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Above 3 excellent photos of an interesting small Parkinson’s Vise
Spec
Weight 2½lb (approx. 1.2 kilos)
Jaw width – 2”
Jaw opening – 2”
Quick release jaw operation via lever at front. Operates an eccentric mechanism.
Castings and some of the steel parts are stamped “6” – presumably made as set.
The vise was rescued from the scrap bin by my late father, Charlie Fell, donkey’s years ago.
I seem to recall he told me it was a one off and this model was never put into production.
Surprising as it is a very useful and well made little item.
This vise is now the property of Andrew Eatch who provided the photos.
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A Parkinsons popular 45 joiners vise with 9" wide jaws and 11 7/8" opening (no quick release) Dougie Hey
A No 1 Engineers vise with 3"wide jaws and 4" opening. (I believe it to be Parkys, no name cast in but painted Parkys red colour, I think the only reference to Parkys would have been a transfer on the front. ( worn off). REG NO 689821 Dougie Hey
A No 1A Engineers vise with 2 1/2" wide jaws and 3 1/2" opening No name cast in but repainted red over old red paint (I believe it to be Parky) it would have had a similar transfer when new. REG NO. 689821 Dougie Hey
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This little vise was of particular interest to me as my father had one just like it and kept it for years as an interesting piece of old Parkinsons memorabilia. It is Edwardian dated 1910. The jaw is approx 2 ins wide. Many thanks to Alex Cattrell for sending these pics. If anyone can add any background info to this oldie we will be very interest to hear
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