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Record no7 
I don't swivel, so will have to yield to those who do.
I don't swivel, so will have to yield to those who do.
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A part time Merkin with sense.
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Well that merkin brought the chat to an end.
Any new vices? - take that either way.
Ready for long winter/lockdown/pub-closed evenings fettling/mending/cleaning those already owned?
Any new vices? - take that either way.
Ready for long winter/lockdown/pub-closed evenings fettling/mending/cleaning those already owned?
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Trying to resist acquiring another. I still have this one I got at the beginning of September, but haven't got around to finishing; put it back together but can't decide if I should paint it or not.
Opinions welcome..
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interesting vice -- seems halfway between a classic bench vice and a machine vice.
looks like a trace of red paint -- original?
would this be from early 1900s? I believe Premier was a British make but don't know from where or when
looks like a trace of red paint -- original?
would this be from early 1900s? I believe Premier was a British make but don't know from where or when
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Jaws are 4", and I thought it would be good as a drillpress vice for larger stock or items. It was red, but I couldn't get into a couple of little tight spots with the wire wheels I had.
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but can't decide if I should paint it or not.
I'd leave it like that, but try to get into get that last traces of red out.
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I always think it's best to leave a trace of the original colour, if there's some left.
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I agree --- if anyone in the future wants to know about this colour, it's there somewhere even if you've exercised your right to do anything with the looks of the vice.
But I'd still not choose to paint it purple with white painted jaw inserts. Or even Kermit green and yellow. However it's your vice.
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Many years ago a neighbour overseas passed away and left the house to his grand son, who painted the house purple, and the railings and window frames yellow. Every time I passed by I wanted to barf, so I can guarantee no vice I have will ever be subjected to this kind of cruel treatment.
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Even more off topic now -- I was into film photography and there used to be a good chemicals supplier (from Cardiff?) who chose the trade name BARFEN and couldn't understand why sales never took off in the USA. Still -- not as bad as CRAPSY-POPS breakfast cereal (French) - I kept the package for years.
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Being reasonable weight and having a wide flat base, I thought this particular vice would be a great accessory for sliding around to convenient positions on a welding table.
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Hello, need some advice on my vice.
It’s a samsonia perfect model J number 35
It’s a samsonia perfect model J number 35
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Hello, and welcome to the forum.
More information would be needed to diagnose your issue, and a photo would help ?
More information would be needed to diagnose your issue, and a photo would help ?
