Hi I have attached some more information & photos of plate, I still have one in my own bench I can send photo or try to describe it if this helps.
Dave
The main reason to seal both sides is to control moister in air if one side not sealed this creates different surface condition leading to warping. Even if you look at standard worktop they always have a waxed paper on under side.
I have serviced the vice & in good working order.
Specification:
Flat Jaw 4"/101mm
Pipe Jaw 3"/67mm
Weight 20kg
Distance from top of jaw to slide 2 5/8"/65mm
Revolves through 360 degrees
Clamping Force up to 4000lbs
Cast Iron and SG Iron Manufacture
Hardened Steel Jaws
Cast Steel...
This tool kit is from late 1940 – 1950, all tools etc have never been used the box has a few marks but has never been cleaned so in original condition was stored in a shed for years. The back panel had sings of a few woodworm holes hole box & tools been treated for woodworm other wise tools have...
I believe it was made in late 1940 – early 1950. I have strip vice down & cleaned, oiled all parts so in good working order the only thing is the 4 pin jaws are missing (should be able to get replacements made).
Specification:
Jaw size is 445mm x 180mm with a metal 100mm jaw on one 445mm side...
I had old type bracket that swiveled ,when not in use folds under drill and pulls out in front of door (which is wasted space) then tighten bolt on base to hold firm works well.
I find it very satisfying to find other uses for thinks for example I want to move bench grinder of work area. So when going through shed found old wall mounted TV bracket now fixed near work area a pull bench grinder out when needed.
Recently I had to make some very large door did not have any clamps big enough. So I used 45 x 95mm timbers on bench fitted wooden block to one end then used old fashion floor board clamps to clamp frames, worked well.