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269452 | Darrell & Kathy <larchmont@s...> | 2019‑11‑26 | Another vise rehab |
Galoots I was at the Tool Group of Canada meeting on Saturday. There are always some dealers in the hall, usually they have some cool stuff that I want but don't need. Saturday was no exception to this rule. I picked up a couple of Scoo-Zon file handles for way less than retail. One of them looks like it was never used, the wood is still clean. I also acquired a 1/2 inch incannel Marples gouge. This will be used in a shrink-box class. I won't worry about people hitting this chisel with a mallet, not like I would worry about my I&H Sorby paring gouges. The most interesting, and surprisingly topical due to Kirk's post about his vise rehab, was a vise. I got vises, so many vises, that I really do not need anymore. But this one called to me. Check it out... It's a portable vise, oriented differently from the run-of-the-mill clamp-on style of vise (which I got too many of already). First thing I did was cut some jaw liners and screw them on. http://galootopedia.com/old-tools_wiki/images/b/b9/Vise1.jpg This thing is a quick-release style vise! The little (brazed repair) lever here disengages a pawl from the toothed bar and allows you to slide the vise open. The pawl also allows the vise to be slipped closed. http://galootopedia.com/old-tools_wiki/images/4/4a/Vise2.jpg The only identifying mark is this "No. 800" on the handle. The handle has left-hand threads that engage the vise body and right hand threads that engage the end of the ratchet bar. This allows a few turns of the handle in either direction to loosen or tighten the vise once you slip the sliding jaw up against the work. http://galootopedia.com/old-tools_wiki/images/7/77/Vise3.jpg I think I am gonna like this wee vise for spoon carving. Does anyone know who made it? I spent some time digging around DATAMP but did not find it. -- Darrell LaRue Oakville ON Wood Hoarder, Blade Sharpener, and Occasional Tool User |
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269453 | Matt Cooper <MaNoCooper@l...> | 2019‑11‑26 | Re: Another vise rehab |
Sorry, I cannot be of help finding its maker. However, I have a Stanley 700, of 1960 vintage, that I really like. In my small shop, I clamp it on the work bench and use it as a draw horse. I use it to update axe handles to meet my specs, with a draw knife and spike shaves. New axe handles are much too thick for my liking. Also great for holding long pieces upright. I don't work much with pieces as large as doors, however I bet they are handy at holding those as well. Sent from my Sprint Samsung Galaxy S10. -------- Original message -------- From: Darrell & Kathy |
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269455 | Ed Minch <ruby1638@a...> | 2019‑11‑26 | Re: Another vise rehab |
> On Nov 25, 2019, at 9:23 PM, Darrell & Kathy |
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269457 | "Ed O'" <edo@e...> | 2019‑11‑26 | Re: Another vise rehab |
That's a Goodell Pratt No. 800 Carpenters' Vise. In the reprint of the Millers Falls/Goodell Pratt catalog No. 42 from 1938 it is on page 44. Here's one on eBay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Goodell-Pratt-Quick-Adjust-Portable- Bench-Vise-Original-Decal-95-Japan/123950360120?hash=item1cdc046638:g:gzkAAOSwWv tdsQXK">https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Goodell-Pratt-Quick-Adjust-Portable-Bench- Vise-Original- Decal-95-Japan/123950360120?hash=item1cdc046638:g:gzkAAOSwWvtdsQXK That is a very nice vise, but everything GP made was in my opinion. 1938 price was $3.40. Ed O' -----Original Message----- http://galootopedia.com/old-tools_wiki/images/4/4a/Vise2.jpg The only identifying mark is this "No. 800" on the handle. The handle has left-hand threads that engage the vise body and right hand threads that engage the end of the ratchet bar. This allows a few turns of the handle in either direction to loosen or tighten the vise once you slip the sliding jaw up against the work. http://galootopedia.com/old-tools_wiki/images/7/77/Vise3.jpg I think I am gonna like this wee vise for spoon carving. Does anyone know who made it? I spent some time digging around DATAMP but did not find it. -- Darrell LaRue |
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269459 | Michael Suwczinsky <nicknaylo@g...> | 2019‑11‑26 | Re: Another vise rehab |
The most interesting, and surprisingly topical due to Kirk's post about his vise rehab, was a vise. I got vises, so many vises, that I really do not need anymore. But this one called to me. Check it out... http://galootopedia.com/old-tools_wiki/images/b/b9/Vise1.jpg Yeah, that one would have been begging me to take it home as well. Nice Get! Michael-Also with WAY too many vises in the shop On Mon, Nov 25, 2019 at 6:28 PM Darrell & Kathy |
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269464 | Ed Minch <ruby1638@a...> | 2019‑11‑26 | Re: Another vise rehab |
How much does it weigh? If he gets $344.50 for it, how much per pound would that be. And how did he come up with $344.50? > On Nov 26, 2019, at 10:33 AM, Ed O' |
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269465 | John Ruth <johnrruth@h...> | 2019‑11‑26 | Re: Another vise rehab |
Ed, and Assembled Galooterati: If I may indulge in a bit of whimsy regarding how the eBay seller arrived at the $344.50 Buy it Now price for the Goodell-Pratt No. 800 vise: $100 - Original two-color japanning $200 - Collector Lust for the intact decal $20 - Gizmocity Factor of the quick-adjust mechanism. $14.50 - Actual utilitarian value of the vise + ———— $344.50 Have I got it about right? Whimsically Yours, John Ruth Metuchen NJ Sent from my iPhone |
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269466 | John Ruth <johnrruth@h...> | 2019‑11‑27 | Re: Another vise rehab |
GG’s: This vise is yet another thing that I wouldn’t have known I wanted were it not for The Porch! I shall henceforth be watching for one at all the local venues, Fleas, Yard Sales, Estate Sales, etc. As I’m sure many of you will. Have a great Thanksgiving; remember that one doesn’t have to have a legal holiday / day off from work to be thankful. John Ruth |
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269472 | Darrell & Kathy <larchmont@s...> | 2019‑11‑27 | Re: Another vise rehab |
On 11/26/2019 6:31 AM, Ed Minch wrote: > > >> On Nov 25, 2019, at 9:23 PM, Darrell & Kathy >> |
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269473 | Darrell & Kathy <larchmont@s...> | 2019‑11‑27 | Re: Another vise rehab |
On 11/26/2019 10:33 AM, Ed O' wrote: > That's a Goodell Pratt No. 800 Carpenters' Vise. In the reprint of > the Millers Falls/Goodell Pratt catalog No. 42 from 1938 it is on > page 44. > Thanks Ed! Now that I know what to look for I found it... https://archive.org/details/MillersFallsCatalog421938/page/n45 Mine has like 2% japanning left, a brazed release lever, some mild rust, a few dings, and no labels at all. But.. it's a good user, and that's fine with me. -- Darrell LaRue Oakville ON Wood Hoarder, Blade Sharpener, and Occasional Tool User |
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269474 | Ed Minch <ruby1638@a...> | 2019‑11‑27 | Re: Another vise rehab |
handy size to have a quick release Ed Minch |
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