Vices saved from the scrap furnace

[Shedendman]

So, as one was passing my just down the road scrappy thought i'd pop in see whats what,being the nosey sod i am.
And there they were,just about to be chucked into the big bin ready to be lost and forgotten.
Er like no way that cannot happen, few sheckles into the tea fund and quickly loaded into the back of the van

First up



Ok,rusted badly,handle bar got a slight bend, wont wind out,quick release just clicks,but winds in ok,but we'll strip it down and investigate that matter
Next up woodworking vice make unknown



Big lump solid and heavy again no makers name on it
As i type this both been taken apart,degreased,and now sitting in the acid bath
I just had to save them, well you know what its like makes you cry seeing stuff like this being castaway

 

[God mode restorations]

So, as one was passing my just down the road scrappy thought i'd pop in see whats what,being the nosey sod i am.
And there they were,just about to be chucked into the big bin ready to be lost and forgotten.
Er like no way that cannot happen, few sheckles into the tea fund and quickly loaded into the back of the van

First up
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Ok,rusted badly,handle bar got a slight bend, wont wind out,quick release just clicks,but winds in ok,but we'll strip it down and investigate that matter
Next up woodworking vice make unknown
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Big lump solid and heavy again no makers name on it
As i type this both been taken apart,degreased,and now sitting in the acid bath
I just had to save them, well you know what its like makes you cry seeing stuff like this being castaway

Nice vice... think I will have to house move as you guys find some good ol kit.

 

[WorkshopChris]

So, as one was passing my just down the road scrappy thought i'd pop in see whats what,being the nosey sod i am.
And there they were,just about to be chucked into the big bin ready to be lost and forgotten.
Er like no way that cannot happen, few sheckles into the tea fund and quickly loaded into the back of the van

Post like this are just to taunt me i am sure the only thing i have ever come away with from a scrappy is punctures.

 

[gaz1]

that one looks similer to my samsonia vice

http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/threads/what-make-is-this-vice.61123/page-2#post-771435

 

[Shedendman]

You just wont believe some of the stuff that gets thrown out at the place i go to, sometimes keep telling myself gonna need a bigger shed

 

[Spark plug]

sometimes keep telling myself gonna need a bigger shed

You'll only fill it and need a bigger one.

Nice save, the mentality of some people throwing that sort of thing away is beyond me.

 

[the snooper]

Post like this are just to taunt me i am sure the only thing i have ever come away with from a scrappy is punctures.

you go to the wrong scrappy

 

[pedrobedro]

Hold the quick release lever out with your thumb while you wind it out it should work. It just needs cleaning and lubricating.

 

[The_Yellow_Ardvark]

Good save.

 

[slim_boy_fat]

You just wont believe some of the stuff that gets thrown out at the place i go to, sometimes keep telling myself gonna need a bigger shed

And, before you know it, you'll be in the scrap business......

 

[Shedendman]

And, before you know it, you'll be in the scrap business......

The scrappys i go to was up for sale @20K small place,new people have only been there a few months,not really got a clue tbh.
Just wish i had the 20 grand

 

[Shedendman]

^^^^^^^
Just as well,i didnt, the used stuff for sale on this site would be full of my ads

 

[500e]

Neighbor had a call would you be interested I have 2 slotting heads for Bridgeport £60 suit you ? yes says he goes to collect, there are 2 in his shed + the other is in a BP with a J type head.
Asks as you do 2 where did you get that lot must have been a fair few £ changed hands", his friend says went to scrapper to weigh in some old cable & there were the 2 heads & mill paid scrap price or it was of to the foundry.
He was complaining he had to collect it & yes snooper I must be going to wrong ones
Was not as clean as the one in picture but is now

 

[awemawson]

Chris, £20K seems very cheap for even a small licenced scrap yard - was that freehold or leasehold? I bet that they have to jump through all sorts of HSE and environmental hoops.

 

[Shedendman]

That was leasehold,fixtures ,fittings and contracts etc(also comes with the Romanian labourer @ £25 a day) ,i know they pay rent but how much i dont know,think its £1500 a month but dont quote me on that.
To be honest the new guys running it are young,not really got a clue where it comes to work and making money ,rumour is mummy bought it for her son,put 2+2 together there
All i can say i wish i had £20k at the time

On the HSE side,well they try their best but you do have to turn and look away sometimes again not got a clue,on a good note everything environmental wise is all legal and above board with the necessary licences blah blah blah
Your forks came from there

 

[Shedendman]

MORE FINDS
This happened to fall into my van while passing today



Needs a good clean and a few slight minor repairs,but it works believe it or not
Also picked up a pair of 48'' F-clamps(sorry no pic)..............Fiver in the tea fund,fanks very much

Mods,if this needs to be moved where it should be by all mean do ya stuff