Hi Steve
I have not been on the forum much recently and have only just read about what has happened to you, I wish you all the best and the only advice I can give
is accept all the help that is offered to you. Stay strong mate.
I have an Eye- tech ( well had until my son borrowed it a long time ago ) that is still going after 10 years plus but its now in semi retirement after I got him a Speedglas 9100FX xx for xmas
I worked in the city bus garages for over twenty years and never saw a vice like that or any painted vices. As for the matter of items being borrowed on a long time basis I refuse to comment :cool:
Used mine as well, its good to use and the compact size will come in handy for getting into tight spaces . My son got one as well but has not used his yet .