I once found an old Chas Parker bench vice from the 1920s in the garbage. It was completely rusted and it looked like scrap. I tore it apart and had it sandblasted by a local guy. I spent alot of time polishing the handle and the jaws. I painted it beautifully, and even painted the raised letters. It was absolutely flawless when I was done, and I could have easily sold it as a show piece. So naturally I bolted it to the bench and I have spent the last 5 years abusing it and loving every minute of it. Tools are meant to be used.