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A Craftsman Bench Vise, circa early 1960's. It was in need of some TLC:
After a surprising amount of time and work, here is the finished product:
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Wow, really well done...love the detail work!
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(03-16-2021, 03:09 PM)Philip1231 Wrote: A Craftsman Bench Vise, circa early 1960's. It was in need of some TLC:
After a surprising amount of time and work, here is the finished product:
If you look up the number on the other side I believe that is a Columbian vise made for Craftsman.
I have had several may even have a few now.
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That's cool. What did you do to rehab it?
I have an old red vise, probably the same size. I think I got it from my dad; he didn't use it much, but it was always there, in the garage. I've had it for 13-14 years. I put it on a mounting plate that is clamped in a face vise on my Sjobergs workbench. I use it a surprising amount; it's almost a permanent fixture right where it is.
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Fred: Thanks much!
Bob: Interesting: I will have to check on the model number. Thanks!
Wxman: Ha, this was my Dad's vise and its the one I grew up with: a family heirloom! Rehab consists mainly of sandblasting and priming/painting the painted parts and cleaning/polishing the shiny parts. It was a bit of a process: started in late January, which is not the best time to be spray painting in Connecticut. I know it looks like a Saturday afternoon project, but it does take some significant time to get it right.
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Very nice rehab. The color looks sharp especially with the white lettering.
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The vise looks great, and I really like the red color. Can you let us know which color that is?
I have tried to paint things "red" before, and unfortunately my selection of "red" has never been the right one...
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Thanks! The lettering was done freehand, so its looks slightly cartoonish, but I think it adds some character.
(03-19-2021, 01:34 AM)wood-chips Wrote: Very nice rehab. The color looks sharp especially with the white lettering.
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I searched the web for the color that matched Craftsman Red and came up with a recommendation for this Rustoleum Regal Red. A little less bright, one might say a little more regal
(03-20-2021, 08:52 AM)arnman Wrote: The vise looks great, and I really like the red color. Can you let us know which color that is?
I have tried to paint things "red" before, and unfortunately my selection of "red" has never been the right one...
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(03-16-2021, 03:09 PM)Philip1231 Wrote: I just love a good bench vise redo. Good on ya.
