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Just because something is collectible, does not preclude me from using it. I restore antique motorbikes from the 1930’s-50’s, that doesn’t mean I don’t ride them. > > >

I have had a love affair with old Mustangs since I had one in college.? I saw an ad in the paper years ago where a guy on the east side of Detroit had two 66 convertibles.? I called and went over to

Pretty cool repair. Sometimes doing just one project like this completely justifies the having of a tool such as a lathe.

I dug up this old project up. I had to modify it to include the pictures. Originally they were on photo bucket. I thought it might be of interest. Hope it comes through. Jim B. Dr. James A

It doesn’t matter where something is made as far as quality goes. What matters is the reputation of the company whose name is on it. Old devices may be very good quality - or they may not. Really

??? ??? There's a guy in Sacramento area that rents a 10x10 space in a antique store , he buys old vises gives them a bath & a paint job & their instant classics . What makes things like this

??? ??? It could have a # on the other side . Looks to me that this vise does not have replaceable jaws . You really have to give a vise like this a couple of one overs looking for hairline

Here is some info on Rockisland If in good shape 200 is a good price I’ve seen beat up ones go for 150 Rock Island Manufacturing Co. - History vintagemachinery.org

If I use it, it is not collectable. If I stick it in a glass cabinet to gawk at, it is collectable. People have some severely misguided ideas about what is and what is not collectable in this world.

Everything was normal stuff until it became collectible!

In one way, I'm a collector of tool. I collect them to use. Though on any given day, I may be out in the shop stroking one or more of my tools lasciviously. ;)? This past couple of weeks I've been

I always laugh when people call normal, everyday tools "collectable". Get Outlook for Android<https://aka.ms/AAb9ysg> ________________________________ Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2023 8:48:58 AM To:

Rock Island was a US Government Arsenal. Rock Island vices I'd never heard of. A search brought this:? https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/threads/rock-island-vises-history-info.124285/ Also so one

I started this thread instead of replying to the Tee nut thread. It is a bit off topic for making Tee nuts :-) Bill, I changed the tumblers on my RV trailer so everything opens with the same key. This

Go check it out. The picture is never worth 1000 words and never worth anything near a visit to kick the tires. It has potential to be something. Get Outlook for

Looking at the picture, the vise appears to be in good shape, but you need to inspect it. Rock Island vises are good vises. The thing that bothers me with the one shown is it only has the name cast on

Buying a used vice is like buying a used car.? If you do not inspect it and try it out it is impossible to determine value.? An eighty year old heavy vise which has had little use and been kept

A local feller has this for sale for 200. Says it opens 6" and weighs 70#. Anyone know what model it is and if it's a good deal?

Yes, thanks for posting the results. I (we) would appreciate more project oriented posts. Jim B, You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#107401) | Reply To Group

I believe it's called "thread drift." Might as well get used to it, as it seems to happen everywhere! And second, very nice job. I had to hunt down your post again, as I hadn't seen the photos yet