winebaby Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 I was wondering if anyone could help identify this vice. I picked it up at a local flea market for $20 and the markings are hard to read. It has the number 40 on it, which I assume is the size. From what I can make out, above the 40 and on the lower back side of the jaws is June 1866. I like to research and know the history of my equipment. I appreciate all your help in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 I tell you what that is, my friend: that's one fine vise at one fine price! Good find! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Vices may have the weight stamped on them as they were often sold "by the pound" Does it weigh 40 pounds? Dated ones are more unusual. It's a great looking vise how is the screw and screwbox on it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winebaby Posted May 31, 2016 Author Share Posted May 31, 2016 Thank you JHCC! As for the screw and box, I don't know for sure. I'm afraid to pull it apart as the box does not seem to move, but the screw looks like it's in good operable condition. I'm going outside to try and clean it up a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winebaby Posted May 31, 2016 Author Share Posted May 31, 2016 I got them out. I hope these pics help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 You know, I've been looking at those photos, and I have to revise my opinion: that's a total piece of junk. Better send it to me for proper disposal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winebaby Posted May 31, 2016 Author Share Posted May 31, 2016 LOL, you mean I have to pay shipping too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Screw looks in good shape; getting better all the time! The 40 is where a couple of my vises had it's weight stamped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLAG Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 Nice buy. How big are the jaws? What is the overall length of the vise. Thanks, SLAG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winebaby Posted May 31, 2016 Author Share Posted May 31, 2016 Jaws are 4", technically 4 1/8", and the overall length is 42". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaylee Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 The style of screw box, jaws, pivot, etc all look exactly like my Iron City post vise... which mine is a 35 and slightly smaller than your 4 1/8" one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caintuckrifle Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 I have the exact same vise except mine is marked 70 and has 5-1/4 inch jaws. I was told mine is a Peter Wright, but i have no way of verifying that. if anyone knows please share. (its actually the vise in my profile photo) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b4utoo Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 Well I picked up a couple vise and a stump for the anvil I picked up.... I already posted the anvil and Show me your anvil.....But same guy I got these from...Paid 150 for all 3 pieces since I got such a good price on the anvil and tools..... Anyone identify these two? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b4utoo Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 Used this on one of them...that was frozen....worked great....took alot of work to get unfrozen...few hammer blows and sprays....knocked it loose finally let it soak overnight then went to work...try it out if you need rust broke free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud in PA Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 i have always had good luck with PB Blaster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arkie Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 PB Blaster is great stuff. Sometimes if you have a nut or bolt that won't give, heat it with a propane torch (not red, but just black heat). While hot, quickly spray the threaded area with the PB. Let it set. It'll smoke and stink, but the liquid will get sucked into the threads and help with the breaking apart task. Done it many times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 Not to mention that heating dehydrates the rust and makes it smaller and easier to break free of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John McPherson Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 Arkie, I have done the same trick on tractor bolts back in the last century, but used a candle stub as the lubricant. Works the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b4utoo Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 Well I might use that on the bolts at the base's.....I am taking these slow.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aessinus Posted July 25, 2016 Share Posted July 25, 2016 winebaby, that was a great find & price. That gem hasn't seen much use in 150 years b4utoo, I'm betting the r/h vise in your top picture is a Columbian. Find anything on top of the triangular mount plate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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