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I have a 3" Abwood milling vice, but haven't needed to find parts. I would suggest phoning gandmtools.co.uk at 01903 892510
and or homeandworkshop.co.uk ( Home and Workshop Machinery ) at 0208 3009070
and or homeandworkshop.co.uk ( Home and Workshop Machinery ) at 0208 3009070
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Ok, thanks very much for the help.
Here's some pics of the No4 Vono I got recently.
Rather pleased with this, I wasn't going to get another large-ish vice but it was a Vono so I had to have it
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Seems to be some of the original green paint still on it. I do like that curved slide.
Rather pleased with this, I wasn't going to get another large-ish vice but it was a Vono so I had to have it
.Seems to be some of the original green paint still on it. I do like that curved slide.
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Bigger shelves mate!!!!!!!!!!Here's some pics of the No4 Vono I got recently.
Rather pleased with this, I wasn't going to get another large-ish vice but it was a Vono so I had to have it
Seems to be some of the original green paint still on it. I do like that curved slide.
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Now that's tidy !Oh I do have some bigger ones, it's now with its friends
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Cheers mateyNow that's tidy !
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Have you tried buying it a drink? Asking it if it feels the same way?
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Hi Will
The hub changed in 1967 to a flat hub so it is before 1967.
1960 catalogue
1967 Catalogue
Like your photo, maybe the word STEEL was used over a certain time period.
Their 1935 catalogue shows the vice with that cast in.
Their 1950 catalogue shows it without STEEL
So - prior to 1950 is my best guess.
Hope that's of some help.
Good look on the date. I find if you tickle them gently behind the moving jaw they're soon "ready"
What on earth is the little one on left on the new Vono in the top 2 picsOh I do have some bigger ones, it's now with its friends
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Hello ranger
I take it you mean this one ?
I think (& it is only think), that it might be some sort or Parkinson's.
If anybody knows for definite, please let me know.
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Hello ranger
I take it you mean this one ?
I think (& it is only think), that it might be some sort or Parkinson's.
If anybody knows for definite, please let me know.
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Agree - I showed my 00 size of this swivel vice many pages back - yours is in better condition - well cared for over 120+? years.
I believe this to be the swivel variant of the first version of what became the 'improved' Parkinson's Handy. In some catalogues around 1890-1910 they show both the older (2 casting static) and 'improved' (one casting static) versions. But never seen this type of swivel in a catalogue.
Mine (£5 in the local flea market about 4 years ago) was the first I saw, then a really beat up size 0 online and now yours, in rather fine condition.
I stand to be corrected, as Parky only plastered their name over things when they brought out the patented 'Perfect Vises', but there is some further evidence in that there was a version of the pre-improved very similar, but with a modest anvil, and that has a reg des no. which I think is Parky's.
This swivel design is a rarity, for the smaller sizes only, I'd guess, but is a bit weak. Much later they had a conical swivel, also rare, that is tougher and doesn't twist when not wanted, as so many of all swivels do. Then there was a conventional swivel base and probably the best solution - the Parky Ball Vise.
Anyhow, friend of the bench vice 'hood, great find.
Any of us know their way round historic patents (applied for and granted) and reg designs?
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iv seen one without the swivel base that looked identical with the stamp numbers as well but the owner wasn't going to sell it any time soon. ill see if i can get him to send me a pick of it.Hello ranger
I take it you mean this one ?
I think (& it is only think), that it might be some sort or Parkinson's.
If anybody knows for definite, please let me know.
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Brilliant info' Danny (as always), thanks for that much appreciated
.Yes it is a nice old thing. I do like the rather "Heath Robinson" arrangement of multiple thumbscrews for tightening it, but as you say they improved on that as the years went by.
Mine cost a bit more than £5.00. £35.00 if I recall but i was perfectly happy with that !
I do like these old bits of iron. Now that we're in this incredibly hot spell of weather, the garage has now got that wonderful mix of warm iron & 3in1 oil smell, fabulous, much better than Chanel No5
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'fraid my spend on 'male grooming products' is about zero, and I already smell of warm iron, linseed and used engine oil (and rust) --- "steady now, ladies", -- but you might be on to a winner if you do manage to bottle this.
