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[Highpower]

Back in the 'good old days' most file cards (metal or wood framed) came with a pick included and a place to store it so they stayed together. But as usual the bean counters prevailed.

   

[rleete]

I have been wanting a small machinist vise, and this one showed up:

   

Fairly clean, not drilled full of holes but a bit neglected.  Some quick work with a scraper and some scotchbrite cleaned it right up.  You can even see the original Blanchard grind on the sides and bottom.  

   

A real bargain at just over 25 bucks shipped.  Must be this is the time to clean out old tools for a little extra cash, as I have been finding deals all over the place.

[Highpower]

Blanchard ground or fly cut?

Nice grab and cleanup job.

[rleete]

Definitely Blanchard ground. We get copper plates ground at work, and it looks exactly like this.

Those thin plates on the jaws are hardened and ground as well.