(rare?) Hollands erie vise #43 help me please!!!

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I recently bought this Hollands Erie Vice and i have done a ton of research but can not find a single model 43 anywhere. I searched other forums specifically for vices and nothing so far. As you can see from the photos its old and rusty but the model 24 sells regularly for about 100 on eBay with 50 shipping in come cases. I bought it to sell it but dont know the true value, if you have any knowledge about this vice then i would really appreciate it. I didn't know where else to ask so i figured i would ask where i find the answers to 95% of my questions lol.
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The link goes to a page with lots of photos of the vice.
Weight- about 45 pounds (my best guess when i lift it)
Jaw size- 3 inches
Max opening size- 5.5 inches
Features a 360 degree swivel mount.
Thanks- Mike
 
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It's just my opinion but unless people collect something, rare doesn't mean much. If your looking for an honest value look at what a good quality vice with similar specs sells for today and figure about 1/2 and you'll probably get rid of it. To me it looks small, swivel vices are a little more expensive but not everyone wants one and if it swivels it better lock down tight if they do.
 
Thanks for the input beau5278, i was mostly looking to see if i got a good buy, i bought it for 25 dollars and if it was 100% worth way more i was gonna sell it and get something else but i guess ill just keep it for that cool factor. Its old and unique so I'm going to do my best to restore it and refinish it.
 
I don't know if you realize that the rear jaw will swing if you pull the pin out. That way you can clamp tapered objects. Not many vises have this feature, and the ones that do cost an arm and a leg.
 
I had no idea...how does this work? I took out the pin but couldn't get the jaw to budge lol by the rear jaw u mean the jaw which is fixed above the Hollands logo correct?
 
The slot in which the rear jaw rotates is a giant semi-circular t-slot. Put the vise on its side and try to work some penetrating oil into the slot. After the oil penetrates the slot, you may be able loosen the jaw with a soft face hammer or a wood block and a regular hammer. If you see how it works, you can figure out where to hammer.
When you get the jaw loose, clean and grease the parts. The rear jaw will adapt to the tapered part as close the vise.
 
Wow i never would have guessed that,ill try to work on it again tomorrow (too much college work to do) but ill let you know how it turns out. I really appreciate it -mike
 
Another way to loosen the rear jaw is to put an object in the vise on one side of the jaw. Then tighten the screw. Do your homework first. LOL
 
hahah ya the last thing i need is a chunk of metal falling on my toes! lol i worked it a bit this morning but wasnt able to move it, ill try this next and do some more research, still cant find anything about a model 43 though :grumpy: lol
 
You were completely correct, i oiled it and used a hammer and a wood block to loosen it up and now its opened up :D
 
Way to go! If you get this thing cleaned and lubricated, it could be the only vise you'll ever need. Now start looking for a solid workbench to mount it on.
 
i completely agree with that! this thing is a beast lol im on the smaller side so this thing is like a third of my body weight! i just bought some evapo-rust and im planning on a full restoration, thank for your help it would have taken me a month to find out all that stuff
 
It's good to see the restoration of an above average antique. If you could get the parts sand blasted, a good coat of Rustoleum primer would prevent future rust. Grease the screw, the slide, the nut, the swivel base, and the swivel jaw. Don't paint the surfaces to be greased. A set of magnetized plastic jaw liners will let you clamp more delicate parts. Knock yourself out.
 
I wouldn't worry about painting it, just spray it down with some wd40 once in a while and it will last forever.
 
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