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Title: Columbian D45 M5 5 1/2" Vise
Post by: swervncarz on March 04, 2013, 07:55:59 PM

Can anyone give me any info on this vise? I picked it up for $20 this weekend. I'm not sure how old it is. What do the numbers mean in the 2nd pic?

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Title: Re: Columbian D45 M5 5 1/2" Vise
Post by: john k on March 04, 2013, 08:19:24 PM

For $20? Was the seller blind? Look at this closely, decently cast steel, good original red paint, MADE IN USA. Five and a half inch jaws. Now look at the offerings down to Harbour Fright. The paint covers bondo that they use to smooth over grainy rough castings. Now look up a new price for a similar vise, I think you will find the dollar amount the same as what I burn in gas in a month! The numbers are obviously part numbers, body and jaw. It isn't monstrously heavy as a Columbian from the 20s, but it's a very good hobby vise. Age, am guessing, mid 60s to late 70s. You did very well. Congrats.

Title: Re: Columbian D45 M5 5 1/2" Vise
Post by: swervncarz on March 04, 2013, 08:28:29 PM

Thanks for the reply. You are correct, not real heavy, weighs 38lbs

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