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It looks like a Marple's ? Can you see any lettering running vertically down the front jaw ?
No there is no lettering at all, just that triangle sticker with something written on it
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Well the sticker doesn't look original anyway, neither does the colour. Looks like one of these:
So you;ll be wanting one of these:
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I like the colour on that. Very nice
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Couldn't acquire 12mm bolts, so to save me time and a long drive a friend gave me some 16mm ones. I had to enlarge the mounting holes in the vice and added a steel plate as a riser so that the 4" jaw would clear the edge of the table when rotated, as to mount the base any closer would not allow room for the nuts to clear the support braces underneath the table. I'll fabricate new drawers for the ones missing some time in the future, but all done for now. 
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Couldn't acquire 12mm bolts, so to save me time and a long drive a friend gave me some 16mm ones. I had to enlarge the mounting holes in the vice and added a steel plate as a riser so that the 4" jaw would clear the edge of the table when rotated, as to mount the base any closer would not allow room for the nuts to clear the support braces underneath the table. I'll fabricate new drawers for the ones missing some time in the future, but all done for now.
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That’s a really cool piece of kit. Happy I was able to help you uncover its use!
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Thanks, I appreciate it. 
If you happen to find one for sale, check it out as they are very well made.
If you happen to find one for sale, check it out as they are very well made.
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Thanks, I appreciate it.
If you happen to find one for sale, check it out as they are very well made.
What’s the plug for? Is it just a plug closer to the workbench?
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I suppose it was for convenience at the bench, but it appears never to have been connected, as there was no wiring inside the stand and not even a hole or fitting for wires to enter the box. I don't really need the plug, as I have 240v receptacles along the wall just out of view of the photo; But now that you've mentioned it, I remember I have a couple of surplus lengths of extension cord, so I might as well sort it out.
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Millers Falls made good tools.
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They did. Definitely on-par with Stanley, some of their drills were excellent, I have a little rosewood handled one. I also have a keyhole saw I suppose you’d call it in the grey and red enamel, it’s a bit like a ‘futuristic’ pistol grip with eight positions for the blade to be set in. I rarely use it but when I need it… it’s the best!
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I've got a few Millers Falls tools. They made a great little hand vice, which I use a lot nowadays due to arthritis in my hands. Here are some photos which I might have posted in the past ?
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Their hand and breast drills are excellent. Mine are between 70 and 100 years old and they work like new.
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Thanks for the info, however there is a reason for the bolts: Personal Nostalgia.
Back in the day I worked for an American Computer manufacturer, had a truly wonderful time, 'the best job ever', souvenirs from that time included lots of high quality unc and unf nuts and bolts. They've been waiting in my shed for many years for a use that reflects the good memories I have, now I have such a use.
In Swansea, where there is an excellent 'man cave': a second hand shop unashamedly for blokes, I picked up a 1/4 "unc tap today, and a drill chuck
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Here's an unusual one I got recently (it still needs a clean). I think it's an American Stephen's lever vise (there's no makers name on it but i've seen adverts for those that look like it), Patent is from 1860's I think, so it's old ! 3in1 can is for scale.
Also, a very Merry Christmas to all fellow vice (vise) fans.
Also, a very Merry Christmas to all fellow vice (vise) fans.
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Here's an unusual one I got recently (it still needs a clean). I think it's an American Stephen's lever vise (there's no makers name on it but i've seen adverts for those that look like it), Patent is from 1860's I think, so it's old ! 3in1 can is for scale.
Also, a very Merry Christmas to all fellow vice (vise) fans.
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Go on Instagram and ask Viceforvises. He’s very knowledgeable about these lever action vices. They’re also worth a hell of a lot over in the states compared to anywhere else.
The little Rock Island vice I did he reckoned was 3x what I paid, as it’s an early one, they’re quite into their history over there.
