Neighbor's Parker Vise

[Bill Holcombe]

I have recently moved to the rolling plains of North Texas. When we moved into our rent house, I noticed our neighbor had a very large vise mounted in his carport. Went by today and got a look at it and it turns out to be a very large Parker Vise. Will have to try and find the model number sometime, but here is a pic.

[Dean Romig]

Wow! That thing is a beast!





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[Bill Holcombe]

I believe it is a no 87 vise.

[Bach Melick]

my buddy in Dallas has one of those...

[Bill Holcombe]

What are the claws in the vise meant to grab?

[John E. Williams]

I've never seen one of those, but would love to find one at the flea market for $20-30. I'd snap that up in a second!

[Robin Lewis]

What are the claws in the vise meant to grab?
pipe

[Bill Murphy]

Yes, this is a pipe vise.

[Bill Holcombe]

It's a 288 1/2. Supposed to weigh 200 lbs and hold an 8 inch pipe.

[edgarspencer]

Bill, a 288 1/2 only weighs 118lbs. They have 5" jaws and a 6" opening.

[Bill Holcombe]

Thanks, was just going by the size I found someone post online.