flyfishing99 0 Report post Posted October 19, 2011 The man who was making the pamola lathe was older. Perhaps he retired. Maybe someone could start making these again. I am sure the design plans could be obtained if he is still alive. It was made before its time. I finally opened one of my boxes of vises from storage. Lo and behold, the Pamola was in that box. I am posting a couple photos. I believe a couple folks might be interested in buying. There is a little rust on the rotary clip on arm. Otherwise, I think it is rust free. Looks very good to me anyway. First 400. Thanks, Byron Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
petegray 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2011 Byron... Can you please describe the jaw function... how it grasps/holds the hook... and the feel of the rotational movement... smooth... metal on metal or nylon bushings or ball bearings... This is sort'a like buying a pair of shoes without trying them on... How does it compare with the upscale vises of today that we are familiar with? Thanks Pete Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyfishing99 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2011 Byron... Can you please describe the jaw function... how it grasps/holds the hook... and the feel of the rotational movement... smooth... metal on metal or nylon bushings or ball bearings... This is sort'a like buying a pair of shoes without trying them on... How does it compare with the upscale vises of today that we are familiar with? Thanks Pete It is buttery smoothe. But it is not a spinning vise like the Norvise. The same handle opens and closes the stainless steel jaws Hard to explain Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
petegray 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2011 Paypal... 'just say the word and I'll send you the $$$... 'standing by to stand by to start the adoption process... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2011 if it didnt catch on back then why would it catch on now? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hshuler 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2011 I will take it for 400 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
petegray 0 Report post Posted October 21, 2011 Upton, isn't very far from Kape Kodistan here in the People's Republik of Taxachusetts... I've spoken to some long time Upton locals to find out more about the origins of Pamola and the eventual demise... The vise is an obscure piece of local history from a specialty basement business that didn't make the cut and eventually passed on... From what I've been able to gather, the prevailing story line seems to lean towards a limited production facility driven by Brewster Newton Jr, perhaps a better machinist than book keeper... Good intentions and an innovative design were overshadowed by unexpected challenges and unforeseen obstacles and the Pamola eventually folded... Now it's a curious collectable tool and a unique piece of kinetic sculpture with an industrial flavour that's pleasing to my eye... would'a could'a should'a... 'looking to give it a new home and some exercise... 'standing by for newz... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted October 21, 2011 patent info http://www.freepatentsonline.com/5165673.html http://www.freepatentsonline.com/5165673.pdf Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spentwings 0 Report post Posted January 14, 2013 Whatever happened with this old post about the Paloma Vise? Did it sell and were blueprints ever found? I saw one for the first time last week and was impressed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mohet 0 Report post Posted January 15, 2013 Hi, I have this vise and I am inquiring for sale.The copy is new and was purchased by my friend fisherman innovation this is.The problem, I live in Euroque, in BelgiumYou can make an offer. Sorry my English is bad mohet Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jpfisher 0 Report post Posted November 22, 2013 He I have one I would sellByron Well what us the condition? Do you have photos? How much? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jpfisher 0 Report post Posted January 28, 2014 Whatever happened with this old post about the Paloma Vise? Did it sell and were blueprints ever found? I saw one for the first time last week and was impressed. Hi, I have this vise and I am inquiring for sale. The copy is new and was purchased by my friend fisherman innovation this is. The problem, I live in Euroque, in Belgium You can make an offer. Sorry my English is bad mohet Whatever happened with this old post about the Paloma Vise? Did it sell and were blueprints ever found? I saw one for the first time last week and was impressed. I am interested in your Pamola vise. Please offer me your price as soon as possible. If you want me to make you an offer I really have no idea what is worth. Anyway, I await your news. Thank you John Pirrello Jpfisher [email protected] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
big al 1 0 Report post Posted January 28, 2014 Would anyone if this vise is being produce again?if so would they please post, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted January 28, 2014 you would probably be better off keeping your eye on ebay for a used one rather than waiting for someone to buy the patent and start producing them again Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gene L 0 Report post Posted January 31, 2014 There was one on Ebay recently. Check it out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
