Photo Index - Sears | Craftsman - Bench Vise Model 5169 - 4 inch

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Manufactured/Badged by:
Sears | Craftsman
Chicago, IL

True Manufacturer:
Columbian Vise & Manufacturing Co., Cleveland, OH

Machine Specifications
Machine Class:	Metal Working Machinery
Machine Type:	Other
Machine Size:	4 inch - 36 pounds
Submitted By:	Curtis Garrett

Machine Specifications
Description/Model:	Bench Vise Model 5169 - 4 inch
Date of Manufacturer:	1947-1955
Serial Number:	None
Last Updated	6/1/2024 7:59:22 PM

Comments:

Purchased in April 2024 off an eBay seller in Jamestown, NY

Craftsman Bench Vise Model 5169
Jaw width: 4 inches
Jaws opening width: 5 inches
Weight: 36 pounds
Cold rolled U-Beam slide completely covers lead screw.
Acme 6 threads per inch lead screw.
Oval shaped stops at handle ends.
Knife blade type handle on swivel base hold down in lieu of more common sliding bar type.
Swivel base rotates a full 360 degrees.
Craftsman "Heritage" logo decal plate is shape cast into the side casting and drive pin attached.
Badge reads "Craftsman Guaranteed Highest Quality"
Catalog Price in 1949: $15.50

1949 Catalog Ad Reads: "By far the finest vise of this type we've ever sold! Super new design with exceptionally smooth, easy action. Built for extra heavy duty...packed with rugged brute strength in every part."

Restored in a two part Awl Grip paint system, the top and side jaw facing were light flap wheel ground and the finished with a "Roloc" surface conditioning disk.The anvil surface and all handles were "highly polished" as mentioned in the Craftsman catalog ad posting.

Per my research these vises were manufactured by the Columbian Vise & Manufacturing Company of Cleveland Ohio for Sears Roebuck & Company. They were made from 1947 up to 1955. My last picture is of the 1947 Sears Christmas catalog page which is the first time both the Model 5176 & 5169 shows up. This model vise last appeared in the 1955 Craftsman Power Tools catalog in this exact from from what I was able to find out.
I have both my Model 5176 3.5" and Model 5169 4" pictured next to each other below.

Photo 1:

Comments: Heritage logo badge view
Source: C.Garrett

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Photo 2:

Comments: Restored left side view
Source: C.Garrett

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Comments: Front View
Source: C.Garrett

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Comments: Rear View
Source: C.Garrett

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Comments: Both Model 5169 & 5176 pictured in restored condition.
Source: C.Garrett

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Comments: 1947 Sears Christmas Catalog Ad
Source: Garage Journal contributor posting

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