Lot #50: Henry #2 Bench Vise Grip - 1940s Collectible & Work Table

Vintage Henry "No. 2" bench vise, manufactured by Henry Power Tools Ltd. in London, Ontario, Canada, Work Table together with collection of smaller grips as shown. It features a swivel base, allowing the vise to be rotated for better positioning during work. - 1940s-1950s manufactured in London, Ontario, Canada. Historical Background Manufacturer: These vises were produced by Craftools Ltd. (later Henry Power Tools Ltd.), a company founded in 1940 by Wilbert Joseph Henry in his backyard garage. Military Usage: During World War II, Henry was a primary supplier of vises for the Allied forces. Their vises were standard equipment in Canadian mobile army workshop trucks used globally, from England and Italy to Russia and China. Post-War Expansion: By 1949, Craftools had become Canada's largest vise supplier. After the war, the company expanded into woodworking machinery under the "Craftmaster" line. Tool Specifications Identification: The "2" cast into the body denotes the model size. Quality: These vises are known for heavy cast iron construction and durability, often considered superior to many modern lightweight alternatives. Features: Standard models typically include a locking swivel base and replaceable forged steel jaws. Vintage Henry vises are highly collectible today due to their industrial character and lasting build quality. Fabulous Auction in the The Kingsway with Finds & Treasures. * Please bring help and appropriate vehicle for larger items. * All items will be easily accessed on a ground floor or outside for heavier items to allow for easier pick up. * Subway is close by * Thank you for looking! & bidding! Pickup category timeslot {B}