Vise Restoration | 1910 Chas Parker 205-P

In this video I bring a Chas Parker 205-P vise ,patented in November 1910 back to life.
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[@mrfuriouser]

Pro-painter tip: especially when working from rattle-cans, the next coat should always be applied BEFORE the last coat has completely dried for the best bonding between coats...this effectively makes one stronger, thicker coat instead of layers of paint. Paint should appear dry to the eye before the next coat. It is still wet and accepting of the bond of the newly-sprayed layer. Cheers.

[@shovelheadseven]

If they miss the window you are talking about the paint could alligator. Shooting a coat too late will cause problems. I was shooting an old tool box. Primer went on no problem. Shot a coat of paint and let it dry over night thinking that was the thing to do. Shot another coat and instantly alligatored. Chalked it up to contamination on the surface. Prepped it again afte repeating this with same issues I decided to read the can. If you do not apply another coat within 2 hours then you have to wait 48 hours. So not only does it increase the bond but also avoids other issues. Your point is crucial with rattle cans. When gassing off it forces its way through .

[@quanganhpham812]

This is a valuable addition to my woodwork collection kzbin.infoUgkxkNYRBJuiJ6EwD-tQSAlxg0eFKsnR2cgz I still will rate this woodwork plan as the best in my reference library. It always seem to stand out from the rest whenever you go through the library. This is a masterpiece.

[@jeffd1986]

Great job! I’m from Meriden, CT. Every guy in the area who likes to work with his hands wants a Charles Parker vice on his work bench. They’re hard to find these days.

[@turbo.panther]

Interesting comments regarding your commentary. I generally prefer no commentary and was a bit disappointed at the beginning but soon changed my mind totally. I was very pleased to hear you explain what you were doing and why you were doing it. And without extraneous waffle, too. I'm not likely to restore anything like that but I'm glad I know something of what to do. Just in case. And the vice (as we spell it over here) turned out beautifully. You have every reason to be proud of what you've done and pleased with the result. Now I'm off to check out your other vids. Cheers!

[@indie9-931]

Great restoration, beautifully done. It's clear from the outset that you know what you're doing. It's good to see you setting a good example to other restorers by wear safety glasses and gloves. Great work!

[@bfpierce]

That is a great color. I just used it on a Wilton after watching. It’s a deep oily gunmetal/black/grey. Glad I used it.

[@douglanders8271]

Nice work! Love the VO narration instead of trying to hear narration during the actual recording.

[@weightcontrolandfitness442]

Really appreciate having your soundtrack comments on here, they add so much, many similar videos just have a few subtitles. Excellent.

[@kevinzemetis4613]

Just found a Chas Parker vise and intend to rewatch this many times as I restore it. Beautiful job; your new brass jaws are phenomenal!

[@markkolmorgan7728]

Beautiful refurbishment! With the wood jaws, you could have sand cast brass jaws from old plumbing fittings or cartridge cases rather than machine away your expensive brass barstock. I'm set up for casting, not machining, so my mind went that way as soon as I saw your wooden forms. And, an adjustable box wrench will grab that bottom bolt very efficiently. I'm restoring a Parker #435, and the adjustable box wrench has been super handy.

[@jonathanclark3351]

Young man, I have to say thank you. You have inspired me to get into metal working. And since I’m now retired, I watch all your videos. Please keep them coming. And again, thanks.

[@fasteddy07]

Very awesome to find a renovation video serving as tutorial with commentaries. Thank you! Very helpful! 👍👏

[@karlmiller7500]

Excellent Vice rescue, you now have a tool that will last you a lifetime

[@bobbyhuffman6742]

Wow. Hell of a restoration. I actually like that you cut and ground the brass to match the vice rather than taking a bunch of material off of the vice. Very well done. 👍

[@steve210sa]

These restoration videos are a whole lot bettr wit no talking!!

[@Robocoppat]

Sir, the skill you posses with your hands is amazing! Great Job on the vise.2 THUMBS UP!

[@scottjones5013]

WOW WOW AND WOW. you and scout crafter the only two who know how to tape off parts well done thank you so much for the incentive for me to do my vise

[@deborahstein]

Getting “ Porcupined” is the term I use to describe getting the “Quills“ from the wire wheel! Not as much fun as the “Fire dance” when you get hot welding spatter down into your Boot, Shirt or Hair!

[@richardsmith548]

Beautiful, can’t believe I’m only just seeing this now.

[@mattyal9347]

Finally. A restoration video worthy of that very specific word. RESTORATION

[@57hound]

Beautiful job! Great, informative video. I have the same vise, found it at a flea market years ago. Fortunately mine wasn’t as badly abused-just took it apart, degreased it, wirewheeled all the old paint off, masked and painted it with Rustoleum, then greased and reassembled it. I didn’t have to mess with the soft jaws. It’s given me great service ever since. It’s a beast!

[@19672701]

Great restoration, I do a lot of vise resto's. I had a Chase Parker like that missing the Jaws, luckily not welded up like yours. I took mine put the whole vise on the mill and milled the angle off. As it's wasn't going to be a restoration it was going to be a usable Vise and made steel and copper Jaws for it. Then we use tapered pins to put them on.

[@dallastrygstad3120]

Ooo that brass. Money well spent. Thats a hell of a vice.

[@xyloeye]

I just restored this same vise. Mine had a couple of broken parts that I repaired with silicon bronze brazing rod and a tig torch. I used a thrust bearing behind the screw handle which helps it operate a little smoother. It's a great old vise, well worth the effort. Great job on your vise.

[@andrewyoung9560]

thats the best looking vise i have ever seen a true crafts man doing what he loves

[@nightsaber2272]

Black and gold. Awesome look.

[@fynbo1007]

Amazing restoration, thank you for sharing your amazing story. God bless you and your family

[@nicomeier8098]

Beautiful vice and great work and explanation to go with it, tnx for sharing!

[@toddharwood2876]

Thank you for your in-depth explanation of the processes you take. Very well done!!!

[@JD-ji7uo]

I really like the artIstic approach in your metal work and fab. Doing things by eye and not exact science on expensive machinery. Very cool. Great results.

[@trufantom21]

Make Everything What a great restoration. I love old tools, machinery, vices etc. This one is a real beauty. You did a awesome job. Thanks for sharing mate.

[@dienekes4364]

Wow. That turned out beautifully.

[@phil903]

That by far is the best vice restoration I've seen, you really did a nice job. True craftsmanship. Thanks for sharing.

[@billhiney6925]

Really nice restoration. You were right...the gold lettering was a good move. Really makes the whole thing pop.

[@thomasbroking7943]

I hate taping too, use newspaper and cardboard when you can..beautiful job love the 6 coats of paint & the hand molding of the brass..wonderful job

[@ronjones4069]

Great commentry. I hate demonstrate videos with no commentary. Great video.

[@tomsdreamshopworx]

Very nicely done! I have restored two vises now and it is fun. I think I will paint the lettering on one like you did. Looks easy enough.

[@wendelljohnson1884]

What I love about ur work is perfection taking pride in ur work. God bless THANKS so much to watch a professional at work.

[@shadesworkshop5213]

Love it Chris. Great tip with the brass coloured marker

[@williamcarboni2614]

Beautiful, saved from the scrap heap, you can be proud . Many more years of life in it ,now. Thanks for sharing

[@PeterWalkeronGoogle]

Great job - these are readily available at Car Boot Sales and auctions, for not much money - but a couple days work and they look 100%!

[@seanpatterson1609]

Beautiful restoration. Thanks for sharing all of the details.

[@IraDuncan]

Great vision on what your Parker needed to finish out like! Thank you for the inspiration.

[@billmiller7138]

I"ve had/used one those 205s for 50 years, it's a hell of a vise! Nice restoration!

[@rgdegregori8744]

Recovered a 8” Colombian vice that had been in the Pacific Ocean for several years after the El Niño storms of 82/83 destroyed the Santa Monica pier. The rust wasn’t too bad but the vice was frozen up and full of marine tube worms, a calcium deposit. Went straight to the rosebud tip on my acetylene torch and it didn’t take as long as you depict in the video. It cleaned up nicely and I use it all the time. The jaw faces were not damaged for some reason. Perhaps because it was partially buried in the sand.

[@charliebowen4232]

Looks amazing! Love the paint and brass contrast!

[@blatantmisconception]

The hole in your shop door that works as a pass through for an extension cord is brilliant!

[@fredzalupski663]

Very nicely done and you should be proud of those nice brass jaws. I enjoyed the running commentary.

[@Douglas46461]

That was an awesome rebuild. I liked the way you explained your mistake. Nobody is perfect. And I like when a person is honest about their work. Thanks!

[@GeorgeWMays]

Really nice. Thanks a bunch for the video. Your hard work is appreciated.

[@josephzuber815]

I think you did a great job, it looks outstanding. I'd be proud to have it in my shop.

[@fabiandaroca]

WOW! just an unbelievable restoration. The finish product took my breath away!

[@dukefrank]

Nice Job ! Keeping good old Americana alive ! simple.well built and strong! God Bless.

[@MadMax-yq9ix]

Very nice man, my boss bought a larin vice with a built in anvil spot about 15 years ago, I broke it out the box yesterday, had some rust on it but was never used, I fixed the rust put some grease on it its awesome.

[@julianyale4706]

Nice job on the brass Jaws they look real good.

[@ronwalsh]

Love those old vises. Nothing better than fixing them up.

[@jeremysmith8990]

I’ve got a 1950’s WILTON (very large) that was my grandfathers and I’m gonna restore it this winter as a little weekend project, this was very informative and urges me to start it soon!

[@odiesclips7621]

Excellent work. You have a gift, my friend!

[@ianstradian]

Well done sir. Thanks for inviting us along with the restoration.

[@GeorgeWMays]

Absolutely super. Thanks for the video and your hard work.

[@TrehanCreekOutdoors]

Beautiful restoration job! Thanks for sharing the process in this video.

[@DavidPlass]

Wow. I've seen tons of vise restoration vids, and yours is the best. The VO makes a huge difference; I learned a lot more than all the other ones.

[@GMG455]

Thank you for giving me some insight on what the chase parkers look like on the inside, I have a 250'300 pound duder on my one of my benches right now thats getting a little wobbly so this day is coming up shortly, ty for the good content

[@KRN762]

You're my hero. Seriously, great work dude.

[@sgtbunny72]

I recently restored an old vise and used the same hammered paint. Great job on the restore. I additionally applied a coat of clear gloss over every painted surface to give my lettering additional durability as well as make cleanup a little easier.

[@daveconaway4028]

Nice job. I’ve got over 100 vises and Parker’s are one of my favorites. From a salesman sample (with a wrench) to the double swivel, they’re quality vises. The vises made today don’t compare

[@laurensbeerendonk2832]

Hallo Dave I am impressed that you own a 100 vises! Speaking about quality.... I have got two Leinen vises, I think they are top. Mine are about 90 years old, the biggest is 6 inches and weighs 64 kilogram, it is a beast!

[@alexvito163]

Hey Dave, Is there a way to touch base with you? I have a sample Parker as well and I’m really curious how yours looks. Mines is aluminum.

[@dreadcat7756]

Amazing. I love to see old tools revived to usefulness. Thanks for sharing. I have my Dad's old vise . Date it was made is unknown. He bought it when he was a young man at the local hardware store. I am sure it is nearing 75 to 100 years old. Erie Tool Works Erie Pa Superior No 44 with 4" jaws I beat the hell out of it and still do. I put one small chip in the steel jaw. Still it works great. I don't know how anyone with a home shop could get along without a good vise?

[@streetlight3860]

yer gotta say was well worth your efforts, the brass I thought was odd to begin with but after seeing it finished, A+ These old tools always come up awesome, built to last and be fixed.

[@codelicious6590]

Badass heritage vise man!

[@jimronchetto8592]

This is a beautiful restoration! I just watched it for the second time.

[@stretchmfe4913]

Nicely done! That is a beast and a great find.

[@whisky1975]

Awesome resto. May be a show pony, but what a show pony to use in the shop!!

[@rossandersen942]

Awesome restore. Love the raised lettering tip. Thanks

[@Ryan-np4rb]

Great job. Professional restoration and the end result looked fantastic.

[@Jmunoz1675]

That turned out so good. Love it. I plan to restore my Dad's vise one of these days. Works fine still but could look much better with this type of resto.

[@marcmckenzie5110]

I would proudly display this as a show pony anytime! Very professional job.

[@beanieweenie9543]

Awesome job on the jaws. Looks great!

[@pemtax557]

You made some wonderful choices in this restoration. The jaws look insane, thanks for sharing ...

[@jamesconner8275]

WOW, great work and a beautiful vice.

[@richardweidner9719]

Great job, awesome looking Vice

[@GrazMakes]

great restoration! it really turned out beautiful!

[@netdoctor1]

Congratulations. I admire your patience and attention to detail. Some good advice here; some unnecessary criticism. Keep it all in perspective. At the end of the day, you've got a nice new addition to your workshop. May it serve you well, and your sons to come. You've just brought something back to life that your grandsons will thank you for.

[@barryseverson7075]

Well done. Looking forward to your next project.

[@pacettid]

Absolutely wonderful resto. Well done!

[@EdwardIglesias]

Awesome video. I used to live in Meriden, CT so this was really interesting for me.

[@riff2072]

Sweet! That was an enjoyable 25 minutes. Thanks for the post.

[@petermanetta2920]

Very impressive work ! Should last for hundreds of years. Great video.

[@357lockdown]

Beautiful job Bud....just beautiful.

[@terrygritts6602]

Very beautiful restoration!

[@kamarkamakerworks2039]

Awesome restoration! Another great video, thanks for sharing

[@joshmlawson]

That's a really good looking vise! Great job!

[@JohnnyUmphress]

Excellent tip for creating a tapered pin. Thanks for that.

[@adnacraigo6590]

Pretty cool. Nice work and painting.

[@garymucher9590]

Very nice job. I like the brass jaws you made as well. Thumbs Up!

[@motorbikemadness5773]

That vice belongs in a display case. Nice work restoring it!

[@daviddaddy]

Man! That out Beautiful!!!! Incredible job bro. I Love it, and also love the fact that its not just for Looks! Its actually going to do what its intended to do. Thanks for sharing man, have a great Day.

[@titanium9000]

Now that was impressive. Even your drilling "mistake" was awesome.. Love seeing old artifacts going back into production. Thumbs up and subscription sir!

[@diogosavala]

Beautiful! Much better than I expected

[@zuke-ci4vd]

Wow, that looked fun. Great job.

[@tomim7187]

Super restoration. Nice work Chris.