Them new Doyle vises at Harbor Freight are pretty decent. The red ones, not the blues ones they sell. They’re made of ductile cast iron. The steel is malleable so it bends unlike regular cast iron. That Wilton you’ve got is bad ass tho. I really like it. I’ve got a 3 1/2” Wilton bullet Vice. It’s a Cadet model. I just restored it. It’s a piece of art. I painted it the same color as yours. I brought all the front clip, handles and jaws to a high polish. 😀 it’s so nice and smooth now that I’m not quite ready to use it. I just want to stare at it. 😂
I have a 5” wilton bullet vise. They are very nice, solid built vises. It’s newer. December 1990 is the year. It’s a tradesman 1750. Picked it up for 75$ but I like other vises I’ve owned and used better. That being said it’s still very nice vise that’s super solid, super smooth, there is absolutely no slop or play in the jaw.
oxtoolco thanks I really tried to take something old and rusty and make it not only look brand new but put my own spin on it. That’s why I picked such a bright color.
Did you find when reassembling the rear pins in the back that it wasn’t the same fit as before removing them or perhaps the rear cap is a little looser?
Adamant Adam I have seen one like that. It reminded me of rat rods. Tastefully weathered and preserved patina looks good on more then just rat rods. The factory paint is nice but I had to pick a color that no one else has. It’s a one of a kind. I think I mentioned it in the video but that color is from early 60’s Pontiac’s.
Love the style.? Great color choice. What do you think would be a fair price for a used one that I may restore? Very nice video and informative. Did you film the restoration?
Mark Allen I did not film it. I dissembled It, wire brushed it on a drill, primer and paint. I baked on my paint in the over at 170 degrees for several hours. Then after it was done I did the black lettering last. I would expect to pay $75 and up. Mine was in great condition (not beat up or severely rusted) just missing the paint. I paid $150 for this middle of the road sized vise. I see them 5-6 times a year on my local craigslist and facebook for sale. They sell very quickly! Let me know if you have any other questions!
Not with the old vises. This vise weights about 45 pounds. Now a 6 or 8 inch vise would weight about 50 pounds. In the old days it wasn’t about size. Vises are about the tolerances, material used and the sheer weight.
I have that exact same vice 3.5 inch version, I got used from that era and it is broken clean on half the lip under one of the jaws. So they are not unbreakable, but definitely a show piece. Granted I got it that way and do not know how it met its demise.
user12345 I picked that out from duplicolor’s line up. I got mine at bumper to bumper. It is a Pontiac blue enamel paint with ceramic. I top coated it with an automotive grade clear coat and baked it under 200 degrees in my oven for about 2 hours.
Fulcrum anybody who’s not a total idiot would do research before making assumptions. This is a machinist vise, and that IS NOT AN ANVIL. It should NEVER be hammered on. I painted it because I will never hammer it. What the problem with my restoration job? I don’t see any videos on your channel.
👍Thats one heck of a vise! Don't ever get talked outta it!
The vise is the greatest tool even the start of the wheel!! Make movies restoring vises I love it!! Chow mate!!!
Thanks for the overview. I really like the patina of these old vices.....nice restore!
Them new Doyle vises at Harbor Freight are pretty decent. The red ones, not the blues ones they sell. They’re made of ductile cast iron. The steel is malleable so it bends unlike regular cast iron.
That Wilton you’ve got is bad ass tho. I really like it. I’ve got a 3 1/2” Wilton bullet Vice. It’s a Cadet model. I just restored it. It’s a piece of art. I painted it the same color as yours. I brought all the front clip, handles and jaws to a high polish. 😀 it’s so nice and smooth now that I’m not quite ready to use it. I just want to stare at it. 😂
Enjoyed, I have a 1994 C1 Combo Wilton USA and it is a beast. 75 lbs, True and smooth. later from Texas.
I have a 5” wilton bullet vise. They are very nice, solid built vises. It’s newer. December 1990 is the year. It’s a tradesman 1750. Picked it up for 75$ but I like other vises I’ve owned and used better. That being said it’s still very nice vise that’s super solid, super smooth, there is absolutely no slop or play in the jaw.
They are one of the best out there.
Sweet vise!
oxtoolco thanks I really tried to take something old and rusty and make it not only look brand new but put my own spin on it. That’s why I picked such a bright color.
Did you find when reassembling the rear pins in the back that it wasn’t the same fit as before removing them or perhaps the rear cap is a little looser?
I have 5 Bullets of various sizes and love them all, but I'd be lying if I said that Starrett/Athol wasn't the favorite. Enjoyed the video.
Well those are true machinst tools made by a machinst company.
I love the vise, but I'm not a huge fan of the color. Personally I've always sort of wanted to polish one up and clear coat it.
Adamant Adam I have seen one like that. It reminded me of rat rods. Tastefully weathered and preserved patina looks good on more then just rat rods. The factory paint is nice but I had to pick a color that no one else has. It’s a one of a kind. I think I mentioned it in the video but that color is from early 60’s Pontiac’s.
Love the style.? Great color choice. What do you think would be a fair price for a used one that I may restore? Very nice video and informative. Did you film the restoration?
Mark Allen I did not film it. I dissembled It, wire brushed it on a drill, primer and paint. I baked on my paint in the over at 170 degrees for several hours. Then after it was done I did the black lettering last. I would expect to pay $75 and up. Mine was in great condition (not beat up or severely rusted) just missing the paint. I paid $150 for this middle of the road sized vise. I see them 5-6 times a year on my local craigslist and facebook for sale. They sell very quickly! Let me know if you have any other questions!
4" is pretty small . 6" is ok to have but I heard 8" performs much better !!!
You talking about Vises or Penises??? Lmfao
Not with the old vises. This vise weights about 45 pounds. Now a 6 or 8 inch vise would weight about 50 pounds. In the old days it wasn’t about size. Vises are about the tolerances, material used and the sheer weight.
I have that exact same vice 3.5 inch version, I got used from that era and it is broken clean on half the lip under one of the jaws. So they are not unbreakable, but definitely a show piece. Granted I got it that way and do not know how it met its demise.
Andrew Hutchinson if I had to guess, it was a total abuse. They are designed to take a beating. Mine does not look so pretty anymore!
Andrew Hutchinson if I had to guess, it was a total abuse. They are designed to take a beating. Mine does not look so pretty anymore!
@@code3responsevideos872 Yup thanks.
Nice colour.
user12345 I picked that out from duplicolor’s line up. I got mine at bumper to bumper. It is a Pontiac blue enamel paint with ceramic. I top coated it with an automotive grade clear coat and baked it under 200 degrees in my oven for about 2 hours.
Disasemblablabla .... dude really ?
I have owned many Wilton's . I like my big rock island better
I recently got a Reed 204 and I love it!!!
The sound is horrible.
You did a terrible job restoring that. AND you painted the anvil.
Fulcrum anybody who’s not a total idiot would do research before making assumptions. This is a machinist vise, and that IS NOT AN ANVIL. It should NEVER be hammered on. I painted it because I will never hammer it. What the problem with my restoration job? I don’t see any videos on your channel.