Show us your bench vice(s)

The_Yellow_Ardvark · Aug 26, 2021

My new toy to restore.

WandererInBrum · Aug 27, 2021

Hi. I’m new to this forum, but stumbled upon this site looking for info on a vice I just acquired. It is a Wilson type I think called a “Turret Jaw Vice”. I saw some pictures of smaller ones online which had a way of locking the rotating jaw by a latch at the rear or pin on the top of the rotating jaw. This has neither just locks so it is unable to rotate clockwise when the straight edge of the rotating jaw is parallel to the fixed jaw. Couldn’t see any bits missing but wondered if there was a way to lock the jaw I hadn’t figured out. It is a big old lump weighing in at 46kg with 9” jaws. Any info appreciated.

Arc Tourist · Aug 27, 2021

Haven't seen one of these Dohm-Wilson-Colt type vices this large. Does it need to have a locking pin, or is there a locating ball detent under the rear jaw ? Something to consider checking if you haven't disassembled it yet.

And Welcome to the form.

dannysheff · Aug 28, 2021

WandererInBrum said:
Hi. I’m new to this forum, but stumbled upon this site looking for info on a vice I just acquired. It is a Wilson type I think called a “Turret Jaw Vice”. I saw some pictures of smaller ones online which had a way of locking the rotating jaw by a latch at the rear or pin on the top of the rotating jaw. This has neither just locks so it is unable to rotate clockwise when the straight edge of the rotating jaw is parallel to the fixed jaw. Couldn’t see any bits missing but wondered if there was a way to lock the jaw I hadn’t figured out. It is a big old lump weighing in at 46kg with 9” jaws. Any info appreciated.

A 9in wide jaw is big.

I have a large Wilson of this type - but not as big as this. Not only a 9in jaw (on yours -- I'll report back on mine later), but that large triangular 'table' to the side -- built in anvil, I think.

Another major difference between the original Wilson and these is that I believe these are made by fabrication/welding, not castings for the main parts - would you agree?

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WandererInBrum · Aug 28, 2021

dannysheff said:
A 9in wide jaw is big.

I have a large Wilson of this type - but not as big as this. Not only a 9in jaw (on yours -- I'll report back on mine later), but that large triangular 'table' to the side -- built in anvil, I think.

Another major difference between the original Wilson and these is that I believe these are made by fabrication/welding, not castings for the main parts - would you agree?

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Definitely welded/fabricated steel construction. I guessed an anvil to the left (and the small we hit to the right?) as well.

Arc Tourist · Aug 28, 2021

Other than surface rust, it looks unabused; it should clean up nice. :cool:

dannysheff · Aug 28, 2021

Here's mine:

6in jaws, approx 25kg, fabbed from 12mm and 15mm plate, top piece 30mm thick. This one does have a locating pin to keep the rear jaw face flat - if angled or notched use not wanted.

If you lift off the rear rotating jaw you have a full anvil top.

As you see, also pretty rusty but not damaged -- was going to show after a modest refurb/paint.

W-brum - what can you make out from the label? - there's only a letter or two visible on mine, but looks to be the same label.

------ anyone else got weld fabricated vices to show? - Record's Leaders and "The Herbert" Armoured are two I know. - I think I prefer cast iron/steel, but there's a lot to be said for these strength-wise etc.

I think someone showed a very fine complete re-machine/rebuild on one of these a few months ago and we also saw one absolutely battered with weld splatter, rust and miss-drilled holes (but I think it did have the remnants of a quick release) -- the cast body DOHM/Wilsons also had optional QR.

WandererInBrum · Aug 28, 2021

dannysheff said:
W-brum - what can you make out from the label? - there's only a letter or two visible on mine, but looks to be the same label.

Can’t see a huge amount on the label. Looks like the word Wilson top left some thing indecipherable below that then the word patent/patented, below that W.H.Colt (Engineers) and then an address 312 Grand … LONDON.

selectedgrub · Aug 29, 2021

pressbrake1 said:
I posted on there like you suggested.

It was basically ignored but I got a dm from a septic saying I’d won

Weird people out trumping each other with the rarest and most unusual tools they will never use.
Gloaters and not humble about anything.

Arc Tourist · Aug 29, 2021

I think its great to see and learn about rare and unusual tools that some of us haven't seen before. Sharing information is what this forum is all about.

selectedgrub · Aug 29, 2021

Arc Tourist said:
I think its great to see and learn about rare and unusual tools that some of us haven't seen before. Sharing information is what this forum is all about.

Yes, this one.
I was referring to another forum pressbrake got no love shown.

arther dailey · Aug 29, 2021

Arc Tourist said:
I think its great to see and learn about rare and unusual tools that some of us haven't seen before. Sharing information is what this forum is all about.

agree with that, like seeing unusual kit that is basically being rescued from the scrap a lot of the time, in 50 years people will look at it like they look at museum stuff today , especially if its kept in its working as is condition.

Nick DV · Aug 31, 2021

As I haven't got a clue about the value of used vices, is £50 too much for a second hand Record 112 in fair condition? :dontknow:

slim_boy_fat · Aug 31, 2021

dobbslc said:
This one might go on an outdoor bench at some point if I ever get the time.

Unless you make location holes, it'll not screw flat to a bench, not with those pegs on the underside.

InTheHighlands · Sep 1, 2021

Nick DV said:
As I haven't got a clue about the value of used vices, is £50 too much for a second hand Record 112 in fair condition?

That sounds a pretty good price to me. Check it operates smoothly. Is it a steel or cast iron one?

Nick DV · Sep 1, 2021

InTheHighlands said:
That sounds a pretty good price to me. Check it operates smoothly. Is it a steel or cast iron one?

Thanks. Not sure, waiting for the seller to get back to me.

Vono · Sep 1, 2021

dannysheff said:
Here's mine:

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6in jaws, approx 25kg, fabbed from 12mm and 15mm plate, top piece 30mm thick. This one does have a locating pin to keep the rear jaw face flat - if angled or notched use not wanted.

If you lift off the rear rotating jaw you have a full anvil top.

As you see, also pretty rusty but not damaged -- was going to show after a modest refurb/paint.

W-brum - what can you make out from the label? - there's only a letter or two visible on mine, but looks to be the same label.

------ anyone else got weld fabricated vices to show? - Record's Leaders and "The Herbert" Armoured are two I know. - I think I prefer cast iron/steel, but there's a lot to be said for these strength-wise etc.

I think someone showed a very fine complete re-machine/rebuild on one of these a few months ago and we also saw one absolutely battered with weld splatter, rust and miss-drilled holes (but I think it did have the remnants of a quick release) -- the cast body DOHM/Wilsons also had optional QR.

What cool things.
Must resist must resist.. or else this'll be another rabbit hole I go down ! :doh:

The_Yellow_Ardvark · Sep 1, 2021

Vono said:
What cool things.
Must resist must resist.. or else this'll be another rabbit hole I go down !

www.https://imgflip.com/i/1ntqwa

Vono · Sep 1, 2021

The_Yellow_Ardvark said:
www.https://imgflip.com/i/1ntqwa

Link doesn't work i'm afraid ?

The_Yellow_Ardvark · Sep 1, 2021

Be careful with rabbit holes!

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