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Revredneck

10-23-2007 06:43:33




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Hi gang, I'm looking to purchase a vise for my workshop and could use some input. I don't do any really heavy work, just clamp up a mower blade for sharpening or an exhaust pipe to get the dimples out of the throat or something like that. I am looking at two 5 inch models. Farm and Fleet has a "Columbia" that looks pretty good and Menard's has a "Larin" that rotates for about the same money. Is one any better than the other, or is there one I should just avoid at all costs? Both say that they are lifetime guaranteed. What think ye?
Good Luck and God Bless, Tommy

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ohio

10-24-2007 14:51:22




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 Re: Need vise advice in reply to Revredneck, 10-23-2007 06:43:33  
check ebay, an old, wore out columbia, wilton, ridgid ect. is better than a new chi-com vise made out of iron of an unknown origin.



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RickL

10-24-2007 10:18:00




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 Re: Need vise advice in reply to Revredneck, 10-23-2007 06:43:33  
I have a cpule extra vise you can have for cheaply,ones a small Milwaukee the other not sure. At some farm sale they can"t give vises away



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Rusty Scupper

10-24-2007 06:25:41




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 Re: Need vise advice in reply to Revredneck, 10-23-2007 06:43:33  
I had a cheap one. Put a receiver hitch in it to remove the ball. Put a 10" wrench on it and gave it a tough. The vise broke off from the base and receiver hitch and all fell on my foot. I am guessing there are some broken bones as it still hurt ocassionally 5 mths later. Don't by a cheap one.



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Lee in Iowa

10-23-2007 19:58:29




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 Re: Need vise advice in reply to Revredneck, 10-23-2007 06:43:33  
For my use I do not like a swivel vise. The Sears one I have does not lock tight enough and it swivels when I don't want it to. The vise I use right now is an old $1 post vise I welded to to the welding table. Lee



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Leland

10-23-2007 19:38:08




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 Re: Need vise advice in reply to Revredneck, 10-23-2007 06:43:33  
Since most vices are now chinese ,and look alike I found a 5" one at harbor freight for 32.00 on sale .



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Vern-MI

10-23-2007 13:30:54




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 Re: Need vise advice in reply to Revredneck, 10-23-2007 06:43:33  
Here Ya go...



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Bob - MI

10-23-2007 08:58:06




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 Re: Need vise advice in reply to Revredneck, 10-23-2007 06:43:33  
I bought a Larin from Sam's I believe to be a 5" and it swivels. $40.00 to $45.00 range comes to mind. I have been very happy with it for the homeowner stuff I do.

Sad but all the medium range iron and steel cast products are made in China now.



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supergrumpy

10-23-2007 07:55:21




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 Re: Need vise advice in reply to Revredneck, 10-23-2007 06:43:33  
IMHO, for light to medium use the china vises work just fine, if the vise costs under $100 it likely is china made, I have 2

BUT, I keep looking everywhere I can for real honest-to-goodness US made vises that haven't been abused too bad, I have 2 Parkers and still keeping a lookout for more

my wife says it is a sickness



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Davis In SC

10-23-2007 18:37:44




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 Re: Need vise advice in reply to supergrumpy, 10-23-2007 07:55:21  
A few weeks ago, I picked up a big old Parker at the flea mkt. for 10 dollars.. It has about 6 layers of paint on it... But it is well worth cleaning up... But, on the other hand, I may just keep it like it is.. : ^ )



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mark

10-23-2007 15:19:39




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 Re: Need vise advice in reply to supergrumpy, 10-23-2007 07:55:21  
Is Wilton still in business? Their vises are very good and from what they bring..made of cast Gold instead of iron..LOL!



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1936

10-23-2007 07:01:18




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 Re: Need vise advice in reply to Revredneck, 10-23-2007 06:43:33  
I only buy USA made and new is not better, but big is better. If the columbia is USA get it. The nice China ones will end up as boat achors. My two cents.



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railhead

10-24-2007 14:24:59




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 Re: Need vise advice in reply to 1936, 10-23-2007 07:01:18  
Man I wish i could find a good USA made one. if we are still making such tools in this country, I don't know where they are selling them.



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Midwest redneck

10-23-2007 14:26:10




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 Re: Need vise advice in reply to 1936, 10-23-2007 07:01:18  
AMEN, Stuff from China is junk.



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Crem

10-23-2007 18:29:42




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 Re: Need vise advice in reply to Midwest redneck, 10-23-2007 14:26:10  
I have seen a lot of the Chinese vises broken in half. They don't take much hammering or prying.



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