need help with Wilton Vise no.6

[swervncarz]

Hi, I'm looking for a little help. I found an old vice in my dads garage. Does anyone know these? It is made by Wilton, marked made in the USA on one side, Wilton Chicago on the other. Measures about 22" long when closed. Marked No 6 on side. It looks to me like it may have been repainted. To be honest I am probably looking to sell this. Does anyone have an idea of what something like this would sell for? I can send more pictures if needed.
 
 

[john k]

The Wilton vise is held in high esteem on this and other tool boards.   If you have room on your bench at all, this would be the one to keep.  Seems that the ones I have seen were painted an industrial gray.   For a price, I would go surfing on ebay, completed listings.   Or list it down below on this site.   I have a dozen vises, and this one is probably better than any of mine.

[swervncarz]

thanks, I did check Ebay but didn't see an exact match. Saw in another forum where someone said the can go for up around $1,000, but that seems crazy to me.

here's another pic that i had on my computer

[scottg]

20 bucks,  right here right now, no questions asked!
 
  This one either lost its base or never had one. The lugged feet on the bases can break and they get separated sometimes.
 This is a big 6".  Its worth about 150-300 as it sits.  At a guess.

  Unless you never plan to do any shop work yourself, you would be crazy to let it go.
  For any price. 
 A few vises  this good are loose in the world.    But the list is very short, and nothing better was ever made. 
    yours Scott
 

[swervncarz]

thanks scott. I really have no use for it though!

[john k]

I think several of us here would like to own this, but one thing we have to know is where is your location?   What state, and area is close enough, as shipping that hunk of iron would cost as much as buying it.  Have you set it on a scale yet? 

[swervncarz]

I have not put it on a scale. I moved it though & it wasn't fun lol. I would guess around 100lbs. I will bring it into work & weigh it there later on in the week. I only have a small shipping scale, this will porbably break it!

I am located in New Jersey, just a few miles outside of Philadelphia

[Bill Houghton]

I have not put it on a scale. I moved it though & it wasn't fun lol. I would guess around 100lbs. I will bring it into work & weigh it there later on in the week. I only have a small shipping scale, this will porbably break it!

I am located in New Jersey, just a few miles outside of Philadelphia

If there's a feed store anywhere in your area, they probably have a scale that can handle that vise.  Call ahead, though.

[mrchuck]

UPS has scales,,,and they may also ship it for you.
I'm also interested in it.

[scottg]

Its heavy guys, trust me! Over 100 pounds
 I had to move mine in 1/2's.
Assembled, you drag it across the floor like an ant pulling a corn cob...........
 
 It would have to ship as 2 separate packages and probably build a crate around each. 
Either that or lash it to a pallet, truck freight.
  yours Scott
 

[swervncarz]

scottg is right, this thing is heavy. I had to carry it from my dads garage to the car, then from the car to my garage & it wasn't fun! I'm going to bring it into to work on Wednesday & get a weight on it, we have scales that will handle it. I gotta imagine this will cost a fortune to ship. I'd really like to sell locally because I'd rather not deal with shipping, especially if I have to take it apart.

[1930]

I am curious to know what is so special about this vise, I personally see a lack of style. Is it so well made?

[geneg]

Absolutely!!  Made in the USA.  The lead screw is covered, therefore stays clean & lubed.  The jaws remain aligned & parallel because there is a rectangular guide and slot on the bottom of the screw cover.  The jaw inserts are somewhat easy to replace & they stay in position by design.  Wiltons are usually lower than comparable sized regular vises, jaws are closer to the benchtop.  Along with everything else, they look modern machine-age, not just something sand cast in a local foundry.  The only real weakness of this vise is the missing base.  When cleaned & lubed, a Wilton is a pleasure to open and close.   I have a 5" & it is probably close to the last things I would get rid of when I am done with my tools.  (the Parkers & the Keen Kutter will probably keep it company)  Vises are one of my vices.

[mrchuck]

Geneg says "vises is one of my vices".
Brilliant. Me too.
I have 2 Wiltons that I use almost daily.
This Number "6" in question should have a serial # on the bottom of the slide.
It is missing the base that rotates, and this is a BIG MINUS.
One should check to see if the retaining pin on the rear is not broken.
Still/ any Wilton vise has interest.

[1930]

Absolutely!!  Made in the USA.  The lead screw is covered, therefore stays clean & lubed.  The jaws remain aligned & parallel because there is a rectangular guide and slot on the bottom of the screw cover.  The jaw inserts are somewhat easy to replace & they stay in position by design.  Wiltons are usually lower than comparable sized regular vises, jaws are closer to the benchtop.  Along with everything else, they look modern machine-age, not just something sand cast in a local foundry.  The only real weakness of this vise is the missing base.  When cleaned & lubed, a Wilton is a pleasure to open and close.   I have a 5" & it is probably close to the last things I would get rid of when I am done with my tools.  (the Parkers & the Keen Kutter will probably keep it company)  Vises are one of my vices.

Thanks