Old Vise Greased With Cal's

Started by foakes, July 29, 2016, 03:55:31 PM

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July 29, 2016, 03:55:31 PM Last Edit: July 29, 2016, 04:04:12 PM by foakes
Was given this old vise around 16-18 years ago.  

Kind of forgot about it when shopping for a new one, which I did not buy.

This was rusted solid -- and in an old bucket.

Soaked it, cleaned it, disassembled, wired off the rust -- reassembled with Cal's -- works perfectly.

It is a little 40 Babco labeled Oakland, California -- below that Made in Japan.

Opens to 5".

Seems to be of decent quality -- not a China Knock-Off.

It belonged to the father of my Sister-in-Law -- and likely dates to the early 60's because of the zip code.

I might give it a little more work -- but for now, it is fully functional, and shows a lot of character.

Not sure where to mount it -- maybe next to the old anvil.

Best,

Fred
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RiverAngler

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July 29, 2016, 10:30:33 PM
Fred that is a well made piece of shop equipment. Leave the original patina on it. That way you won't get PO'd if you scratch it. It's a heavy duty shop tool. after all, and looks classy just the way it sits next to your anvil.

Ralph
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mo65

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July 29, 2016, 11:53:05 PM
Great chunk of metal there Fred! I have an old Desmond Stephan made right here in Ohio. I got a kick out of you saying you greased it with Cal's...when so many folks on here talk about only using it for drags because of cost. A great vise deserves a great grease!  ;D
~YOU CAN TUNA GEETAR...BUT YOU CAN'T TUNA FEESH~

theswimmer

#3
July 30, 2016, 02:29:50 AM
Fred,
I'll help get rid of that boat anchor for you.
Just let me know when!
Best ,
Jonathan
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Alto Mare

#4
July 31, 2016, 02:30:50 PM
Fred, you have motivated me to clean my vise.


I purchased it at Sears, around 1985. After 30+ years of service, it deserves a little pampering  :) .

Sal
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