Columbian bench vice - where to buy jaw inserts?

[330Scott]

Maybe I was a bit hasty today, but I bought a Columbian D6 bench vice at HD. It was a display model and they replaced their Columbian models with Wiltons. So they shot me what I thought was a reasonable price and I bought it for $40. Problem is that it does not have the jaw inserts or two of the Acme screws. No biggie I thought, I'll just buy the parts direct from Columbian or some dealer online. Problem is that Columbian doesn't list the jaw inserts as a part that I can buy from them and I can't seem to locate a dealer who does sell them. Surely someone has to.

How about it? Can one of you fine folks help me out? Sure would appreciate it.

Here (http://www.wmhtoolgroup.com/index.cfm?area=shop&action=detail&iid=7788) is the vice, btw.

Thanks,

Scott

[Roadster]

Maybe I was a bit hasty today, but I bought a Columbian D6 bench vice at HD. It was a display model and they replaced their Columbian models with Wiltons. So they shot me what I thought was a reasonable price and I bought it for $40. Problem is that it does not have the jaw inserts or two of the Acme screws. No biggie I thought, I'll just buy the parts direct from Columbian or some dealer online. Problem is that Columbian doesn't list the jaw inserts as a part that I can buy from them and I can't seem to locate a dealer who does sell them. Surely someone has to.

How about it? Can one of you fine folks help me out? Sure would appreciate it.

Here (http://www.wmhtoolgroup.com/index.cfm?area=shop&action=detail&iid=7788) is the vice, btw.

There are several jaw inserts and caps under "Optional Accessories" at the bottom of the webpage you posted...

http://www.wmhtoolgroup.com/index.cfm?area=shop&action=detail&iid=7802
http://www.wmhtoolgroup.com/index.cfm?area=shop&action=detail&iid=7808
http://www.wmhtoolgroup.com/index.cfm?area=shop&action=detail&iid=7832

Doesn't state whether or not the inserts come with the ACME screws, but finding replacement screws at a local hardware store should be pretty easy.

[330Scott]

Thanks, Roadster. I did see those jaw inserts, but they all appear to be special purpose inserts instead of the serrated, general purpose, original style insert that I am looking for. Here (http://www.wmhtoolgroup.com/index.cfm?area=shop&action=breakdown_detail&breakdown_ID=678) is a link to the breakdown schematic for the vice and the item that I need is item #3 - which is both inserts and the Acme screws. As you can see, they are unavailable for purchase from this page.

I am going to see if I can send an email to Columbian's customer service and see if they can help me out.

Thanks again, Roadster.

[Ed ke6bnl]

Maybe I was a bit hasty today, but I bought a Columbian D6 bench vice at HD. It was a display model and they replaced their Columbian models with Wiltons. So they shot me what I thought was a reasonable price and I bought it for $40. Problem is that it does not have the jaw inserts or two of the Acme screws. No biggie I thought, I'll just buy the parts direct from Columbian or some dealer online. Problem is that Columbian doesn't list the jaw inserts as a part that I can buy from them and I can't seem to locate a dealer who does sell them. Surely someone has to.

How about it? Can one of you fine folks help me out? Sure would appreciate it.

Here (http://www.wmhtoolgroup.com/index.cfm?area=shop&action=detail&iid=7788) is the vice, btw.

Thanks,

Scott

I have two columbia vices from garage sales and they are very good vices and I like it better then my wilton. That I should take out of the weather and even paid big bugs for. Ed hope you find the parts for it ED

[W-Cummins]

I am going to see if I can send an email to Columbian's customer service and see if they can help me out.

Just call them and order the repcement parts direct. I purchase stuff from WMH all the time for my powermatic stuff. You will not like the price but senze ya got it cheep ya cans paz their price now :-)


William....

[z28toz06]

I found a 4" vice at the dump a while ago and bolted it to my bench. Well since I joined Garage junkies I have been reading about vices among every other tool imaginable. Last week I went out to the shed and started looking at the vice and sure enough it was a 4" Columbian bench vise! Its good to know I got something american made? I think and guys rave about them on here. Now I need a 6" or 8" to go with it!! Thanks garage junkies forum!