Originally Posted by
cny-bikeman
The specific one we used is still available on eBay - Sears Craftsman model 51871, and Sears still stocks parts for it!. From what I can see from reviews the current made in China Craftsman vise bears no resemblence to the vintage real thing.
That's why I buy vintage vises, because they continue to be iron workhorses. They cost more than new ones from China, but it's the difference between pro grade and homeowner grade tools. A vintage Columbian
#508 mechanics vise sold 60 days ago for $950 on ebay.