HammerMonkey Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 I picked up a 5" post vise a couple of weeks ago and started wire brushing and waxing it. So far I have only found a couple of numbers (Sorry, I didn't get a picture of them yet). Are there other distinguishing features that give a clue to it's origin or age? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Turley Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 The shape of the box, the smallish ears at the jaw bases, and the overall shape tell me that it's a Columbian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lionel h Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Probably an older Columbian by the shape of the legs and the screwbox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HammerMonkey Posted October 18, 2017 Author Share Posted October 18, 2017 This is my first post vise, if it is, in fact, a Colombian, is that a good one? When you say older, what are you thinking? I don’t know the history of that company. The parts all seem to be in excellent condition. The screw was coated in petrified grease, but shows no damage or much wear after cleaning. Same with the screw box. Although It looked like it was buried in a field when I got it, The whole thing is cleaning up rather nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lionel h Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 I have five columbians and one Peter wright and a couple of Frankensteined vises they all work just as good any other , if the jaws and screw- screwbox are in good shape they are all about the same , in my opinion. I'm sure I'll be proved wrong . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Many post vise you would not find out the identity. Since many are unmarked. From what I've learned and experienced, if the screw and screw box is good then it's a good servicable vise. The rest is pretty easy to make or repair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 The only "bad" postvise is one damaged or worn past use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HammerMonkey Posted October 18, 2017 Author Share Posted October 18, 2017 Good answers! Thanks all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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