I feel like people that are into old stuff are into all the old stuff. For example, those of us that love classic cars are also the ones likely to love old tools. And since we like restoring cars and trucks, we also tend to like restoring old tools. And what cooler old tool to restore than a real deal 1750 Snap-On Vise? This one here is pretty rough, as it is rusty and seized, but I’ve seen worse!

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Welcome to my channel. In the restoration video I restore a 1750 Snap-on mechanics vise (5”) that I purchased off of eBay for around $400 USD. I am happy how it turned out but let me know what you think.

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As seen in the restoration video I dismantled the Snap-on vise and then put it in the parts washer to knock off some of the grime. After washing, I sandblasted the casted parts and some of the steel. I used the Vevor mini lathe to spin the screws and other parts to remove rust and also restore a new finish and then buffed them, plated, and buffed again. For the cast parts I filed and sanded down rough areas then primed and painted them. Some of the hardware was cold blued which helps prevent rust. I was able to buy new jaws, both the main jaws, pipe jaws, and new Snap-on Labels. I went for more of an original look on the vise and did not paint any of the embossed letters. From the factory they’re the same color as the vise. I put a light coat of grease between the vise and base and boy does it turn smooth. Overall I think the vise is a beauty but tell me what you think. I plan to keep this vise for the shop and use in in future restoration videos…so you will see it again! 🙂