jeffro1205 Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 just got a post vise from ebay... seller said that it was purchased in the 1880's . the vise seems to be in good shape but has alot of surface rust any reason why i should not cleanup and paint this vise? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkrankow Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Wire brush and go to town. Soak the screw and box in kerosene and re-lubricate it. As a tool its value will improve, and as a piece of history it will not be devalued. Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Jeff this is a tool for using not an antique. Clean as needed/wanted. Worrying about patina when you will be hitting it with a sledge is a bit off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Jeff this is a tool for using not an antique. Clean as needed/wanted. Worrying about patina when you will be hitting it with a sledge is a bit off. Yeah, what Thomas says! It's just crazy to pretty up a blasksmithing tool. Does look better though. Frosty the Lucky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unforgivun Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Your before picture looks about like jeff's vise... Only where yours has that bit of black showing through, his still just has rust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unforgivun Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 On a side note.. Check out frosty's stand for that vise Jeff... Looks to have folding legs, holes for hammers, etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffro1205 Posted July 13, 2011 Author Share Posted July 13, 2011 thanks for all the replys, i will post some pics asap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Frost you got me backwards, I said it was OK to clean it up as the original patina wasn't a part of it's value as it's a tool to be used and not an antique to be conserved. In general I don't paint mine though I did wax the cute little 3"r I picked up last quadstate which *is* an antique---and still being used at demos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 I got you backwards Thomas? STUPID TREE! This one needed a new spring and wedges for the mounting plate. The black bit is the original color. Yeah, the stand folds and the little table top is really handy for small bits, the loops are good for hammers and such while the square pipe hangers are for hardy tools. As it sits the folding stand wobbles in use so it really needs to be spiked down or I need to come up with more solid spreaders for the legs. Green and gold are my shop colors if you're wondering. Frosty the Lucky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unforgivun Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Its a nice setup Frosty. I'm diggin' it. I'm hoping Jeff's cleans up that nice. Any chance of getting a pic of the bottom of the stand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodney Skinner Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 ok, my two cents... lol... I like the aged rusted look, but I know someone who likes his tools purple. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unforgivun Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 The Afor mentioned post vise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javan C.R. Dempsey Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 I like cleaning old tools in white vinegar. It takes the rust off, but leaves them looking their age.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Its a nice setup Frosty. I'm diggin' it. I'm hoping Jeff's cleans up that nice. Any chance of getting a pic of the bottom of the stand? This is the clearest view of the legs and spreaders. Like I said, they need to be more rigid and sloppy is the result of how I have them hook to the center post. One of these days I'll come up with something better but this'll do for now. Frosty the Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smiffy Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 just got a post vise from ebay... seller said that it was purchased in the 1880's . the vise seems to be in good shape but has alot of surface rust any reason why i should not cleanup and paint this vise? Rub it over with steel wool to remove the rust ,then rub it over with boiled linseed oil it dries & keeps the rust at bay. I do this with my anvil too when i am not using it for a while. keeps it looking good and saves the old look. Smiffy, England. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cvmikeray Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Just run over it with a wire cup wheel on a .... hold it ... 4 inch grinder . Inside joke from the AFC meeting this weekend ! You can then get you a burlap bag (Tractor Supply) http://www.tractorsupply.com/burlap-bag-6807646 And oil it down to make a cover. You could also add a plastic bag if it has to sit out in the weather on top. Burlap holds the oil and helps repel water. You can cover anvils like this also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unforgivun Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Here is that post vise now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cvmikeray Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 If ya'll are like me that is finished .. It will still look like that jn 20 years give or take a few whacks with a hammer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unforgivun Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Probably so The other one (5") still needs welded up but is on a folding stand for extra portability Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tzonoqua Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Frosty, that is possibly the prettiest vice I have ever seen!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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