I’d have left the marks around the jaws, yes I’d have fixed the chip at the jaw, and the anvil area and left the rest, when the old aged king asked me about them, I’d have said “ to remind you as you gaze at it, that you had a wonderful childhood”
This is possibly the most impressive restorations I've ever seen. That thing was absolutely brutalized and it looks better than it ever did new. A work of art
Imagine what the already expensive Wilton vise would cost if taken to this level of refinement at the factory! Wilton->welldone->(unmöglich) wohlgetan.
Oh man it's been a long time since I saw a vintage Wilton. That was built back when everything had soft swoopy lines and lots of curves. Back when everything looked like an airplane lol. It's a beautiful vise, and you did a great job restoring it.
This has been my favorite vise project I have seen on TH-cam. It is gorgeous and I love the process you did to restore it. I've watched people sand blast, use electrolysis, all sorts of things. You were successful using chemicals and hand tools. Just phenomenal!
Great video! I just finished restoring my great uncle's Wilton vise, manufactured in March 1952. My father had it sitting in an old tractor barn. It was very crusty. I got it all cleaned up to give to my son, who just bought his first home. It is a great family heirloom to sit atop his new workbench in his new garage.
The best vise restoration I've seen. Looks better than when it left the factory. You are a perfectionist and I like that. Great work. Your videos are so well done. I like that you have no music just the tool sounds, it's calming.
This man is the Yehudi Menuhin of restoration of stuff, and how to do a YT video. My idea of an engineering masterpiece is to change the four spark plugs on my old 1990 TP Magna wagon. But, without much fear of contradiction, this is the best video I've ever seen on YT. Hands down! No 'music' or yakety yak. Dear God...thank you!!! Visually, wonderfully informative. It was also an excellent instruction lesson. Fully excellent production. It was as though I was standing next to MM while he was doing the job. The blokes in the factory that made this vice would be looking down from heaven with tears in their eyes. Thank you!
You sir, are a true Artist. Absolute beauty in your work. I use Wilton Vises everyday and never in my life did I picture it as a true work of art. You ROCK...
I know this was from two years ago, but wow! What a beautiful restoration! My Grandfather had one just like that in his workshop on his farm in Mississippi. Fantastic work!
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Having done two Wilton bullet vise restorations, neither as good as yours, my favorite part was first that you were lucky to get a vise with the end-cap in fairly good shape. And then you were particularly meticulous in correcting it's form and sanding it smooth. The impact on the finished restoration sets off well against the re-machined jaws. Very nice indeed!
Wilton tool manufacturing had their factory on Wrightwood Ave right next to the L tracks in Chicago. Of course, the building has long been demolished and housing built at the site. Restoration was top notch. Kudos.
I have a vise identical to this one. Unrestored and I still use it almost every day. This was a high end vise back in 1949. A vise like this one today would cost $600 USD. Beautiful restoration.
I also have the same vice that is used daily at my business. If you could find one at $600 I would buy it! Wilton still sells them today, its $1750 for a 6” wide Bullet vice.
Now this is a restoration. It looks like it came out of the factory. I love that you used Hammerite paint. It gives that hammer finish look. Excellent work.
An A+ effort, perfect and thank you for lubing all interior surfaces, one thing I would have put a washer between the swivel hold down bolt on each side and the base, the tightening and loosening over time will wear the paint on the base away. Really can be proud of such a great result!
BEST TABLE VISE RESTORATION EVER FANTASTIC AMAZING INCREDIBLE DETAIL YOU SHOULD BE PROUD OF YOUR WORK BUD AND I'M SURE YOU KEPT THAT TABLE VISE AND I ALSO LIKE THE STYLE OF THE BULLET TABLE VISE AND THE 2 SWIVEL TIGHTENERS....BETTER THEN BRAND NEW.....
I’ve been collecting old America made vises for over 40 years. I’ve got over a hundred in different makes and sizes. I always saw it as the one tool that was always on display in the shop. Your work always impresses me. It makes me want to start on some of mine but I don’t have the patience that you have and therefore you won’t see any videos from me. I also like that there’s no talking in yours.
This is a superb restoration. Very complete. Anyone would love to have such a wonderfully restored and improved shop vise like this. I would! Best regards and thanks from the USA for saving this great Wilton vise. Also, your camera work is very good.
Você é incrível. Não te escapa nem um detalhe. Sou sua fã. As peças que você restaura deve ficar mais bonita do que na época que foram fabricadas. Suas ferramentas também são Top. Parabéns. Curto muito seu canal. Sou de Juiz de fora - Minas Gerais- Brasil.
Perfect job sir. I'm so glad guys like you are still exist in this planet. Please keep up the awesome job you do sir and thanks for sharing it with us.
What kind of roller did you use to paint the body of the vise? It seemed to leave a nice even texture that mimicked that of a cast iron surface. What brand/color paint did you use? Restoration turned out great!
Of all the many vises I've ever used, a Wilton bullet vise was my absolute favorite when I was working in auto repair. I was lucky enough to have two benches, one four footer and one seven footer. I moved the vise from the end of the 4' long bench to the center of the 7' long bench and offset it a foot from the front edge specifically to work on u-joints, CV joints and steering racks.
This is just Awesome!!!!!! My 90 year old step dad just gave me his 9400 and I love it! I would love to restore it like this but would never use it if I did this to it lol. Excellent video and resto job, the attention to detail is mind boggling. Thank you!!!
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u did not answer my question
I answered now 👍
hope someone will restore that vise after you destroy it
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Outstanding work. Very nice craftsmanship.
I love when videos have the actual sound of the activity, rather than music. Its easier to follow whats being done this way.
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Totally agree with you those videos with goofy music are from none professional restorers
probably one of the best restorations on TH-cam
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Like an old aged King asked the guy to restore his childhood vise.. and the guy restored it with honor and respect.. 🙏
I’d have left the marks around the jaws, yes I’d have fixed the chip at the jaw, and the anvil area and left the rest, when the old aged king asked me about them, I’d have said “ to remind you as you gaze at it, that you had a wonderful childhood”
Thank you for posting. My neighbor gave me the same model vise. I wouldn't have known how to disassemble to clean or where to lube without your video.
I'm so glad you benefited from this video. greetings.
This is possibly the most impressive restorations I've ever seen. That thing was absolutely brutalized and it looks better than it ever did new. A work of art
It is beyond a restoration. It is improved from the original factory condition. But now it is too nice to use.
Thanks 👍
This is museum quality work.
Imagine what the already expensive Wilton vise would cost if taken to this level of refinement at the factory!
Wilton->welldone->(unmöglich) wohlgetan.
@@nettils5555 Restoration of this kind is in the category of a work of art more than just a tool. Having nice tools is appealing to some people.
Excellent restore.The way it should be done…I would say ..upgraded !!
Cool looking vice
The most beautiful vice I've seen. This tool looks usually very utilitarian but this manufacturer invested in good design as well, which is rare.
This might be the best tool restoration video I’ve ever seen. And I’ve seen a lot. Wonderful job.
brother good job. congratuletion
Thanks mate
Oh man it's been a long time since I saw a vintage Wilton. That was built back when everything had soft swoopy lines and lots of curves. Back when everything looked like an airplane lol. It's a beautiful vise, and you did a great job restoring it.
One of the most satisfying restoration videos I've had the pleasure to watch. Beautifully done!
This has been my favorite vise project I have seen on TH-cam. It is gorgeous and I love the process you did to restore it. I've watched people sand blast, use electrolysis, all sorts of things. You were successful using chemicals and hand tools. Just phenomenal!
thank you so much
Stunning work. I recently returned home with my fathers collection of rusty anvils, vices, tongs etc. You’ve inspired me to clean them up.
Beautifully engineered vise. Meticulous restoration to preserve this piece of history. Thank you for sharing,
Great video! I just finished restoring my great uncle's Wilton vise, manufactured in March 1952. My father had it sitting in an old tractor barn. It was very crusty. I got it all cleaned up to give to my son, who just bought his first home. It is a great family heirloom to sit atop his new workbench in his new garage.
The most appealing thing about America is your garages.
That old Wilton had seen some rough times but you took it back to better than factory new. Great work!!
thanks sir
Have not seen a vise restoration as good as this and is now 2022. SUPREME WORK SICK MASTER MECHANIKER !!!
Thanks sir
There is a lot of art on this. Thats why there is room for everyone on yt for restaurations.
I can never get enough! Great content !
thanks
I restored the 930 I picked up for 25 bucks! Great Vise! Probably my favorite out of all my restorations
You did a great job…no crazy equipment too 🤟🤩
An impressive job. I'm impressed.
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''ABSOLUTELY AWESOME'' That's the most beautiful 70 year old antique I ever seen !!!! I tip my hat to you ''Sir''.....
thanks :)
Then you haven’t seen me !!!
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It's actually ridiculous how beautiful it looks
This is no longer a tool but a work of art
thank you 👍
Congratulations for a beautiful and wonderful restoration, You do honor to the vice for the job you have done.
Thank you very much!
The best vise restoration I've seen.
Looks better than when it left the factory. You are a perfectionist and I like that. Great work.
Your videos are so well done. I like that you have no music just the tool sounds, it's calming.
I'm glad you liked it
Better than it was brand new..!! This thing is incredible. Seriously never seen a restoration better than this in my life. Just absolute perfection!
Thanks Ricky 👍
It's one of the best restorations I've seen, if not the best. The vise came out looking better than it did when it left the factory!
Thank you
This was the greatest thing I have ever watched on TH-cam, thank you for taking the time to make this.
glad you like it
This man is the Yehudi Menuhin of restoration of stuff, and how to do a YT video.
My idea of an engineering masterpiece is to change the four spark plugs on my old 1990 TP Magna wagon.
But, without much fear of contradiction, this is the best video I've ever seen on YT. Hands down!
No 'music' or yakety yak. Dear God...thank you!!!
Visually, wonderfully informative. It was also an excellent instruction lesson.
Fully excellent production. It was as though I was standing next to MM while he was doing the job.
The blokes in the factory that made this vice would be looking down from heaven with tears in their eyes.
Thank you!
You done a fantastic job restoring the wilton vice. Absolutely stunning
Thank you so much 👍
You sir, are a true Artist. Absolute beauty in your work. I use Wilton Vises everyday and never in my life did I picture it as a true work of art. You ROCK...
Wow, thank you!
Now that’s what you call a restoration,nothing left untouched. Fantastic.
Thank you 👍
My father had a Wilton in his workshop, its rests now in my own shop. I wish it looked this good! A beautiful restoration. Well done Sir
That was superbly done! Too beautiful,to actually use!
Thaks
It's just beautiful, how you work on these tools and revive them. Thank you for showing us, dear Usta.
Awsome find and work! I did a quick search and the company still exists and makes these vises after 70+ years.
This was an amazing restoration! I really appreciate you removing the sharp edges and casting seams, and polishing the bare metal parts! Brilliant!
Thank you so much
This vice probably looks better now than it did when it was new. Splendid restoration.
Thanks 👍
I just lubed up my old Wilton the other day and this Vid pops up. Never realized these vices are a work of art. Great Job.
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Not only you restore but you fix some imperfections from the manufacturer, very impressive
Thanks
I’ve commented on this before, but it’s just pure artwork! Imagine the hours that went into this?
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I know this was from two years ago, but wow! What a beautiful restoration! My Grandfather had one just like that in his workshop on his farm in Mississippi. Fantastic work!
Thanks sir
Gorgeous restoration in the same vein as My Mechanics, thorough and skilled workmanship. Would love to have a vice like that!
thank you so much 👍
Funny because their names are slightly similar...
@@GuyMcPherson69 ones in english and ones in german, and they both speak german
You can get a Wilton for around 3-7 hundred used, and new bullet vises range drastically
The restoration was a viewing pleasure, Very well done!!
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What type of grease did you use? Thanks! You got a new subscriber. I enjoy those types of works!
That's the most complete recovery I've ever seen.
Thank you so much 👍
If you love "Meine Mechaniker", check out "my mechanics". Obviously, this channel is an hommage to the other one ;) th-cam.com/video/YPpmIDlBQkI/w-d-xo.html
I want to display that on my coffee table. Masterful work.
Having done two Wilton bullet vise restorations, neither as good as yours, my favorite part was first that you were lucky to get a vise with the end-cap in fairly good shape. And then you were particularly meticulous in correcting it's form and sanding it smooth. The impact on the finished restoration sets off well against the re-machined jaws. Very nice indeed!
thanks for comment
Wilton tool manufacturing had their factory on Wrightwood Ave right next to the L tracks in Chicago. Of course, the building has long been demolished and housing built at the site. Restoration was top notch. Kudos.
Thanks for info sir
This is not a restauration, this is a preparation for a beauty contest!
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Wow! Just an excellent restoration. Learned a lot watching your techniques. Thanks!
I have a vise identical to this one. Unrestored and I still use it almost every day. This was a high end vise back in 1949. A vise like this one today would cost $600 USD. Beautiful restoration.
I also have the same vice that is used daily at my business. If you could find one at $600 I would buy it! Wilton still sells them today, its $1750 for a 6” wide Bullet vice.
An impact driver would be a great investment! Love the work and editing style.
Thanks
This is my 5th time that I am going to watch this beautiful restoration. Amazing and beautiful results.
Thanks mate 🙏🏻
Incredibly well done. Quality vice very much improved from the factory. True show piece! Detailed craftsmanship!
100% Better than Original !👌👌👌
Now this is a restoration. It looks like it came out of the factory. I love that you used Hammerite paint. It gives that hammer finish look. Excellent work.
Agreed- I used a light blue Hammerite on an LS Starrett vise restoration and it makes me happy every time I use it. The vise seems happy.
Your restoration on the vice's is superb
Thank You 🤚
Magnificent restoration...far better than new with all the casting ridges removed.
An A+ effort, perfect and thank you for lubing all interior surfaces, one thing I would have put a washer between the swivel hold down bolt on each side and the base, the tightening and loosening over time will wear the paint on the base away. Really can be proud of such a great result!
I love those old Wilton Bullets. You did a great job restoring it. Thanks !
Thanks 👍
I love the way you made the new anvil out of weld! Stunning!
Very nice job , Thanks :)
Thank you, nice to see you 👍
Very very nice work..This is excellent Restoration...far better then ORIGINAL.....amazing..
Thank you so much 👍
Amazing workmanship. Museum quality attention to detail. You are as much an artist as a machinist.
The tools are always in better condition once you have restored them compared to when they were sold new. Amazing attention to detail. Mark
thanks
BEST TABLE VISE RESTORATION EVER FANTASTIC AMAZING INCREDIBLE DETAIL YOU SHOULD BE PROUD OF YOUR WORK BUD AND I'M SURE YOU KEPT THAT TABLE VISE AND I ALSO LIKE THE STYLE OF THE BULLET TABLE VISE AND THE 2 SWIVEL TIGHTENERS....BETTER THEN BRAND NEW.....
Thanks a lot 👍
I’ve been collecting old America made vises for over 40 years. I’ve got over a hundred in different makes and sizes. I always saw it as the one tool that was always on display in the shop. Your work always impresses me. It makes me want to start on some of mine but I don’t have the patience that you have and therefore you won’t see any videos from me. I also like that there’s no talking in yours.
Thank you, I am pleased to be able to make a veteran like you love my work. thanks.
I'm not going to go on and on, but the workmanship was flawless. Perfect in many ways. Congratulations. 👍🏻
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A beautiful job. I pays to go the extra mile. Thank you for your work. Really enjoyed watching!
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This is a superb restoration. Very complete. Anyone would love to have such a wonderfully restored and improved shop vise like this. I would! Best regards and thanks from the USA for saving this great Wilton vise. Also, your camera work is very good.
thank you very much for this nice comment.
As usual, vintage artwork fit for a King!
This is *madness* . I'm thrilled.
Giving 'My Mechanics' a run for his money. Excellent work.
Excellent! Its a great looking vise. I like that you painted it black also. A great color for a classic item.
No rough edges survived. Respect the patience in the tediousness of this restoration .
Você é incrível. Não te escapa nem um detalhe.
Sou sua fã. As peças que você restaura deve ficar mais bonita do que na época que foram fabricadas. Suas ferramentas também são Top. Parabéns. Curto muito seu canal. Sou de Juiz de fora - Minas Gerais- Brasil.
Just a gorgeous restoration sir! Absolutely beautiful..
Thanks aldo
Gorgeous paint finish and texture.
Thanks sir
Perfect job sir. I'm so glad guys like you are still exist in this planet. Please keep up the awesome job you do sir and thanks for sharing it with us.
thank you so much.
And the final restoration is beyond words... Just utterly gorgeous! You sir are an artist! 👩🎨
That was the utmost perfection in a restore. I was really impressed. Keep up that caliber of work.
This is probably the best vice restoration on the internet!
Thanks 👍
What kind of roller did you use to paint the body of the vise? It seemed to leave a nice even texture that mimicked that of a cast iron surface. What brand/color paint did you use? Restoration turned out great!
I used a small and ordinary roller and black cast hammerite paint.
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👍 You have done a Magnificent Job! Taking Tools to Another Level!
AMERICA This is What INDUSTRIAL ARTS is All ABOUT! & MUCH MORE!
Nice to find someone else on the same league of my mechanics!
😊 thank you so much 👍
Killer! One of the best restos ever! Great job, Sir!
That’s a beauty even before restoration. Best shop vice around right there. WOW finished is better than NEW.
Hard to believe that is the same vise as you started out with. You done an amazing job on it. It is better than new after all you done.
Dude this was an amazingly intricate restoration. Thank you for preserving this small piece of history. It looks badass! 👍🏾💃🏾
thanks 👍
Great job!! The restoration looks amazing.
Thank you 👍
Another awesome job well done!! Love your color choices great video work too.
indeed a joy to watch a master craftsman at work,,
thanks 👍
You do great work. If you get a chance to do an antique manual lawnmower. I'd love to see that.
Wow, very impressive results! Great work.
"Gold Standard" restoration as usual. Well done mate.
Thanks dude 🙏🏻
Absolutely beautiful work! I love it great job.
Thanks a lot 👍
Of all the many vises I've ever used, a Wilton bullet vise was my absolute favorite when I was working in auto repair. I was lucky enough to have two benches, one four footer and one seven footer. I moved the vise from the end of the 4' long bench to the center of the 7' long bench and offset it a foot from the front edge specifically to work on u-joints, CV joints and steering racks.
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This is just Awesome!!!!!! My 90 year old step dad just gave me his 9400 and I love it! I would love to restore it like this but would never use it if I did this to it lol. Excellent video and resto job, the attention to detail is mind boggling. Thank you!!!
Thanks sir