Columbian Bench Vise-large-made In Usa

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Someone in the ft worth area may want to look at this .http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...952&id=&sasel=
Reply:Word to the wise, if it's important it better be a Wilton or better.  Maybe for the occasional shade tree but not for pro work.   Thanks though for the lookout.Millermatic 251Century 180 migSpectrum 625 Syncrowave 250DX
Reply:I thought the columbian vise was a wilton vise.http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...74&R=200096474Last edited by scholl24; 03-13-2006 at 08:13 PM.
Reply:maybe a Wilton distributed vise but definantly not the same quality.  This is the minimum for heavy work http://www2.northerntool.com/product-1/245473.htmOn the wilton website they don't even spec the psi of the steel for the Columbian were as the Tradesman is 60,000 psi.Millermatic 251Century 180 migSpectrum 625 Syncrowave 250DX
Reply:Cartercraft,If you notice,the vise on ebay and the vise on northern are not the same vises but used only as an example to show that the columbian bench vise is a wilton. I am not trying to say it is a professional grade tool,I'm not suggesting anyone buy the damm thing. If you are from ft worth you may want to look,that is all.  The pros on this site ,who are a great help to the many of us who are learning, can determine for themselves whether a particuler product is useful to them. I do thank you for the imfo.
Reply:I apoligize if I sound like one of the "pros" here. I use a similar imported product at home and it has let me down several times, which leads me to constantly try to point others in my "right" direction. At around 25$ that would be a good deal, and for someone who is collecting tools to make a living the 25$ vise would be a good start.Millermatic 251Century 180 migSpectrum 625 Syncrowave 250DX
Reply:No apology necessary CarterKraft.  My last post was a little rough arround the edges and uncalled for.  I do thank you again for the original info on the vise. I look forward to reading more of you post.
Reply:I don't know where you've all had bad experiences with Columbian vises, but I own one and it is a very high quality piece and made in America.  Mine is a somewhat older model and doesn't come with the anvil on the back, but still an excellent vise.   A lot of Wilton's new products are imported so watch out.