1940's Multi-tool Vise ~ RESTORATION ~ Pipe Wrench, Vise, Anvil, THING!

I found this Cole Tool Co Vise or Cole Vise vise buried in the back of an old Blacksmith / Welding shop when the owner finally retired after being in this building for 72 years! He had it mounted to an old cast iron water fountain, and it was used primarily as a way to hold things he needed to weld because of it's ability to hold things at different angles. That is the reason the jaws and anvil top were in such bad shape.
The jaws on the vise are able to twist 360 degrees to be used at any angle. It also has a small anvil on the back of it that is a little larger than many other vises. The anvil section stays attached to the bench when the jaws are removed to be used for an oversized pipe wrench.
I restored this very unique vise in order to put it back into use in my shop, and I cant wait to use it!
There is also another attachment or tool that allows the vise to be used as a Drill Press / Post Drill. I don't have that attachment, so if you happen to know where I can get my hands on one, PLEASE comment below!!
If you're interested in more information about this vise, here is a link to the original sales brochure that shows both the Cole Vise and Cole Drill in more detail, it's pretty cool!! Check it out: www.rustyiron.com/literature/C...
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[@SalvageWorkshop]

QUESTION FOR YOU: Do you have any unique tools that you really enjoy, or ones that you'd love to own? Thanks for watching, I truly appreciate it! Be sure to hit subscribe if you're new and let me know if you like the videos! Have a great one!

[@SalvageWorkshop]

@@No-One-of-Consequence That is awesome, I love when tools have meaning like that one!! I am also an Eagle Scout, so I can understand the meaning of a good axe, and I LOVE the unibodies!! My Grandfathers Estwing leather handled hammer is one of my favorite tools, and I use it ALL the time, even in my videos! Its on my peg board above my main work bench! I do not believe you are nuts for using it! Tools are meant to be used, and that only adds to the history and enjoyment you get from those special tools! The beauty is that the good tools are ones that can be repaired, and then passed down! I agree, it's not that those objects have a soul, like in animism, but they do have a history and the memories we have with them! Do you have any pictures of it? I would love to see it! Feel free to send me an email, my email address is in the about section of my page! Thank you for sharing that story, I really appreciate it!!

[@jeremytravis360]

I have some old combination planes that are quite beautiful and even th odd plane made out of wood that are quite neat .

[@philippalmer7814]

I have several sizes of adjustable bicycle wrenches that my grandfather owned that I like using.

[@mattglasgow4383]

I have a chisel I forged when I was 9 and it does wonders beyond what a regular chisel can do

[@shadowgolem9158]

I've always wanted an Emmert pattern makers vise. Amazing bit of history and unbelievably functional.

[@HandToolRescue]

This turned out great!

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Not half bad! Thank you! I truly appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@JOSCAJU]

I would like to see a video with Salvage Workshop and Hand Tool Rescue together!!

[@SalvageWorkshop]

We do live on the same continent!@@JOSCAJU

[@jxavier3876]

So did the rusty pole...;)

[@gutsngorrrr]

Very nice restoration of a lovely and very useful vice.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Definitely a versatile tool!! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@rontocknell3592]

What a wonderful tool! Never knew such a beast existed. I once owned a Victorian hand-cranked drill press. I can't claim to have 'restored' it as it was in surprisingly good condition when I got it. Just cleaning and painting. At that time, I came across a baby jackdaw that had fallen from a nest somewhere and hopped into my garden. I took it in, not really expecting it to survive. It did... and regarded my workshop as its own adventure playground. The drill press was its favourite 'ride'. When in use, it would make repeated attempts to land on the spinning flywheel on the top. When it succeeded, it would joyfully spin until it fell off. Then stagger around until the dizziness wore off and try to get back on. It showed no interest in it if it wasn't spinning. If I was using my scrollsaw, it would land on the upper arm at the point where it pivots and shuffle along to the end above the blade clamp and hang on, jigging its brain to mush. Even if I was using a hand plane (I had an old wooden jack plane), it would perch on the plane and peck at the shavings coming from the escapement. It was a cute little fella, very entertaining... and a pain in the ass! If I was using a disc sander or a belt sander, I had to shut the door to keep it out... which is not ideal on a hot day! I don't know what happened to the drill press. I stored it under my bench when I replaced it with an electric one. When we moved house, I cleared out the workshop and couldn't find it. I know the jackdaw used to steal stuff and hide things in nooks & crannies (screws, washers, fretsaw blades etc.) but I don't think it could have managed a cast iron drill press however much it wanted to. As for the jackdaw (I called it 'Kaaak' because that was the noise it made), he disappeared long before we move out. Last seen perched on the roof rack of a car heading out of town having the ride of its life. Never saw it again. Over 40 years ago now and I still miss that stupid bird.

[@christopherprince3250]

Love seeing new life being given too old tools. Great job.

[@ATG19534]

Before you cut off a bolt, if you run a nut up past the cut you can easily clean up the threads by taking the nut off afterwards. Very interesting old hybrid tool. Impressive restoration.

[@shaunmullings4153]

GREAT JOB MATEY, LOVE THE TWO TONE COLOR SCHEME. 👍👍

[@altonriggs2352]

Beautiful job.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thank you! I appreciate the support! Lots more to come!

[@marcerivest6204]

Really nice job, it's somewhere between a pipe vice and a blacksmith vice. Very neat.

[@SandyRiverBlue]

It's great to see one of these done by someone with a sense of humor.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

It may be dry, but i have a sense of something in there! Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@Lnmwr]

7:45 I just LOVE that clock in the background that's funny!

[@BlackBeardProjects]

Ah! That's a very cool piece mate. Congrats, great restoration :)

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thank you Black Beard! it was a lot of fun to restore!! Now to put it back to work!

[@TheMakiwerem]

Hi love your resto and subsribed but what metod you have to fason the vice to the bench

[@SalvageWorkshop]

@@TheMakiwerem This vise is bolted from the back through the bottom of the anvil section. If you look at 1:51 or 13:57 you will see a channel in the bottom that the bold or lag screw slides into. I also use a large washer to keep it put. The small anvil section also has 2 feet that are slid up against whatever you mount the vise onto, and that keeps it from twisting or sliding. I hope this helped!

[@TheMakiwerem]

Thx 4 info

[@codiwawi911]

The two tone paint was a great touch

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thank you! The area that is darker just looked like it needed to be a different color! Thanks for watching and commenting! I truly appreciate the support! Lots more to come!

[@michaelboone5398]

Great project

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thank you! I appreciate the support!

[@LolitasGarden]

This is my post vise. I bought it at a flea market in 2015 for $90 in good condition. I've never seen another outside of the brochure. I mounted it to a steel top table 4" thick with a 3/4 bolt. The problem I have is that the bolt "yoke" (there is no bolt hole) in the back has an outward pitch that always causes the vise to come loose from the table. I think it relies on a leg, but I've never attached one. For metal work and wood work I love this vise and I'm glad I came across it.

[@vllrrql]

Love your style of tough approach but loving accomplishment! Keep saving those vintage wonderful tools! Thanks.

[@thomasarussellsr]

The answer is "YES" it is a vise, an anvil, and a pipe wrench. Nicely done restoration. Thanks for sharing it with the rest of us.

[@horacerumpole6912]

The 'anvil' portion of the mount is only for light cold work, such as peening and straightening.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

It was my pleasure! you're right it's all 3! Thank you! I truly appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@thomasarussellsr]

@@horacerumpole6912 true, too heavy a blow, or series of blows, could warp the receiver round of the vise pivot, rendering it useless.

[@stephaniesander5465]

It looked like the missing link in the evolution of tools. Beautifully restored, Oh Restorer of Forgotten Things.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thank you! It's definitely a unique one, isn't it! Thanks for the support!

[@terrystover7365]

You do excellent work, very meticulous and I enjoy watching you bring the old back to life.

[@Greekman72]

What a great tool and what a perfect restoration! Thanks for sharing!

[@biz6110]

That torx-bit in a undersized hole - very clever!

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thank you! That trick has saved me SO many times! I have a tray of used Torx bits of that are only good for this use! I appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@Man-in-da-shed]

Biz simple and effective when you see it, yet I’ve never done it, you constantly Learn something new on youtube

[@ryano1361]

@@SalvageWorkshop That trick was awesome. I will definitely remember that one.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

@@ryano1361 Awesome!! I hoped people would see that trick!

[@ddd228]

Swiveling pipe vice? Artistic finish!

[@alanr4263]

Great job.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thank you! I truly appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@tomcarlson3244]

That is a very cool tool. Fun to see a picture of them being in use

[@markschwegler1100]

That's a beautiful beast!!!! Amazing job! More uses than a third hand!

[@taytase]

Your superb attention to detail has not gone unnoticed. Beautiful work!

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Much appreciated!! I enjoy bringing old tools back to like!

[@bardee1]

Very nice work.

[@lightning4871]

Excellent work!

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Much appreciated!

[@gustavoaffonso6397]

Very cool.

[@jimzucker]

very nice result!

[@honeybreme5479]

Lovely restoration I really liked how you picked out the letters in white and made them stand out

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thank you! I thought the same thing about the lettering! Thanks for watching and commenting! I truly appreciate the support! Lot's more to come!

[@matthewalexander6792]

Beautiful work, these were such honest tools!

[@paulkelly1702]

What a transformation. Great colors too!

[@JetSkiBuyFixPlaySellChannel]

I'm surprised you don't use a blast cabinet. Top notch work by the way.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

This was my first video, and I didn't have one! Thanks for watching!

[@rajhooblal8764]

Justice to the Manufacturer...Served! Just love this piece!

[@SalvageWorkshop]

I appreciate that! I was trying to honor this vise's history!! Thanks for watching and commenting! I truly appreciate the support!

[@raptors3164]

It is def a multipurpose tool that you have given life too. Beautiful tool.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

That my friend is correct! Thanks for watching and commenting! I truly appreciate the support! Lots more to come!

[@HaydenSnihur]

Cool video and nice restoration.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thank you! I appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@ops12able]

Lovely job!

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Much appreciated! Thank you for watching and commenting! Lots more to come!

[@billywylie3906]

another tool that has been salvaged and given a new life.

[@offroad6309]

You can add a length pipe in the hole on the bottom as a support leg to the ground as well as using the pipe for a cheater bar.

[@annettemalaski1967]

I had never seen a vise like this before! You did wonders on this! That this could be used as a wrench is amazing!

[@lesbender236]

Brings back memories,my father had one of those as I was growing up in the fifties

[@SalvageWorkshop]

That's awesome!! Sounds about the right time period for these being available!

[@adamflight1]

Awesome video, that is the predecessor to the 1954 Cole Vice. My grandfather Richard Allen Murray purchased The Foundry casings and molds and renamed it the Murray Tool Company in 1956, he and my father and uncles sold that and the full set of hand tools and chain wrenches for nearly 45 years across the America. I have three of those vices, and six of the sets of hand tools. As family heirlooms. But I still use them on a daily basis. Thanks for highlighting a piece of my family's memory. You did a great job. If I can figure out a way to post some pictures, I'll post the entire set of tools that it came with. And if you're interested, I will give you a small introduction into how the sales pitch worked. That Anvil, was a big part of the sales and marketing, it was nearly indestructible. Once again, great job.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

That is AWESOME!! I chose to restore this vise as my first project here on KZbin for a reason! It's so cool and unique! I LOVED the history you & your family has with the Cole & Murray Tools! (I have seen a couple Murray vises!) I had no idea they had a set of hand tools as well! I have been on the lookout for an old run down Cole Tool Drill to restore as well! I've heard they were very effective and work pretty well! I would love to see what you have and hear about the sales pitch... My email address is in the ABOUT section of My KZbin Channel, feel free to send me whatever pictures you have! Thanks for the comment and for watching! I truly appreciate it!

[@joshschneider9766]

I don't suppose the casting patterns survive?

[@joshschneider9766]

Could be neat to do a modern replica batch.

[@marka7119]

I have one of these and it says Murray tool co. On it!! That's awesome!!

[@adamflight1]

@@marka7119 Hi Mark, welcome to the Murray Tools inc. World Club. I just finished restoring his chain wrenches. I've almost got a complete set that I have put together off of eBay and Craigslist. My dad still has two complete sets including three vices. He's giving each of his sons one for their inheritance. Thank you for sharing.

[@LostMountainRestoration]

Great job! Love those old vises!

[@SalvageWorkshop]

It's definitely a pretty unique one!! Thank you for watching! Lots more videos to come!

[@NOFX0890]

Beauty.... excellent restoration....

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thank you my friend!! Lots more to come!

[@rlm98253]

Nicely done, sir.

[@SunkCostGarage]

Seeing this makes me really want one of these to pair with the Cole No 7 manual drill press thing that I just finished. I thought it would work on any pipe vise but now I see that the Cole No 11 has a small round indentation specifically for it.

[@toxofoz6233]

That is without doubt the coolest vice I have ever seen. Great restoration too

[@HunterReport]

Fantastic End section where you really put the tool to the test!!!!

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thank you my friend! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@andrewmiller2868]

Awesome bit of kit for your toolbox and a very impressive restoration 👍👍👍

[@fabiandaroca]

Beautiful Restoration!!

[@falconeer99]

Wow! That looks great. At first i wasnt sure about the green paint, i love the look of natural metal, but what a nice finish

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thank you!! Ya, I was trying to get as close to the original color as I could, but the dark bronze and white lettering were my own pieces flare! I appreciate the support!

[@bradleysmith4409]

@@SalvageWorkshop The green is righteous! It's so cool to paint tools like this with that racing green. I think it kind of "sanctifies" them... :)

[@amethystsunangel1955]

Great job! Looks beautiful!

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thank you! It turned out pretty nice!! Thanks for watching and commenting! Lot's more to come!

[@willieckaslike]

I have never seen the likes of this before. This of course makes it an even more interesting restoration. And a darn good one at that. Thank you for sharing !

[@BSSMALLENGINES]

I just picked up a cole a couple weeks back. This video makes me want to tear it apart and restore it. Great work on the restore

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Go for it!! They are extremely useful and a unique tool in any shop! Thanks for watching and commenting! I truly appreciate the support! lots more to come!

[@debdottir]

Looks good. Nice work.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thank you! I appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@robertdougherty349]

Museum quality work. Great video.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

I truly appreciate that! Thank you!

[@Daves_adventures4315]

Old school stick weld. Nice!

[@mer2705]

I am super impressed with your large array of punches

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Lol... You ain't seen hardly any of the ones I have! Thank you for watching and commenting! Lot's more to come!

[@mer2705]

Salvage Workshop seriously though, nice job

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Much appreciated!

[@latelier8951]

Really nice work & result !!!

[@redneckthreepercent]

Awesome job came out looking great

[@SalvageWorkshop]

She's a looker!! Thank for the support!

[@raptors3164]

Excellent restoration.

[@1962vid]

Cool restoration!

[@theropesofrenovation9352]

Whoa! Wow. That's a beauty!

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Turned out pretty nice! Thanks for the support!

[@vincentrosa9631]

Great restorantion 👍

[@tjh44961]

Man, you need a vise to hold stuff while you're working on it... Oh, wait!

[@mattson6996]

Cool tool...good job!

[@dfbess]

That is an awesome tool.. and nice restore job!

[@SalvageWorkshop]

I think it's a pretty cool tool as well! Thanks for watching and commenting! I truly appreciate the support! Lots more to come!

[@garymucher9590]

Nice refurbishing job there. The attention to details makes the difference.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thank you! I truly enjoy restoring tools that have been well used, and I just hope I can do them justice!

[@Cradley684]

Excellent Resto, have a good day . Brian UK !!!

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thank you! I appreciate you watching and commenting! Lot's more to come!

[@anthonysimpson4109]

As ever, beautiful. Thanks

[@christopherharrylang7424]

Fantastic job, looks great.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thanks man! I appreciate it!

[@johnkelly7264]

End result looks very nice. Now I just have to do mine... I hope it turns out as good!

[@timsmith1589]

That's pretty dope bro, nicely done.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

I appreciate that! Thanks for watching and commenting! I truly appreciate the support! Lots more to come!

[@derrickroe9791]

Excellent....WANT ONE!

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Definitely keep an eye out, you never know! Thanks for watching and commenting! I truly appreciate it!

[@gayle525]

Another excellent job!

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Much appreciated!

[@bengardiner3867]

Good job! Almost scratched the paint before it had cured! I'm sure it looks forward to getting back to work.

[@robertmanley7556]

Really great job ! Very complete ! Excellent work ! Love your video's ! Keep up the fantastic work

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thank you my friend!! I appreciate you watching and commenting! Lot's more to come!

[@82danielrider]

Vintage tools are so strong and beautiful ¡¡¡

[@courtneesdad]

That’s a beautiful piece.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Much appreciated! Thanks for watching and commenting! Lots more to come!

[@NeedItMakeIt]

Now that is one awesome vise, very unique and an excellent restoration. This video deserves more views!

[@SalvageWorkshop]

It's definitely a unique one!! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@seth_5394]

Beautiful!

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thank you!

[@kawasakiwhiptwo5821]

Very good job.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thank you my friend!

[@handyhippie6548]

good job! i'll bet this looks better than when it was new. i re-learned a new/old trick a while back. put a nut on the bolt you are cutting off, and when you remove the nut, it cleans up any wonkyness in the treads from cutting the bolt.

[@baragoth]

Very nice!

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thank you!! I appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@scottgm321]

Looks like the vise/anvil I see mounted on the back bumpers of utility trucks. Good job.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

I've never seen one on a bumper, but it would be easy do! Thanks for watching and commenting! I truly appreciate the support! Lots more to come!

[@AaronBelknap]

That is a nice restoration on that old vise! I love how there is no obnoxious music playing during your video's! I like how you got those screws out. I finally managed to buy myself some left handed drill bits. Matches my left handed hammer.....

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thank you! I can't stand the music either! I appreciate you watching and commenting! Lot' more to come!

[@jamescraig5421]

GREAT WORK BRO.👍👍👍

[@Anmobgoccult20]

Bravo, bravo, bravo, awesome veri good and amazing work, full respect from the old BG.

[@frankiearmstrong2777]

That is a handy vise!!!

[@johnmontgomerie7286]

Beautiful, Thanks for sharing this labour of Love, Best wishes from the land of the long white cloud NZ😃👍

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thank you!! I truly appreciate it!

[@markharris5771]

I'm not sure what I’m most impressed with, the amazing bit of kit or the fantastic restoration. There’s one thing for sure, if you decide to keep it it will be a talking point of your 'shop for many years to come. Great job and a brilliant video.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thank you, I truly appreciate it! Yes this vise is an amazing little piece, and I'm proud to have it. Part of me doesn't want to use it because it turned out so well!

[@markharris5771]

Salvage Workshop I can understand that.

[@lgeo241]

Good Job!

[@benwhisenant5778]

Nice job. Damn good tape

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Good eye! I LOVE using that tape! Makes for perfect lines with NO bleeding! Thank you for watching and commenting, I truly appreciate it!

[@nilo9456]

Interesting, I have a Cole drill, the drill and the vice go together to make a rig that allows a person to drill holes in unusual places. Neat old tool. Note, a Cole drill is hand cranked only.

[@Ayns.L14A]

Now that's a cool Tool.

[@ededmund5685]

wow nice job

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thank you! I appreciate you watching and commenting! Lot's more to come!

[@thymekiller]

excellent workmanship.

[@SalvageWorkshop]

I truly appreciate that!! Thanks for watching and commenting! I appreciate the support!

[@IruneSkye]

Glad to of found your channel!

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Thank you! I appreciate you watching and commenting! Lot's more to come!

[@theinfinitetradesman1563]

I just picked one of these up for free. Seems to be in great shape! Great video! Good job on the resto!

[@SalvageWorkshop]

Awesome!! They are a very unique vise!! You'll enjoy having it!! Thanks for watching and commenting!