1949 Wilton Antique Bullet Vise - Perfect Restoration 

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Like an old aged King asked the guy to restore his childhood vise.. and the guy restored it with honor and respect.. 🙏

probably one of the best restorations on RU-vid

My grandfather has one of these It was his fathers We still use it like it’s brand new

This is possibly the most impressive restorations I've ever seen. That thing was absolutely brutalized and it looks better than it ever did new. A work of art

It is beyond a restoration. It is improved from the original factory condition. But now it is too nice to use.

That old Wilton had seen some rough times but you took it back to better than factory new. Great work!!

Beautifully engineered vise. Meticulous restoration to preserve this piece of history. Thank you for sharing,

Excellente restoration sir❤️👍💯🙏💪

The most beautiful vice I've seen. This tool looks usually very utilitarian but this manufacturer invested in good design as well, which is rare.

100% Better than Original !👌👌👌

Thank you for posting. My neighbor gave me the same model vise. I wouldn't have known how to disassemble to clean or where to lube without your video.

Hard to believe that is the same vise as you started out with. You done an amazing job on it. It is better than new after all you done.

It's actually ridiculous how beautiful it looks

This might be the best tool restoration video I’ve ever seen. And I’ve seen a lot. Wonderful job.

What a gorgeous transformation

good job dude . professional . Patience . enjoyable . May the God give you the strength 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

Awsome find and work! I did a quick search and the company still exists and makes these vises after 70+ years.

Have not seen a vise restoration as good as this and is now 2022. SUPREME WORK SICK MASTER MECHANIKER !!!

The polish pops with that black paint same with the USA dunlop u da vice man love all your vice restos excellent

I'm in love with your bench grinder.

This is no longer a tool but a work of art

Oh man it's been a long time since I saw a vintage Wilton. That was built back when everything had soft swoopy lines and lots of curves. Back when everything looked like an airplane lol. It's a beautiful vise, and you did a great job restoring it.

Wow, beautiful restoration. We would call this a FLO piece (For Looks Only)

Extreme Detailing. That's Great ! 👍

I know this was from two years ago, but wow! What a beautiful restoration! My Grandfather had one just like that in his workshop on his farm in Mississippi. Fantastic work!

Stunning work. I recently returned home with my fathers collection of rusty anvils, vices, tongs etc. You’ve inspired me to clean them up.

WHAT A BEAUTIFUL WORK OF ART MY FRIEND!!!

Holy shit! Watched the whole thing! Amazing work!!!!

This has been my favorite vise project I have seen on RU-vid. It is gorgeous and I love the process you did to restore it. I've watched people sand blast, use electrolysis, all sorts of things. You were successful using chemicals and hand tools. Just phenomenal!

I want to display that on my coffee table. Masterful work.

THAT. IS. BEAUTIFUL!!!

Giving 'My Mechanics' a run for his money. Excellent work.

Better than it was brand new..!! This thing is incredible. Seriously never seen a restoration better than this in my life. Just absolute perfection!

You done a fantastic job restoring the wilton vice. Absolutely stunning

Better than new! Fantastic!!!

Excellent Restoration!😊😊

One of the most satisfying restoration videos I've had the pleasure to watch. Beautifully done!

As usual, vintage artwork fit for a King!

Beautiful vise and beautiful job.

Wow, much MUCH better than new, great work

It's one of the best restorations I've seen, if not the best. The vise came out looking better than it did when it left the factory!

An A+ effort, perfect and thank you for lubing all interior surfaces, one thing I would have put a washer between the swivel hold down bolt on each side and the base, the tightening and loosening over time will wear the paint on the base away. Really can be proud of such a great result!

I think they look better than when they were first made.

From Viet Nam 🇻🇳🇻🇳🇻🇳. So i like your video.

Amazing workmanship. Museum quality attention to detail. You are as much an artist as a machinist.

I’ve commented on this before, but it’s just pure artwork! Imagine the hours that went into this?

This is *madness* . I'm thrilled.

Better than new, definitely!

My father had a Wilton in his workshop, its rests now in my own shop. I wish it looked this good! A beautiful restoration. Well done Sir

''ABSOLUTELY AWESOME'' That's the most beautiful 70 year old antique I ever seen !!!! I tip my hat to you ''Sir''.....

*inserts “Dayum” gif - That’s an amazing restoration.

Attention to details and the will for perfection makes the whole story 💪🤩🤩🤩

Congratulations. This is one of the best restorations I have ever seen.

Excellent! Its a great looking vise. I like that you painted it black also. A great color for a classic item.

Nice to"hear" you finally switched to a sharp file.

Perfect restoration. Keep it up 👍

A beautiful job. I pays to go the extra mile. Thank you for your work. Really enjoyed watching!

And the final restoration is beyond words... Just utterly gorgeous! You sir are an artist! 👩‍🎨

Excellent job And I do mean excellent... You should time it so the handle hangs at 6 o'clock when vise is closed.

Résultat époustouflant ! Super 👍

This vice probably looks better now than it did when it was new. Splendid restoration.

👍 You have done a Magnificent Job! Taking Tools to Another Level! AMERICA This is What INDUSTRIAL ARTS is All ABOUT! & MUCH MORE!

bravo Monsieur beau travail merci du partage !

Labor of love! Museum piece now!

This was the greatest thing I have ever watched on RU-vid, thank you for taking the time to make this.

I love those old Wilton Bullets. You did a great job restoring it. Thanks !

That was superbly done! Too beautiful,to actually use!

Gorgeous, it’s art.

You sir, are a true Artist. Absolute beauty in your work. I use Wilton Vises everyday and never in my life did I picture it as a true work of art. You ROCK...

Now this is a restoration. It looks like it came out of the factory. I love that you used Hammerite paint. It gives that hammer finish look. Excellent work.

OUTSTANDING JOB thanks for sharing

Nice save, you have mad skills.

That's the most complete recovery I've ever seen.

BEST TABLE VISE RESTORATION EVER FANTASTIC AMAZING INCREDIBLE DETAIL YOU SHOULD BE PROUD OF YOUR WORK BUD AND I'M SURE YOU KEPT THAT TABLE VISE AND I ALSO LIKE THE STYLE OF THE BULLET TABLE VISE AND THE 2 SWIVEL TIGHTENERS....BETTER THEN BRAND NEW.....

Agane see besssssssssst video and awesome product, I'm glad that there are still people like that who care about precision and beauty, I thought we were disappearing, I have no words to express my admiration, BRAVO keep up the good work, we are not disappearing, ressssssssspect from old BG.

Craftmanship at its best..

There is a lot of art on this. Thats why there is room for everyone on yt for restaurations. I can never get enough! Great content !

Wow! Just an excellent restoration. Learned a lot watching your techniques. Thanks!

Magnificent restoration...far better than new with all the casting ridges removed.

Very very nice work..This is excellent Restoration...far better then ORIGINAL.....amazing..

I love the way you made the new anvil out of weld! Stunning!

Incredibly well done. Quality vice very much improved from the factory. True show piece! Detailed craftsmanship!

I really liked your skills and especially your whimsy. Very, very good"

Outstanding job !!!!!

Absolutely beautiful work! I love it great job.

I have a vise identical to this one. Unrestored and I still use it almost every day. This was a high end vise back in 1949. A vise like this one today would cost $600 USD. Beautiful restoration.

what can I say, its master piece!!

Truly a joy to behold, better than new!

Having done two Wilton bullet vise restorations, neither as good as yours, my favorite part was first that you were lucky to get a vise with the end-cap in fairly good shape. And then you were particularly meticulous in correcting it's form and sanding it smooth. The impact on the finished restoration sets off well against the re-machined jaws. Very nice indeed!

Nice to find someone else on the same league of my mechanics!

Great job...Better than new!

Wilton tool manufacturing had their factory on Wrightwood Ave right next to the L tracks in Chicago. Of course, the building has long been demolished and housing built at the site. Restoration was top notch. Kudos.

Now that’s what you call a restoration,nothing left untouched. Fantastic.

Another awesome job well done!! Love your color choices great video work too.

Well I never thought I would say this about a vise, being a woman, but it is...quite beautiful. Nice job!

I can appreciate a good vise but you have made that a great vise! way to nice to use!

Gorgeous restoration in the same vein as My Mechanics, thorough and skilled workmanship. Would love to have a vice like that!

Esto ya es una restauracion nivel Dios,Master! saludos de Guadalajara Jalisco Mex.

Patient and fantastic job!