Are record vices still made in England?
Because Record sold off its tooling and production here in the UK ceased, Irwin Record vises are no longer produced in the UK but on another continent.
What is an engineer’s vice?
An engineer’s vise, also known as a metalworking vise, machinist’s vise, or, informally, a “bench vise”, is used to clamp metal instead of wood. It is used to hold metal when filing or cutting. It is sometimes made of cast steel or malleable cast iron, but most are made of cast iron.
Who makes record vices?
The current owners of the Record brand (Irvin) continue to make a version of the QR vice, although it is a pale imitation of the versions made in the 30s, 40s and 50s. Countless companies have made copies of the design over the years.
How big is a number 2 vice?
2 Engineers Vice – 3 1/2″ – Sheffield Tooling Company….Product Details.
| Brand | Record |
|---|---|
| Throat Depth | 2 1/4″ |
| Condition | Used |
What size is a record 52 vice?
Technical Details
| Manufacturer | Stanley Black & Decker |
|---|---|
| Product Dimensions | 58.8 x 24.8 x 22 cm; 17.05 Kilograms |
| Item model number | 52-1/2ED |
| Size | 230mm |
| Material | Alloy Steel |
Where are record vises made?
The plan with the newer vises is to restore them and use the larger No 2 vise to replace our old No 1 model. Record vises were made by The Record Tools Factory, Sheffield in the UK and they manufactured vises between 1909 to 2000.
What are the types of vices?
The following are the types of vice:
- Bench Vice.
- Simple Bench Vice.
- Swivel Base Bench Vice.
- Quick Release Vice.
- Combination Vice.
- Machine Vice. Plain Machine Vice. Flange Machine Vice. Swivel Machine Vice. Universal Machine Vice. Vertical Machine Vice.
- Pipe Vice.
- Leg Vice.
What is Pipe vice?
A pipe vice is a plumbing tool used to hold pipe or tubing securely so that it can be cut or threaded. Pipe vices are also useful for pipe welding. In a manufacturing environment, a pipe vice is a critical piece of apparatus in the assembly of pipeline components.
How big is a record No 1 vice?
1 3″ (75mm) Mechanics Vice 1ZR.
What size is a record No 1 vice?
Technical Details
| Manufacturer | Stanley Black & Decker |
|---|---|
| Product Dimensions | 27.94 x 26.04 x 6.51 cm; 5.4 Kilograms |
| Item model number | 1ZR |
| Size | 75 mm W |
| Material | Alloy Steel, Cast Iron, Metal |