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Vises38 of 51trying to figure out the manufacturer Antique Craftsman no. 5242 Vice ?
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    Posted 9 years ago

    toolmannk
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    The only writing on this is "Pat applied for". The 3 holes must mean it mounts to something, bench, another tool? The 2 pivoting arms when in the up position leave an opening less than 1/8". In the down position the seat tightly against the centered stop. Almost as if a strap would fit and tighten when pulled down. The concave end of this tool must have meaning. Totally clueless on my end.

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    Comments

    1. blunderbuss2 blunderbuss2, 9 years ago
      Alright gang, I'm clueless too!
    2. Roycroftbooksfromme1, 9 years ago
      punch up the patient on Google and c what flys
    3. toolmannk, 9 years ago
      Thanks for the interest, no Pat. # or date.
    4. Roycroftbooksfromme1, 9 years ago
      makes me thing of a older truck hood holder ....or bottom latch ..just a guess..
    5. blunderbuss2 blunderbuss2, 9 years ago
      That sounds feasible Roy & now looks more familiar.
    6. toolmannk, 9 years ago
      Would a spring be required for it to be a latch?

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