I'm beginning to think I may have a problem..

[ZRX61]

I emailed the guy asking the make, he reploed saying "not sure as I'm not home, but for $50 it's yours, call me"
So I email back saying I was asking for someone else...
& almost immediately get a reply saying 'just sold it, sorry!"

LOL!!

It doesn't take but about an hour to have em looking like new if you have a blasting cabinet. I just take em apart, plastic blast em to remove the paint, then bead blast to get them really clean, paint, lube & reassemble, sorted
Also: I hit the sides of the jaw supports with a diegrinder & 3M scotchbrite pads, then screw the jaws back on.

Post some pics of it & I'll ask over at GJ to find out what it is. or you could register & start posting here:
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/show ... hp?t=44782

[bdk]

What kind of paint do you use?

[ZRX61]

Usually just Rustoleum .. altho I've also used epoxy from sherwin williams which they can mix up to any color for $16/qt.. at least i think it was SW, I don't have the can here.

[Cherrybomber13]

Just to let you know, this thread has inspired me...

One of my Vises by Cherry Bomb Photography, on Flickr

[ZRX61]

Nice! desirable unit right there is that primer on it?

BDK's next purchase:
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/tl ... 84249.html

[Old SAR pilot]

Know it's already been said, but a thread where "Vises are Vices"...hehhehheh

[Cherrybomber13]

Yep Primed, scuffed, laid on a coat of Rustoleum Gloss Gray with the airbrush, I use that instead of a rattle can or brush. Over spray is no biggie, all machined surfaces are sprayed with a dry lube that wipes off when done. No I wont pinstripe it

[bdk]

BDK's next purchase:
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/tl ... 84249.html

Must you taunt me?????

[ZRX61]

I missed a HUGE/old vise when Beechcraft moved out of VNY.. couldn't get the dang thing off the bench

[ZRX61]

Nice Scout:

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/tl ... 04551.html

& for another $60 I'd grab that drill press

[ZRX61]

Just picked the kid up from school... oh look.. a yard sale...

$3 later... #18

[ZRX61]

Oh no!!

http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/tls/2111738222.html

[bdk]

So I guess you aren't the only one with that problem?

I'm satisfied with one, but might pick up a second some day if convenient.

[racemech11]

With all this knowledge about vises, does nayone have a good idea on a vise stand / mount that can be moved around the shop easily?

[ZRX61]

Plenty of ideas here:
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/show ... hp?t=44782