Recent content by bmurph44

Just got done taking it apart, it appears there is too much slop where the handle goes through the jaw preventing the screw from getting a good tight fit against the clamper. Not sure if there’s any way to repair it or it’s just worn out.

I think the lever is stripped and it’s attached at the pivot using a pressed in pin of some sort so getting it off to look at is going to be a problem, everything else works as it should.

I've had this vise for many years, can't remember where I got it but it doesn't screw in or out. It's a clamp on vise called a Grand Quickset with the 3 in jaws, I believe the lever that is supposed to move the screw is bad, seems like the spring that holds it in place is plenty strong. Anyone...

I kinda figured that wasn't going to work, I'll check around town and see if I can come up with a solution. Thanks again!

Do you think this Harbor Freight Arbor Press would do the job? I know it's cheap but I'll probably only need to use it one time.

So it’s fixable. Could someone explain how to bend it back straight with a hydraulic press, sounds like it could be a bit difficult. Thanks again to all that took time to respond.

Thank you Mayer for the response, I think you may be correct I have attached a few pictures tell me what you think.

Hello all......First time poster, Google search lead me to this message board. I have an old Craftsman vise model number 5169. I think by tightening it too tight using a cheater bar (stupid me) I have bent the long screw and it now has a very annoying kink in it when tightening and loosening the...