I saw your post on Instagram a few days ago and I'm since then on the search for this awesome amazing vise, but I guess I have to hunt for a few years. Such a perfect tool. Very nice find and very nice work you have done. All the best!
Incredible job well done on a beautiful old vise! I’ve never seen one with multiple heads on it before. I’m glad you restored the lettering on the piece as well, as many old tools would have embossed lettering of the manufacturing company and patent date information on them-a sign of much pride, quality and the satisfaction of knowing that their tool or machine would be recommended and used by many others. 👍
I assume, the previous owner in 1911 was of german ascendance.. "Koch" is a common surename here in Germany, translated to cook. German surenames oftes originate in professions.. Schmidt = smith, Müller = miller, Fischer = fisherman, Wolf = robber in the woods, Schneider = taylor and so on. Probably high quality items were created in this particular vise back then.. Thanks for the effort you invested and sharing it. The Result is spectacular! Greetings from abroad!
I learned my lesson years ago with freshly cleaned metal parts that are put on hold: Ospho. That stuff is magical. Iron Oxide turns into Iron Phosphate which is essentially a great metal primer. Parts that you intend to paint but may not get right on, hit them with that Ospho after you get them cleaned and you’re good to go for a long, long time. This vise was beautiful. Good on you for the resto.
Amazing vise! I didn’t know it existed until now. You’re the luckiest man in the world to have found it. Your restoration was spot on, it turned out nice and all your bearing surfaces glide buttery smooth. So cool man, so cool! Thanks
Fantastic R&R on this incredible vise, CHRIS!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The stories it could tell. You have done the original owner, PROUD!🙏 Better than factory new! Bravo Bravo!👍👍
One of the most amazing vises I never heard of before. Can't decide if a fractal or one of these is my dream-vise for my shop. Prolly both, huh? Yeah. Thanks for the great video and for appreciating the old and forgotten.
I have a K1 pattern vise and a kindt Collins pattern vise. Love them. But this vise is simply insane cool. Right now I am struggling with timber framing a new shop. The last thing I needed was to watch this video. My short list just got longer. I love this vise and what you did with it. Thank you for a wonderful and well done video!!!!!!
In about 100 years from now, the next owner of this vise is gonna be super confused as to why there were metric screws on his early 1900s USA-made vise!
I have been watching you for some time. Many interesting builds, projects , equipment etc. First i have ever seen this vise, after having seen many restorations, ones for sale too. Vise has so much versatility. Great addition to your shop.
Very cool vise and a great job restoring it. I noticed that you used your drill press for all the hole drilling instead of the mill. May I suggest that you change that. Everything is more secure in the mill vise, but more importantly, you can eliminate a lot measuring, marking, and even center punching. It's always difficult to measure and mark small parts. Trying to hold the part, a tape measure or square, and a marker takes three hands. With your mill vise trammed in, you can be sure that the holes are in line without marking. If you have a DRO and an Edge Finder, you can do most or all of the measuring. You can also return to the hole location for tapping with a Tap Follower for perfectly straight tapped holes. I have a nice drill press, but very seldom use it. I do all drilling and tapping on the Bridgeport. Try it! Regards.
There was famous JM Koch Hotel in Texas in early 1900. Based on that seem that a Wealthy Family that owed a Hotel could afford to buy such a master piece of a Vice back then. Wonderful Restoration Job amd video.
Electrolysis works very well to remove rust and uses water! Said the guy who isn’t sponsored! You can never have enough great vices and this one is stunning!
With rust remover, I found it more economical to wash parts of oil first, knock off bulk rust, and use glass beads from the dollar store to fill in the voids. The remover can then be run through a paint filter for storage for several reuses.
nothing like more Bench Vise Poorn lol for the Vise people out there, great video as usual, I wish I had one of them, seen a few forsale for quite a few $$$$$
I’ll post something about them on my instagram soon. @makeeverythingshop . I noticed the vise I got came with a few that were clearly waterjet from thick plate. They seem simple to remake
@@ulpilotrmhany system based on 10s rather than fractions or decimals of barley grains is going to be a superior system. But having said that any system you and your industry are proficient in is superior to the one you aren't.
Where did you get the vice? Or where did it originate from? I ask because I had a grandfather in my family tree with that name. He wouldn’t be old enough to have bought it but maybe his father or uncle. Just curious…the world seems to get smaller all the time.
Just curious, fully restored what type of value do these vices have? I’ve run across a couple of them in the past do not have the wherewithal to restore them and did not know anybody that did.
I too watched Mr Ruckers' video and went, ooooo! 😂 Nice acquisition and addition to your collection. That drill press vice of yours is something else, too. You got a link for that?
Exquisite work on a beautiful work of tool maker's artwork. Gives me vise envy. IIWMI'D have painted over the owner's signature then gold highlight that for posterity, other than that I like that you fixed the original casting incongruities for more optimal work. Sort of " blueprinting" the design.
Awesome restoration video! You should definitely do more equipment restoration content 😊. What is the belt grinder you're using here? Do you have an affiliate link for it?
@@Coconut7403 I’ve had great luck with it but I recently got the smaller m18 bandsaw and use that much more. It was just in the truck during this resto
This would be called the universal bench vise, it’s basically a pattern makers vise I guess, but the actual labeled pattern makers vises are mounted under a bench top
Holy smokes, I hate you and I am jealous... I have been hunting one of these for over 5 years now after seeing my first one at a local ranch estate sale. Sadly, it was NFS at that estate sale.
what did you pay for the vise ..... what would that vise go for today .... fair price ..... does anyone make a vise like this .... I wounder if some one made one like this today ... would it sell and LOL what would it cost ... thanks Duncan
I saw your post on Instagram a few days ago and I'm since then on the search for this awesome amazing vise, but I guess I have to hunt for a few years. Such a perfect tool. Very nice find and very nice work you have done. All the best!
I've been looking for 30 years ... I have yet to see one of these in the UK :
Incredible job well done on a beautiful old vise! I’ve never seen one with multiple heads on it before. I’m glad you restored the lettering on the piece as well, as many old tools would have embossed lettering of the manufacturing company and patent date information on them-a sign of much pride, quality and the satisfaction of knowing that their tool or machine would be recommended and used by many others. 👍
I assume, the previous owner in 1911 was of german ascendance.. "Koch" is a common surename here in Germany, translated to cook. German surenames oftes originate in professions.. Schmidt = smith, Müller = miller, Fischer = fisherman, Wolf = robber in the woods, Schneider = taylor and so on. Probably high quality items were created in this particular vise back then.. Thanks for the effort you invested and sharing it. The Result is spectacular! Greetings from abroad!
Just when i thought I've seen enough vise resto's this thing of beauty pops up on my screen! Outstanding!!
I learned my lesson years ago with freshly cleaned metal parts that are put on hold: Ospho. That stuff is magical. Iron Oxide turns into Iron Phosphate which is essentially a great metal primer. Parts that you intend to paint but may not get right on, hit them with that Ospho after you get them cleaned and you’re good to go for a long, long time.
This vise was beautiful. Good on you for the resto.
sixty-eight years young never seen a vice like this one, a beautiful fully functional sculpture. A great restoration.
LOVE IT........antic and so versatile. Plus OLD tools were made to last unlike today`s tools.
a very respectful idea to keep the pre-owned "signature" clean & visible 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
well played 😊
I thought it necessary considering I have very few tools with links back to the original owner or a real date. Let the memory live on
Awesome vise, awesome job. Just when you thought you had seen every kind of vise made, surprise.
Amazing vise! I didn’t know it existed until now. You’re the luckiest man in the world to have found it. Your restoration was spot on, it turned out nice and all your bearing surfaces glide buttery smooth. So cool man, so cool! Thanks
Fantastic R&R on this incredible vise, CHRIS!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The stories it could tell. You have done the original owner, PROUD!🙏
Better than factory new!
Bravo Bravo!👍👍
Amazing work done to restore such a mechanical treasure.
The vise hoarder bug is the best bug to have. That one is a beaut!!
Patience, dedication and attention to detail. Great resurrection from a pile of parts to a functional tool. 😊
Attention to detail is what really makes a restoration worth the time. The gold paint is a nice touch. Have good days!
One of the most amazing vises I never heard of before.
Can't decide if a fractal or one of these is my dream-vise for my shop.
Prolly both, huh?
Yeah.
Thanks for the great video and for appreciating the old and forgotten.
He engraved it in 1911.
For all we know, he could have been making parts for the Wright Brothers. 😎
@@wizrom3046 you’re right! I love the potential history of this thing!
Maybe…. The wrights flew in 1903.
@@devmeistersuperprecision4155 yeah but in 1911 they branched out and started making JetSki's
Cowabunga 👍
What an excellent bit of kit and back to life to serve for many years 👍
I have a K1 pattern vise and a kindt Collins pattern vise. Love them. But this vise is simply insane cool. Right now I am struggling with timber framing a new shop. The last thing I needed was to watch this video. My short list just got longer. I love this vise and what you did with it. Thank you for a wonderful and well done video!!!!!!
Excellent work, and a thoughtful tribute to its original owner. Well done.
That is an amazing piece of kit, and you did a great job with excellent explanations. Thanks for showing us this
The old ones are by far the best!!
man good call on the WD-40. This product is absolutely gold on my forestry kit! Cheers
❤️❤️❤️ Thanks for saving this masterpiece.
In about 100 years from now, the next owner of this vise is gonna be super confused as to why there were metric screws on his early 1900s USA-made vise!
That’s the coolest vice I’ve ever seen
I have been watching you for some time. Many interesting builds, projects , equipment etc. First i have ever seen this vise, after having seen many restorations, ones for sale too. Vise has so much versatility. Great addition to your shop.
Very cool vise and a great job restoring it. I noticed that you used your drill press for all the hole drilling instead of the mill. May I suggest that you change that. Everything is more secure in the mill vise, but more importantly, you can eliminate a lot measuring, marking, and even center punching. It's always difficult to measure and mark small parts. Trying to hold the part, a tape measure or square, and a marker takes three hands. With your mill vise trammed in, you can be sure that the holes are in line without marking. If you have a DRO and an Edge Finder, you can do most or all of the measuring. You can also return to the hole location for tapping with a Tap Follower for perfectly straight tapped holes. I have a nice drill press, but very seldom use it. I do all drilling and tapping on the Bridgeport. Try it! Regards.
Awesome looking vice!
This vise is MAGNIFICENT!!
New subscriber!!
Great find. Most versatile vice I've seen. Nice job on the restore!
There was famous JM Koch Hotel in Texas in early 1900. Based on that seem that a Wealthy Family that owed a Hotel could afford to buy such a master
piece of a Vice back then. Wonderful Restoration Job amd video.
Very well done. Love the detail in prep and execution ✨💫💎
I have a good selection of vices but nothing like this. Thanks for the display you are doing great work and keeping the tools around. Cheers
Pretty amazing vice. Nice job restoring it.
Nice vice.but… you should have signed it too!
@@josephnorton5679 you know what… that’s a great idea! Im going to sign it and put restored: 2024
New subscriber here. You did a great job restoring that vice.
Amazing restoration!
Very nice restoration and excellent narration.
Really nice vise and great restoration.
That is one solid looking vice! Nice resto, well done!
That’s awesome!! Cool ass vice!!
Great Vice restore but even cooler vice. This thing is really neat.
Electrolysis works very well to remove rust and uses water! Said the guy who isn’t sponsored!
You can never have enough great vices and this one is stunning!
Well done, sir.
Great video lots of work but super cool much love chop chop
Nice work!
Nice vise, nice job
great machine shop and skills . : )
Great video man, keep'um coming.
Wow why these vises went out of fashion is crazy that’s better than most you can buy these days.
Nice Work!
Great work. I used to live in Waynsboro PA
With rust remover, I found it more economical to wash parts of oil first, knock off bulk rust, and use glass beads from the dollar store to fill in the voids. The remover can then be run through a paint filter for storage for several reuses.
Great job. Thank you 😊
Man wish I could find one !
Sweet vice
came here to watch based off of your FB reel post that randomly popped up on my feed.
2:11 Wow. That is some kind of work bench.
Koch? Possibly related to the current Koch Brothers? Would be interesting to know if this was part of the Billion Dollar family empire?
nothing like more Bench Vise Poorn lol for the Vise people out there, great video as usual, I wish I had one of them, seen a few forsale for quite a few $$$$$
Love it absolutely a cool working tool❤❤❤
Could you share the specs of the swivel jaws to this vise. They are really rare and hard to find. Great vid, thank you!
I’ll post something about them on my instagram soon. @makeeverythingshop . I noticed the vise I got came with a few that were clearly waterjet from thick plate. They seem simple to remake
Amazing vise 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤
Sweet, cheers
Jimmy Diresta would would have vice envy
good advert for WD40
Thankyou 😊
You could just say you went to metric because it's superior ;)
OH YEEEEAH !
Please explain what exactly makes the metric system superior to the US system.
Thats why your ratchets are all metri... oh, wait!
@@stretchMFE106 jesus crist, whole world use metric, but damn, if rachets are imperial - we have to deny whole evolution and return to the monkey
@@ulpilotrmhany system based on 10s rather than fractions or decimals of barley grains is going to be a superior system. But having said that any system you and your industry are proficient in is superior to the one you aren't.
You're right!
Where did you get the vice? Or where did it originate from? I ask because I had a grandfather in my family tree with that name. He wouldn’t be old enough to have bought it but maybe his father or uncle. Just curious…the world seems to get smaller all the time.
Just curious, fully restored what type of value do these vices have? I’ve run across a couple of them in the past do not have the wherewithal to restore them and did not know anybody that did.
@@kevindittler6524 these go unrestored between 800 and 1500. Restored… skys the limit
@@MakeEverything thanks, following your channel now & will contact you when I see another one
What are they called ? And how do yk if they are really old can u replicate one ?
I too watched Mr Ruckers' video and went, ooooo!
😂 Nice acquisition and addition to your collection.
That drill press vice of yours is something else, too. You got a link for that?
I’ve seen one in central Florida two years ago.
I think I would weld handles onto the base lock nuts, and maybe add polyurethane epoxy to slow down galvanic corrosion with the bronze parts.
Eventually I’ll find one of these I can afford. Maybe not that size. This is the largest size they made right?
I have this ones twin.
It’s an amazing vice!!
I can't wait to get started cleaning mine up. It needs soft jaws also, i had heard they were babbit originally. @@MakeEverything
Greetings from Perú!!! I find that vise incredible... I manufacture in structure, that seemed out of this world to me... What brand is the vise?
White vinegar does exactly the same thing, removes rust at a fraction of the cost.
WOWEEEE!
Exquisite work on a beautiful work of tool maker's artwork. Gives me vise envy. IIWMI'D have painted over the owner's signature then gold highlight that for posterity, other than that I like that you fixed the original casting incongruities for more optimal work. Sort of " blueprinting" the design.
Beautiful vise! Never seen one like that before! Too bad the video was speeded up. Hard to follow at times.
you could have cut a blind thread on the brass jaws and get your bolts the other way around. Jaws would have been clean faced
Awesome restoration video! You should definitely do more equipment restoration content 😊. What is the belt grinder you're using here? Do you have an affiliate link for it?
Ameribrade 2x72
@@KBLIZZ333 Thanks!
@c.harris7823 That's a 1M% bucket list tool for me. That, and maybe a Bridgeport and I'd be content for the rest of my days
Gloves while using a power wheel 😮
cool
Is that bosch portaband any good? I am thinking about getting one.
@@Coconut7403 I’ve had great luck with it but I recently got the smaller m18 bandsaw and use that much more. It was just in the truck during this resto
Where can i get one like this?
My only vice is a Wilton vise. Those Emmerts are very trick and pricey. Is that the patternmaker model?
This would be called the universal bench vise, it’s basically a pattern makers vise I guess, but the actual labeled pattern makers vises are mounted under a bench top
What gloves were you using in the beginning? Did they say Lincoln on them?
Look up J. M. Koch Hotel 1898. I may have found your original owner.
when you need to soak an odd shaped part...if you fill the bucket up with pebbles..you wouldn't have to use as much rust remover
Holy smokes, I hate you and I am jealous... I have been hunting one of these for over 5 years now after seeing my first one at a local ranch estate sale. Sadly, it was NFS at that estate sale.
Why the heck are these not made anymore?
Why not media blast the parts?
I have its big brother a 10A
Wanna sell it to me 👀👀👀 I love this style!
@@MakeEverything Naw, took me ten years to convince the guy I got off to part with it. Rare in America even rarer here in Australia.
what did you pay for the vise ..... what would that vise go for today .... fair price ..... does anyone make a vise like this .... I wounder if some one made one like this today ... would it sell and LOL what would it cost ... thanks Duncan
Yo fabrico... y quisiera hacer uno de estos
awesome job- never knew this existed - im on the hunt lol
!!!!!
The name Koch is pronounced "cook" but not with the CH sound.