was well over a weeks work for my butt. So tell me how does one know if that vise you have is a Wilton when it does not look like it has any name on it?
The color is also a good giveaway of it Being a Wilton if its never been repainted.
The Square vs round section was not that common. This square style is very beefy.
I think the date on my vise is 11-10-74.
120.00 for sure was a lot of money back then but sure would not sell it for that today!
Hard to beat 38yrs use and 100% or more of your money back . . .
I think the equivalent today is probably this one:
http://www.cpowilton.com/wilton-10275-c-3--combination-pipe-and-bench-vise---swivel-base--6-in-jaw-width--9-in-jaw-opening--6-5-8-in-throat-depth/wltnwmh10275,default,pd.html&ref=wilton-wtbPretty sure my vise has a jaw opening of 11" which is HUGE for a 6" wide jaw vise. That was one of the reasons I bought it.
Back in 1977 I also bought a new OTC engine stand that was the best I have ever seen and has roller bearings in the wheels and swivels. I paid 225.00 for it back in 1977. Same day I bought a OTC cherry picker and paid 472.00 for it. I bought a Marquette brand battery charger same day. All of these tools are actually still in use. My cherry picker has never had the cylinder replaced or rebuilt. I lift double or more of its rating too.
