Recent content by brodband

Yep, it's threaded. I just loosened that set screw and un-threaded the entire sleeve. I don't plan to abuse this thing. Mainly just use it to hold guns while I am working on them/re-barrel etc.

I honestly have no idea where to begin. Can I do electrolysis myself?

I think I figured out the "play" part. On the long threaded part there is a collar with a set screw. I just need to losen the screw and turn that collar a bit more to tighten it up a bit and stop the play. I removed it for now and removed the actual nose/screw. I spoke to my dad and he said...

Also, yes I am in need of a replacement handle. If I cannot find original, I would like someone who could replicate it as best as possible.

Thanks for the info, I went ahead and removed the dynamic jaw, just threaded right out. I was able to inspect that crack a little closer and it doesn't appear to go to the underside or anything so nothing really major. Been busy lately with other stuff so this is going to be a slow process...

I plan to use it. I basically want to bring it back to serviceable/great condition. I don't plan to abuse it by any means. I sent a PM off to that KMScott guy going to see what he thinks. If it ends up being some crazy amount of money, even though I get a huge discount on shipping items via...

thanks bud, I may shoot him a PM.

I'm a gun guy. Haven't really restored anything crazy. I would almost be willing to find the best person that could tackle the restoration and pay them to do so if it came down to it just so I would know it was done right. I just don't know enough about this kind of stuff yet to figure that...

Anything my dad gives me I hang onto. Ultimately I'd like to do my best to bring this thing back to life, to the best of my ability so that one day I can tell my kids the story on it and pass it down. Just have to figure out how to disassemble it first

Couldn't do it. Father hand me down and all.

lol, yeah looks to be 5" I had no idea they were so rare. Why is that?

Is there a thread that shows how to correctly dissassemble this vice?

I haven't had a chance to take it apart yet. I'll let you know and get pics when I do.