I Dont know if that was from the factory or it was used in a shop somewhere at one time. Find a range of Yost productshereat DK Hardware. The taper adjustment is different with a knob on the front. We carry several types and sizes of bench vises, including industrial grade bench vises, professional grade bench vises designed for mechanics and other tradesman, stainless steel vises, multi-function vises, light-duty vises and welding vises. To see the By 1930, the company name was Yost Manufacturing Co. Yost believes in providing customers with one of the best vises in quality at affordable prices. Somewhere between the 20s-40s. By 1930, the name of the company was changed to Yost Manufacturing Co. Yost vises have been around since 1908. Along with the materials of construction, the Yost clamping mechanism is what makes these bar clamps stronger than competitors models. 4-1/2 in. and jaw caps. Yost initially produced machinists' leg and bench vises, but by 1910 were making theYost Universalwoodworkers' vise. The tilt Aug. knob facing front. 1 vise shown at the very top. adjustment mechanism is a different design also and does not appear to Jimmy. Gilmore M. Yost of Yost was founded in Meadville, Pennsylvania, in 1908. 6 shows the hinged mounting angle screwed to the underside of the The firm built a new plant in Meadville in 1908. Being a family-owned company, Yost takes pride in every aspect of its business. bench top. That would mean Yost left PA around 1968. contact the, Archived article by Todd Werts (ToolArchives.com). Yost moved all the plant's machinery to Mechanicsburg, PA, to begin operations there. F. Emmert died. I have a yost 205 vise that i was wondering if anyone knew how old or what year it was made? Yost's universal vise has obvious similarities. This is still being researched. That thing will outlive you. Apprentice Series Utility Bench Vise, 6-1/2 in. These bar clamps are constructed from high strength steel and use a reinforced nylon body to clamp stronger than other bar clamps on the market. It may not display this or other websites correctly. The firm's change of product lines began in early 1907 with the purchase of what was called the Snediker vise plant in Yonkers, NY, from Peter A. Frasse & Co. M. Yost Manufacturing Co., was a renowned and established manufacturer of nut-facing machines in Waynesboro, PA, in 1906. Thank you for your help! (800) 343-9353, Use left/right arrows to navigate the slideshow or swipe left/right if using a mobile device, Industrial Drill Press Vises - Rapid Action, These bar clamps are constructed from high strength steel and use a reinforced nylon body to clamp stronger, Read More about the Yost 1500 Series Bar Clamps, 750-DI, Multi-Jaw Rotating Combination Pipe and Bench Vise, Swivel Base, 445, 4-1/2" Utility Bench Vise - Apprentice Series, ADI-4, 4" Austempered Ductile Iron (ADI) Bench Vise, 906-AS, 6" All Steel Utility Combination Pipe and Bench Vise, Black, 15006, 6" Heavy Duty Ratchet Bar Clamp and Spreader, 30,000 PSI Cast Grey Iron with Steel U Channel Bar. From there, I can't help date it any further. When you buy a Yost Vise, you can rest assured that you have purchased one of the best vises that is commercially available today. I would like to use your photos here. was established. be as strong. I could not find any info myself on the age. 2003 Carl Matthews, All Rights Reserved, http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?patentnumber=899779. has never lost its focus and has improved time-to-time updating with this growing age of science and technology and offering the high-quality vises they have always delivered. Thanks for the link and break down, interesting stuff. Thomas Ash restored this beauty in May 2004. In 1908, G. M. Yost Mfg. the No. It also has a brass tag on it with "M 7216" stamped on it. Do you have a Yost vise? If you have information to add to this entry, please
The brand ensures that its products meet or exceed the Industrial Standard of Federal Specification GGG-V-410A. Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania filed an application on Aug. 19, 1907 for JavaScript is disabled. in providing customers with one of the best vises in quality, was a renowned and established manufacturer of nut-facing machines in Waynesboro, PA, in 1906. Press the space key then arrow keys to make a selection. bar is thinner and the tilt adj. I also notice that they use the old model numbers still to this day, Here are a couple pictures of it broke down and cleaned. The company's change of product lines began in early 1907 with the purchase of the Snediker vise plant in Yonkers, NY. Yost apparently also bought rights to the Snediker and Stephens vise patents. the beam is on the bottom which will keeps more dust and shavings out. The design of both the front and rear jaws was made to maximize strength while minimizing weight. Yost offers a wide range of products that are perfect for all your benches and workshops. Some of them include bench vises, wood working vises, and pipe and bench vise. I think its pretty darn cool to have a vise from that time period! The factory had manufactured for Snediker and Stephens Patent Vise Co., and Frasse had taken it over in late 1906. Their brand names in 1913 included Stephens and Williamson. Read alot of post but just now joined the forum. http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?patentnumber=899779 and Its focus is on meeting the distributor's expectations regardless of purchase volume. With more than a hundred years of experience in manufacturing, the brand provides the highest quality vises to its customers. 4 shows a cross section of the Yost Universal Vise. "Improvements" include a hinged angle bracket that mounts from below Today, Yost Mfg. Co. still manufactures various vises You are using an out of date browser. Additionally we provide woodworking vises, drill press vises, clamps and accessories. We supply our products to both large distributors and individual craftsman throughout the world and our focus is on meeting your expectations no matter what your purchase volume. Hear are some pictures of final restoration. The brand also bought rights to the, and Stephens vise patents and built a new plant in Meadville in 1908. Some of the new bracket is The company's change of product lines began in early 1907 with the purchase of the, vise plant in Yonkers, NY. So we make sure that our products meet or exceed the Industrial Standard of Federal Specication GGG-V-410A. Apprentice Series Utility Bench Vise. That's just one year after Joseph The slot in Yost moved all the plant's machinery to Mechanicsburg, PA, to begin operations there. Yost has been manufacturing and delivering high-quality vises for America for more than a century. Yost initially produced machinists' leg and bench vises, but by 1910 were making the. "without reducing the thickness of the top of the bench". Thank you very much for the reply and info! The jaws measure 8" x 16". Some of them include. The brass tag is a factory asset tag. Phone: Co. It's possible that the Yonkers plant had belonged to National Vise and Tool Works, which had been making Stephens and Snediker vises in 1901 in Camden, NJ. Fig. Yost supplies its products to large distributors and individual craftsmen across the world. 15, 1902 G. M. Yost signed as one of the witnesses for this Emmert By 1930, the name of the company was changed to Yost Manufacturing Co. Yost offers a wide range of products that are perfect for all your benches and workshops. Yost moved the plant's machinery to Mechanicsburg, PA, to begin operations there. The brand also bought rights to the Snediker and Stephens vise patents and built a new plant in Meadville in 1908. Yost website says that they moved from Meadville pa. to Michigan several years after opening in 1908. Choosing a selection results in a full page refresh. In 1910, Yost bought Meadville Vise Co. and Williamson Vise Co., a 7-year old firm in Bradford, PA. Yost initially produced machinists' bench vises and leg vises, but by 1910 were making the Yost Universal woodworkers' vise. Hello, i am a brand new forum member! Thanks again. official content as published by USPTO, go to That's one fantastic hunk of iron you have there. The brand's products meet all the quality standards or exceed the Industrial Standard of Federal Specification GGG-V-410A. Welcome to the forum. By making these clamps lighter, without reducing clamping force, these clamps are easier to work with. The tilt adj. Fig. The brand has never lost its focus and has improved time-to-time updating with this growing age of science and technology and offering the high-quality vises they have always delivered. The brand has provided the highest standard vises to its users for over a hundred years. We understand that both company machinists and home craftsman alike want a solid and dependable vise. G. M. Yost's patent was approved on Sept. 29, 1908. The brand ensures its customers will not only get the best products available but also get the best service as well. Gilmore M. Yost had previously been manager of vise manufacturer Emmert Manufacturing Co. By 1916, Yost had begun an unexplained association with a competitor, Columbian Hardware Co. Mechanicsburg, PA; Meadville, PA; Cambridge Springs, PA;Holland, MI, U.S.A. Yost designed the 15000 Series of bar clamps for extra strength and clamping power. woodworkers' vise. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=207918. The Austempered Ductile Iron (ADI) series of professional grade Yost Model 15006 is a 6" Ratchet Bar Clamp and Spreader. I used simple green and wire brush to get it to this state so far. adj. TheIronHand|AMT|Columbian|Kindt-Collins|Mead|Oliver|Sheldon|Tucker|Wilton|YeonChuanMachinery|Yost, I am in the process of restoring the vise now, I will post pictures soon. Just didn't know what they meant by "several". Fantastic job. The oversized triple slip plates help ensure that these bar clamps maintain their clamping pressure. You must log in or register to reply here. Although known as a vise manufacturer, G. M. Yost Manufacturing Co., also called G. M. Yost Co., was an established manufacturer of nut-facing machines in Waynesboro, PA in 1906. click on the Images button. I cant really find any information on the vise at all. Note the taper vise patent. When you buy a Yost Vise, you can rest assured that you have purchased one of the best vises that are commercially available today. held on with only 2 screws. At Yost Vises we have been producing high quality vises since 1908. Your Yost is from the early 20th century. Member zoomieport posted in this thread that he called Yost and they said they've been in Holland, MI for 35 years and that they were in Muskegon, MI for 10 years prior to that after moving from Meadville.