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New Toy: Record 52D Vise
Posted: Sat Jan 09, 2016 2:09 pm
by 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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Re: New Toy: Record 52D Vise
Posted: Sat Jan 09, 2016 2:16 pm
by rpd
Congratulations, a real beauty.
Re: New Toy: Record 52D Vise
Posted: Sat Jan 09, 2016 3:20 pm
by Beave2012
Nice. I hope to get something similar one day
Re: New Toy: Record 52D Vise
Posted: Sat Jan 09, 2016 5:46 pm
by 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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Re: New Toy: Record 52D Vise
Posted: Sat Jan 09, 2016 5:53 pm
by algale
tomsalwasser wrote: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.
Re: New Toy: Record 52D Vise
Posted: Sat Jan 09, 2016 5:55 pm
by algale
As to where to put it, I've seen them set up both as face and end vises with wood jaws.
Re: New Toy: Record 52D Vise
Posted: Sat Jan 09, 2016 10:57 pm
by masonsailor2
Very nice find !
Paul
Re: New Toy: Record 52D Vise
Posted: Sun Jan 10, 2016 6:55 am
by nuhobby
Can't wait to see your bench! That is one solid-looking vise.
Chris
Re: New Toy: Record 52D Vise
Posted: Sun Jan 10, 2016 8:55 am
by algale
nuhobby wrote: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.
Re: New Toy: Record 52D Vise
Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2016 7:28 am
by tomsalwasser
algale wrote: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.