Setting up Shop in Dayton (aka Cholla's Retreat)

[68l30]

That Columbian is a beast! Four inch? Is a resto in it's future? I finished up my Vintage Wilton earlier in the year....

BIG

[mockingbird812]

Yes BIG, a "604" from the 40s/50s. It is tight and I like the patina. So, for now it will just get a good cleaning and lube.

[mockingbird812]

Here is another delicate tool that I picked up by word of mouth from a friend. This Blackhawk is a beast. It is the "S4" model from approx. the 1930s. It is rated at 8,000 lbs and it weighs close to 200#. It works but will get a complete mechanical and cosmetice restoration.

[mockingbird812]

In order to fit one of these.......



I had to have some of my trusses reengineered.....

[mockingbird812]

I try to plan ahead and am successful sometimes [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/hmmm.gif[/img]. These strategically placed boards will support my overhead air hose reel being relocated from my AZ shop....

[68l30]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mockingbird812</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Yes BIG, a &quot;604&quot; from the 40s/50s. It is tight and I like the patina. So, for now it will just get a good cleaning and lube. </div></div>

Great vise, it will serve you well and your childrens children ! I have a 604 M2 at work, it has seen lots of use and abuse.

BIG

[68l30]

I'm envious of the Blackhawk, my Grandad had one I remember playing on as a kid. Can't wait to see that beauty in some color!!

BIG

[cook_dw]

Great work on the shop!! Definitely diggin' the vintage hardware!!

[m22mike]

Very nice Sam.. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img]

Mike

[enio45]

nice sam