Reed 204 Vise, 4 Inch Jaws, Swivel Base, Smooth Jaws

US $360

Prior Lake, Minnesota, United States
May 26th

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Reed 204 Vise, 4 Inch Jaws, Swivel Base, Smooth Jaws Up for sale is a Reed 204 vise with 4 inch jaws and a swivel base. I think it dates to before WWII. When I got this vise it was covered in a bad sage green paint job that covered both the handles and the slide. When I removed the paint I found a pretty nice vise hiding underneath. A close look at the smooth cast-in-place jaws indicates they were once serrated, but were smoothed to make the grip less marring on softer metals. Smoothing jaws is not an easy thing to do, as the jaws need to remain perfectly square to each other. These jaws can be seen to meet perfectly in the photos, so the job was properly done by a knowledgeable craftsman. There were also tapped holes on the jaw tower sides, probably to hold softer jaw coverings in place. I filled these in with machine screws and sanded them flush. I thoroughly cleaned, stripped, and inspected the vise and gave it a new paint job. I found no cracks. This vise has seen a few years of service and as expected they have left marks here and there. Please look over the photos for details. This vise is versatile and heavy duty. It weighs in at a hefty 52 pounds and is about 17 inches long and 10 inches wide. It has almost 3 inches of throat depth. It opens to 5.5 inches with full screw engagement in the vise nut. The 11.5 inch handle spins smoothly and easily with one finger and has noticeably less than one-quarter turn of backlash when reversing directions. Fresh synthetic grease was added to the vise nut and main screw. This vise is ready for another 50 years of service. Smart Phone Users Take Note: Some smart phone apps may show shipping as free. This is an error! Shipping is not free. Please read the listing carefully. Shipping: This vise is a high quality tool and deserves to be carefully shipped to avoid damage. I will secure the vise within a wood frame that fits snugly inside a double-walled heavy duty cardboard box. I ship to the United States only. PayPal only, please. Thanks for looking.