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Tom,
The 52 is a 7″ jaw width vise with a little over 7″ opening capacity.
I’ve been using mine, picked up at a flea mkt., for a couple of years now and am really pleased with it.
I added a 10″ jaw packing to extend the width and lost some opening capacity, but with leather lining I can hang a 6 ft. 2×10 from it with no problem.
If the price is right….go for it.
If you can wait, a #53 with 10 1/2″ width and a much bigger opening is worth it.
Either way you’ll end up with a lifetime vise.
Best,
Craig