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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.
Photo 1:
Comments:
After refurbishment Nov 2025
Source:
Matt Rulla
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Photo 2:
Comments:
Jaws conform to work
Source:
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Photo 3:
Comments:
steel balls removed from reservoir for cleaning. Note the jaw fingers and thin spacers.
Source:
Matt Rulla
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Photo 4:
Comments:
Top removed to show steel balls filled reservoir
Source:
Matt Rulla
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Photo 5:
Comments:
hand scraped base
Source:
Matt Rulla
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Photo 6:
Comments:
"As found" condition from original craigslist ad
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