The World's MOST EXPENSIVE Bench Vise - Perfect Restoration

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  • Опубліковано 18 чер 2024
  • In this video I restore a Wilton baby bullet bench vise, which is considered to be one of the most expensive bench vises ever made because of their collectability and scarcity. This one came from a Rolls Royce factory in Oakland, CA that manufactured plane turbine engines. I completely re-did everything on the vise and even replaced the jaw pads with brand new ones that I had a machinist make for me.
    Timestamps:
    0:00 Start
    0:31 Start of dis-assembly
    1:33 Taking the old jaw pads off
    2:32 Vise Body into the Evaporust
    2:40 Taking apart the power arm
    5:21 Power arm parts into the Evaporust
    5:33 Prepping the power arm body for paint
    6:26 Painting and baking the power arm to harden the paint
    6:56 All parts out of the Evaporust
    7:49 Wire wheeling the main body to prep for paint
    9:04 Painting the body
    9:19 Wire wheeling all remaining parts
    9:52 Polishing bare metal parts
    10:19 Assembling the power arm
    11:53 Assembling the main vise body
    12:03 Installing the brand new jaw pads
    12:59 Putting it all together
    13:17 The vise fully assembled again
    13:54 The final product
    Evaporust: evapo-rust.com/buy/
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 176

  • @keithkneer6088
    @keithkneer6088 3 роки тому +5

    Wilton 1964 baby bullet tool maker vise with the optional powerArm base. Great Job on restore!

  • @chriskoran836
    @chriskoran836 3 роки тому +14

    Didn’t know the Fonz did restoration videos :)

  • @bob5074
    @bob5074 3 роки тому +4

    You did an awesome job polishing that knob!

  • @arymonem
    @arymonem 2 роки тому

    Great job. Thanks for showing how to disassemble this unit.

  • @thomasthompson6799
    @thomasthompson6799 3 роки тому

    Beautiful restoration of a very nice vise.

    • @TheRussianWoodworker
      @TheRussianWoodworker  3 роки тому

      Thanks for watching! If you wouldn't mind sharing the video with somebody who might like it that would be sweet

  • @galinastrazhnikov1541
    @galinastrazhnikov1541 3 роки тому

    Great job!

  • @janettavculek9308
    @janettavculek9308 2 роки тому

    Great job. Enjoyed every minute.

  • @JDB-XIVII
    @JDB-XIVII 7 місяців тому

    Nifty!

  • @kristinastrazhnikov3788
    @kristinastrazhnikov3788 3 роки тому +1

    wow i’m in love!

  • @MNpicker
    @MNpicker 2 роки тому

    Looks awesome 👌

  • @RESTORATIONOFSCRAPMETAL
    @RESTORATIONOFSCRAPMETAL 3 роки тому

    fantastic job👍

  • @outsidescrewball
    @outsidescrewball 3 роки тому

    Nice cleanup... I have one mounted on a steel plate as a deadman so it is mobile and it is a very handy tool

  • @kristinastrazhnikov3788
    @kristinastrazhnikov3788 3 роки тому

    so awesome❤️

  • @uncleblack7322
    @uncleblack7322 3 роки тому

    Great Job...Very Nice resto...

  • @markschwegler1100
    @markschwegler1100 2 роки тому

    Couple nice balisongs you have there....the restoration was beautiful too...love the original looking finish!

  • @pieteri.duplessis
    @pieteri.duplessis 2 роки тому

    Nicely done, looks nearly new.

  • @kristinastrazhnikov3788
    @kristinastrazhnikov3788 3 роки тому

    wow what a superb project!😍😍😍

    • @TheRussianWoodworker
      @TheRussianWoodworker  3 роки тому

      Watch

    • @CoolRestorations
      @CoolRestorations 3 роки тому

      This has to be you sister!😉 My sister trolls my restoration videos with same type of comments!👍🏻😂
      -Привет из Орегона

  • @sashaboyko6343
    @sashaboyko6343 3 роки тому

    Good job!

  • @vladimirstrazhnikov3271
    @vladimirstrazhnikov3271 3 роки тому

    Very nice job 👍

  • @georgeclements2742
    @georgeclements2742 2 роки тому +4

    Just found your video.
    I've found that vise jaw screws are almost always hard to remove, but found a method that works in most cases. Remove the screws before dismantling the vise. Provided the screws are not already mauled, and the vise jaws are not seized, put a well sized hexagon screwdriver bit in the slot and close the vise jaws lightly on the back of it, taking care to keep it square. Use a spanner to turn the hexagon bit just a little way - just to get the screw moving. Holding the hexagon bit lightly in the vise stops the screwdriver from riding up out of the slot in the screw, which is what happens when you try to shift the screw by hand or with an impact driver. There will be just enough tolerance to allow the screw to move a fraction, but that's all you need to break the seizure. It's worked several times for me, and I hope you find it helpful if you tackle another vise.

    • @TheRussianWoodworker
      @TheRussianWoodworker  2 роки тому

      Thank you for the tip! That is actually quite a useful thing to do. My issue is that these screws were too small for any of my screwdrivers to fit in between the jaws.

    • @JungleOldSkooler
      @JungleOldSkooler 2 роки тому +2

      @@TheRussianWoodworker He mentions using a bit, not screwdriver.

  • @koalafied123
    @koalafied123 Рік тому

    Great video! I admire your courage using the buffing wheel without gloves! I did enjoy the video thank you!

    • @TheRussianWoodworker
      @TheRussianWoodworker  Рік тому +2

      Thanks for watching! It's actually safer to sue tools like that without gloves

  • @c.blakerockhart1128
    @c.blakerockhart1128 3 роки тому +1

    Beautiful restoration.👍🇺🇸😎

  • @prasadvn524
    @prasadvn524 3 роки тому

    Nice restoration

  • @kristinastrazhnikov3788
    @kristinastrazhnikov3788 3 роки тому

    so awesome

  • @turboryan
    @turboryan 2 роки тому +1

    Had one of these vises for years, I got it free with a bunch of other stuff. Has the base too. Looks to be a 1960. It's in great shape. Nice surprise It's worth something.

  • @anthonystrazhnikov2741
    @anthonystrazhnikov2741 3 роки тому

    awesome!

  • @kristinastrazhnikov3788
    @kristinastrazhnikov3788 3 роки тому

    crazy cool

  • @slmpletim
    @slmpletim 3 роки тому +3

    comrade, your 3 stripe of adidas pants and leather jacket are the envy of our glorious bloc

  • @scroungasworkshop4663
    @scroungasworkshop4663 3 роки тому +4

    Am I right in assuming the title “Worlds most expensive” is because it’s a mini Wilton bullet vice with the adjustable stand.”
    A very nice job that will last a life time. The machinist did an amazing job on the jaws. Cheers Stuart 🇦🇺

  • @oneshotme
    @oneshotme 2 роки тому

    Enjoyed your video and I gave it a Thumbs Up

  • @kristinastrazhnikov3788
    @kristinastrazhnikov3788 3 роки тому

    fantastic

  • @kristinastrazhnikov3788
    @kristinastrazhnikov3788 3 роки тому

    i’m amazed

  • @Rolandros
    @Rolandros Рік тому

    Collectable bench vice? Most expensive bench vise? You gotta be kidding.......(some time later)....Well, after looking around on UA-cam at all the vise resto videos, I can you ain't kidding. I'da never guessed. Peeps will collect anything.
    Nice job on the vise restoration. Do folks use them after fixing em up or display it in a heavy duty curio cabinet?
    I wonder if my big ass Craftsman vise is worth anything? It's has to weigh 35, 40 Lbs maybe more and it's looks very old. The Craftsman name is in big raised cast letters with 5162 or S162 right next to the name .

  • @isaactan152
    @isaactan152 3 роки тому

    Human brain is fantastic who created this vise is very wonderful this model only one in this world.

  • @carlosescobar6973
    @carlosescobar6973 3 роки тому

    Perfecto 👌!!

  • @kristinastrazhnikov3788
    @kristinastrazhnikov3788 3 роки тому +1

    i’ve never seen such skills!

  • @elliotzedrod5623
    @elliotzedrod5623 3 роки тому

    Cool hammerite color

  • @user-jd3hz1mj1v
    @user-jd3hz1mj1v 2 роки тому

    Классная работа

  • @chrisjh777
    @chrisjh777 3 роки тому +3

    Should use Never Sieze on all the fasteners.

  • @anthonystrazhnikov3989
    @anthonystrazhnikov3989 3 роки тому

    Sweet vise! Good job

  • @markneo1
    @markneo1 3 роки тому

    Um bonito trabalho. Parabéns 👏🇧🇷👍

    • @TheRussianWoodworker
      @TheRussianWoodworker  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks for watching!

    • @scotturiah3498
      @scotturiah3498 2 роки тому

      I know Im asking randomly but does anyone know a trick to log back into an Instagram account?
      I was dumb lost my account password. I would appreciate any help you can offer me!

    • @jalenalfonso8733
      @jalenalfonso8733 2 роки тому

      @Scott Uriah instablaster :)

    • @scotturiah3498
      @scotturiah3498 2 роки тому

      @Jalen Alfonso I really appreciate your reply. I got to the site thru google and I'm in the hacking process now.
      Takes a while so I will get back to you later with my results.

    • @scotturiah3498
      @scotturiah3498 2 роки тому

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      Thanks so much, you saved my ass !

  • @MrJruta
    @MrJruta 2 роки тому

    Amazing job. How much did these cost new when they were readily available?

    • @TheRussianWoodworker
      @TheRussianWoodworker  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for watching! And I’m not sure to be honest. The prices wouldn’t be accurate because of inflation anyways.

  • @isaactan152
    @isaactan152 3 роки тому

    This vise is very useful for gold smith jewellery is the right path because is small size.

  • @supersaiyamanlb
    @supersaiyamanlb 3 роки тому +1

    leather jacket adds a touch of class

    • @TheRussianWoodworker
      @TheRussianWoodworker  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks for watching. And it keeps me safe and warm at the same time

    • @TheThriftyWoodworker
      @TheThriftyWoodworker 3 роки тому +1

      I was wondering if anybody else would notice. All I could think of was “The Fonz”

    • @anthonystrazhnikov2741
      @anthonystrazhnikov2741 3 роки тому +1

      @@TheThriftyWoodworker thanks for watching!

  • @MrSecic
    @MrSecic 2 роки тому

    does the baby bullet 2-1/2 fit on the pow arm
    or is it just the 2?

  • @diannelogsdon6107
    @diannelogsdon6107 3 роки тому

    I found a small vise, 2” jaws, anvil on the left side. It has offset jaws coming out and turning to the right and up. It was manufactured in @ 1868-1870. New England Vise Co, West Acton, Mass. Not much info out there. The town’s historical society has a couple pictures, but that is all I have. My vise is much smaller then the one in their photos. I have cleaned it up and have it mounted on a block of wood. Any info is appreciated, thank you.

    • @TheRussianWoodworker
      @TheRussianWoodworker  3 роки тому +1

      Sounds like a cool little vise! And it'll be hard for me to identify anything without seeing photos. I recommend the bench buses forever group on facebook

    • @diannelogsdon6107
      @diannelogsdon6107 3 роки тому +1

      @@TheRussianWoodworker Thank you.

  • @alanmcwilliams4264
    @alanmcwilliams4264 3 роки тому

    Your channel comes up with some of the most interesting items to be restored

  • @LORDOFDISCOCHICKENS
    @LORDOFDISCOCHICKENS 3 роки тому +1

    ive restored a few vises myself, and on every one the jaw pads were the most difficult part must be because the pressure and all that's put on them slightly warps or deforms them, as well as moisture getting behind the pads. love restoring vises,but the jaw pads are always a pain.

    • @TheRussianWoodworker
      @TheRussianWoodworker  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you for watching the jaw pads are the worst

    • @phzenatti
      @phzenatti 2 роки тому

      That’s good to know, I’m doing my first vice restoration and I’m having trouble to take the jaw pads off from the vice. I’m trying everything now I’ll use his technique of hitting and see how it goes.

    • @abdulklhaliq4799
      @abdulklhaliq4799 9 місяців тому

      ❤❤

    • @abdulklhaliq4799
      @abdulklhaliq4799 9 місяців тому +1

      ❤❤

  • @churlepatakha
    @churlepatakha 3 роки тому

    Where is the base that you removed in the beginning?

    • @TheRussianWoodworker
      @TheRussianWoodworker  3 роки тому +1

      That was just an extra hunk of metal it was mounted to. Not original to the vise and made it bit and clunky.

  • @fredscott413
    @fredscott413 2 роки тому

    I have a base just like that we used to make then where I worked.

  • @user-hi4sf2uj8w
    @user-hi4sf2uj8w 3 роки тому

    ... помню у отца были такие же на верстаке в гараже, даже я ими пользовался по мере необходимости, где сейчас они- понятия не имею, да и в магазине такие не продают!!!

  • @artemrossin9110
    @artemrossin9110 3 роки тому

    Ur a beast

  • @teymurmamedov6540
    @teymurmamedov6540 3 роки тому

    👍

  • @mobilityxstore
    @mobilityxstore 3 роки тому +2

    I was wondering why the ball was getting bigger. Then it hit me!

  • @patriciamueller6892
    @patriciamueller6892 3 роки тому

    I can not wait to find a crappy rusted vise from a yard sale so I can clean it up and restore it to it's original sparkling tool!!!to boldly Go where no vise has gone before!

  • @jdfleo8140
    @jdfleo8140 3 роки тому

    Fonzie!

  • @albertreed966
    @albertreed966 2 роки тому +1

    I find it very bizarre to see people working in a shop with what looks to be a very expensive leather jacket on! Nice work with the vice though !

    • @TheRussianWoodworker
      @TheRussianWoodworker  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for watching. It wasn't that expensive I think it was 50 or $60 and it keeps me safe from Sparks

  • @paulwomack5866
    @paulwomack5866 6 місяців тому

    Around $1,400 in fully restored condition on eBay

  • @daspicsman
    @daspicsman 3 роки тому

    You need to get some snap ring pliers. Otherwise you’ll break one of those rings and your head will be wearing it.

  • @mattyal9347
    @mattyal9347 2 роки тому

    Well that's different

  • @hangnhatyeuthich4999
    @hangnhatyeuthich4999 2 роки тому

    i want to buy it

  • @3-body-problem
    @3-body-problem 3 роки тому

    1979? I'M MORE OF AN ANTIQUE THAN THIS THING!

  • @bokoyakooboko8950
    @bokoyakooboko8950 3 роки тому

    i wish the camera was EXPENSIVE!

  • @Polarbear2829
    @Polarbear2829 2 роки тому +3

    A perfect restoration is: casting lines gotta be removed, smoothin' the surfice, or just watch how My Mechanics do... other then that, not bad.

    • @TheRussianWoodworker
      @TheRussianWoodworker  2 роки тому +7

      No that's over restoration. A restoration Is bringing it as close to as new when it came out from the factory

    • @warrenmusselman9173
      @warrenmusselman9173 2 роки тому

      I'm in total agreement. My Mechanics is the standard I hold my own "restorations" to. Better than new.

  • @tjm3900
    @tjm3900 3 роки тому

    Worlds most expensive ? How much were they ?

  • @TheFlyingPlectrum
    @TheFlyingPlectrum 3 роки тому +1

    Where is the label? Without it you reduced the value considerably.

  • @HadToChangeMyName_YoutubeSucks
    @HadToChangeMyName_YoutubeSucks 3 роки тому

    Impact drivers (the kind you hit with a hammer) are cheap brother, and probably would have taken those screws out easily. Get yourself one.

  • @larrydaniels6532
    @larrydaniels6532 Рік тому

    Not perfect, it was OK. You forgot to use washers on the bolts that attach the vise to the swivel base. I would have used T-9 Boeshield on the interior of the swivel base and probably every interior surface as well.

  • @kristinastrazhnikov3788
    @kristinastrazhnikov3788 3 роки тому

    but crack

  • @jordancurtis1
    @jordancurtis1 3 роки тому

    Not the best restore vid should have removed all casting marks and polished all bare metal parts to mirror finish but in all its a lovely vise

    • @TheRussianWoodworker
      @TheRussianWoodworker  3 роки тому

      That would not have been a restoration then. That would have been a resto-mod

    • @dougoliver2342
      @dougoliver2342 3 роки тому

      Why would that make it a better vid? Doing a bunch of unnecessary polishing to a vise that was never polished? Those vids are ridiculous.

  • @rexaitken
    @rexaitken 3 роки тому

    not as pricey as a bugatti vise