Patrick Kerns Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 (edited) So I have the option of picking this guy up for about 50 bucks and two hours of driving. It clearly doesn't have a spring or a mounting bracket, but am I correct in thinking that those are two parts that are relatively easy to re-manufacture? I quite like the design and the screw is reportedly in good condition. Edited September 5, 2015 by Patrick Kerns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkDobson Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 looks like an early vise, use the missing spring and mount as a bargaining point. check the screw and threads obviously. if all looks good id probably id buy it. remaking a simple bracket and sping isnt that hard and there are plenty of write ups on the topic online.on a side note if it is an early vise it looks like original mount broke off and plugged the mortise. so might be another bargaining point. it shouldnt really affect your mount unless you want your repair to look somewhat original. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Kerns Posted September 5, 2015 Author Share Posted September 5, 2015 Found a very similar vise at a guys house when I was doing a swap with him his morning - except this one has a spring and mount. Got it for 80 and was happy about it. Will post before/after cleanup pictures here shortly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 Good score on the complete vise so long as the screw and box threads are good. The spring and mounting plates are usually missing and very easy to replace. As suggested the only issue is as a bargaining chip.Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThorsHammer82 Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 For $50, I'd pick up the other one too. Cleaned up and with a mount and spring, even if not original, would double your money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 But I'd not do the driving till I saw a picture of the screw; had one fellow tell me that a vise screw was perfect---it had worn till the screw thread was pointed on top---like a typical machine screw which is what he was familiar with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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