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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Ken W. on June 19, 2018, 09:40:06 PM

Title: MY $ 10.00 CL FIND
Post by: Ken W. on June 19, 2018, 09:40:06 PM

I picked up this Columbian D44 swivel base vise today for $ 10.00. Other than the one base mounting hole being broken and a base clamp screw being pretty bent up , it's in good shape. I think I'm going to restore this vise. It would be nice if I could get a replacement base , but if I can't - oh well.

Title: Re: MY $ 10.00 CL FIND
Post by: EVILDR235 on June 19, 2018, 10:42:10 PM

Very nice find. You could make a pattern and have a local foundry cast you a new base. Got a good friend with a machine shop ? Do away with the base and mount it as a fixed base. Maybe vise parts on eBay ? lots of places selling vises and parts on the internet. I have lots of vises, but not that brand.

EvilDr235

Title: Re: MY $ 10.00 CL FIND
Post by: Yadda on June 19, 2018, 11:18:02 PM

I can never seem to find these type deals.   Color me envious.  Great buy!

Title: Re: MY $ 10.00 CL FIND
Post by: fatfillup on June 20, 2018, 02:13:23 PM

Nice find.  Would have bought that in a heartbeat also