Show us your bench vice(s)

[SteveB58]

Nice! Are they good vices? The limited blurb I read indicated that PW was a very well respected Victorian Mfr of Anvils and Vices.
Looks like it should last forever.

I used one as my main vice for years and only replaced it with a 75. Robust and dependable, the fact that they've lasted is testament to their quality. Easy to strip for cleaning and maintenance no taper pins or springs to loose or bend. If there was room I'd have it on the bench but there's three on there already.

Steve

 

[Turbo]

I've got one somewhere. I must get rid of it.

Just found a picture of it.

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I was wondering which vice I was going to use for hammering/bending stuff & I forgot that I have one of those Peter Wright ones. It will be perfect for the job!

 

[Chisteve]

Pictures of the Herbert vice one of the jaws is missing any interest weights 40 kg big heavy to post pallet would work I thinkView attachment 361553View attachment 361552View attachment 361554View attachment 361555View attachment 361556View attachment 361557View attachment 361558View attachment 361559

Now listed on eBay

 

[ranger08]

for sale locally, solid brass construction,, any thoughts? parkinson handy?

 

[Arc Tourist]

for sale locally, solid brass construction,, any thoughts? parkinson handy?
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Were these possibly used in a munitions factory ?

 

[Seadog]

Definitely

 

[Vono]

It certainly looks like an early Parky
All brass therefore non-sparking so i'd say it's definitely been made for a location where sparks would be an issue.
If it were near me i'd definitely buy it. You gonna get it ?

 

[ranger08]

If price is right it’s only a 2 inch jaw and looks a bit rough

 

[MattF]

If price is right it’s only a 2 inch jaw and looks a bit rough

You're unlikely to see another though.

 

[StevieO]

Phenomenal looking Fortis vice on stand on the bay of evil

Fortis unbreakable #4 Vice Pedestal swivel Anvil heavy vintage gwo | eBay

Rare fortice number 4 pedestal swivel vice.

www.ebay.co.uk

Love the original AppleGreen Fortis colour!

Loads of money though

 

[Arc Tourist]

Phenomenal looking Fortis vice on stand on the bay of evil

Fortis unbreakable #4 Vice Pedestal swivel Anvil heavy vintage gwo | eBay

Rare fortice number 4 pedestal swivel vice.

www.ebay.co.uk

Love the original AppleGreen Fortis colour!

Loads of money though

Oh , please don't post temptation like this for a recovering vice-a-hollic.

 

[ranger08]

Phenomenal looking Fortis vice on stand on the bay of evil

Fortis unbreakable #4 Vice Pedestal swivel Anvil heavy vintage gwo | eBay

Rare fortice number 4 pedestal swivel vice.

www.ebay.co.uk

Love the original AppleGreen Fortis colour!

Loads of money though

very cool set up

 

[Vono]

If price is right it’s only a 2 inch jaw and looks a bit rough

I agree with mattf, that's rare. It's worth having.

 

[Vono]

Phenomenal looking Fortis vice on stand on the bay of evil

Fortis unbreakable #4 Vice Pedestal swivel Anvil heavy vintage gwo | eBay

Rare fortice number 4 pedestal swivel vice.

www.ebay.co.uk

Love the original AppleGreen Fortis colour!

Loads of money though

Yes i keep looking at that, it's expensive and will take up space i don't have but it's just lovely..

Must resist.

I do hope it goes to someone who'll appreciate it and not "restore" it.

 

[StevieO]

Yes i keep looking at that, it's expensive and will take up space i don't have but it's just lovely..

Must resist.

I do hope it goes to someone who'll appreciate it and not "restore" it.

And, it has the angled bearing surface on the sliding jaw!
AND with the stand, the original matching vice and stand colour and original transfers!
It’s a beauty!
And offers are accepted!
I think that’s probably as rare as rocking horse doodah!

I have still thus far in my research still never found a fortis catalogue, so never seen their stand before or such original apple green paint.

 

[Vono]

And, it has the angled bearing surface on the sliding jaw!
AND with the stand, the original matching vice and stand colour and original transfers!
It’s a beauty!
And offers are accepted!
I think that’s probably as rare as rocking horse doodah!

I have still thus far in my research still never found a fortis catalogue, so never seen their stand before or such original apple green paint.

It's now sold.
I truly hope it went to a good home.

 

[Arc Tourist]

It did. Reading StevieO's last post pushed me over the edge, and I had to make an offer, which I was surprised was accepted. No worries, it won't be basturdized by a refurbishment, just carefully cleaned and lubricated. Not sure what jaw size size a #4 Fortis has, but judging by the tape measure in the photo I'm thinking 3 1/2" ?

 

[Vono]

It did. Reading StevieO's last post pushed me over the edge, and I had to make an offer, which I was surprised was accepted. No worries, it won't be basturdized by a refurbishment, just carefully cleaned and lubricated. Not sure what jaw size size a #4 Fortis has, but judging by the tape measure in the photo I'm thinking 3 1/2" ?

Glad it's gone to a good home.
Well bought.

 

[Arc Tourist]

Glad it's gone to a good home.
Well bought.

Thanks. When we finally get around to downsizing again, I'll offer vices & tools here on the forum "first". I also want to see them go a good home.

 

[Vono]

Thanks. When we finally get around to downsizing again, I'll offer vices & tools here on the forum "first". I also want to see them go a good home.

Well i'd certainly like first dibs on that one