1949 Wilton Antique Bullet Vise - Perfect Restoration

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1949 Wilton Antique Bullet Vise - Perfect Restoration.
I restored "1949 Rusty Antique Vise" in the video. This product Wilton HD 9400 WE
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Meine Mechaniker.

[@meinemechaniker]

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[@KILAKAS1]

u did not answer my question

[@meinemechaniker]

I answered now 👍

[@RAMB0DJOHN]

hope someone will restore that vise after you destroy it

[@meinemechaniker]

👍

[@richardwhite1975]

Outstanding work. Very nice craftsmanship.

[@Sariyal..]

Like an old aged King asked the guy to restore his childhood vise.. and the guy restored it with honor and respect.. 🙏

[@scootertrash3807]

I’d have left the marks around the jaws, yes I’d have fixed the chip at the jaw, and the anvil area and left the rest, when the old aged king asked me about them, I’d have said “ to remind you as you gaze at it, that you had a wonderful childhood”

[@nicholaslacovara2381]

It is beyond a restoration. It is improved from the original factory condition. But now it is too nice to use.

[@meinemechaniker]

Thanks 👍

[@jimwiskus8862]

This is museum quality work.

[@asw19B100]

Imagine what the already expensive Wilton vise would cost if taken to this level of refinement at the factory! Wilton->welldone->(unmöglich) wohlgetan.

[@nicholaslacovara2381]

@@nettils5555 Restoration of this kind is in the category of a work of art more than just a tool. Having nice tools is appealing to some people.

[@stripersniper1531]

Excellent restore.The way it should be done…I would say ..upgraded !! Cool looking vice

[@marcuscicero9587]

probably one of the best restorations on KZbin

[@meinemechaniker]

🙏🏻🍻

[@lordchiopet1630]

This is possibly the most impressive restorations I've ever seen. That thing was absolutely brutalized and it looks better than it ever did new. A work of art

[@jp34604]

It's actually ridiculous how beautiful it looks

[@jessecornett4710]

This might be the best tool restoration video I’ve ever seen. And I’ve seen a lot. Wonderful job.

[@sonofthebride1642]

THAT. IS. BEAUTIFUL!!!

[@Endicorp1]

Beautifully engineered vise. Meticulous restoration to preserve this piece of history. Thank you for sharing,

[@thisolesignguy2733]

Oh man it's been a long time since I saw a vintage Wilton. That was built back when everything had soft swoopy lines and lots of curves. Back when everything looked like an airplane lol. It's a beautiful vise, and you did a great job restoring it.

[@Vadim-mm9vk]

This is no longer a tool but a work of art

[@meinemechaniker]

thank you 👍

[@mnrodriguez]

Better than new! Fantastic!!!

[@warfjm]

Giving 'My Mechanics' a run for his money. Excellent work.

[@Krushard]

The most beautiful vice I've seen. This tool looks usually very utilitarian but this manufacturer invested in good design as well, which is rare.

[@williamstyers4264]

That old Wilton had seen some rough times but you took it back to better than factory new. Great work!!

[@meinemechaniker]

thanks sir

[@Hojadurdy]

*inserts “Dayum” gif - That’s an amazing restoration.

[@Cubevanlife]

Stunning work. I recently returned home with my fathers collection of rusty anvils, vices, tongs etc. You’ve inspired me to clean them up.

[@MVS666]

100% Better than Original !👌👌👌

[@astralplainer]

One of the most satisfying restoration videos I've had the pleasure to watch. Beautifully done!

[@toniatalley1977]

What a gorgeous transformation

[@GNU_Linux_for_good]

This is *madness* . I'm thrilled.

[@aceallenk]

''ABSOLUTELY AWESOME'' That's the most beautiful 70 year old antique I ever seen !!!! I tip my hat to you ''Sir''.....

[@meinemechaniker]

thanks :)

[@billadams3861]

Then you haven’t seen me !!!

[@meinemechaniker]

👍

[@carlmcgee1623]

Have not seen a vise restoration as good as this and is now 2022. SUPREME WORK SICK MASTER MECHANIKER !!!

[@meinemechaniker]

Thanks sir

[@Leatherface123.]

My grandfather has one of these It was his fathers We still use it like it’s brand new

[@genehead9380]

Hard to believe that is the same vise as you started out with. You done an amazing job on it. It is better than new after all you done.

[@martin5000tube]

Awsome find and work! I did a quick search and the company still exists and makes these vises after 70+ years.

[@jeremyl.7563]

This has been my favorite vise project I have seen on KZbin. It is gorgeous and I love the process you did to restore it. I've watched people sand blast, use electrolysis, all sorts of things. You were successful using chemicals and hand tools. Just phenomenal!

[@meinemechaniker]

thank you so much

[@bridges5659]

Extreme Detailing. That's Great ! 👍

[@peterzito1372]

The polish pops with that black paint same with the USA dunlop u da vice man love all your vice restos excellent

[@rickydekker7184]

Better than it was brand new..!! This thing is incredible. Seriously never seen a restoration better than this in my life. Just absolute perfection!

[@meinemechaniker]

Thanks Ricky 👍

[@rottiegirl5052]

I want to display that on my coffee table. Masterful work.

[@glenpaul3606]

Magnificent restoration...far better than new with all the casting ridges removed.

[@doughaber3330]

Holy shit! Watched the whole thing! Amazing work!!!!

[@kurthansen570]

This vice probably looks better now than it did when it was new. Splendid restoration.

[@meinemechaniker]

Thanks 👍

[@lionelgardiner4408]

My father had a Wilton in his workshop, its rests now in my own shop. I wish it looked this good! A beautiful restoration. Well done Sir

[@okayusa6608]

I'm in love with your bench grinder.

[@lexluther8370]

Thank you for posting. My neighbor gave me the same model vise. I wouldn't have known how to disassemble to clean or where to lube without your video.

[@meinemechaniker]

I'm so glad you benefited from this video. greetings.

[@ecleveland1]

It's one of the best restorations I've seen, if not the best. The vise came out looking better than it did when it left the factory!

[@meinemechaniker]

Thank you

[@MrJruta]

I’ve commented on this before, but it’s just pure artwork! Imagine the hours that went into this?

[@meinemechaniker]

🙏🏻

[@hevog]

Better than new, definitely!

[@robertbeer2584]

Outstanding job !!!!!

[@richmonk508]

As usual, vintage artwork fit for a King!

[@derekwilkinson7939]

Now that’s what you call a restoration,nothing left untouched. Fantastic.

[@meinemechaniker]

Thank you 👍

[@LadyLeigh]

That was superbly done! Too beautiful,to actually use!

[@meinemechaniker]

Thaks

[@TheDarmach]

Beautiful vise and beautiful job.

[@uelssom]

There is a lot of art on this. Thats why there is room for everyone on yt for restaurations. I can never get enough! Great content !

[@meinemechaniker]

thanks

[@lovebin96]

That's the most complete recovery I've ever seen.

[@meinemechaniker]

Thank you so much 👍

[@My_Op]

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[@sergeokazantsev6984]

I think they look better than when they were first made.

[@mikemakuh5319]

Nice to"hear" you finally switched to a sharp file.

[@markgrevatt4867]

You done a fantastic job restoring the wilton vice. Absolutely stunning

[@meinemechaniker]

Thank you so much 👍

[@KimbrellBrad]

Wow! Just an excellent restoration. Learned a lot watching your techniques. Thanks!

[@richardsmith548]

Wow, much MUCH better than new, great work

[@tomupchurch4911]

Excellent job And I do mean excellent... You should time it so the handle hangs at 6 o'clock when vise is closed.

[@williamstearns7490]

Amazing workmanship. Museum quality attention to detail. You are as much an artist as a machinist.

[@tfitz44]

I know this was from two years ago, but wow! What a beautiful restoration! My Grandfather had one just like that in his workshop on his farm in Mississippi. Fantastic work!

[@meinemechaniker]

Thanks sir

[@gergemall]

Gorgeous, it’s art.

[@the_punisher01]

Attention to details and the will for perfection makes the whole story 💪🤩🤩🤩

[@meinemechaniker]

👌👍

[@Phoneman-oc4fi]

This was the greatest thing I have ever watched on KZbin, thank you for taking the time to make this.

[@meinemechaniker]

glad you like it

[@marcmckenzie5110]

Having done two Wilton bullet vise restorations, neither as good as yours, my favorite part was first that you were lucky to get a vise with the end-cap in fairly good shape. And then you were particularly meticulous in correcting it's form and sanding it smooth. The impact on the finished restoration sets off well against the re-machined jaws. Very nice indeed!

[@meinemechaniker]

thanks for comment

[@steveyavuzcehre3812]

Craftmanship at its best..

[@ibleebinU]

Great job...Better than new!

[@mikecozzi1040]

👍 You have done a Magnificent Job! Taking Tools to Another Level! AMERICA This is What INDUSTRIAL ARTS is All ABOUT! & MUCH MORE!

[@MrTurcao197]

Congratulations. This is one of the best restorations I have ever seen.

[@mikemuscatiello8787]

Excellent Restoration!😊😊

[@mattbannan637]

WHAT A BEAUTIFUL WORK OF ART MY FRIEND!!!

[@cormajor8833]

Gorgeous restoration in the same vein as My Mechanics, thorough and skilled workmanship. Would love to have a vice like that!

[@meinemechaniker]

thank you so much 👍

[@GuyMcPherson69]

Funny because their names are slightly similar...

[@myerloeb4948]

@@GuyMcPherson69 ones in english and ones in german, and they both speak german

[@santiagodunbar2381]

You can get a Wilton for around 3-7 hundred used, and new bullet vises range drastically

[@larrygeorge3599]

Incredibly well done. Quality vice very much improved from the factory. True show piece! Detailed craftsmanship!

[@Hamptonacres1]

Wilton tool manufacturing had their factory on Wrightwood Ave right next to the L tracks in Chicago. Of course, the building has long been demolished and housing built at the site. Restoration was top notch. Kudos.

[@meinemechaniker]

Thanks for info sir

[@kakahan01]

Perfect restoration. Keep it up 👍

[@nelsonkowal9440]

I have a vise identical to this one. Unrestored and I still use it almost every day. This was a high end vise back in 1949. A vise like this one today would cost $600 USD. Beautiful restoration.

[@Mark-hx3nd]

I also have the same vice that is used daily at my business. If you could find one at $600 I would buy it! Wilton still sells them today, its $1750 for a 6” wide Bullet vice.

[@larrydaniels6532]

An A+ effort, perfect and thank you for lubing all interior surfaces, one thing I would have put a washer between the swivel hold down bolt on each side and the base, the tightening and loosening over time will wear the paint on the base away. Really can be proud of such a great result!

[@JeaneRobinson]

Wow, beautiful restoration. We would call this a FLO piece (For Looks Only)

[@scottcobb4966]

Labor of love! Museum piece now!

[@nasapayton]

You sir, are a true Artist. Absolute beauty in your work. I use Wilton Vises everyday and never in my life did I picture it as a true work of art. You ROCK...

[@meinemechaniker]

Wow, thank you!

[@Velolab]

I love those old Wilton Bullets. You did a great job restoring it. Thanks !

[@meinemechaniker]

Thanks 👍

[@omidkhaleghi1591]

good job dude . professional . Patience . enjoyable . May the God give you the strength 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@perrystalsis55]

I love the way you made the new anvil out of weld! Stunning!

[@Brandonhung95]

This was an amazing restoration! I really appreciate you removing the sharp edges and casting seams, and polishing the bare metal parts! Brilliant!

[@meinemechaniker]

Thank you so much

[@Matt_Foley]

This vise belongs in a museum.

[@meinemechaniker]

thanks a lot

[@philanna38]

Well I never thought I would say this about a vise, being a woman, but it is...quite beautiful. Nice job!

[@mykcorleone24]

No rough edges survived. Respect the patience in the tediousness of this restoration .

[@Mikeca300]

Excellent! Its a great looking vise. I like that you painted it black also. A great color for a classic item.

[@huaweip9plus216]

what can I say, its master piece!!

[@umitdolap1733]

It's just beautiful, how you work on these tools and revive them. Thank you for showing us, dear Usta.

[@CH-pv2rz]

And the final restoration is beyond words... Just utterly gorgeous! You sir are an artist! 👩‍🎨

[@markbrophy1276]

The tools are always in better condition once you have restored them compared to when they were sold new. Amazing attention to detail. Mark

[@meinemechaniker]

thanks

[@rebuildingtheman9454]

Excellente restoration sir❤️👍💯🙏💪

[@user-cs3hi8zp7p]

Man alive...sure is a thing of beauty!😍 Very well done!👍🏼

[@mikemcclure1855]

A beautiful job. I pays to go the extra mile. Thank you for your work. Really enjoyed watching!

[@meinemechaniker]

🙏🏻🌿🔧

[@vasilisarris6717]

Now this is a restoration. It looks like it came out of the factory. I love that you used Hammerite paint. It gives that hammer finish look. Excellent work.

[@asw19B100]

Agreed- I used a light blue Hammerite on an LS Starrett vise restoration and it makes me happy every time I use it. The vise seems happy.

[@twilson1893]

You do great work. If you get a chance to do an antique manual lawnmower. I'd love to see that.

[@garytaylor5273]

Stunning resto

[@robertcolfack26]

BEST TABLE VISE RESTORATION EVER FANTASTIC AMAZING INCREDIBLE DETAIL YOU SHOULD BE PROUD OF YOUR WORK BUD AND I'M SURE YOU KEPT THAT TABLE VISE AND I ALSO LIKE THE STYLE OF THE BULLET TABLE VISE AND THE 2 SWIVEL TIGHTENERS....BETTER THEN BRAND NEW.....

[@meinemechaniker]

Thanks a lot 👍

[@youtubiuttoni]

Nice to find someone else on the same league of my mechanics!

[@meinemechaniker]

😊 thank you so much 👍

[@lepoloo]

Patient and fantastic job!

[@barbibleu]

That Hammertone product you painted it with looks so much better than the glossy spray paint other renovators tend to use. I wish everybody would choose this instead.

[@meinemechaniker]

Yes me too

[@MrJruta]

Lord I wish I had my dads! Same vice, I remember it being a orange (what was left of the paint) and rust color. I’d no idea I’d want it as an adult. Hopefully someone got lucky and has it today and it didn’t end up as trash

[@user-jd3oh1pt7y]

Killer! One of the best restos ever! Great job, Sir!

[@noeljshah1]

Now it's a show piece. Just beautiful. ❤️

[@jimwinchester339]

Wow - besides the two swivel bolts - the rest of the disasembly was relatively smooth. Who would've thought there'd be SO much surface work?