tonyw Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 This workbench along with a vise turned up on a local auction website. The listing says it's a Record #52 vise. Nobody has bid on it, and I was wondering if the vise is worth anything? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John McPherson Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 $1.50 to $150, depending on who wants it, and what they intend to do with it. Bench looks solid, if begrimed with paint and glue. Does the bench come with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 Woodworkers vise. I suggest you ask on a woodworking forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyw Posted June 14, 2016 Author Share Posted June 14, 2016 I didn't know it was for wood working... That's a bummer. Perhaps I will still get it if no one else bids. And yes, the bench comes with it and also two pipe clamps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b4utoo Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 My grandfather has a similar its awesome to hold wood so you can chisel notches in it on projects.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 I have an old vise somewhat like it save that mine has a piece that can be raised up in the middle of the moving jaw allowing you to hold long/wide pieces by using bench dogs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kozzy Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 It's a good woodworker's vice and "worth" $ 20 to $ 40 depending on location but it's tied to a boat anchor that'd cost most people more hassle in moving (and/or disposing) than the vice is worth. I'd hand you $ 25 for the vice right now (unless the photos distort the size and it's one of the small ones) if there was no shipping involved. Records are good woodworker vices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 One of the nice features of this vice is the "quick release" lever, just to the right of the screw. Pull that up to disengage the nut, and you can slide the vise open with one hand. Put in your workpiece, slide the vise shut, give the handle a half-turn, and you're good to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arftist Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 Record is a decent if mediocre brand. Quick release woodworkers vises are 5 times more convenient than non-quick release models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyw Posted June 15, 2016 Author Share Posted June 15, 2016 Thanks for all the replies. If I can get it for cheap, then maybe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redeagle Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 I would say record is better than a mediocre brand. They are one of the better woodworkers vise of this type, good quality casting and made of good steel. I think they stopped production a few years ago, but just like machinist vices, these are better than the made in xxxxx crap you will find today at the big box store. I see these going for $40 to $50 used pretty often. I've had mine taking abuse for about 15 years and it is still going strong. just attach two wood cheeks to it where they provide screw holes for that purpose. update: it seems Irwin bought the tooling and brand about 10-12 years ago and is making them now in taiwan. the british made ones are very good and if you can pick a 52 or 53 up cheap, go for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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