Recent content by jose_d_garcia

Just an update, i painted the vise and pretty much just waiting on finding a split nut or making my own based on the last post i read.

WOW! nice work. there's a good chance i will have to one made up. thanks for posting the drawings.

Thank you for uploading the draft renderings, i think the first one is what i require, 1 1/2 core with a 2.225 diameter. its a good start

Bingo! that is the vise i bought. the Spindle is sticking out because the collar is missing, that is the part the keeps the spindle in place when opening the vise. Closing is not an issue but i dont want to manually open the vise.

I recently acquired a Reed 104, it is in good condition minus the collar (garter). I read most of the posts and almost everyone has milled their own, since i don't have the tools to do so what other options are out there besides looking for a true replacement?