Just found your site, I have the same passion for old iron, not just vises but old machinery also.
Have recently purchased a Reed 106Y, the ‘Y’ is intriguing as I cannot find any info. on the web about it, there seem to be a model 106 ‘R’ & ‘S’ but not a ‘Y’. Purchased it for 150 GBP which is quite a bit but American vises are expensive in Europe.
I also have a Yost 204, swivel base 4″ jaws with cast in situ jaws. I hope to restore these soon.
Thanks for the note and kind words! I like old machinery as well as anvils and blacksmithing equipment so I have no shortage of things to hunt for in my free time.
I haven’t seen a Reed with the “Y” in person or pictures, but I recall seeing a mention of one on a forum in the past. It would be interesting to know what that stood for. If you find out, please let me know!
I just found ur site looking for info on my Athol 94, saw your swivel jaw,thot it was a Prentiss like mine, i can send you her sad story and pics if u like,she is a beaty but severely wounded and im trying to bring her back from deaths door..she is a Prentiss #21. I am restoring my Athol now, just started to strip her down,any advice on dissasembly would b great and apreciated,my collection is just starting,
Sincerly
Tony
Hi there
Just found your site, I have the same passion for old iron, not just vises but old machinery also.
Have recently purchased a Reed 106Y, the ‘Y’ is intriguing as I cannot find any info. on the web about it, there seem to be a model 106 ‘R’ & ‘S’ but not a ‘Y’. Purchased it for 150 GBP which is quite a bit but American vises are expensive in Europe.
I also have a Yost 204, swivel base 4″ jaws with cast in situ jaws. I hope to restore these soon.
Regards
Steve
Hi Steve,
Thanks for the note and kind words! I like old machinery as well as anvils and blacksmithing equipment so I have no shortage of things to hunt for in my free time.
I haven’t seen a Reed with the “Y” in person or pictures, but I recall seeing a mention of one on a forum in the past. It would be interesting to know what that stood for. If you find out, please let me know!
I just found ur site looking for info on my Athol 94, saw your swivel jaw,thot it was a Prentiss like mine, i can send you her sad story and pics if u like,she is a beaty but severely wounded and im trying to bring her back from deaths door..she is a Prentiss #21. I am restoring my Athol now, just started to strip her down,any advice on dissasembly would b great and apreciated,my collection is just starting,
Sincerly
Tony