Melw45 Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 As I said In the it followed me home post, I was at a used mining equipment yard today. Got a vise and a 8 lb sledge head. It has smooth jaws that are 4 1/4 inch. The spring seems good and the hinge looks tight. Here are some photos. The close up is of the only mark I can find. Looks to be made in China. It will suffice for me to get started with. Thanks for looking Mel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Probably "COLOMBIAN" and "OHIO". The Colombian Vise and Manufacturing Company was based in Cleveland, OH and was a pretty major manufacturer of all manner of vises. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melw45 Posted April 22, 2017 Author Share Posted April 22, 2017 JHCC Thanks for the info. That makes me feel better. Will look for more information on line. Mel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou L Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Congrats on the find. The only good advice I've learned about post vises is to check for wear (thickness) on the threads inside. Then apply lubrication of choice. There is a pretty strong ongoing debate between grease supporters, those who favor oil, and the more elusive graphite/powdered lubricant wonks. It's not my fight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melw45 Posted May 7, 2017 Author Share Posted May 7, 2017 To day I made a temporary stand to use the vise. Have a look. Mel W. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray iron Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 The words say Indian chief, made by columbian. Nice score! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C-1ToolSteel Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 Actually, Indian Cheif was made by Columbus Forge and Iron Co. (The brand that made Trenton anvils.) Columbian is a completely different company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray iron Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 My mistake, i wanted to say it is the same style as a columbian vise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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