Vintage 1950's Craftsman swivel vise, model 5176. Very well made.
- see picture from 1955 Craftsman tool catalog, Note $18 in 1955 is the equivalent of $213 today (per the consumer price index calculator)
-Vise weighs in at 26.8 pounds
- 12 in length in closed position and approximately 7" height at jaws
- Vise opens appx 4-3/4 inches
- Jaws are 3 3/8" wide, jaw faces are original with faces in used condition - serrations and screw heads in good condition.
- Oval style CRAFTSMAN riveted logo badge on side.
- Model number stamped on lead screw retainer surrounding bullet nose marked "MODEL 5176". see pictures
- Vise has original paint
- Vise has been disassembled, cleaned and greased, works very well.
Interested? Please email through Craigs List.
I make exchanges at Fire Station #5, located at the intersection of N. Creasy Lane and Union St. Address is 750 N. Creasy Ln. There is a safe exchange zone on the south side of the station (right next to the building, look for the safe exchange zone sign).