Vise Restoration Reed 203 1/2 R

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7 ай бұрын

This week we are going to restore this Reed 203 1/2 R vise. It one that I have never owned before so we are going to be learning along the way. As always i hope you enjoy my content and Thank You for watching.
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@ScoutCrafter 7 ай бұрын

What a beautiful vise you have now George! Outstanding! 😃👍

@Uwannawatch 7 ай бұрын

Thanks John! I hope you're feeling better.

@leonardburlile9623 7 ай бұрын

Obviously a SUPERIOR ENGINEERED & MANUFACTURED Bench Vice. From what I’ve seen these Reed R series bench vises are Top Shelf & the “Quill” of vintage Bench Vises.

@Uwannawatch 7 ай бұрын

You are correct! I've owned several Reed vises and each one has been quality! Top tier for sure. I don't think I've ever met anyone who doesn't like them.

@ToolsandTime 7 ай бұрын

That's a beauty of a vise--nicely done!

@Uwannawatch 7 ай бұрын

Thanks I appreciate that.

@dancoffman4336 7 ай бұрын

Beautiful vise. The split pin adjuster screw behind the nut is indeed factory. One of the reasons it came apart so good, is because it's a Reed. Will last forever. Enjoy it, man

@Uwannawatch 7 ай бұрын

😂😂😂 You got that right!👍

@gypsydildopunks7083 7 ай бұрын

She is looking better than new.

@Uwannawatch 7 ай бұрын

I am so happy with this one! Thanks!

@wallaceknifeworkshomestead 7 ай бұрын

Very nice! That turned out great. Good addition to the shop.

@Uwannawatch 7 ай бұрын

Thank You Sir!

@Dalesworkshop 7 ай бұрын

You didn't need any paint on that one it turned out mighty fine. That is a cool flashlight. I remembered I have one of those so I am gonna break it out if I can find it. Always a pleasure to watch you work. Merry Christmas.

@Uwannawatch 7 ай бұрын

Thank You Mr. Dale! That flashlight came in a package deal with my Porter Cable tools. I also enjoy seeing you in your shop. Merry Christmas Brother!

@barney2633 6 ай бұрын

Very nice vise. Well restored.

@Uwannawatch 6 ай бұрын

Thank You Sir. I appreciate it.

@ivanstiles7030 7 ай бұрын

That's a cool old vise. Now i gotta have one. Thanks Super George 😂 nice restoration brother.

@Uwannawatch 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Captain Ivan! Happy to help!😂 I'm sure if you get your hands on one you would no doubt make it a stunner!

@westhighlandsshop 7 ай бұрын

Awesome vise and cleanup George. I love Reed vises and use mine everyday. I think that split nut design on the lead screw is really cool. I believe the split pin with adjusting screw for the nut retention is factory, my 104R has it. It allows you to pin that nut tight to the front so there is no play. Other mfgs, you see that pin bent over to achieve the same thing. You forgot to paint it. 🤣🤣🤣. Great job brother.

@GoldmansGarage 7 ай бұрын

100% correct the screw in the pin allows you to tighten the nut if it develops slip over time

@Uwannawatch 7 ай бұрын

Thanks David! It was a first for me seeing that makes sense now. You know it's a keeper so no paint😁 I am going to paint the other one.

@Everythings_Adjustable 7 ай бұрын

That looks Great now George and so smooth 🛠👍😊

@Uwannawatch 7 ай бұрын

Thank you! So Smooth indeed.

@GuntersGarage 7 ай бұрын

Shes a beaut! That purple power is good stuff. I use it a lot myself.

@Uwannawatch 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Brother! Ya it works awesome and it's not too expensive either!

@rollerbald 7 ай бұрын

That looks great George - nicely done!

@Uwannawatch 7 ай бұрын

Thank You Mr. Bill!

@ytube1970 7 ай бұрын

Awesome restoration

@Uwannawatch 7 ай бұрын

Thank You! I appreciate it.

@briansworkshop01 7 ай бұрын

That's a fantastic vice great video and job Thanks for sharing your time and skill Thanks again George 🍺🍺🍺👍👍

@Uwannawatch 7 ай бұрын

Thank You Brian! It is a good vise for sure. 🍺🍺🍻

@michaellindsay8934 7 ай бұрын

Looks fantastic without any paint and works like a charm thanks for sharing George

@Uwannawatch 7 ай бұрын

Thank You Michael. I appreciate you always leaving me such nice comments it means a lot.

@LittleRestorers 7 ай бұрын

Oh I didn't leave a message on this one... Great job bro, so smooth - The bare metal look works perfectly 👍

@Uwannawatch 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Little Brother!

@quasarguitar-hi7hs 7 ай бұрын

That is a beauty. Nice job.

@Uwannawatch 7 ай бұрын

Thank You!

@matthewschauenburg 7 ай бұрын

Good one today, thanks.

@Uwannawatch 7 ай бұрын

Thank You. I really appreciate that.

@garyjones2582 Ай бұрын

That metal is so beautiful that it doesn't need to be painted.. So glad you didn't... very nice work...

@Uwannawatch Ай бұрын

Thank You, I love the look of the bare metal, I'm not a big fan of painted vises so I rarely paint them..especially for my collection.

@Resto-Scraps 7 ай бұрын

Dude... Wow.. I'd she's ready for a night on the town.. nice job man.

@Uwannawatch 7 ай бұрын

CC!! Thanks Brother!🍻

@tungsten_carbide 7 ай бұрын

Congrats on your first Reed, and _man_ did you find one in great condition 👏👏👏👏 I don't think Reeds get the recognition they deserve, overshadowed by Chas Parkers, Athol/Starretts and of course Wilton bullet vices. This turned out soooo nice. I'm a total sucker for the look of bare cast iron and this vice sure was an ideal candidate - incredible the shape it's in given it's what, 90 years old at least?!! And so happy for you that the bottom screw didn't fight you. Couldn't have been any more different to the Athol, loosening with just finger pressure, holy crap! One teeny tiny niggle on the restoration is that there's a slight but noticeable bend in the tommy bar. I'm a bit OCD about those and I always try to get the bar as close to dead straight as I can using the three-point bending trick in the jaws of a second vice.

@Uwannawatch 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Man, truly appreciate it . It was in fantastic shape. You are right about the tommy bar. It has a wicked S bend and i wasn't entirely sure how to tackle it. I have had Reeds before but none like this one. Reed is one of the finest vises out there IMO.

@bigvicsworkshop 7 ай бұрын

He's a smooth operator for sure! Nice job brother!

@Uwannawatch 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Big Brother! 🎵Smoooth Operator 😁

@patjohnson3100 7 ай бұрын

Very nice recovery of the vice. No reason why it can't be useful for many more decades. Reed vises are extremely rare where I live in the Intermountain West.

@Uwannawatch 7 ай бұрын

Thank You. Reed is a quality vise. This one will be a keeper for sure. I don't see this style in my area.

@91Z50 7 ай бұрын

Good job! Should last 50 years with no abuse

@Uwannawatch 7 ай бұрын

Thank You. I think you're right.

@Austeration 7 ай бұрын

Sweet as Bro. Nice Work. Must be cold there buddy, your all rugged up

@Uwannawatch 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Brother! Yep it's pretty cold up here now! No Christmas swim for us.

@mm9773 7 ай бұрын

7:10 Bubbles! Good stuff. “Grease or oil” is a question I haven’t quite answered for myself, differing opinions seem to be available. As a rule of thumb, I’m going with grease for threads and oil for smooth surfaces. Although I might have used a bit of grease where the swivel base meets the vice, too.

@Uwannawatch 7 ай бұрын

Hello my friend! My wife said I swatted the bubble like a grouchy old man😂 Grease or oil is just a matter of preference I think.

@ronaldkozian5825 7 ай бұрын

george that is one of the nicest vises i have seen you done great work, when i saw that big screw i said oh no but good thing it was oiled you should check out the scout's craft last vid he directs you to a guy nothing but vises yes including the atol and he loves reed vises athol joined with starrett. merry christmas to you and your family🎄 next time brother

@Uwannawatch 7 ай бұрын

Hey Ronald. I couldn't be happier with this one! Have you checked out Mikeandbrunosgarage? Nice guy I think you'll like his channel. Merry Christmas to you and yours. Take care My brother and we'll see ya soon.

@Dancing_Alone_wRentals 7 ай бұрын

Fantastic work. I admire the way you organized the shop to be able to knock out these projects. Super video! ( The only knock out in my videos is when one of those boxes stacked way high on top of the box that was labeled " do not stack " ...comes crashing down on me )

@Uwannawatch 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Man, I try to keep my shop tidy. It's not always easy but it does make doing projects easier.

@Dancing_Alone_wRentals 7 ай бұрын

I really like the opening of each video@@Uwannawatch . Yes the part where you walk in.....no, not the part where you walk in.... The part where we can see the walls and see how "cooly" you have displayed art! All great videos!

@Dancing_Alone_wRentals 7 ай бұрын

Watching along as you put the vise back together, I started wondering whether they had to touch up the parts when they were first assembled, or if the machine work was good enough that things just came together on the first try. tHanks for the video

@shedmanx3640 7 ай бұрын

Cleaning and lubricating things is the essence of restoration work mate. You’re performing those tasks flawlessly. Great work buddy.

@Uwannawatch 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Brother! You are too kind.

@gypsydildopunks7083 7 ай бұрын

Learning experiences are mostly good. Thanks for the video, George.

@Uwannawatch 7 ай бұрын

It's always good to learn something! Knowledge is power!

@AndyM. 7 ай бұрын

ERIE, PA IN DA HOOOOOOUSE!!!!

@Uwannawatch 7 ай бұрын

ANDY!!!!!! Hey Buddy. We hope you and your family have the most AWESOME Christmas!

@AndyM. 7 ай бұрын

THANKS Mr Wonderful!

@jackcollins2344 7 ай бұрын

I believe who ever owned that vise before you got it took great care of it so that makes your job bringing it back to life so pleasant. works great looks great

@Uwannawatch 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Jack. I think you're right it looks like it didn't get much abuse. Pretty rare to find this model in my area and for it to be this good was a bonus.

@mikebrunosgarage5338 7 ай бұрын

That is a stout looking vice,it came out great and looks like she runs smoooooth! Thanks for letting me know about the buffing pad,appreciate you watching! Have a Merry Christmas and see you next time

@Uwannawatch 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Mike, Ya it's a good vise for sure. You're welcome that's how we learn is asking questions. I'm still learning something new everyday. Merry Christmas to you and yours.

@johnfix1 7 ай бұрын

A super vice and a perfect restoration. You are the vise master George. This finish is better than the painted ones.

@Uwannawatch 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Mr. John! You know I love the look of the Bare metal especially on my keepers.

@uncleblack7322 7 ай бұрын

Great Job, George came out just great...enjoyed the vid...

@Uwannawatch 7 ай бұрын

Thank you Uncle! Merry Christmas to you and yours!

@ahmedomran5190 7 ай бұрын

good job sir

@Uwannawatch 7 ай бұрын

Thank You!

@beerdrinker6452 7 ай бұрын

Yes, stunning. Thank you. Is the plan to rub it with an oily rag from time to time? Rusting is my question. Great video. Merry Christmas.

@Uwannawatch 7 ай бұрын

Thanks. I heated and oiled it. {hot Blue} I've didn't show it on this one but I have shown it before on previous videos. It's the same concept as seasoning cast iron cook ware.

@GoldmansGarage 7 ай бұрын

Awesome vise. Was super clean and came apart easy. 3.5” can be a very useful size. I was curious if the split collar would throw you for a loop. Personally I’d have painted it but to each their own

@user-fs5bt1gn5j 7 ай бұрын

👍👍👍❤

@joepiker 7 ай бұрын

I have a Reed 201R vice (4") that is very similar to yours. It's probably older because it has the meatball style knob on the end of the screw. It has the same pin with the screw that presses up against the nut, as yours does, So I am pretty sure the split pin with screw is a factory part. I assume the screw is to put pressure on the nut to take up any play as it wears.

@Uwannawatch 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Man I appreciate that! It was a first for me so a good learning experience.

@joepiker 7 ай бұрын

After checking, I realized I misstated the model of my vice....204R it is. These are really good strong vices, very pleasing design, great action and jaws...Too bad American tool industry has suffered such diminishing!@@Uwannawatch

@greghomestead8366 6 ай бұрын

It was great you started off with one not damaged..... and then made it outstanding 2👍👍up Have a Jesus filled day everyone Greg in Michigan

@Uwannawatch 6 ай бұрын

Thank You Greg. I really appreciate it Brother.

@karcinoma 7 ай бұрын

Once I was playing in the garage and ended up having to "wash" my hands with acetone and sand paper. So how do your hands feel after dunking them in the degreaser? Any irritation?

@Uwannawatch 7 ай бұрын

Acetone and sand paper that's the poor man's Lava soap 🤣 No irritation.. but I got hands like leather from years of working with them. But my wife says it drys hers out if she doesn't wear gloves.