damiant2 Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Hi, this is my first time on the forum and I need help to identify what kind of vise I bought. The jaws are about 3.5 inches wide. At first I thought it was a post vise because of the hole in the bottom, but now after looking at the vises in this forum I am not so sure. Also, was $50 a good price to pay for it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Coke Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Greetings newbie, This is the second in a week that I have identified this vise... Its a Cole made by the cole vice company in Chicago.... It came with a slickk drill press that mounted in the slot under the vise jaws... It was made for the construction industry for field work... The hole on the bottom is so you can mount on a stake driven in the ground or put the stake in it and pinch the vise on plate or whatever to use as a lever... Kind of a shopsmith vise... You will find the jaws are very agressive but easy to remove and grind smooth... I have 3 complete sets and use them daily.. Good luck and great find... Jim Looks like you are missing the base mount??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aessinus Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 Just my 2copper pieces, that is a nice buy. Adjust your profile to include your location & you might be surprised at the number of smiths close to you. Welcome & howdy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WMH Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 I was the first one Mr. Jim answered the question to. I havee mine mounted to the work table and use it a lot. I like the way it rotates. Nice find. Ultra large vice grip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damiant2 Posted February 24, 2013 Author Share Posted February 24, 2013 Thanks for helping me identify the vise Jim. It does appear that I am missing the base mount, hopefully I can find another one or can make do without. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLMartin Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 I think some of those vices had threaded hole in the bottom to screw in a bar or pipe for a leg. Also I have seen people use that type of vise with out the bench mount. They screw in the "leg / pipe" and use the whole thing like large wrench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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