New Toy: Record 52D Vise

[algale]

I recently picked this up off craigslist. My first "real" vise and to be incorporated into a new bench in 2016.

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[rpd]

Congratulations, a real beauty.

[Beave2012]

Nice. I hope to get something similar one day

[tomsalwasser]

I got a new toy too. Not sure just what to do with it yet but I'll keep working on that.

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[algale]

I got a new toy too. Not sure just what to do with it yet but I'll keep working on that.

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Aren't toys fun! That looks like a Record as well. Does it have the model number stamped on it?


The 52D I bought is I think the smallest size, and has 7 inch jaws. There's a 52&1/2 which I think has 9 inch jaws and finally a 53 which has 10 inch jaws.

[algale]

As to where to put it, I've seen them set up both as face and end vises with wood jaws.

[masonsailor2]

Very nice find !
Paul

[nuhobby]

Can't wait to see your bench! That is one solid-looking vise.

Chris

[algale]

Can't wait to see your bench! That is one solid-looking vise.

Chris

The close up photo and lack of scale makes it look like a brute. The jaws are only 7" across.

[tomsalwasser]

Aren't toys fun! That looks like a Record as well. Does it have the model number stamped on it?

Al, it's a 53. A woodworking school changed out all their vises and was giving these away! I got the last one. I could barely drag it out to my car. I don't know if it's working or complete or anything else about it. I'm looking forward to learning something by following along as you build your bench and install your vise.