Knee Vise - Tool Gloat (Fail)

A few weeks back I found an old knee vise attached to an outdoor work bench while helping a friend clean out a yard. Asked if I wanted it or else it goes to the dump, I brought it home (spiders and all).

Well, I finally decided to see what kind of treasure I had found and began to strip off the old jaws from the screw (which were attached with nails and bent over carriage bolts). What I came up with was a Columbian 1⅛” vise with some surface rust but seemingly serviceable.

However, upon putting the nut to the wire wheel, I discovered that the mounting ears of the cast nut were previously broken and butter welded back in place.

Not wishing to invest any more time or effort into this treasure, I think that I will let it go. Oh well, nothing ventured; nothing gained.

Anybody want a slightly abused vise?

-- Greg, No. Cal. - "Gaudete in Domino Semper"