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    VISE REPAIR 101 all vise repairs, lubricants, sources for parts and the tricks to fix

    It isn't just that ring that is broken. The base of the nut has a pretty good tear which means the nut doesn't line up well with the spindle so it binds a little when opening or closing. Sorry the photos don't show that tear very well. I am using it that way for now but I guess at some point...
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    VISE REPAIR 101 all vise repairs, lubricants, sources for parts and the tricks to fix

    Jaw width is 3.5 inches. 5198 thread sent me here. From info on that thread I think it is a 5195 or 5191. It does swivel. I am attaching some photos
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    VISE REPAIR 101 all vise repairs, lubricants, sources for parts and the tricks to fix

    Hi all, I have a Craftsman vise with 3.5" jaws that I think is a 519x - the only numbers I have found are on the spindle nut and they are: 5V 7813 S. Unfortunately the spindle nut is broken - a common disease for these units I'm told. This vise came from my Dad's garage and maybe my...
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    Craftsman 5198. Who made these awesome vises!!

    Sorry, it appears to be a 519x and the spindle nut part number was included in earlier posts in this thread so that is why I posted here. I'll endeavor to find the threads you suggest.
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    Craftsman 5198. Who made these awesome vises!!

    I have a Craftsman Vise - 3.5" wide jaws. The only numbers I am finding are on what seems to be called a vise nut or spindle nut and they are: 5V 7813 S. Unfortunately that vise nut is damaged. Is there a possibility of getting a replacement vise nut or am I s.o.l.? The vise came from my Dad's...
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