tool makers vise

[dethrow55]

hello all i recently picked up a used tool makers vise very dirty, but after cleaning some what found a name; ralmark sout plainfield nj. 042-a? has any one any information ? and also there are a few cuts in the top looks like from a grinder ? can this vise be re ground to a nice finish, i think its worth it. thanks see attached pics.

 

[dethrow55]

oop its ralmikes plaifield nj. 042-a

 

[nel2lar]

Ralmike's Tool-A-Rama
4405 S Clinton Ave.
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
908-561-2253
908-561-6680

 

[RM-MN]

View attachment 104415 View attachment 104416 hello all i recently picked up a used tool makers vise very dirty, but after cleaning some what found a name; ralmark sout plainfield nj. 042-a? has any one any information ? and also there are a few cuts in the top looks like from a grinder ? can this vise be re ground to a nice finish, i think its worth it. thanks see attached pics.

I'm sure it could be reground but to what purpose? A show piece or to use? If a show piece, you might look for a higher quality name brand vice. If to use, as long as the jaw faces are not marred, the rest of the vice doesn't matter.

 

[nel2lar]

I looked at te pics closer and I must agree with RM-MN. If the vise is square on all sides and does all it is needed to do then it is just a matter of looks. If you are just wanting a shiny new looking one maybe yo should have bought a new on to put marks on yourself. Marks do not take away from the purpose.
Nelson