Vintage Heinrich No. 4 GM precision toolmaker / grinding vise manufactured by Heinrich Tools Inc. in Racine, Wisconsin.
These vises are highly regarded in the machining industry for their precision and durability and are commonly used on surface grinders, milling machines, and inspection setups.
Features include:
Precision ground jaws
Dual guide rod design for alignment
Lever locking mechanism
Original red Bakelite handle knobs
Heavy cast iron body construction
Marked 4 GM on the base
Original Heinrich Tools Racine WI USA label
The vise opens and closes smoothly and locks securely. It retains a desirable vintage machinist shop patina while remaining fully functional.
Heinrich vises are well known among machinists and toolmakers for their accuracy and American manufacturing quality, making them desirable for both shop use and collector display.
Approximate size appears consistent with Heinrich No. 4 models (see photos for scale).
A solid addition for any:
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