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Offline Twilight Fenrir

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Looking for info on an Emmert Patternmaker's Vise
« on: June 07, 2017, 05:23:28 PM »
I apologize in advance, I hate "What's it worth" threads, but this one seems to defy my research a bit, and I just don't know...

There seems to be some pretty wide variance of pricing on eBay, the average seems to be about $400, while some are posted in excess of $1,000. And I'm not sure wherein the difference lies.

I know that this is missing the undercabinet mount for the swivel bracket, and that the arm with the slot in it has been replaced with a solid bar, but otherwise it appears to be complete? and I can fabricate new parts in those two instances. The threads are in good shape, and while most of it is siezed right now, I'm confident some oil and a little work will get it moving good as new.

The jaws measure 18" x about 7.5", and it has a brass plaque on it that indicates it is from the US Navy.

Could someone please enlighten me on this one? Thanks.







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Offline Lewill2

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Re: Looking for info on an Emmert Patternmaker's Vise
« Reply #1 on: June 07, 2017, 06:10:48 PM »
Not sure I can help much but I'll throw my 2 cents in. I have watched these on and off over the years and what little I have picked up is like you the prices vary but usually they seem to be in the $600-$800 range. That being said I think there are different sizes and different styles. Like everything else condition and being complete has a lot to due with selling price. I think Patrick Leach sells a tilting bracket for one style of these. I guess Google might be your friend on this one unless somebody know a site that has info on these. Good luck in the restoration.
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Offline mikeswrenches

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Re: Looking for info on an Emmert Patternmaker's Vise
« Reply #2 on: June 07, 2017, 07:59:31 PM »
I can't help much with the value, but the link below may be of interest.

http://www.mprime.com/Emmert/index.htm

Mike
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Offline Yadda

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Re: Looking for info on an Emmert Patternmaker's Vise
« Reply #3 on: June 07, 2017, 09:22:21 PM »
Truly the coolest vise I have ever seen. Thank you for sharing.
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Offline Twilight Fenrir

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Re: Looking for info on an Emmert Patternmaker's Vise
« Reply #4 on: June 14, 2017, 08:14:09 AM »
A few other places gave me $500-700 estimates...

Well this turned out nice :D





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Offline turnnut

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Re: Looking for info on an Emmert Patternmaker's Vise
« Reply #5 on: June 14, 2017, 08:34:24 AM »
 looks good, what did you use to clean it ?
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Re: Looking for info on an Emmert Patternmaker's Vise
« Reply #6 on: June 14, 2017, 08:37:03 AM »
Quote from: turnnut on June 14, 2017, 08:34:24 AM
looks good, what did you use to clean it ?
Wire wheels/cups, and then I treated every part with boiled linseed oil for the finish.

I couldn't get into all the tight corners... I'm considering getting a little cup brush for my dremel and trying that... But I really like how it looks, so I guess I'll jist have to see how much it bothers me :ap
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