JT

I posted this vise as described by the seller as a Trenton Vise.. but found out it is actually a Fisher vise.. well it just sold, and it went for $270.00.. with fees and tax, a total of $314.82... was it a deal ?? the jaws were 6 1/2" wide and I'm guessing around 150 Lbs.  njanvilman thought the jaws were fine and not altered...  JT

15 hours ago, WayneCoeArtistBlacksmith said:

 

great find, I personally like the three leged stands made so that the face of the anvil is at wrist height but if I got one like that I would adjust the height and use it. If you will use silicone calk between the anvil and the top you should be in good shape.

Let me know if I can help you.

Wayne

I may have to adjust the height a bit, but it should be close.. I have some thick steel at my disposal that I could ad some height if necessary.. I'm also making a massive one for a 400 +lb. Anvil that will be made of 3" X 3" 3/8" angle iron frame with 1/2" plate steel sides and a 2" thick 100 lb. top slab of steel that will be adjustable for height with a sand pad. I have part of it made already, will be posting photos of it when done..

12 hours ago, C-1ToolSteel said:

Nice! Definitely appears to be made by Fisher. You're behind on new anvil updates!

Hello C-1ToolSteel !! still weighting on my last acquisition.. its in the states now, maybe I will have it by the end of next week or beginning of April .. haven't looked to much lately.. pretty much have my fill.. still watching that Fisher double screw Vise.. may own it tomorrow evening.. JT 

I picked up this Factory made Anvil stand a couple days ago and I should have it in my possession on Monday. Its base is 14" X 15", the top is 11 1/2" X 12 1/2", its 14 3/4" tall and 3/4" thick with reinforced corners.. it last had a 250 lb. Fisher on it and is almost a perfect fit for my 290 lb. Peter Wright... JT

10 hours ago, Judson Yaggy said:

 

Fisher vises went up to size #6, which was an 8" wide jaw.  The #4 is a 6".  

They were cast iron with steel bits embedded in the jaws, much the same was as Fisher made anvils.  

The jaws on the OP's have a different profile than mine do, and along with the coloration that makes me think they have been repaired.  Still worth getting, they are great vises!

I went and looked a bit closer at this vise today.. its very heavy but I could pick it straight up by its post a few inches off the floor .. but wouldn't want to carry it far.. I think probably 150lbs or so... my friend thinks more like 200lbs.. but I don't think I could have picked it straight up if it was that heavy.. the jaws measured 6 1/2" wide.. I was also wondering about that coloration around the jaws... JT

4 minutes ago, C-1ToolSteel said:

Naw, it looks fine to me. Fisher chain vises are cast, and the way they work is the chain drives the bottom screw which makes them parallel at any opening. No company other than Fisher ever made them. They are going for BIG bucks, so if it is a good deal, jump on it.

okay thank you !! I will look into it closer .. JT

6 minutes ago, C-1ToolSteel said:

Yep that's a Fisher. Those Fisher parallel jaw vises are becoming quite rare.

thanks for letting me know.. doesn't it look like the jaws may have been welded ?? should this be a concern ?? JT

Hello John, so this is a Fisher Vise ?? 2 minutes ago, John McPherson said:

Fisher vises and anvils came from Trenton, New Jersey. The smallest was a #1, the largest at 120 pounds was a #4.

Hello John, so this is a Fisher Vise ??

I ran across this Trenton Post Vise.. I've never seen one like this.. does anyone know about this type Vise ?? do these jaws look to be altered ??  thanks, JT

On ‎3‎/‎20‎/‎2017 at 1:42 PM, Riverdweller said:

Just acquired a Wilton. 

Jaws close fine, but won't open. Probably a simple solution, but I am simple-minded.. ahem. 

Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance!

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check on YouTube there are a lot of people restoring them and show them completely disassembled and reassembling them.. should help ..  

I don't know them real well but I looked up Wilton vise's and under replacement parts it shows a blow up of a newer one, its pretty simple not much to go wrong, I would suspect a sheared pin.. I just bought this one a few minuets ago on a small local on-line auction . its a model No. 600 machinist vise with 6" jaws and 23" long.. its a heavy massive vise that's hardly been used... they sell new for $1199.00 !!  I bought it for $417.00

On ‎3‎/‎8‎/‎2017 at 9:03 AM, Chris Comtois said:

So a post vise came up in a local auction site (Michigan).  I put a maximum bid of $70, since I already have one in similar shape that I paid $50 for.  It wound up going for $162.66!  I know price is dependent on location and availability, but I wouldn't have expected it to go that high.  What would something like this go for in your area, and did I miss an opportunity or dodge a bullet? 

From the ad:

Antique Blacksmith Anvil Post Leg Vise, Jaw Aligns, Opens & Closes Smoothly, Bench Mount is in Very Good Condition for Age, 18"W x 48"T

 

actually that was a Indian Chief Post vise. it sold for $159.66 and weighed 65 lbs. plus it was in very good condition...    

now that I cleaned it off better and looking at it in the sun light I believe it says Indian Chief .. heres a closer up of the image..

good morning Frank and John ! thank you for you help. I have some running I have to do today but I will try to photo the Indian Warrior image and put it on here so you can see what I see.. JT

hi Thomas, that's what I thought.. but any idea of the maker ??

I just picked up this leg vise at a small local auction and came from the Kneeland-Bigelow Lumber Company in Bay City Michigan.. it has a Indian with a headdress facing to the left and what looks to say "Warrior" under the Indian and 65 under that..  they can't be seen in the photos.. the jaws are 4 3/4"...  I've read that there are vises that are called Indian Chief and have also read that Canedy-Otto made some vises with a Indian logo on them.. does any one know of a Indian logo with " Warrior " underneath ??? JT

well thank you for sharing your knowledge Thomas its well appreciated !! JT  

thank you C-1ToolSteel !! I'm getting my ducks in order and closer to pounding some hot steel !!

27 minutes ago, ThomasPowers said:

In case you don't know already: to remove the gear cover on that model you remove the two bolts at the end of the cover and then *slide* the cover up the slope of the bottom piece until the internal pieces disengage and you can lift it off.

HA !! I just watched a YouTube video of that Thomas !! thank you for the info !!  

21 minutes ago, Frank Turley said:

I started in 1964 ordering my Buffalo firepot, new!. I really like the tuyere valve with the rectangular hole, helps centralize the hot spot of the fire.

thank you for that info Frank !! as I'm new to this and its my first Forge !! I think I found a fine Forge by the comments  !! JT

 thank you both !!    Thomas,  I see that Centaur Forge Vulcan Fire Pots are $379.95 and one from Blacksmiths Depot is $395.00  !! and I know Blowers can get pricey as well.

I was able to just pick up this Champion 400 blower at the same auction for $172.00 .. it turns over very smoothly..

I was acquiring pieces for a forge and found this one at the local auction where I have been posting photos of abused anvils that have been showing up and selling for way to much... Its a buffalo Forge fire pot and electric blower . its in very good condition compared to most I've seen..it looks bigger in person then in the photos.. its 30" X 35" X 32" high... I think I got a good deal at $335.63 including fees and tax..  

update sold for $146.91 not to bad seeing how much the other ones sold for and the condition they were in... I bought a forge I'll post in the forge section.. JT 

20 hours ago, C-1ToolSteel said:

JT, what are we at on this fine specimen? 

$71.50  and just less then 3 hours to go... may sell cheap this week !!

its at $40.01 right now and ends on Monday night ..

21 hours ago, Scrambler82 said:

Looks like a cast iron Vulcan with a worn out steel plate on top and for some reason the base has been welded on, wonder why !

Are you thinking of buying or just watching ?

 

just watching to see what it sells for..

5 hours ago, ThomasPowers said:

I've seen worse...

yes the last ones were considerably worse and now that I look closer, it does look like a strap around the waist.. it looked to be in the 100 + -  lb..  range...

well we have yet another fine Anvil up for bids this week at the same small local auction house !! have to see what this one brings !!! lol 

22 hours ago, littleblacksmith said:

ahhh...Jealous....not only is it a nice big anvil, but its a church window....My dream anvil!

                                                                                                                                Littleblacksmith

I just found out that it just got on the move two days ago so it looks more like possibly towards the end of March.. coming with a large shipment for several buyers..