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Posted: 10/23/2024 7:27:08 AM EST
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I have a vintage Wilton Bullet with 5 inch jaws. It's a beast.
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Posted: 10/23/2024 9:22:38 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By tsg68: OP said no Asian. If he wanted Taiwanese I'd recommend a Yost. Yost still makes the 34C here in the States but it's over a $1000 usually. Their heavy duty, high tensile strength vises are still nice vises and relatively inexpensive though manufactured overseas. and produce good stuff. I just like to support American manufacturing when and where I am able to. Manufacturing should be a point of American pride and a key component of our strategic independence. It's a national shame that we've ceded that to Asian countries and I'd like to send a message that we want more manufacturing to happen here. But there are times when the price vs return is so out of proportion, it's not always easy to do. |
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Posted: 10/28/2024 9:20:06 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By xd341: Eric's vise isn't really something I'd beat on. Too pretty. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/312716/benchvise_teaser_022__80015_1572892665-2123770.jpg The body is aluminum, not sure about the master jaws. The slide is all steel. You seen the new one? *drool* |
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PA, USA
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Posted: 10/28/2024 9:26:47 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By feelthepayne: Fireball tool. Came here to say this. I think he may have some of best tools in the game. |
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Posted: 10/28/2024 9:30:26 AM EST
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Wilton
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Posted: 10/28/2024 11:26:04 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RickFinsta: You seen the new one? *drool* |
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Posted: 10/28/2024 11:35:23 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Slabhanger: Wilton https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/365417/IMG_1920-3360917.jpg Yup. I need another Wilton bullet for my new bench. |
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USA
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Posted: 10/28/2024 11:40:17 AM EST
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Orange original bench vise. Accept no substitutes. It is the best on the market!
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Posted: 10/29/2024 4:21:40 PM EST
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Posted: 10/30/2024 6:44:37 PM EST
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This Columbian D45-M4 needs to get sandblasted and a coat of boiled linseed oil applied.
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OH, USA
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Posted: 10/30/2024 6:49:16 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By USA1st: God almighty I didn’t realize vises were so expensive that’s crazy. Just get a used American, there are plenty for a couple hundred that will last your lifetime. It's just silly to buy a new bench vise. Craigslist, auctions, marketplace etc. Garage sales or estate sales. |
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OH, USA
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Posted: 10/30/2024 6:50:52 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By M4ger: This Columbian D45-M4 needs to get sandblasted and a coat of boiled linseed oil applied. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/401845/IMG_20241030_180842442_jpg-3363425.JPG Parkerize it after sandblasting. |
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Posted: 10/30/2024 7:52:58 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By chronium76: Parkerize it after sandblasting. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By chronium76: Originally Posted By M4ger: This Columbian D45-M4 needs to get sandblasted and a coat of boiled linseed oil applied. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/401845/IMG_20241030_180842442_jpg-3363425.JPG Parkerize it after sandblasting. Can you park cast iron? It appears you can. Not sure I want to invest in the equipment to do that. |
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Posted: 10/30/2024 8:01:54 PM EST
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If you come across a RIDGID 66987 it's made of steel in Europe and a damn good vise for around $600.
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Posted: 10/30/2024 11:11:55 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Type7SOT: Dont have one, but from the youtube videos they seem to be the best vice you can buy. Edit: VISE not vice Nah, with Fireball Tools, vice works. He makes a lot of nice stuff. |
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Posted: 10/31/2024 6:46:22 PM EST
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Posted: Today 6:48:52 AM EST
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OP:
Have you made any purchases? |
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Posted: Today 7:02:58 AM EST
[Last Edit: Chris_1522]
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Garage sales and pawn shops.
It's not like they wear out (realistically). |
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Posted: Today 9:09:51 AM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By M4ger: Can you park cast iron? It appears you can. Not sure I want to invest in the equipment to do that. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By M4ger: Originally Posted By chronium76: Originally Posted By M4ger: This Columbian D45-M4 needs to get sandblasted and a coat of boiled linseed oil applied. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/401845/IMG_20241030_180842442_jpg-3363425.JPG Parkerize it after sandblasting. Can you park cast iron? It appears you can. Not sure I want to invest in the equipment to do that. Cerakote? 
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Posted: Today 12:08:12 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Capt_Destro: Cerakote? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Capt_Destro: Originally Posted By M4ger: Originally Posted By chronium76: Originally Posted By M4ger: This Columbian D45-M4 needs to get sandblasted and a coat of boiled linseed oil applied. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/401845/IMG_20241030_180842442_jpg-3363425.JPG Parkerize it after sandblasting. Can you park cast iron? It appears you can. Not sure I want to invest in the equipment to do that. Cerakote? I have considered that. I was also informed about Sculpt Nouveau metal oil. I still need to get it to the blast cabinet. I've got the mineral spirits and boiled linseed oil now. |
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PA, USA
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Posted: Today 1:14:43 PM EST
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I have several old Wilton bullet vises in a variety of sizes. Recently I picked up used but nearly new Wilton 5" Mechanics Vise with swivel base for $20. When I went to get it, I was expecting a not so nice Chinese vise, but figured I could use the swivel base for a different Vise at least. In all honesty, it's a well made, powder coated, nicely finished vise. It doesn't have the same charm as the older vises but I can't call it a POS in any way.
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CO, USA
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Posted: Today 5:07:34 PM EST
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Get the Orange model from Area 419. Better value and you get barrel blocks included.
http://www.area419.com/product/orange-bench-vise-maintenance-and-barrel-change-package/ 
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Posted: Today 5:13:55 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TuskenRaider: Wilton. About 2k for the made in the USA I got a 40 yo Wilton and it works great. |
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