Craftsman 6” Vice - Replacement Jaw Plate?

[Jeffncs]

I have an older (20yo?) Craftsman 6” vice with a broken jaw plate. I may be using the incorrect term - referring to the metal fastened to the actual vice that’s removable.

I’m about to start another car project and am tired of nursing the broken piece to work. Does anyone make replacements?

I’ll get pics later for ease of understanding.

Thanks!

 

[Jeffncs]

Pics…



Edit to add - I have only found one replacement option for $60. That seems really expensive considering other options are $20, but unknown compatibilit.

 

[captaindiode]

Look at these:

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According to ereplacement parts the jaw faces are obsolete, but the part number is 87005S41 which matches above. Length is 6.5 inches. The model number of the vise is slightly different but jaws look similar.

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[Jeffncs]

Look at these:

Toolbarn.com

ToolBarn.com offers a large selection of online power tools, hand tools, nail guns, fasteners & pressure washer parts from top brands like Milwaukee, DEWALT, Karcher, Senco, Makita & more!

www.toolbarn.com

According to ereplacement parts the jaw faces are obsolete, but the part number is 87005S41 which matches above. Length is 6.5 inches. The model number of the vise is slightly different but jaws look similar.

Craftsman 51865 Bench Vise OEM Replacement Parts From eReplacementParts.com

Shop OEM replacement parts by symptoms or model diagrams for your Craftsman 51865 Bench Vise!

www.ereplacementparts.com

Thank you!! I didn’t think to cross-reference the p/n. I was focused on the vise model #.

$20 vs $60 is a no-brainer! I’ll order a set right away!

 

[larry_g]

Looking at your close up picture I'd recommend that when you get your new jaws that you take a file to the casting to make sure that it is flat and has good contact between the jaw and the body. You may have a bow in the seat that puts additional stress on the jaw. Your new jaws may also need a bit of straightening. I'd also be tempted to cut the jaws shorter so that they are fully supported and not hanging out like they are now.

lg
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[NUTTSGT]

Thank you!! I didn’t think to cross-reference the p/n. I was focused on the vise model #.

$20 vs $60 is a no-brainer! I’ll order a set right away!

If you order them, post up what you get and how they work out. I'm needing a new one myself and considered just making one out of piece of aluminum.

 

[Vwpower]

i just recently made some new jaws for mine. you can see the old ones, it was time.

 

[captaindiode]

Thank you!! I didn’t think to cross-reference the p/n. I was focused on the vise model #.

$20 vs $60 is a no-brainer! I’ll order a set right away!

No problem. Hope they work out. Let us know.

 

[bubinga]

Looking at your close up picture I'd recommend that when you get your new jaws that you take a file to the casting to make sure that it is flat and has good contact between the jaw and the body. You may have a bow in the seat that puts additional stress on the jaw. Your new jaws may also need a bit of straightening. I'd also be tempted to cut the jaws shorter so that they are fully supported and not hanging out like they are now.

lg
no neat sig line

Larry will tell you right!

 

[bubinga]

i just recently made some new jaws for mine. you can see the old ones, it was time.

OMG are those beautiful!

 

[Jeffncs]

No problem. Hope they work out. Let us know.

I just ordered them. I’ll post up shipping time, fit and finish. Thanks again!

 

[Jeffncs]

If you order them, post up what you get and how they work out. I'm needing a new one myself and considered just making one out of piece of aluminum.

@captaindiode

Shipping was a bit slow despite costing $9. They’re here and installed. Perfect fit and good as new!! Thank you for the advice!

 

[captain14]

Thanks for the update and photos.