8 inch Vise Collection Tour - Reed, Parker, Rock Island, Wilton, Yost, and Prentiss - Giant Vises

[@wbwright79]

quite a collection that you have there! thx for sharing.

[@shopdoc]

Love your collection. Don't be afraid to use those tools, that's what they were designed for.

[@axesandsuch8636]

Thanks very much! You can only use so many of them.

[@shopdoc]

Yep I really do use them and have actually added to the tools I have. Thanks!

[@richardcaisse7608]

Nice collection! I have a few but nothing on 8" (no real need). I do have something unusual that most won't find. It's a Vanderman steam fitters vise manufactured not far from where I live...nearly mint condition. 5"...100 pounder. Made around 1900

[@axesandsuch8636]

The vandermans are cool. Sounds like a nice one!

[@deedeeindustrialsuperprecision]

This was fun to watch! the 8" vises locally are apparently from the railroad shops. The heaviest looking one I have seen is a Hollands 8" with a fixed base. The fellow that has that also has a Parker 8" both on stands used to break down hydraulic cylinders and things large wood processing operation. I managed to find a 6 1/2" Parker swivel jaw that is my regular working vise. My only other great find is a 1970s Wilton 450SJ from Boeing surplus.

[@axesandsuch8636]

Thanks! Those are great vises you have. I’d love to find a 8” Hollands. Thanks for watching!

[@marcuscicero9587]

plenty of room to beat on metal on that Prentiss railroad stand. my favorite

[@axesandsuch8636]

For sure. And someone sure did 50-100 years ago…

[@felixf5211]

Well, I'm pretty impressed. My biggest are a Prentiss 55 and a C2. No comparison to a 8" vise. And the bases...wow. FWIW, I use Kevin's parts, too. Thanks for the video.

[@axesandsuch8636]

Those are nice vises too. Thanks for the kind words. Kevin is the best!

[@egbluesuede1220]

nice collection. I really like the bare metal and BLO finish you use. Beautiful.

[@axesandsuch8636]

Thank you very much! I like the bare metal finish as well.

[@Dancing_Alone_wRentals]

How long does the boiled linseed oil stay on the metal? I've only used it on door bottoms where it soaks into wood. tHanks all.

[@axesandsuch8636]

It depends on the conditions. It can last years. But if there’s a lot of humidity than might need to reapply after a few months.

[@ryancorwell7959]

i love my 600 but i love my record 114 more! That parkisons is sick!

[@axesandsuch8636]

Really appreciate it! You have a good eye, as that is by far the rarest of my vises.

[@reusefull]

Awesome collection! Thanks for sharing. How much does that Yost 108 weigh? I really like the 4 bolt fixed design.

[@axesandsuch8636]

Thanks! I think it’s 270lbs or so

[@patriciamueller6892]

Looking for a hobbies vise to restore still looking!!! Good collection!!! Gorgeous!!

[@axesandsuch8636]

Thanks! Check your local Craigslist and Facebook marketplace. You can find some great deals. Just watch out for cracks, big chips and repairs and you’ll be in good shape. Good luck!

[@Dancing_Alone_wRentals]

Very interesting collection. tHanks for the video

[@axesandsuch8636]

Thanks very much!

[@Taras-Nabad]

Cool stuff. Thanks for sharing.

[@axesandsuch8636]

Thanks very much!

[@starflash08]

holy cow awesome collection

[@axesandsuch8636]

Thanks very much! Has taken awhile…

[@marcuscicero9587]

really nice stuff

[@axesandsuch8636]

Thanks so much!

[@Racf777]

Omg what a collection sir my favorite is that Charles Parker monster but they are all amazing

[@axesandsuch8636]

Thank you! That Parker was my first baby. 🙌

[@elviscoso01]

Collecting vises is a great vice.

[@axesandsuch8636]

😂 couldn’t agree more!

[@uncleblack7322]

Thanks for the tour...all big boys...

[@axesandsuch8636]

Sure thing. Thanks for taking the time to watch it.

[@Mexashop1]

Beautiful vises bro very impressive 🤛

[@axesandsuch8636]

Thanks man! Appreciate the kind words!

[@chuckpechan]

Wow, very nice collection

[@axesandsuch8636]

Really appreciate that. Thanks for checking out the video.

[@chuckpechan]

@@axesandsuch8636 I have a 7” Prentiss 97 Bull Dog and love it... I can appreciate the size of those 8 inchers!

[@paulstratford2114]

Where did you get the rubber bumpers for the vise handles?

[@axesandsuch8636]

Some were custom made, others I found on eBay.

[@oldironlindyable]

The base under the Wilton as a frame for an upright steam engine I believe.

[@LS6M]

I'm so jealous. Beautiful collection. If for any reason any of them become available please let me know. Or if you have any leads on others. 😃

[@axesandsuch8636]

Thanks much! Will do

[@veepsgarage]

Sweet collection man!

[@axesandsuch8636]

Thanks man! Really appreciate it!

[@karcinoma]

i have a SUPER raw beat up vise ....is this boiled linseed oil a long lasting coating? i kind of dont want to have to keep reapplying it...what do you think?

[@axesandsuch8636]

For an indoor, non-humid location, a good BLO coating should last a couple years (heat the vise with a yellow flame before applying and dispose of the rags appropriately as BLO can self combust as it dries on rags). If it’s outdoor or very humid, BLO might last 6 months. Nothing will really protect it forever outdoors. If you have some money to spend and want to give it the best shot, there are products from a company called Sculpt Nouveau that I like. I recommend their metal oil (several thin coats, drying 48 hours in between coats), followed by their Clear Guard (or heavy duty Ever Clear) top coat. If you want to go all the way, you can then go over the clear guard top coat with Metal wax once it dries. I have vises that I’ve done that to that are indoors in humid climates and they are still good after several years. Outdoors, your mileage may vary. Good luck!

[@wrenchguy]

Is magnetic north affected by your big iron there?

[@axesandsuch8636]

😂😂thanks!

[@gabrielbastida8321]

Exelente video Yo agradecería mucho 🙏 si pudieras compartir con Migo las medidas de tu tornillo Parker 978 saludos desde México

[@NewWorldHoarder]

Vices are my vice too.

[@charliewood4158]

I have the prentiss 58 been looking for the rr stand I got mine for 10 bucks at a scrapyard 30 years ago and it looked brand new and I just put in the barn and never used it I have a 6 inch prentiss on my bench and love it

[@axesandsuch8636]

Hell of a deal! The 58s are among my favorites.

[@ats440you]

Great collection. Now you can start collecting European vises!

[@axesandsuch8636]

Thanks! I have a couple EU vises. I guess the Parkinsons no longer qualifies.🤝

[@sru1436]

Great collection. I don’t have any 8s, two6s. Reed 106r, and Reed 406 swivel jaw like yours.

[@axesandsuch8636]

Thanks! Those are both great vises. Really like the Reeds.

[@DXT61]

I bought a yost 105 1/2 today. Reads made in Meadville PA. Anyone know any details on it? It's non swivel which i like.

[@axesandsuch8636]

Nice vise. Does it have 3 or 4 mounting holes? My guess is 3, which makes it’s an earlier model.

[@DXT61]

It’s 4 holes

[@marvinnewcomb3341]

My father-in-Law has a Parker 948 VISE dated 1930 that he wants to sell.. It has 8 inch jaws and extends to 31 inches. We think it came from a railroad yard. What do you think it would be worth?

[@axesandsuch8636]

It’s probably a 978 or 958. Very valuable if in good condition with no cracks, repairs, chips.

[@GoldmansGarage]

Reed 408. That’s a rare bird

[@axesandsuch8636]

Thanks much! It is my favorite for sure.

[@Manuel3525m]

Any parts for sale

[@carllueth6617]

I recently came across a 8in jaw width URREA VISE in really good condition in my opinion.. I've searched the web for hours in able to find anything helpful... Thought maybe you might would be of some help

[@axesandsuch8636]

Hi- I’m not familiar with that brand. Are there any other markings on it?

[@carllueth6617]

@@axesandsuch8636 there is the URREA 8" JAW WIDTH AND WHAT LOOKS LIKE 8B OR (88) .... And that's all I can make out but underneath the swivel base is 101087

[@carllueth6617]

@@axesandsuch8636 love the collection btw some absolutely beautiful peices!

[@axesandsuch8636]

Hmmm, I’m really not sure. The 101087 is similar to a number you sometimes see stamped on Wiltons. Does it look like a Wilton Tradesman? Feel free to shoot me a picture of it at [e-mail].

[@axesandsuch8636]

Thank you very much for that!

[@yourlocalblueman.3240]

I'm still looking for an athol 628 in hawaii I got the 626 weighs 215lbs.

[@axesandsuch8636]

Hope you find one! The 628s are not common.

[@michael7324]

WOW!

[@axesandsuch8636]

Thanks very much for that! 🤛

[@desertdweller9548]

No Athol 628? 😧

[@axesandsuch8636]

Nope! Would like one though.

[@desertdweller9548]

@@axesandsuch8636 I got one that needs some restoration. 👀

[@axesandsuch8636]

@@desertdweller9548 sweet! message me if you want to sell it.

[@tlbfarm4473]

I'm jealous!!!!

[@axesandsuch8636]

Thank you! I feel the same way when I see some of the other guys’ collections. 🤜🤜🤜

[@goranzivkovic7254]

Do you have a wife he he what she say?

[@axesandsuch8636]

She is very supportive.

[@RESTORATIONOFSCRAPMETAL]

Great collection👍

[@axesandsuch8636]

Really appreciate that! Thanks much!