Recent content by giovanni8

Will the insert nut rotate 90 degrees to allow up to drill to & bottom orientation? If not, fill in the busted chunk with weld- TIG is good if you can. otherwise MIG or (shudder) arc weld it - redrill and bolt back up. I actually have one like this, broke in the same place, just too lazy to do...

Fred, thank you for the follow up information. Absolutely amazing history lesson, you sure did follow up on the details. Simplex sold to Desmons Stevens, then to Ridge ... incredible pedigree. I noticed the Simplex retractor assembly uses the front mounted collar, similar to the old Parkers...

hey bud, do you still have the Simplex vise? I got a huge one, had to have a machine shop make one jaw, but the vise is in fantastic shape. Made in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, near where I grew up. I'm researching the company now, I never heard of it.

Hello folks, today we have a little research project under way, and I thought this group of warriors may have some information to share. We're trying to figure out how to rewire a vintage Danial Woodhead Protex model droplight, and we can't see any means of disassembling the body. We are...

Hey Guys, I'm new to Garage Journal just signed up. I have a huge collection of vises - most recent find is huge old Prentiss No. 20 - need to know, how does that pin on the rear swivel jaw come out? Is it tapered/driven in or threaded? I got mine soaking in Kroil right now. Also, there are two...