English Made Samsonia No.37 Model J Vice Restoration - 4K

This is my restoration of an old (English made) Parkinson’s Samsonia no. 37 model J vice.
I’ve not been able to find much information referencing the approximate date.
If anyone has any knowledge on these types of vices, or a way to work out the approximate date of manufacture, I’d love for you to share in the comments.
Some of the screws holding in the jaws were seized. I had to drill them out and tap new threads.
The handle was very corroded on one side as shown in the video. I managed to source an old bolt that was the perfect length and diameter to use as a replacement.
As I don’t currently have a welder, I used JB Weld to secure the end caps. I’m hoping that this will hold. If not, I’ll drill a hole in each of the end caps and use a pin or threaded screw to mechanically fasten.
The colour isn’t historically accurate but it does match some of the other restorations that I’ve done.
l’m very pleased to have brought this vice back to a smooth working condition, and it’ll get a lot of use by me in the future.

[@briansworkshop01]

Great video and a very nice vice colour looks great thanks for sharing your time and skill 🍺🍺👍👍🇬🇧

[@smalltoolrevival]

Many thanks for your support and kind words

[@patjohnson3100]

Beautiful, thorough restoration. It will be a pleasure to use once again.

[@smalltoolrevival]

Thank you for watching.

[@Letsmake123]

😍

[@CrustyRestorations]

Nice resto job, makes me want to fix up one ive got sitting about👍

[@smalltoolrevival]

Thank you for the comment. Go for it. Restoring is very rewarding.

[@ToolsandTime]

Nice work and I love that beautiful blue color you used!

[@smalltoolrevival]

Thank you for watching, and for your comment. Many thanks

[@Letsmake123]

😍

[@JarrodBWild]

Very nicely done. Awesome vid

[@smalltoolrevival]

Thank you for your comment, and for watching.

[@garyostrander2507]

VERY NICE = GREAT JOB - RESTORING THIS VISE

[@smalltoolrevival]

Many thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@Bloodshed.restorations]

You can't have too many vices, love the colour too👍🏻

[@smalltoolrevival]

I agree. Thanks for watching, and thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@Letsmake123]

😍

[@TheParkAttendant]

Hey! No beating on the tools!!!

[@smalltoolrevival]

Thanks for watching, and for your comment. No tools were harmed in the making of this video :-).

[@Phil197]

Good renovation of a unique vise

[@smalltoolrevival]

Many thanks for watching, and thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@Letsmake123]

😍

[@bluescatreimer]

Wow, turned out great!

[@smalltoolrevival]

Many thanks for watching, and for your comment

[@bluescatreimer]

@smalltoolrevival Your welcome and I subscribed to your channel.

[@smalltoolrevival]

I think so too :-). Many thanks for watching

[@davidrice136]

Enjoyed the video. Much better after I muted so I couldn’t hear the background music.

[@smalltoolrevival]

Many thanks for your comment. Sorry about the background sound

[@Lex9296]

Would have been a perfect candidate for EVAPORUST ...

[@smalltoolrevival]

Most probably likely. Thanks for watching, and for taking the time to comment.

[@bgpappy30]

Great job brother! Thank you very much for sharing!!! One love!

[@smalltoolrevival]

Very much appreciate your kind words. Thank you

[@Fake-moon-landing.]

JB Weld, give me a break lol 😢

[@smalltoolrevival]

Thanks for watching.