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Athol Starrett 624 1/2 restored vise socal

Discussion in 'Buy / Sell / Trade - Other' started by magikbean562, Jan 9, 2018.

  1. Jan 9, 2018 at 5:05 PM
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    magikbean562

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    This is a brand new restoration. It took me about 25 hours. I'm by no means an expert on vise restoration, but I removed most paint with a wire brush, re lubed all applicable surfaces and painted with a few coats of enamel paint. Most rust/ oxidation was also manually removed. There are a few tight spots in the base I got the thicker stuff off of, but some orange remained. Considering the same type of vise is going for 140-170 unrestored on eBay. I believe my price to be fair. Every nut, bolt and spring was cleaned and looked over. Price is $sold firm and no shipping. Located in Long Beach

    will trade with socal resident for a 22lr rifle (must meet at ffl) or 1000 rounds 9mm



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  2. Jan 9, 2018 at 6:01 PM
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    Tacomamike mike

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    I like it !!! Very nice
     
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  3. Jan 9, 2018 at 6:06 PM
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    That thing is beautiful. Nice job on the restore!

    I hope someone snags that thing and puts it to use for another 50 years.
    That is a very high quality vice.

    Someone will be getting a deal.
     
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  4. Jan 11, 2018 at 4:25 PM
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    Thanks fellas. Second restoration. If it wasn't so big I'd keep her. My first one was gifted to a friend. 497641B4-E62B-4111-960D-94B0A918503C.jpg
     
  5. Jan 17, 2018 at 5:41 PM
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  6. Feb 3, 2018 at 1:16 PM
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  7. Feb 5, 2018 at 6:48 PM
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  8. Feb 13, 2018 at 6:27 PM
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    will trade with socal resident for a 22lr rifle (must meet at ffl) or 1000 rounds 9mm
     
  10. Mar 5, 2018 at 9:35 PM
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    That looks great! I just restored a morgan

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  11. Mar 7, 2018 at 5:59 PM
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    thats a good looking piece man. i got some metal polish and steel wool for the handle. did wonders.
     
  12. Mar 7, 2018 at 6:55 PM
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    You did a great job. I live 1/2 mile from the Starrett factory in Athol, MA
     
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  13. Mar 16, 2018 at 3:41 PM
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