built vise. It has Wilton quality. The only marking is what is in the picture which looks like a backwards F and a normal facing P. This vise is unlike any I have seen or used . The back jaws are the ones that move in and out unlike most vises where the front jaws move. Has anybody ever seen this marking on anything. I have did some research , but have came up with nothing. Any info will be greatly appreciated.

Your description in in your catalog fit this perfectly. Thank you for the information. The base has 88 cast into it, along with the 3127 cast into the stake. I am not a blascksmith, but am very interested in the history of it. I consider the anvil one of man kinds most important tool ever developed. I have the up most respect for those that pound iron into devises for the betterment of mankind.

I got this at at a local auction. The auction had several blacksmith items. This was mounted on a large block of wood. I know it is for rounding or shaping either light metal, copper or tin. It is marked Dixon. The ball section is extremely hard. Any info is appreciated.