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too many projects too little time........1 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 18' ( now 2 9 footers ) aluminum screed ( you concrete guys know) PLUS a freebie 8 footer (appears a forklift tire found it at the 6 foot mark )----chinazon wants 350 for the big one ----150 for the small-----home for 20.

well.........i did it again--------auction listed as " 1" hex steel...5 ft"---------which i actually had a use for the 1"-------pick up was------1 3/8 hex C1018-----7 ft..........Ill turn to the gurus-------whats a good application for 1018-------would make a bunch o hammers if a good fit ????.........tia gotta add--------8 bucks !

gentlemen-----thank you for the replies ------testing is on the horizon------I will throw this out to any and all------for "standard, run of the mill C 1090" ( if there is such a thing) -------what are the common uses ? is it a good cutlery steel ? any anecdotal applications ? tia.

there is an on-line auction with a nearby pick-up---------not much interest in this stick of iron------7' x 6"-----snowplow blade------the good news bad news good news------i was reading 1/4 " thick-----pick up was 1/2 " thick------tagged as C1090------I know C1095 is a popular knife blade material----anyone with experience w 1090 ?-------followed me home for $ 11 !!!!

bit of a side note------gotta love the casting of "COLUMBIAN"------almost looks like the "U" was forgotten and added after the fact.......

heehee-----dont check for prints !! ill bore you with the tale------got this and the 6" FPU at a farm auction prob 20 years ago-----before anvil prices went crazy -----and long before vise prices went crazy....still remember the auction was held in a field, after days of rain....these went near the end of the day , few bidders left and i could sense NO ONE wanted to carry them out through the mud-----got the pair for 26 $ !!!!!............both in beautiful shape other than some surface rust--------FPU weighs 100 lb plus.....

SB-------spot on-----flashback-------went back, long ago saw mr petes columbian vs rigid--------think thats the one !!!!

most ive seen end up as blades--------reason the teeth have to be dealt with-------each one can be the start of a crack in the finished blade

my unsolicited 2 cents------also on my list-----using large rasp (ive got a few) for large cutters/bowies-------most ive seen leave a little or a lot of "tooth pattern" on the spine of the blade

take the temper out----throw it in the heat, soften it up then put a grinder to it.....

SB-------think you may be right

10$ per guess nuthin ?-----ok 2 guesses for FREE........

getting this ready for a clean-up---------this style is about as generic as it gets------5" jaws, only marking is "MADE IN USA" with a blank badge above it ------im guessing whoever made this badged for a number or sellers----bunch o folks have this vise on their bench !---pure curiosity, anyone have this vise ? any guesses as to who the maker is ?

was years ago-----but they followed me home----and now on deck.........been downsizing and getting tools into younger hands which bring these 2 to light, embarrassed theyve been sitting so long......both in excellent condition other than surface rust.....#1 marked only "MADE IS USA" @ 5".......#2 one of my favorite designs------the Polish FPU where the front jaw remains stable and the rear slides-------the 3" and 4" are relatively common, ive seen 1 5"-------this monster is 6" weighs in @ 100 plus......not sure of plans, the FPU may get a restore......

3 1/2 columbian------wood base tracks into bench support---as does a grinder.........

spot on ShoreB------always been a parker fan-------this now goes w my 974 1/2 ------took about 100 years (seemed like it) to find a dynamic jaw for it........

took ALONG time-------finally found a collar for this 973 1/2 ------fabbed one from copper plate years ago----but always looking for an original replacement screw collar-------on deck-------the Polish FPU Bison------6"----------

my standalone stands outside-----got it YEARS ago ----came with a beautiful prentiss quick release (gets to stay indoors)-----the wilton was a yard sale cheapie-----stays covered and gets an occasional wd40 blast ------

none of my beeswax-------but im gonna add a coupla 3 things----good friend and beekeeper gave me about 3 pounds of the dirty stuff--had done a preliminary clean up-----but this wax was un-usable as was---took a large roasting pan----lined it w foil ( yes---wax clean up is a bear)------added 1 inch water-----on top ----a sheet of chicken wire mesh----mine had 1/ 4 inch mesh-----push center down slightly for a concave slope ( slight dip) cover w a single layer of paper towel add dirty wax in a flat layer and into 200 oven------once wax melts , take pan out to cool----slab of pristine wax on surface !!------plus-----the dirty paper cut into strips is the best firestarter !!

"tube tester"--------oh my--------feeling my grey hair.........what few i have left.

vulcan........

I just cleared out the truck------please send location for me to pick up my apes------I NEED at least a pair !!!!!

followed me home from an estate sale----day one sold all the big equipment----this was day 3 and im guessing it was either overlooked or unwanted as im sure they went with the lathe/mill/shaper---4 wooden crates w apx 100 blocks, spacers, forms, parts n pieces-----i was the only bidder !----- my machinist blocks go to 2/4/24!!-----tried to get buyers name from auctioneer to perhaps set up a "private sale"-----no luck so ive got a pile !!

on my never never list to loan out----chainsaws,guns.scuba gear ----doors too wide for disaster. i do have to say,still shaking my head from YEARS ago, one of the cheapest/insignificant loans------but------neighbor (didnt know real well---but nice enough) was doing a brake job, asked if i had a c-clamp for the calipers-----had one handy----harbor freight 6 inch i know i didnt pay more than a buck or two for-----use it in good health !-----a week later he drops it off on my porch--------the frame bend a good 2 inches askew (i would have put money on those clamps breaking before bending), the screw was bent 2 inches off the other direction and the pad was missing. you couldnt have destroyed a clamp more had it been your plan. havent spoken with him much since.

a coupla 3 things-----great vise !! I think I now need one too......Roebling and son---worth tracking down a copy of David McCulloughs---THE GREAT BRIDGE------one of my favorite reads---PBR !!!!-----on my shopping list......