Show us your bench vice(s)

[Arc Tourist]

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Dang they are breeding.

That's a cutie.

 

[Arc Tourist]

No snow worth mentioning at the moment, but the Postman had a bit of a challenge with ice while delivering the parcel this morning.
Listed for sale as a Spencer Franklin vice, but we know that was just the sales agent for Sevo vices in the UK. To be continued.................
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Update: Did a close inspection, and it appears to have had little use. Looks like it was greased and stored away and forgotten years ago. Most of the grease has dried hard, and there is only some surface rust. I tapped the jaws loose, and the screw moved without too much effort. Sprayed on some WD40 to soak in for awhile to help with disassembly tomorrow. Yeah, I'm happy with this one.
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[CwazyWabbit]

One day someone will find one with the actual cam handles still with it ........

 

[roblane65]

your taunting me with that fortis the background

 

[dannysheff]

Update: Did a close inspection, and it appears to have had little use. Looks like it was greased and stored away and forgotten years ago. Most of the grease has dried hard, and there is only some surface rust. I tapped the jaws loose, and the screw moved without too much effort. Sprayed on some WD40 to soak in for awhile to help with disassembly tomorrow. Yeah, I'm happy with this one.
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Very nice, but I'm still more envious of the green vice on stand behind, as seen before. [edit - I see rob had just the same thought]

Didn't know Spencer Franklin were the importers of these - seems they did quite a bit of international trading/licencing (see also their Hydraclamps and Wilton's Powrarm).

Can't really see it, but wonder if there was ever a base to fit this on one of the bigger Hydraclamps.

 

[Arc Tourist]

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your taunting me with that fortis the background

Presently, I like to look at it also, but I'll put it away.

 

[roblane65]

Thank you , one I regret from fleabay

 

[MattF]

Presently, I like to look at it also, but I'll put it away.

You know you won't.

 

[Arc Tourist]

Very nice, but I'm still more envious of the green vice on stand behind, as seen before. [edit - I see rob had just the same thought]

Didn't know Spencer Franklin were the importers of these - seems they did quite a bit of international trading/licencing (see also their Hydraclamps and Wilton's Powrarm).

Can't really see it, but wonder if there was ever a base to fit this on one of the bigger Hydraclamps.

I acquired one of the Hydraclamp units a few years ago. It needed a new O-Ring or seal, but I never got around to opening it up to find out.
Here's an old photo of it.
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[Arc Tourist]

One day someone will find one with the actual cam handles still with it ........

I'll Look for a photo with an original, and turn one to match on my lathe.

 

[CwazyWabbit]

I'll Look for a photo with an original, and turn one to match on my lathe.

I have some photos somewhere, I'll try and dig them out.

 

[dannysheff]

stole this eb pic --- why so pricey? (£83 + post - 24 bids)

Looks in good nick, with lightly used jaws but a slightly rough top (out in the rain for a while?) and it's a common small/middle sized Record No1 - ie not huge nor the smallest 'baby' size - maybe it's the cast-in patent no (although basically the same design as Parkinsons Handy of many decades earlier)

Some vices are priced high these days - mind you, prefer an 'expensive' UK-made oldie to a new IrwinRecord (eg £1300 for a new No36)


Someone remind me, I know it's "who dies with the most vices wins" - but is this number, weight, rarity, age? I was just about to name one of our regulars as winning on most counts but actually wish them a v long life

 

[Arc Tourist]

stole this eb pic --- why so pricey? (£83 + post - 24 bids)
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.......................... it's a common small/middle sized Record No1 - ie not huge nor the smallest 'baby' size - maybe it's the cast-in patent no ..............................................

Seems like " everything old " is considered rare and collectable by sellers nowadays, but having Patent numbers on an item confirms it for the collector fraternity. Most sellers do research before they put items up for sale, so now the rarity is finding an item listed incorrectly and ending up in an unrelated category, which can mean getting a bargain if you stumble upon it.

 

[MattF]

but is this number, weight, rarity, age?

@CwazyWabbit probably has us all beat hands down on every front.

 

[MattF]

stole this eb pic --- why so pricey? (£83 + post - 24 bids)

Can happen if 2 or more people have taken a liking to it, for whatever reason.

We're different in that we build our collections up over time, so we have patience where acquiring is concerned, (unless it's one of those rocking horse turd moments).

 

[jack-daniels]

This guy seems to like York Vices (as well as adjustable spanners!)

 

[Arc Tourist]

What is the vice just to the right of the one marked Snap-On ?
The cam-lock next to the little Swinden's looks interesting also.

 

[MattF]

The York's are nice vices. Not heavy duty though.

 

[CwazyWabbit]

I'll Look for a photo with an original, and turn one to match on my lathe.

 

[Arc Tourist]

This guy seems to like York Vices (as well as adjustable spanners!)

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Thanks !