Show us your bench vice(s)

[The_Yellow_Ardvark]

I have had this vice for a whille now.
The finish was not that good from new.

The Frost Crinkle paint did not finish well. Not the paint fault, but the metal of the vice. In a warming oven it was ozzing oil or something.

Not the best finish.

I may strip it down again and finish in hot oil and wax.

 

[dannysheff]

This is an interesting little wood vice. Has anybody seen or have one?

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reply to this by Seadog and answer from Ranger back on p370-371 -- the Ful-Use vice - I've also seen pix of a few and assumed that the name came from its multi-purpose woodwork, pipe-cutting and filing abilities - full use (although rather a small lightweight, hobby type).

today I saw a rusty old wood handled cabinet type screwdriver lying on the lane near here and naturally took it home for refurb -- it's stamped name is a 'FULUSE' Cooper Sheffield - looks like it's one of the brands of Cooper and sons Ltd of Sheffield (the other 'Signal') - tool makers, of Lockfast Works, not just used for this type of vice but also various other tools including those from before the patenting of the vice.

I think I have also seen the name Signal on a small hobbyist woodworking vice without the special patented shape of the Ful-Use.

Cooper and sons - at least 1930s to 1960s, but maybe later (?pliers etc?) - another minor vice-maker for the list.

 

[Robotstar5]

I saw an unusual vice on FB marketplace, I assume it's for repetitive clamping of same size parts?

 

[StevieO]

Unusual Paramo going on EB.
Paramo 23. No jaw size but looks like the Record 23 size of 4 1/4"
New one to me as I've had to add this to my database.
item 234787625983
Collection from Durham area. 40 in new money ATM.

and there's an identical one at Cannock (looks like by a refurber)

234769694078
new money60

PS... theres also a Paramo 42 on EB at Nuneaton.
265669829965
It has the Crowsfoot and date 1954
50 in new money though!

 

[Craig-SM]

Bargain for someone and as you say looks to be a copy of the Record 23.

 

[StevieO]

Could be a bargain if you live near Uxbridge.
Parky 3B with 2 part main body (5" jaws) and a Parky 50 wood vice!
£15 no bids yet on EB 314239658141

 

[pressbrake1]

Working my way through ten of these suckers
Made test gauge today to make the nuts 43mm diameter 4tpi , yes tpi because imperial acme pitch is easier on a machine without reverse

 

[StevieO]

And...........................
How about a vice like "hens teeth" ?
EB 374315375520
Break into your pension fund and buy a monster... 77KG............
A Record 634 combo with 6" jaws.

Looks like the pipe jaws are missing though!!!!

 

[pressbrake1]

And...........................
How about a vice like "hens teeth" ?
EB 374315375520
Break into your pension fund and buy a monster... 77KG............
A Record 634 combo with 6" jaws.

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Looks like the pipe jaws are missing though!!!!

Nearly as heavy as my moving jaw!

 

[dannysheff]

Working my way through ten of these suckers
Made test gauge today to make the nuts 43mm diameter 4tpi , yes tpi because imperial acme pitch is easier on a machine without reverse

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Blimey, Impressed --- Keep going, keep showing ----- do you have orders for these? Is the next in the series larger?

when finished I suggest promo shots with the standard US beer or coke can and/or a baby Wilton or Prentiss -- assuming your main market is there??

[[but could we afford your moving jaw, pension funds being what they are today?]]
[and what will the pallet look like? I guess even blue paint and metal blocks won't be suffic?]

 

[pressbrake1]

Blimey, Impressed --- Keep going, keep showing ----- do you have orders for these? Is the next in the series larger?

when finished I suggest promo shots with the standard US beer or coke can and/or a baby Wilton or Prentiss -- assuming your main market is there??

I’m finishing this order to America then no more

 

[dannysheff]

reply to this by Seadog and answer from Ranger back on p370-371 -- the Ful-Use vice - I've also seen pix of a few and assumed that the name came from its multi-purpose woodwork, pipe-cutting and filing abilities - full use (although rather a small lightweight, hobby type).

today I saw a rusty old wood handled cabinet type screwdriver lying on the lane near here and naturally took it home for refurb -- it's stamped name is a 'FULUSE' Cooper Sheffield - looks like it's one of the brands of Cooper and sons Ltd of Sheffield (the other 'Signal') - tool makers, of Lockfast Works, not just used for this type of vice but also various other tools including those from before the patenting of the vice.

I think I have also seen the name Signal on a small hobbyist woodworking vice without the special patented shape of the Ful-Use.

Cooper and sons - at least 1930s to 1960s, but maybe later (?pliers etc?) - another minor vice-maker for the list.

started to wonder if I'd imagined Signal, but here's a couple off the web - only 4ins wide, but look solid and interesting variant on the rear jaw - so Cooper & sons of Sheff made at least 2 mods of vice, and sold quite well

note there is/was also a Cooper Tool of Texas - a giant in the oil rig business

 

[SteveB58]

Signal also made a special tri-coloured grease.

 

[Arc Tourist]

Signal also made a special tri-coloured grease.

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That looks exactly like the toothpaste I remember using when I was a kid back in the 1960's.
It was called "Stripe".

 

[dannysheff]

and, to harp on about fuluse, cooper&son etc, they are quite common - I just checked eby and in the last few mins two advertised - one £18+, fair enough, the other £25, here's a pic -

described as heavy duty (not quite up to Lamb's above, I'd say) and 'in very good condition' ---- maybe the vendor didn't spot a small defect on the right side of the front jaw?

 

[Viceman]

Just one of the naked vices I have, nearly ready for new clothes.

 

[arther dailey]

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I have had this vice for a whille now.
The finish was not that good from new.


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The Frost Crinkle paint did not finish well. Not the paint fault, but the metal of the vice. In a warming oven it was ozzing oil or something.





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Not the best finish.

I may strip it down again and finish in hot oil and wax.

that is superb.!

 

[Craig-SM]

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Just one of the naked vices I have, nearly ready for new clothes.

and what new clothes will that be?

 

[MattF]

and what new clothes will that be?

The Emperor's.

 

[dannysheff]

The Emperor's.

Who wore a tailored robe of the finest boiled linseed oil.