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TOOLS AND THE SHOP => GENERAL TOOL AND MACHINE DISCUSSION => Topic started by: goodfellow on August 13, 2018, 06:50:46 PM
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Had to revive a great old thread -- these were great vises. I see them on ebay every now and then, and they are still reasonable.
Whoever the Chinese manufacturer of this product was, I complement them on their work. It is truly a "Professional" piece. Rarely do you see a 60,000 psi rated casting on a bench vise these days; unless it sells for several hundred dollars.
(http://i357.photobucket.com/albums/oo18/goodfellow_2004/misc/PICT0259Medium.jpg)
(http://i357.photobucket.com/albums/oo18/goodfellow_2004/misc/PICT0266Medium.jpg)
(http://i357.photobucket.com/albums/oo18/goodfellow_2004/misc/PICT0260Medium.jpg)
(http://i357.photobucket.com/albums/oo18/goodfellow_2004/misc/PICT0267Medium.jpg)
(http://i357.photobucket.com/albums/oo18/goodfellow_2004/misc/PICT0270Medium-1.jpg)
(http://i357.photobucket.com/albums/oo18/goodfellow_2004/misc/PICT0271Medium-1.jpg)
Heavy duty hardware and a serrated bottom plate to positively lock the vise in position -- a feature usually found on much more expensive units
(http://i357.photobucket.com/albums/oo18/goodfellow_2004/misc/PICT0264Medium.jpg)
The jaws are flawless --
(http://i357.photobucket.com/albums/oo18/goodfellow_2004/misc/PICT0272Medium.jpg)
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That was certainly the best vise at Sears, at the time. I was tempted to buy one several times, but never did.
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I almost waited too long. I bought the very last floor model the Topeka store had when those were discontinued. It is a bit small for my taste, but I mounted it up and have enjoyed using it a lot.
Despite COO it has been great vise.