Show us your bench vice(s)

[Dieselman 63]

I’d love to know how they’re done. Need to repaint a few Britool tins

 

[StevieO]

At least the paint job has been done well. Not just slapped everywhere. They'll be to someones taste.

Have to agree with you there. There’s always someone who likes a certain style. Personally I like the paint finish. Just not sure it should be used on vice.
But it’s always personal taste.

 

[tigdlo]

They aren't to my taste but they do look well done and not permenant unlike the ones that have had the machined surfaces fubared by a flap wheel on a dremel then polished so the perpetrator can look at it for distorted reflection of what a ****** eejit looks like

 

[StevieO]

They aren't to my taste but they do look well done and not permenant unlike the ones that have had the machined surfaces fubared by a flap wheel on a dremel then polished so the perpetrator can look at it for distorted reflection of what a ****** eejit looks like

Lol

 

[Vono]

HEADS UP !

For anyone here interested, there's a Vono Number 4 Vice currently on the bay of evil. Item # 2556 3711 3478
Usual disclaimer, nothing to do with me. Don't see these come up often.

I ahem might have a few more pics to post later in the week..
I collected something iron from Click & Collect earlier..

 

[Arc Tourist]

I was wondering if someone here bagged it ?

 

[SteveB58]

They aren't to my taste but they do look well done and not permenant unlike the ones that have had the machined surfaces fubared by a flap wheel on a dremel then polished so the perpetrator can look at it for distorted reflection of what a ****** eejit looks like

Furbar, not heard that for a while. Likewise 'snafu'. But I wholeheartedly agree, keep whizzy wheels, rotary brushes et al away from metalwork, light rub with wire wool to remove rust, oil and use.

Steve

 

[SteveB58]

I’d love to know how they’re done. Need to repaint a few Britool tins

Crackle paint effect, you can get it in a spray can.

Steve

 

[dannysheff]

Furbar, not heard that for a while. Likewise 'snafu'. But I wholeheartedly agree, keep whizzy wheels, rotary brushes et al away from metalwork, light rub with wire wool to remove rust, oil and use.

Steve

weld splatter?

 

[Richiew]

I actually like the look of the red one.



The finish would be ruined in five minutes of course as they do get used.

 

[StevieO]

I’d love to know how they’re done. Need to repaint a few Britool tins

Heyup
The advertiser on eBay actually does explain the 3 part process - if that’s of any help.
The ads are still live. Search for the titles I put above with the photos
Good luck

 

[SteveB58]

weld splatter?

I was a proper tradesman Dan, I sent out for welding. However, I do remember some splatter on my 75, used files and micro mesh to remove.

Steve

 

[slim_boy_fat]

At least the paint job has been done well. Not just slapped everywhere. They'll be to someones taste.

They look like water transfers?

 

[ranger08]

My sincere apologies in advance guys but look at eBay for this item


Paramo No1 Hi Duty Bench Vice Made In England custom paint unique not record

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And this one
VINTAGE PARAMO No 0 HI-DUTY VICE not record
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W Odin give me strength (sic)

I actually like that crackle effect specially on a not so special tool

 

[Dieselman 63]

I actually like that crackle effect specially on a not so special tool

It’s beautiful stuff. What brand is it? Will have to get some

 

[The_Yellow_Ardvark]

Frost used to do it.

 

[Dieselman 63]

Frost used to do it.

An actual product link is all I ask for

 

[ranger08]

It’s beautiful stuff. What brand is it? Will have to get some

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Montana is the brand name of the spray paint, note need a base colour the crackle goes over the top
montana crackle effect is the paint, in nz might get it from the French art shop nz, otherwise very expensive to get from the usa
actually I may of seen it at repco a while ago

youtube how to use type in the following

how to crackle paint vice restoration​

 

[Dieselman 63]

Montana is the brand name of the spray paint, note need a base colour the crackle goes over the top
montana crackle effect is the paint, in nz might get it from the French art shop nz, otherwise very expensive to get from the usa
actually I may of seen it at repco a while ago

youtube how to use type in the following

how to crackle paint vice restoration​

French art shop has been gone for years, it was in the process of folding when I was finishing uni! I’ll try Gordon Harris, a lot of the stock went there, nice AS oil colours I use.

 

[Dieselman 63]

Montana is the brand name of the spray paint, note need a base colour the crackle goes over the top
montana crackle effect is the paint, in nz might get it from the French art shop nz, otherwise very expensive to get from the usa
actually I may of seen it at repco a while ago

youtube how to use type in the following

how to crackle paint vice restoration​

Last time I was at Repco they told me champion don’t make spark plugs anymore… interesting bunch, always got what I need in another store