[HELP] What kind of vice should I look for?

[pepi]

"avoid a swivel base?""  I would say no that is a handy feature.

The swivel or rotation of the jaw is what is being talked about, and agree with the fault mentioned.

Take Notice:  http://www.swindens-vices.co.uk
 
To me it shows the vise being used as a positioner. A major feature of a vise is to hold things in order to counter large forces being applied.

 Side note mount the thing on a corner of the bench.

[Dr Stan]

Here's the one I found on CL in metro Chicago.  The owner did not want to ship, but I sweetened the deal so he sent it to me.



for whatever reason I cannot get it to rotate & stay in place.


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There is no brand name although it is US made and similar to a Wilton professional/industrial vise.  It's quite heavy & very well made.  I suspect it may have "fell of the back of a truck".

On arrival it did not have any dirt , scratches or other signs of use.  It did arrive in a generic box and not in the original manufacture's packaging.

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[Vinny]

Perhaps it needs both locks to hold it in place? Looks like the one is broke off.

[Old Minger]

Would you guys spend $500 on a quality used vice like a Wilton that was in excellent condition? Just trying to gauge the value of used vices. There are some rusty old pieces of crap out there going for $100 on my local CL.

[Dr Stan]

(10-06-2016, 07:06 PM)Vinny Wrote: Perhaps it needs both locks to hold it in place?  Looks like the one is broke off.

Nope.  I took it off in order to show the info cast on the side.

[Dr Stan]

(10-06-2016, 07:21 PM)Old Minger Wrote: Would you guys spend $500 on a quality used vice like a Wilton that was in excellent condition? Just trying to gauge the value of used vices. There are some rusty old pieces of crap out there going for $100 on my local CL.

I certainly would and did as I think that's about what I paid for the one in my post.

[Vinny]

I sold an 8" Wilton on ebay a few years ago, new, small ding in the end cup, for less than $500 as I recall. One of those traveling tool guys used to bring me overstock and other stuff to ebay for him.

[Dr Stan]

I wish I could remember the name of my vise as when I bought it the list was close to a grand.  I just looked at Wilton vices at MSC and one like it with the Wilton label lists just under $900.00.

I do remember being very happy with the deal.

[PixMan]

I can't help myself. It's shameful but here's what Craigslist and $275 got me:



It's worth taking your time and really looking around.

[Dr Stan]

(10-07-2016, 08:26 AM)PixMan Wrote: I can't help myself. It's shameful but here's what Craigslist and $275 got me:



It's worth taking your time and really looking around.

Ya done good.