I bought this 5" 2-way rotating vise on sale at Harbor Freight for $37. Not a Wilton but still a pretty good vise for alot less money. Weighs about 55lbs.

I have one just like it, except for a black finish. I forget where I picked it up (most likely one of the local farm/fleet stores). Very heavy-duty and sturdy. I like mine a lot.

I was going to say "whiskey"...

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snowcat: I was going to say "whiskey"

That is spelled "vice" not "vise"

I am well aware of that, thank you. BTW, it is spelled J O K E.

I have one just like it.
I broke it by tightening up by hitting the handle with a sledge hammer.

I have a Columbian that I got from Boeing surplus now, it seems to take the sledge hammer better.

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Originally posted by tnekkcc:
I have one just like it.
I broke it by tightening up by hitting the handle with a sledge hammer.

Yupp, whiskey..........

And cigars.

congrats on the good deal. I have a vise on my welding bench that is at least 60 years old. it actually has a depressing on the anvil portion from use. I need to put new faces on the jaws but still a good unit.

I don't have a fancy vise like this yet.

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