mack_turtle Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 (edited) I inherited this vise but I have no use for it. It's enormous and weighs a ton. everything is in good working condition but it would look slick with some flesh paint on the corroded surfaces. I didn't know what it might be worth, but I see them sold to collectors of vintage tools on ebay for $300-400. It feels weird to sell it so I might be interested in trading it for something bike-related. If there's a bike available, I would need a medium sized something. Edited June 12, 2022 by mack_turtle 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonioGG Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 That is super nice!! Looks like it needs a lot less work than this (one of my favorite channels, warning, it's a time suck): Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack_turtle Posted June 7, 2022 Author Share Posted June 7, 2022 (edited) Yes! I love those videos. If I had space for a sand blaster and all that stuff, I'd restore this one. Edited July 6, 2022 by mack_turtle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tip Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 $473.99 at Home Depot. Looks like the same thing, https://www.homedepot.com/p/Wilton-5-5-in-855M-Mechanics-Pro-Vise-28811/306368153 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBaron Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 Man, I'd love to own this. I've got a work bench left over from the HH bike shop with a stainless steel top. I've been planning to bolt a vice onto. I've got a very decent sized basic vice for that purpose, this one just looks like a solid old beast. I'm not exactly sure what i have to offer for trade. I need to go dig around my garage stuff. I might have some road wheels, I do have an old beater fork, maybe some carbon seat posts, Magura disc brakes (that need a bleed)... nothing terribly exciting Just thinking out loud. -CJB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack_turtle Posted June 9, 2022 Author Share Posted June 9, 2022 19 hours ago, CBaron said: Man, I'd love to own this. I've got a work bench left over from the HH bike shop with a stainless steel top. I've been planning to bolt a vice onto. I've got a very decent sized basic vice for that purpose, this one just looks like a solid old beast. I'm not exactly sure what i have to offer for trade. I need to go dig around my garage stuff. I might have some road wheels, I do have an old beater fork, maybe some carbon seat posts, Magura disc brakes (that need a bleed)... nothing terribly exciting Just thinking out loud. -CJB it definitely sounds like you will make more use from it than I would. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBaron Posted June 10, 2022 Share Posted June 10, 2022 Possibly. Part of my non-cycling life is carved out buying, selling and (basic) restoration of classic cars with my son and his best friend. My oldest has paid his own way through college so far by doing this. Cheers, CJB 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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