I just watched this video from 4 years ago. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Ya no what really got me, was leaving the retention collar natural and painting the letters. WOW! did that make the vise pop! Great job!
I came across your vise restoration and I was hooked. The way your videos are put together are very direct and to the point, no unnecessary repetition. You do an excellent job on all your projects.Thanks. Keep em coming.
I've been watching all your motor videos lately as you get ready to restore the Century--RUclips suggested your channel after I binge-watched ALL of Terry Benco's expert motor restoration videos to build enough confidence to attempt my own resto. Plus, he has some great vice videos, so I've been watching these on your channel as well. I have, sadly, realized during my own Walker -Turner restoration that I do not have a quality vice, but I don't want to buy one new... I'd much rather find something like one of these quality old vices you showcase and restore. This Parker is a beauty! You know, it is something to have quality machines and or tools to pass on, and I hope one day to have a collection to pass on to my own kids. I'm starting from scratch, and I totally appreciate your educational, nostalgic content! 💯
Hello TD! These older vises were so well made and the design was just perfect... It kills me to think of how many of these wound up in scrapyards... Anvils too! For tool lovers like us that is a true travesty! Thanks very much!!!! 😃👍
I normally don't like red on vises, but I just made an exception. That looks sharp! I love watching a restoration done right. A bad one tends to keep you up at night, but watching one done 100% right just feels good.
Metal Butcher- You should see my girlfriend's face when I said I wanted to put it in the living room! 😳. We tool guys are a breed apart. Thanks for stopping by! 😃👍
I have the same Parker 974 vise that I've been using for over 50 years. Mine came out of navy surplus, was battleship gray and buried in cosmoline when I got it. Doesn't look that pretty but it's a great working vise. Beautiful restoration!
Very beautiful restoration job on that Parker Vise, your exceptional craftsmanship inspired and motivated me to purchase some older vintage vises and do the same thing. Outstanding job ScoutCrafter!!!!!!!!
Peter Thankyou so much! I'm very happy you enjoyed the restoration and thrilled that you will be preserving some of these beautiful creations for generations to come! All the best my friend!
Very nice job on the 974. I just picked up a 973 1/2 and I'll be doing a restoration at some point in the future. Thanks for the tip on removing the pins.
Great job on restoration. Bellanca was an aircraft manufacturer. Some beautiful aircraft came out of that company. Love restoring old tools and preserving some history.
Hello Austin Thomas- Thanks very much! I really appreciate feedback like that! I will try to show the big wire brush up in action as soon as I restore something substantial. Thanks again! 😃👍
Votapka Gary- That's very kind of you to say! Thankyou! For as long as I can remember I loved all kinds of tools. There are so many really talented people on RUclips, it's a wonderful place to learn so many different skills... Thanks for watching and commenting! 😃👍
Very nice. This same vice is on a work bench that was given to me. I was looking up how to attach the jaw plate, not restoring it, but after seeing your project, this is going to be restored.
Jeff- I wish I could take credit for the colors... I, like you, saw this vise painted and polished and said "I must have that!" =D Parkers are awesome and even better pretty! =) Thanks!
Hello Mark! Coming from you that's a real compliment!!!! As you can see we both have a vice for vises!!! I have the Polish vise in the wings awaiting a color choice! Thanks so much!!!!!
My 974 looks like it was a battleship gray color and it has a round steel snap ring where you had installed the o-ring. Fantastic results at the completion of your project!
Hello Pellet Grill Sales GMG Congratulations on your vise! These vises are fantastic! Smooth, well made and not too big just right for most jobs! I'm glad you restored yours, they work so well after a good cleaning and lubrication! Thanks very much! 😃👍
Hi Brian- I was amazed to find out how many quality tools were made in Connecticut! Recently I picked up some tooling from a company called "New Britain" and they are really well made! Connecticut was second to none when it came to making quality tools. I would love to see manufacturing like that come back to the United States once again... Thanks for checking in! 😃👍
Very well done. Made me want to refurbish my 6" Maple Leaf Vises (Canadian Made). I rescued it with a bent lead screw 25 years ago. It is a work vise, not a showpiece. A non swivel type which I feel are stronger.
Hi Gord, I agree about the fixed base vises being stronger... It kills me to see people abuse a vise, it's like seeing a guy use a wrench as a hammer or a screwdriver as a prybar... Those old vises were so strong that you would really have to go nuts to wreck them but people did... I think machinists have the most respect for their tools, they never beat on them... Thanks for commenting! 😃👍
Man super nice vise. Going through your videos. It's been making me want to go hunt some more tools. I did find a handful of good sockets today in a junk store for a cheap price.
BurgPreneur Thanks Burg! I restored a few vises but the Parker vises are my favorite. I guess to us tool guys it's like a bit of eye candy in the shop. Thanks again for stopping by! 😃👍
I found the same exact vise in an old abandoned school wood shop class. I restored it but I kept it as a metal finish. It was really messed up rusted beyond belief. It took me a while but I love my vise. I was lucky cause I was in the market for a good vise but couldn't find anything I liked. And then we locked eyes. Lol, it's as if it was in the cards that I found that vise.
That's great!! Also new Britain is a town in Ct...Stanley had a plant there for years and a lot of other great tools came from new Britain ct also!! It's about 20 min outside Hartford! Great town w a lot of proud polish heritage 👍🏻👍🏻
I love that bench grinder setup too. I need a wheel like that one! Going to try and rig up that Doerr motor I recently got. It's only a third horsepower but it is huge and I'm hoping it has some juice!
I reaaly like that color red with the white. I just scored an old Columbian 3.5" from a pawn shop for $18. It looks like it was never even mounted but the paints all chipped off. I think im going to have to do this!
Awesome job as usual! No complains about the color I grew up using craftsman tools. I’m restoring my great grandfathers vise the only writing is no. 100. None swivel base. My question is the nut that the acme screw runs through is held in with a small pin and I can’t seem to loosen it! This old thing has the tension pins also! Love the channel keep it up.
Nice job I just started redoing vises when I do one I sell it just to buy a bigger one My next one is a Reed 208 almost 300 pounds mounted on a 400 pound base I cant wait to start but I have to finish the honey do list first lol
It's amazing how big they made some of these vises! When they get into the 200# range they are a bear to handle! I hope you post the process- I would love to see it! Thanks. 😃👍
I have a collection of Vises and the heaviest I have is about 150 Lbs. I hope to find an 8 inch some day. I think the Reed Vise are some of the nicest Vises that were made.
Your vice is vices right? I found an old parker #975 vice in a garage of an abandoned house and it's gray like what you found under the tag, FYI. Nice job restoring it. I'm planning to use mine just the way I got it with all the patina. I see everyone advertising these as made in 1930 but on mine it says Pat. 1930, wouldn't that mean that it was patented not necessarily built in 1930?
Quite often people say "Good for another 100 years" when they see a restoration, whether it’s true or not. This one is definitely good for another 100 years. Please may I ask if you’ve restored it for use or restored it for preservation? I know neither is exclusive of the other, I'm just nosey.
Always enjoy your restorations. I have 2 vintage Craftsman 3-1/2 inch Vises Models 5242 that had been used a lot and I use regularly but need some attention. Since I have seen your videos I have some idea as to how to go about it. One is from my father and the other from my father in law. I was wondering if you would have any information about when and where they might have been made and what the original colors may have been? Since I was born in 1946, it had to be before then. Also one has pipe jaws riding on the jack screw and one does not. Were pipe jaws an added purchase or were they lost from the one? Always look forward to your new videos.
Hello William, I am far from an expert on Craftsman vises but You are right that some of the early Pipe vise attachments were often lost, I have often seen vises missing one pipe jaw. The colors varied as did the manufacturers, Craftsman had more then one manufacturers making their vises and often colors varied.. Here is a great thread on those vises... www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=364215
I am restoring a #473 I/2 Chas. Parker vise, Pat. 1938 or 9. It is the model that will rotate on both horizontal and vertical axis. Needs Jaws. Do you have any info on this model? I believe on the 974, there is a part missing that holds the screw anchor in place. A small casting dovetailed each side with retaining bolt from underside. Yours appears to have a bent over pin.
Ever hear of an Crusader vise? Found one for sale. Looks good shape. Has anvil etc. but can’t find anything about it. It’s a bench top vise. Has the little side wrench like the Parker.
I guess I need to clean up my 110 lb C. Parker 288 1/2. But I don't think I will even try to "restore it". It was in a small shop since WWII and you can see the hands of the owner in all the scars. I will have to come up with one HEAVY duty stand ;-)
Hello Tim! I've restored quite a few vises and I have to tell you Parker's are among the nicest vises you can own! That 110lb beauty you have is quite a find... A strong bench is certainly nice but Harbor Freight sells a really nice little cast iron bench grinder stand that works very nicely! Thanks very much!!! 😃👍
Nice work. I would liked to have seen the fitting of the nut in the dovetail. Does the nut have any play or does it fit tight in the dovetail? I looked at a Parker and the nut was very loose with side play.
Hi Emilio, I am always concerned about having my videos run too long so I have to leave out some details like that. This particular draw nut was snug but I have seen them both tight and loose, either way there has to be some "slop" in the mechanism or it binds. Since it only draws the jaws together it doesn't effect the rigidity or tolerance of the vise overall. Hope that helps.. Thanks- 😃👍
Thanks. I was worried about too much corrosion in the dovetail slot. I don't want a vise that needs that much rehab. , especially for the money some people want for these old vises.
Hi ScoutCrafter. I found a spray color I like but its an art spray made of acrylic. Is this an good type of paint for a vise and what would be the best primer? I wish Krylon or Rustoleum made more colors. Your videos are an inspiration, keep up the great work!😀👍
Hello Steve! I have never had good luck with acrylic.. It goes on easy, cleans up easy... And unfortunately comes off easy! For the vise you need oil base! Did you try a auto part store like Pep boys or Auto Zone... They sell automotive spray paint that has more color choices! My favorite is Rustoleum, if you visit a big Home Depot or Lowes they have more Rustoleum colors then other stores!!!
Thanks ScoutCrafter. The color I was hoping for is Valspar Fish Story but can't find it in spray or quart sized oil based enamel. Next choices are Duplicolor Engine enamel ceramic Ford Green or go all out for Metallic Burnt Orange. Decisions Decisions! Also, did you paint the inside of the base components? Thanks for the help, it's very much appreciated.👍
Hi ScoutCraft. I was hoping you could lend me some of your great advice again. I'm starting my vise project and wondering how you treat the inside of the stationary housing and inside of the base. Mine isn't as open as your Parker. Mine has a cast bevel gear and some hard to reach places. I used vinegar to clean it but let it sit too long and now has flash rust. Should I soak it again in vinegar or evaporust, then soak in baking soda and wire brush again? Also, is primer paint better for a vise or shellac, one or two coats? Lastly, lithium grease for the base? Grease/SAE30 mix for Acme screw, jaw slide and runners? And anti-seize for the base & jaw screws. Thank you for any help you can give. Love the videos and I'm learning a lot. Gonna mix some erls today. Lol
My mom was just gifted a vise. It happens to be the same one you are using here. We are just wondering what does the wrench tighten? Hers came with the wrench she was just unsure as to what it does. Any info you can offer would be great. Thank yiu
Hi Michelle! What a awesome gift she received! =) The wrench just allows the vise to swivel on the base that is bolted down to the bench. If you loosen it you can turn the vise left and right, tighten it up and the vise is locked in that position! Hope that helps! =)
Hi John! You know I had to go back and look at the video! It's been so long.. I sprayed that silver... That is cast and wouldn't polish up... Thanks so much!!!!!!!
Just bought a 974 on OfferUp, inspired by your restoration, and want to spray it the same color. Is it a Rust-Oleum color and did you use a clear coat? Thank you in advance for your answer. Fantastic job.
Hi Emilio - to get the jaws off you need to use a long punch and drive the pins out from the "inside out" they can be a real pain because they are a really good fit and over time become frozen. That was the hardest part of the job! Thanks for watching! 😃👍
Emilio it's important to use a punch that is just a hair smaller then the pins, this way they don't mushroom. I used a couple different punches. Eventually you will need a long punch to drive the pins out. You have to drive the pins out from underneath so the pins come out the top of the jaws. Only remove the jaws if absolutely necessary, I just got another vise last week that has no cuts on the jaws so I'm leaving them attached for the restoration, I will polish them on the vise! 😃👍
Emilio the reason I used differs punches is because the shorter the punch the less likely it will bend. Clearance isn't an issue because the vise is apart and you will flip each half over to work on it. One other note- If you do decide to remove the pins mark each pin's location and top/bottom of pin so you can put them back exactly where they came from...
Hey Brian, There was a guy making jaws for certain Parker vises but they weren't cheap... I think in the area of $185! 😳. Unfortunately these jaws are machined differently so they aren't easy to duplicate like other vises. I would try very hard to fix the jaws you have. I have seen guys weld a bead or two across the damaged areas and grind them down... the results were nice! If just the top corners and edges are screwed up that might be an economical option for you! 😃👍
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I just watched this video from 4 years ago. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Ya no what really got me, was leaving the retention collar natural and painting the letters. WOW! did that make the vise pop! Great job!
I came across your vise restoration and I was hooked. The way your videos are put together are very direct and to the point, no unnecessary repetition. You do an excellent job on all your projects.Thanks. Keep em coming.
This vise looks like a goddess!!!!! What a beauty!!!!!
I've been watching all your motor videos lately as you get ready to restore the Century--RUclips suggested your channel after I binge-watched ALL of Terry Benco's expert motor restoration videos to build enough confidence to attempt my own resto. Plus, he has some great vice videos, so I've been watching these on your channel as well. I have, sadly, realized during my own Walker -Turner restoration that I do not have a quality vice, but I don't want to buy one new... I'd much rather find something like one of these quality old vices you showcase and restore. This Parker is a beauty! You know, it is something to have quality machines and or tools to pass on, and I hope one day to have a collection to pass on to my own kids. I'm starting from scratch, and I totally appreciate your educational, nostalgic content! 💯
Beautiful restoration!! Lots of good tips as always. It's nice to see old quality tools brought back to life and used again.
That has to be the best vice restoration video on RUclips. It's a work of art, very well done.
Hello TD! These older vises were so well made and the design was just perfect... It kills me to think of how many of these wound up in scrapyards... Anvils too! For tool lovers like us that is a true travesty! Thanks very much!!!! 😃👍
I normally don't like red on vises, but I just made an exception. That looks sharp! I love watching a restoration done right. A bad one tends to keep you up at night, but watching one done 100% right just feels good.
Metal Butcher- You should see my girlfriend's face when I said I wanted to put it in the living room! 😳. We tool guys are a breed apart. Thanks for stopping by! 😃👍
I have the same Parker 974 vise that I've been using for over 50 years. Mine came out of navy surplus, was battleship gray and buried in cosmoline when I got it. Doesn't look that pretty but it's a great working vise. Beautiful restoration!
Enjoyed the video, not to long and good narration. You are to be applauded for the beautiful work you did on that piece of "Classic America".
DeGreco -- Thankyou so much... Glad you enjoyed the video! 😃👍
Well done John. Looks great.
Very beautiful restoration job on that Parker Vise, your exceptional craftsmanship inspired and motivated me to purchase some older vintage vises and do the same thing. Outstanding job ScoutCrafter!!!!!!!!
Peter Thankyou so much! I'm very happy you enjoyed the restoration and thrilled that you will be preserving some of these beautiful creations for generations to come! All the best my friend!
Great job on the vise John!
Nice vise. Nice clean up and a beautiful restoration.
Wow, that's one of the best restorations I've seen. Nice job
Hey Jose! Thanks much! Those Parkers really are sweet aren't they? I love stuff that was made to last... Thanks again. 😃👍
I can't get over how beautiful this vise is!! It's immaculate!! If you haven't sold it I would love to buy it. What a prize.
With a name like Parker, you know you’re dealing with a quality product. Lol. Great restoration! Love your channel.
Outstanding restoration ScoutCrafter! One of your best vise restorations. Thanks for sharing this.
Hi John! I'm so glad you saw this! I really enjoyed restoring this vise! It's such a great model and design! Thanks!!!!
You have a lot off love for your tools. It really shows,in the way you handle the restoration projects.
Hello Jacobus! This Parker was such a beautiful vise! I think that’s why they went out of business- they lasted forever! Thanks very much!!!! 😃👍
Very cool. That expanding bolt was very interesting. Thanks for sharing.
Hello pcheck62- Thanks so much for commenting! All the best! 😃👍
Very nice job on the 974. I just picked up a 973 1/2 and I'll be doing a restoration at some point in the future. Thanks for the tip on removing the pins.
Jeff - The Parkers are so sweet... you might want to put it in your living room when you're done! 😃 Thanks much!
Great job on restoration. Bellanca was an aircraft manufacturer. Some beautiful aircraft came out of that company. Love restoring old tools and preserving some history.
Hello redshirt219, I never knew about Bellanca! Thanks for the info and stopping by.. 😃👍
I love your videos man. You walk through everything with perfect detail. Would love to see the 10 inch wire brunch in action!
Hello Austin Thomas- Thanks very much! I really appreciate feedback like that! I will try to show the big wire brush up in action as soon as I restore something substantial. Thanks again! 😃👍
Very nice job as always S.C.
Really nice job. You are an inspiration to take the time and make the effort to turn out an exceptional piece. Thanks for sharing.
Votapka Gary- That's very kind of you to say! Thankyou! For as long as I can remember I loved all kinds of tools. There are so many really talented people on RUclips, it's a wonderful place to learn so many different skills... Thanks for watching and commenting! 😃👍
Very nice. This same vice is on a work bench that was given to me. I was looking up how to attach the jaw plate, not restoring it, but after seeing your project, this is going to be restored.
Jeff- I wish I could take credit for the colors... I, like you, saw this vise painted and polished and said "I must have that!" =D Parkers are awesome and even better pretty! =) Thanks!
Mr Crafter you do first class restorations for sure., so many cool projects on your channel....
Hello Mark! Coming from you that's a real compliment!!!! As you can see we both have a vice for vises!!! I have the Polish vise in the wings awaiting a color choice! Thanks so much!!!!!
Nice! I love old school American craftsmanship!
My 974 looks like it was a battleship gray color and it has a round steel snap ring where you had installed the o-ring. Fantastic results at the completion of your project!
Nice work bro..........great restoration
Very well done. I enjoy all of your videos. I recently re did my 974 too. Went with the res after seeing yours
Hello Pellet Grill Sales GMG Congratulations on your vise! These vises are fantastic! Smooth, well made and not too big just right for most jobs! I'm glad you restored yours, they work so well after a good cleaning and lubrication! Thanks very much! 😃👍
Bravo ! Nice and professional work.
inevgalvideo- Thankyou very much! 😃👍
That’s a beautiful vise Scoutcrafter. Now I will have to find me one to restore. They don’t show up often, at least for a descent price.
I want that vice!! I live in CT so it's always nice to see something made in ct
Hi Brian- I was amazed to find out how many quality tools were made in Connecticut! Recently I picked up some tooling from a company called "New Britain" and they are really well made! Connecticut was second to none when it came to making quality tools. I would love to see manufacturing like that come back to the United States once again... Thanks for checking in! 😃👍
@@ScoutCrafter And firearms...RUGER !!!!
@@ScoutCrafter I’m curious, you have done so many great restorations, what do you do with all of them when done?
That's a nice piece. A Scoutcrafter video about vises is about as good as it gets in my book!
Very well done. Made me want to refurbish my 6" Maple Leaf Vises (Canadian Made).
I rescued it with a bent lead screw 25 years ago. It is a work vise, not a showpiece.
A non swivel type which I feel are stronger.
Hi Gord, I agree about the fixed base vises being stronger... It kills me to see people abuse a vise, it's like seeing a guy use a wrench as a hammer or a screwdriver as a prybar... Those old vises were so strong that you would really have to go nuts to wreck them but people did... I think machinists have the most respect for their tools, they never beat on them... Thanks for commenting! 😃👍
Gosh that awfully pretty, a job really well done! I like that oven idea, thank you.
Thanks Mark!!!
Rewatching this one for some inspiration on a 954 I’m working on now.
Restoring a vise is such a great project.. They come out so nice. All the best with yours!
Great video I just bought the same vise for $60 it was used in a home machine shop. Looking forward to restoring it.
Jeremy Renslow Awesome score! These vises are fantastic! Thanks! 😃👍
I love vintage tools I subscribed your channel.
Man super nice vise. Going through your videos. It's been making me want to go hunt some more tools. I did find a handful of good sockets today in a junk store for a cheap price.
Hello Ben! I’m really glad you got to see this video! I love this vise and am happy with it’s outcome! Thanks very much!!! 😃👍
Outstanding!!!! ....Even by some chance, if the color you chose was not correct, it Really works for that model....You kicked that Vises' Azz!!!!
BurgPreneur Thanks Burg! I restored a few vises but the Parker vises are my favorite. I guess to us tool guys it's like a bit of eye candy in the shop. Thanks again for stopping by!
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Really looks good Scout
That's a great job.i want to be like u. Retired and enjoying life
Very good restoration 👍👍👍
Hello KK! Thanks so much! This is such a wonderful Vise! Very smooth and a good size! Thanks again!!!!!!!!
There can never be enough vise restoration videos! I hope to add to them soon!
Outstanding job! Well done!
Lost Mountain Restoration- Thanks! Coming from a fellow restoration enthusiast I really appreciate that!
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I can't believe what I just heard. There is a tool that you don't have? INCONCEIVABLE!!!
That was an old video! =D
Nice restoration, I just picked up a 203 and I can’t get the front jaw to slide out. I’m patient, it was outside but not beat up. Thank You
Beautiful job!
Wow, that came out amazing my amigo. 🤟🏼✌🏻From Denver, Colorado
I found the same exact vise in an old abandoned school wood shop class. I restored it but I kept it as a metal finish. It was really messed up rusted beyond belief. It took me a while but I love my vise. I was lucky cause I was in the market for a good vise but couldn't find anything I liked. And then we locked eyes. Lol, it's as if it was in the cards that I found that vise.
Orlando That was an awesome score! I also love this model vise, just the right size! 😃👍. Thanks!
Metal finish for the win!
That's great!! Also new Britain is a town in Ct...Stanley had a plant there for years and a lot of other great tools came from new Britain ct also!! It's about 20 min outside Hartford! Great town w a lot of proud polish heritage 👍🏻👍🏻
New Britski! The Hardware City!! Tell it man...
I love that bench grinder setup too. I need a wheel like that one! Going to try and rig up that Doerr motor I recently got. It's only a third horsepower but it is huge and I'm hoping it has some juice!
Good luck. Hopefully it acts more like a 3/4 hp for you.
@@jennytalbert5547 thanks I appreciate it and hope the same!
Nice job really sweet.
Alan- Thanks much! 😃👍
Beautiful!
Awesome restoration job!
I subscribed.
That is actually a thing of beauty. If you ever decided to sell things like this I know that you'd get quite a bit of interest.
damn that is nice... you rock man.
Dante Poe - Thanks much Dante! 😃👍
Nice work!
Good restoration
got that thing lookin like candy. nice
Very nice job
Hello Gordon! Thanks very much! Parker made wonderful vises! This one is a great size!!! Thanks again!!! 😃👍
Nice restore
Wilkes Fountain - Thanks much! Glad you enjoyed! 😃👍
Looks great.
I reaaly like that color red with the white. I just scored an old Columbian 3.5" from a pawn shop for $18. It looks like it was never even mounted but the paints all chipped off. I think im going to have to do this!
Do R/C! Awesome!!! $18!!! Unbelievable! You definitely should, it will come out great! The best part is that vise will outlive us all! 😃👍
Awesome job as usual! No complains about the color I grew up using craftsman tools. I’m restoring my great grandfathers vise the only writing is no. 100. None swivel base. My question is the nut that the acme screw runs through is held in with a small pin and I can’t seem to loosen it! This old thing has the tension pins also! Love the channel keep it up.
very very nice restoration U.S.A
Alexandre Thankyou very much! Parker made such beautiful vises... 😃👍
It really nice. I just buy one but rarely using it.
Beauty!!!
Nice Job
Ozyrob2 - Thanks! 😃👍
As always Bravo!
Nice job I just started redoing vises when I do one I sell it just to buy a bigger one My next one is a Reed 208 almost 300 pounds mounted on a 400 pound base I cant wait to start but I have to finish the honey do list first lol
It's amazing how big they made some of these vises! When they get into the 200# range they are a bear to handle!
I hope you post the process- I would love to see it! Thanks. 😃👍
No channel yet thinking about it
I have a collection of Vises and the heaviest I have is about 150 Lbs. I hope to find an 8 inch some day. I think the Reed Vise are some of the nicest Vises that were made.
Your vice is vices right? I found an old parker #975 vice in a garage of an abandoned house and it's gray like what you found under the tag, FYI. Nice job restoring it. I'm planning to use mine just the way I got it with all the patina. I see everyone advertising these as made in 1930 but on mine it says Pat. 1930, wouldn't that mean that it was patented not necessarily built in 1930?
Quite often people say "Good for another 100 years" when they see a restoration, whether it’s true or not. This one is definitely good for another 100 years. Please may I ask if you’ve restored it for use or restored it for preservation? I know neither is exclusive of the other, I'm just nosey.
Always enjoy your restorations. I have 2 vintage Craftsman 3-1/2 inch Vises Models 5242 that had been used a lot and I use regularly but need some attention. Since I have seen your videos I have some idea as to how to go about it. One is from my father and the other from my father in law. I was wondering if you would have any information about when and where they might have been made and what the original colors may have been? Since I was born in 1946, it had to be before then. Also one has pipe jaws riding on the jack screw and one does not. Were pipe jaws an added purchase or were they lost from the one? Always look forward to your new videos.
Hello William, I am far from an expert on Craftsman vises but You are right that some of the early Pipe vise attachments were often lost, I have often seen vises missing one pipe jaw. The colors varied as did the manufacturers, Craftsman had more then one manufacturers making their vises and often colors varied.. Here is a great thread on those vises... www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=364215
Great video like always. 1 question. When did Chas Parker start putting Parker name on the collar ?
good job
unclefrankonap1953 - Thanks my friend! 😃👍
Turned out nice - i have 2 parkers or more. Like orphans so they get adopted.
I am restoring a #473 I/2 Chas. Parker vise, Pat. 1938 or 9. It is the model that will rotate on both horizontal and vertical axis. Needs Jaws.
Do you have any info on this model? I believe on the 974, there is a part missing that holds the screw anchor in place.
A small casting dovetailed each side with retaining bolt from underside. Yours appears to have a bent over pin.
Ever hear of an Crusader vise? Found one for sale. Looks good shape. Has anvil etc. but can’t find anything about it. It’s a bench top vise. Has the little side wrench like the Parker.
Jason- The only ones I have seen were smaller ones that were clamp on style... They were made in the USA but I don't know by whom! =D
I guess I need to clean up my 110 lb C. Parker 288 1/2. But I don't think I will even try to "restore it". It was in a small shop since WWII and you can see the hands of the owner in all the scars. I will have to come up with one HEAVY duty stand ;-)
Hello Tim! I've restored quite a few vises and I have to tell you Parker's are among the nicest vises you can own! That 110lb beauty you have is quite a find... A strong bench is certainly nice but Harbor Freight sells a really nice little cast iron bench grinder stand that works very nicely! Thanks very much!!! 😃👍
I will check out "Hazard Fraught". I might get a stand made or at least modified. Its so darn tall!
Hey bloke love what you have done have you ever thought of using a bead blaster for the preparation of the parts
Nice work. I would liked to have seen the fitting of the nut in the dovetail. Does the nut have any play or does it fit tight in the dovetail? I looked at a Parker and the nut was very loose with side play.
Hi Emilio, I am always concerned about having my videos run too long so I have to leave out some details like that. This particular draw nut was snug but I have seen them both tight and loose, either way there has to be some "slop" in the mechanism or it binds. Since it only draws the jaws together it doesn't effect the rigidity or tolerance of the vise overall. Hope that helps.. Thanks- 😃👍
Thanks. I was worried about too much corrosion in the dovetail slot. I don't want a vise that needs that much rehab. , especially for the money some people want for these old vises.
Great job! Still struggling with that FPU vise?
Lite Roadie - Thanks and yes! But I'm not giving up on that beast! 😃👍
File the lettering down ever so slightly to create a flatter surface and sharper edges. Detailing the lettering becomes that much easier and sharper.
tron3entertainment I never thought of that but you're right, the lettering is wavy and not perfectly cast... Great tip- Thanks much! 😃👍
Hi ScoutCrafter. I found a spray color I like but its an art spray made of acrylic. Is this an good type of paint for a vise and what would be the best primer? I wish Krylon or Rustoleum made more colors. Your videos are an inspiration, keep up the great work!😀👍
Hello Steve! I have never had good luck with acrylic.. It goes on easy, cleans up easy... And unfortunately comes off easy! For the vise you need oil base! Did you try a auto part store like Pep boys or Auto Zone... They sell automotive spray paint that has more color choices! My favorite is Rustoleum, if you visit a big Home Depot or Lowes they have more Rustoleum colors then other stores!!!
Thanks ScoutCrafter. The color I was hoping for is Valspar Fish Story but can't find it in spray or quart sized oil based enamel. Next choices are Duplicolor Engine enamel ceramic Ford Green or go all out for Metallic Burnt Orange. Decisions Decisions! Also, did you paint the inside of the base components? Thanks for the help, it's very much appreciated.👍
Hi ScoutCraft. I was hoping you could lend me some of your great advice again. I'm starting my vise project and wondering how you treat the inside of the stationary housing and inside of the base. Mine isn't as open as your Parker. Mine has a cast bevel gear and some hard to reach places. I used vinegar to clean it but let it sit too long and now has flash rust. Should I soak it again in vinegar or evaporust, then soak in baking soda and wire brush again? Also, is primer paint better for a vise or shellac, one or two coats? Lastly, lithium grease for the base? Grease/SAE30 mix for Acme screw, jaw slide and runners? And anti-seize for the base & jaw screws. Thank you for any help you can give. Love the videos and I'm learning a lot. Gonna mix some erls today. Lol
Just watched this video for the third time and just noticed you removed the nameplate. How did you remove the rivets?
I have a No. 434 1/2 that i am restoring, I need collar and shims, are they vise no. specific or with others work?
Do you just restore and collect or do you sell any of the finished tools?
Parkers were originally Gray ........nice job!
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My mom was just gifted a vise. It happens to be the same one you are using here. We are just wondering what does the wrench tighten? Hers came with the wrench she was just unsure as to what it does. Any info you can offer would be great. Thank yiu
Hi Michelle! What a awesome gift she received! =) The wrench just allows the vise to swivel on the base that is bolted down to the bench. If you loosen it you can turn the vise left and right, tighten it up and the vise is locked in that position! Hope that helps! =)
Great job. Question, on the lead screw "half circle" retainer with the word Parker, did you polish that, or did you paint it silver?
Hi John! You know I had to go back and look at the video! It's been so long.. I sprayed that silver... That is cast and wouldn't polish up... Thanks so much!!!!!!!
Just bought a 974 on OfferUp, inspired by your restoration, and want to spray it the same color. Is it a Rust-Oleum color and did you use a clear coat? Thank you in advance for your answer. Fantastic job.
I got the same vise to restore, I'll do it same!
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What type of paint did you use?
Btw color is very appealing.
That beautiful color is Rustoleum Regal Red! Really a nice shade! I think you should give it a try on something! Thanks!
Nice job! How did you get the jaws off?
Hi Emilio - to get the jaws off you need to use a long punch and drive the pins out from the "inside out" they can be a real pain because they are a really good fit and over time become frozen. That was the hardest part of the job! Thanks for watching! 😃👍
How much clearance is there to punch out those vise jaw pins? What punches did you use? Those pins are notorious for breaking or not budging. Thanks
Emilio it's important to use a punch that is just a hair smaller then the pins, this way they don't mushroom.
I used a couple different punches. Eventually you will need a long punch to drive the pins out. You have to drive the pins out from underneath so the pins come out the top of the jaws. Only remove the jaws if absolutely necessary, I just got another vise last week that has no cuts on the jaws so I'm leaving them attached for the restoration, I will polish them on the vise! 😃👍
+ScoutCrafter thanks. I know about punching from underneath, that's why I asked about clearance. I guess you need short punches?
Emilio the reason I used differs punches is because the shorter the punch the less likely it will bend. Clearance isn't an issue because the vise is apart and you will flip each half over to work on it. One other note- If you do decide to remove the pins mark each pin's location and top/bottom of pin so you can put them back exactly where they came from...
I see at 7:58 that the jaws line up good at the top but have a gap at the bottom. Is this a delibarate thing or something else?
I'm diagnosed with a.d.o.s and seeing the final product just gave me man wood
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Looking to restore a No. 425 vise. It needs new jaws. Does anyone know where I can get a set of replacement jaws?
Hey Brian, There was a guy making jaws for certain Parker vises but they weren't cheap... I think in the area of $185! 😳. Unfortunately these jaws are machined differently so they aren't easy to duplicate like other vises. I would try very hard to fix the jaws you have. I have seen guys weld a bead or two across the damaged areas and grind them down... the results were nice! If just the top corners and edges are screwed up that might be an economical option for you! 😃👍