Recent content by John Hall

This design of vice is simply used to hold objects of irregular shapes

They also come under the name.. COLT… I’ve just purchased a Wilson milling type vice, which has 3” jaws and the typical rotating moveable jaw

Personally, I wouldn’t use grease as a lubricant on any vice, chuck etc...or anything that comes in contact with metal chips and filings...as the grease just acts like a magnet to both the metal chips and filings and dirt and dust...a light regular oiling is all that is needed...there is no...

A dilated solution of phosphoric acid will remove any hidden rust, then a coat of etch primer will ensure a good adhesion before final coats... Google Paragon Paints, Yorkshire, they have a really good selection of brushing enamels, in Matt semi gloss and gloss...I’ve used their Roundel Blue...

The rotating jaw has a hole underneath that a sprung rod slots into..The rod has a pin fitted in its side and runs in a slot..by pressing the pin down, the rod is released out of the hole allowing the jaw to rotate to the desired position..simple, but it works well..

Thanks for the reply.. it wont allow me to send you an email address as I haven’t yet posted 5 times.. Is it possible for you to send me your email? Cheers John

Hi, I have a couple of these that I’ve restored, just wondering if you still have the printed leaflet that comes with the vice? And would you be able to email me a copy? Regards John

Hi, I am trying to find a copy of the leaflet that came with the Dohm Vice.. “The Wilson 2” Turret Vice” Many thanks John