The Unofficial Vise Parts Swap Thread.

[earth_grinder]

Looking for Wilton part # 2904510 - end piece assembly w/two pins for C2 101059 Wilton vise. I checked with several online stores without success. Thought there may be someone on this forum who has parts.

 

[57mudflap]

http://www.shamrocksupply.com/

 

[earth_grinder]

Already checked there, none in stock. Many places have them listed, but do not actually have them in house. So, you order and then find they are no longer available. I just waited almost 2 months to find that out at Wares Direct.

 

[btrnuthatch]

I have some Wilton 400 vise parts. The stationary jaw was welded but everything else looks quite nice including the jaws. All together it's still a decent vise but have no idea how it would hold up beyond general purpose use.

No swivel base.

All? Proposals? I need a Paramo #4 vise swivel base -- a long shot I know.

These parts are no longer available.

 

[EOC_Jason]

All? Proposals? I need a Paramo #4 vise swivel base -- a long shot I know.

I've seen some swivel bases for Record's on eBay... I would assume it would fit a Paramo too since they are the same design. I don't know if they are still listed but there were some a while back (don't remember size either).

 

[IROC-Z28]

Erie superior 44 for parts, no jaws.

 

[balane]

Looking For 3 1/2" Wilton Shop King Vise Handle/Screw Assembly.

This was damaged in shipping and I'm looking for a replacement. If you happen to have one please get in touch with me. Thanks.

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[EOC_Jason]

Looking For 3 1/2" Wilton Shop King Vise Handle/Screw Assembly.

This was damaged in shipping and I'm looking for a replacement. If you happen to have one please get in touch with me. Thanks.

Is that screw cast? I always thought it was rolled steel. Might be easier to have it welded back together. Or even maybe like slot them and pin together?

 

[balane]

It's definitely cast. It's also broken right at the groove where the retaining clip goes. I thought about drilling/tapping holes and then threading a stud into each end but I don't think it will ever be right on and it's going to see a lot of tension.

Think you can repair it? I'll mail it to you.

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[Duct Tape Man]

Have these parts to offer in one lot - pair of vise hold-downs (top and bottom) and the main swivel base bolt, off of a Reed 406. One of the vise hold-downs is missing the handle, the other one is slightly bent.

Trade for ???? I like certain old hand tools.

Still have these, if anyone needs them. I sold the vise itself they came off of recently, so these are kinda extraneous to my needs....

 

[EOC_Jason]

It's definitely cast. It's also broken right at the groove where the retaining clip goes. I thought about drilling/tapping holes and then threading a stud into each end but I don't think it will ever be right on and it's going to see a lot of tension.

Think you can repair it? I'll mail it to you.

No I couldn't fit it. I was also thinking about if you had a piece of all-thread you could tap each end and use some red-loctite. You could mill the two surfaces flat to get them square against each other. Then after the loctite sets you could re-cut a groove.

Maybe a local machine shop could help you out? Most old-timer's love challenges like that.

 

[skipskip]

I need the handle from a Wilton turret vise.

Do the handles from other Wilton woodworking vises fit?


JAN 147 by skipskip, on Flickr

Thanks

Skip

 

[Kenwc]

I have all the pieces and parts needed to finish the restore on a nice little Wilton 350 bullet vise other than the "screw tube" the vise screw threads into. This is a 1970 model.

Before I call Wilton and experience extreme sticker stock depression, I thought I'd ask here if any are known to be separated and alone somewhere in need or a home.

Thanks in advance for any heads up.

Ken

 

[wrenchguy]

i can't hardly believe its cast.... iron or steel?

It's definitely cast. It's also broken right at the groove where the retaining clip goes. I thought about drilling/tapping holes and then threading a stud into each end but I don't think it will ever be right on and it's going to see a lot of tension.

Think you can repair it? I'll mail it to you.

.

 

[balane]

i can't hardly believe its cast.... iron or steel?

Steel I would imagine. Look at the close up photos of the break, doesn't that look cast to you?

 

[ritzblitz]

If you want it repaired I can work on it for you. Are you certain it's cast? Sounds crazy to me.

 

[balane]

No, I'm not certain it's cast. That's just what it looked like at the break. It broke really easily.

 

[Kenwc]

In need of a rear end cap for a Wilton 350 (3-1/2") bullet vise.

If ones laying around out there let me know please.

 

[EOC_Jason]

In need of a rear end cap for a Wilton 350 (3-1/2") bullet vise.

If ones laying around out there let me know please.

Most people buy a "freeze plug" from their local auto parts store. Should cost less than $2...

 

[drivesitfar]

Ken,
hard to find one laying around, but some of the guys use a freeze plug at the auto parts store for about a dollar.

good luck

here's another method that will give you a little rounder look since Jason's post happened a few seconds before me. it is out of a chain link fence post cap.

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=228569&highlight=freeze+plug

 

[bluebolt]

Columbian vise parts.

603 Machinists swivel base vise, this vise was so rusty I think it was in a flood LOL. The main handle and screw are missing. The dyanamic and static jaws are pitted but otherwise OK. The "T" jaw inserts are smooth. The main nut looks good and the swivel base and T-bolt look good, the clamping nut works but has serious rust pitting. SOLD ALL PARTS.

203 1/2 combo vise. The pipe jaws are mising. The main nut is bad and I used the swivel base for my 603 1/2. The castings look good and the "T" jaw inserts have a little life left in them. The main screw looks good and the handle is pretty straight. Note the ACME threads on this are 7/8, not 3/4 like www.viceparts.com shows which probably means this is an earlier one.

 

[toomanytoyzz]

Looking for a lead screw for a Wilton 645 mechanics vise I got with a few other tools I bought off of some guy last weekend. It looks like the PO modified a 3/8" extension and welded onto the front portion of the screw in order to use a ratchet to loosen and tighten the vise. Other than that it has no cracks or other previous repairs, but it's missing the pipe jaw inserts.

I've always liked them since they are pretty beefy and I don't have a vise I can get a little rough with. Gonna mount it to the Sun cart it's on in the pics.

I have a Reed 205 lead screw I'd trade straight up or obviously pay for one if need be. Let me know.

Here's a few pics of the vise in its current state.

 

[metalmagpie]

Coupla things.

Regarding new back cap for Wilton vises, I ordered a trailer hub dust cap to replace the back cap on my Wilton C-1. This cost $2.09 plus $1.79 postage. Fits great. I measured the ID of the piece it mates with - think it was 1.96" - and ordered a 1.96" trailer hub dust cap that had a low dome shape. I ordered a Fulton grease cap part no. F001610 from etrailer.com.

Regarding swivel nuts for a Wilton, I don't like the stock design. I have a buddy who cuts about 2.5" of stainless hex stock and drills a blind hole in his lathe and taps it 1/2-13. He uses those for swivel nuts and tightens them with a wrench. It's easy to get enough torque without bending those little spaghetti noodle tommy bars.

Regarding new vise handles, those are really easy to make. Cut an appropriate length of the right size of steel round bar. Then cut two short pieces of much thicker round stock. Drill those out to slip fit over your long round bar. Take one and slip it about 2/3rds of the way on and then plug weld the hole solidly. Put it through the vise screw and repeat for the other end. Have a waterjet guy cut you two rubber washers of the right size and stretch them over the handle ends to make bumpers. Like this mighty handle I made for my Record 634 combination vise:

If you have any machining capability it's easy to make vise jaws. If you want them serrated, the best way to do that is with a metal shaper. Then there's heat treating ..

metalmagpie

 

[drivesitfar]

that's a great option for the dust cover. much nicer than the freeze plug and probably an easier and better fit than a chain link post cap that would need to be cut and resized some.

it looks like you are local to me and I don't think I've ever seen a Record vise that big even in a picture. is that 6 inch jaws and how heavy?

thanks for all the tips

 

[meatsis]

I'm hoping someone here can help. I need the main screw/handle for a Chas Parker #436.

 

[metalmagpie]

Hi, drivesitfar. I'm in Kirkland. Yes, the jaws are 6" and the vise weighs 165 pounds. There is steel strapping bolted inside the base in lieu of rebar, and the base is filled with concrete to keep the thing from tipping over. I've been using it for a few months now and so far I really like it.

metalmagpie

 

[Bhfear]

I would like to trade a 6" diameter nos wilton vise swivel base for a 5 1/8" diameter base for an old style 3" wilton

 

[bravedave3]

Greetings all!

What a great organization for information on vices. Thanks for allowing me in.

I have a Columbian autocrat 414 that is in need of a spindle nut. Any ideas?

thanks,
bravedave3

 

[drivesitfar]

welcome to Garage Journal. glad to have you. can you post a picture(S) because we all like them and since Columbian made vises for other vise companies and stores there might be another part that will fit yours.

also post as many specifics as you can on size and other details because you might find a few members that might be able to make you the part.

good luck

By the way i'm still looking for a set of pipe jaws for a Wilton bullet C0 vise.

 

[bl00]

bravedave, check earlier in this thread.
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=2260088&postcount=45

Send him a private message and see if he still has it.

 

[bravedave3]

I did see that thread and did send him my request. I also will send pics of my Columbian autocrat 414.

 

[shammatt]

Trying to put back together a Rock Island No 594. The lead screw is broken. Otherwise in excellent condition. It appears that the lead screw had a flattened end that was subsequently placed in the sand mold and molten steel was poured around this end to form the front or nose on the lead screw shaft where the sliding handle passes through. Thus making it a bit difficult to simply replace the lead screw. Anyone have more knowledge about about these models? Anyone have a replacement part available?
Just hoping........

Update: The measured information on the lead screw is as follows:
The ACME threaded rod is 7/8" dia, 4 tpi with an exposed (not counting that portion that's hidden inside the cast front or nose) is 15-1/2". The actual threaded portion is 10-1/2" in length with a smooth shaft between the front casting and the lower section of the shaft that has the threads. Hope this information helps.
Thanks
Steve Hammatt
Mount Vernon WA USA

 

[drivesitfar]

Hammett: welcome to GJ by the way. i'm not sure exactly which part you need or have broken that might need repair. any chance you can add some pictures to your post? I have several Rock island vises, but not any of your version so i'm always picking that brand up when I see it. I don't think I have what you need, but with pictures somebody here might have one that will work even if not from the same model #.

good luck

 

[shammatt]

I don't have access to the vise right now. It's at my friends shop. The broken piece is simple: It's the lead screw, the rotating part that moves the movable jaw. It's broken across the diameter and is in two pieces in the middle of the acme(?) thread.
Hope this helps.

Steve Hammatt
Mount Vernon WA USA

 

[drivesitfar]

like I said details are important with these guys because they might have one from another vise that broke and a good screw is sitting in a drawer to sell you if they knew the length, thread pitch and other information if nobody has the Rock Island vise you have.

hell some of these guys can maybe make you the dang screw, but that wouldn't be least expensive unless they just wanted to have something to do.

good luck and I understand the pictures issue.

 

[shammatt]

We could make the screw, the problem becomes mounting it securely into the front end where previously it appears to have been cast in place
Steve Hammatt
Mount Vernon WA USA

 

[drivesitfar]

you would be amazed at the talent pool on Garage Journal once you are around learning and teaching what you know.

good luck with that one and if I happen upon one i'll let you know because you are only a 90 minute drive from me.

 

[shammatt]

Return to Post #193 (above) to see the dimensions on the broken ACME lead screw.
Thanks.
Steve Hammatt
Mount Vernon WA USA

 

[mechanoman1]

Thanks for a great thread! Trying to help a friend that can't access the web. Does anyone know where I can get a screw nut for a Columbian D44-M3 Vise? This is the brand and model # cast into the side of the vise, but I am beginning to wonder if this vise may carry a different model number since I was unsuccessful at locating this model # at Vise-parts.com. The current screw nut appears to be 3/4" Acme threads (only had a tape measure with me when I visited his remote shop) and the number D44-48 is cast into the side of the screw nut. Thanks!

 

[EOC_Jason]

Thanks for a great thread! Trying to help a friend that can't access the web. Does anyone know where I can get a screw nut for a Columbian D44-M3 Vise? This is the brand and model # cast into the side of the vise, but I am beginning to wonder if this vise may carry a different model number since I was unsuccessful at locating this model # at Vise-parts.com. The current screw nut appears to be 3/4" Acme threads (only had a tape measure with me when I visited his remote shop) and the number D44-48 is cast into the side of the screw nut. Thanks!

Maybe try contacting the guys at Columbian, they are a division of Warren Tool Corp / Wilton...

Columbian Vise Div., Warren Tool Corp.
9021-T Bessemer Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44104
USA

Tel: 216-341-2134
Fax: 216-341-8448
Or call: 800-543-3224

If that doesn't work, then maybe try below:

WMH Tool Group Inc.

2420 Vantage Drive
Elgin, IL 60123, USA
Phone +1/847 649 3010
Fax +1/847 649 3013
[email protected]
www.wmhtoolgroup.com

www.wiltontool.com