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    The VISES of Garage Journal

    Just picked up this Reed 404 1/2 off Facebook, paid $150 for it... felt like a bit of a gamble since it is missing the swivel jaw pin, swivel base w/ locking mechanism, has a crappy home made handle that is probably 4" shorter than original, and I didnt know if I could get the jaw to even...
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    The VISES of Garage Journal

    Can you share the dimensions for that swivel jaw pin?? I need to make one for my latest acquisition!
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    Bench vise

    Does anyone have dimensions to share for the Reed 404 1/2 pin that holds the swivel jaw in place? I want to fab a replacement that looks original.
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    VISE REPAIR 101 all vise repairs, lubricants, sources for parts and the tricks to fix

    I just got my hands on a Reed 204-1/2 from May 1929 and am looking to restore it. One of the balls on the tommy bar is split in two and I dont think can be repaired. I will likely buy some steel balls and drill/tap them, then put some threads on a spare rod to replace the original. I dont like...
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