Reed vise 205

[countryss]

Looking to see if anyone has a lead on this part. Definitely a cast item doesn't look weldable. Checked marketplace and ebay with no luck.

 

[jreb10]

Good news for you. It's not broken, despite the rough appearance of the ends. It is meant to be in two pieces and is known as a split nut. I'm sure others who are more knowledgeable than me will also chime in.

Beautiful vise by the way.

 

[countryss]

Ahhh great news! I got it for free. A local bicycle shop closed down years ago and the owner said if I could carry it out the basement I could have it.

 

[RTM]

It's not broken, despite the rough appearance of the ends. It is meant to be in two pieces and is known as a split nut. .

If you poke around in either the Vise Repair (more likely) or Show us Your Vise thread, it will talk about it. I learned to do mine that way.

 

[Shiftless]

I got it for free. A local bicycle shop closed down years ago and the owner said if I could carry it out the basement I could have it.

It’s 100% positive that your part is not “broken”. The factory snapped it in half in order to install it there in the front, behind the nose. It is a patented method of adjusting lash in the main screw. There should be a set screw bearing against that split nut to keep it in place once you get it tuned up to your liking. Reed vises, especially the R series, are among the best vises ever built. I’m sure other regulars on this thread will agree.

Let me be the first to award you the coveted GJ “you ****”
A fine condition Reed 205 R for the grand total price of zero dollars and zero cents. AMAZING!

 

[countryss]

Got it all put together again. Thanks guys! Also didn't know it was such a sought after vise. It's been great to me.

 

[Rinspeed]

Also didn't know it was such a sought after vise.

Many consider them the best of the best.