Inspired by the awesome chainsaw thread, I thought we could talk about bench vises, another great stirrer of passion and emotion.

In my workshop I have two Chicago-made Wilton bullet vises, a 3" and a 4". In addition, I have an Ohio made original Versa Vise.

The 3" Wilton I found in terrible condition and did a full restoration on it.

What do you own?

I have for sale a genuine WW2 M1 carbine. It shoots the .30 Carbine round. This was the little brother of the M1 Garand and was given to tankers and other soldiers in tight spaces. This thing is a HOOT to SHOOT at the range. The serial number 1207745 dates in to Winchesters first run of these which occurred from Sep 1942 to February 1944.
It's hard to talk about condition when we talk about something that was used in WW2. Just look at the pictures. It may look rough (it's supposed to) but it...

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Here’s my rifle. It’s a Voere 2165 with a night force 3 to 12 x 56. The muzzle brake was on it when I bought it. It actually came in a new Woodstock, but I was worried with all the recoil that it was gonna get destroyed and it’s very Bavarian. It’d be very hard on the face.

Hi Ladies and Gentlemen - I have this for sale - due to some good news - I am fit enough to go for my Elephant - so Doc signed off and 2027 Elephant is on the cull list.(did I mention the free medical in Iceland )

Anyhow, have this bought it to add to my doubles - but no need - 505 Gibbs will take care of Ellie

Offering it for sale - if you are in Europe, then no silly VAT/sales tax - if living in the USA - then would you like it without importer engraving?

Both can be sorted - a price...

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Wife and I made the 12hr run down to Coppersmiths in Chicago to grab the crate containing our Zim ele products. Not a fun drive but once that crate gets opened its all worth it.
In the crate was-
Capped ivory
Capped cast replicas
The molds used from the ivory
2 foot stools
Ear painting
Ear leather
Sorry for the poor pictures, bit wore out to retake once I seen how bad they turned out.