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Manufactured/Badged by:
American Machinery Co. (Willimansett)
Willimansett, MA

True Manufacturer:
American Machinery Co. (Willimansett), Willimansett, MA
Machine Specifications
Machine Class: Metal Working Machinery
Machine Type: Other
Machine Size: 6"
Submitted By: Matthew Rulla
Machine Specifications
Description/Model: Positive Grip Vise
Date of Manufacturer: approx 1952
Serial Number:
Last Updated 12/6/2025 9:00:45 PM

Comments:
I purchased this vise in November of 2025 north of Everett, Washington through a Craigslist ad and refurbished it to smooth working condition.

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Comments: After refurbishment Nov 2025
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Comments: Jaws conform to work
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Comments: steel balls removed from reservoir for cleaning. Note the jaw fingers and thin spacers.
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Comments: Top removed to show steel balls filled reservoir
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Comments: hand scraped base
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Comments: "As found" condition from original craigslist ad
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