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Does anyone know how play the nut is supposed have in a Parker vise? Does it fit tight in the dovetail or is it loose and how loose? Can too much movement of the nut in the dovetail be fixed?

Great Work! I know this is an old thread but I would like to know about the 975's nut. I looked at a CP 975 today and it looked OK except the nut was sooo loose in the dovetail that I could move it side to side, a lot of play., like it was too small or the dovetail metal was corroded away. Is...

Does anyone know what size the bottom base nut on a CP 249x vise is? I'm going to look at one and want to bring the right socket with me to remove and inspect the swivel parts after I buy it to make sure nothing is cracked. is it 1 3/8"? or 1 1/2" socket for the 249x Parker vise swivel base...

Anyone know the difference between a Charles Parker 249x and a 975? Which one is bigger and heavier? Trying to decide which one to buy. Does anyone here own a CP 249x?

That's a raw deal, but even if you pre pay with PP, the seller can still cancel the sale and refund your money. I know, It's a sh**** way to do business but there isn't too much a buyer can do here. The seller just got greedy and his word means nothing. You just have pay and get your item fast...

Charles Parker 249x: Does anyone have any information on this CP vise model? I may pick one up if I dare drive 140 miles r/t to buy it. The vise looks good but it needs a closer look. Does anyone know what size nut that is on the bottom of the swivel base? Usually, they're 1 3/8" but they...

I'm looking for any information or links for a CP 434 vise. Photos of both sides and a rebuild link with photos. I may buy a CP 434 but it's missing the wrench and the lock pin may be sheared off. I need to see what this vise looks like intact and what size wrench does it use. I will also need...