Recent content by Lonstar

90% of my tools are Snap On, all bought many years ago. From time to time something goes missing and I have to replace it. I can definitely relate to this.....

Another vote for battery powered screw guns. Dealing with an air line is a PITA at times. Any time a cordless/hoseless tool will do the job, that's what I reach for. I use air tools when it's the only option to get the job done. The latest 20v 3/8 drive impact wrenches (guns) from the major...

A tip on how to acquire Lowes (and Home Depot?) pallet racking - About 10 years ago Lowes built a new store a couple miles away from the existing store that was near me. When the new store was fully stocked and ready to open, they closed old store and removed the merchandise. When done, they...

It rolls straight and true, doesn't appear to be bent. Picture is of spindle in the pocket with the jaws closed. Unless you or someone else can recommend a more economical option, I think the spindle needs to be replaced.

It's in excellent shape, great score!

Got the new collar/washer from autopts, had time today to assemble and see what I have. Slop/backlash is same - 1/2 turn each way (no surprise). Putting the washer in the pocket didn't change it much. Now that the spindle is riding against the new collar, up/down play is really evident, so...

Suddenly I feel a **** ton better about the Wilton purchase. :) :beer: :thumbup: :willy_nil :eyecrazy: :D

That's what I was thinking too, and what I meant by I'll put the new collar on and see what I have. I realize my vise doesn't use a thrust washer, but I was going to start with that as a shim against the spindle pocket....and grease the hell out of it. Works with ball joints :)

Is the Chas Parker vise that the Wilton was to replace worth much? upload images

Sorry, not quite understanding what you're saying. Both sides of the collar have galling. By inside, do you mean the galling on the dynamic pocket? "Clean up the two faces" - the face (inside) of the spindle and the pocket? Then shim the spindle groove on the inside side of the new collar?

Nice! This is the kind of deal I was holding out for but they just don't pop up that often around here. Either that or there's a Smitty II on the east coast snapping them up before I even see the ad. :)

gman007 Got it, thanks. Went to eBay and ordered a replacement collar/washer today. I'll see how much slop it takes out and go from there. The company I work for has a small one man machine shop, and we send work out to other machine shops in the area. Wondering if it would do any good to...

I was mad at myself and frustrated for sure. Had the laptop in the garage so when posting the pics I was really feeling the sting. Should have allowed some cool down time and gave things more thought before typing. Like you say - head up, move on.

Well Dr Scott, you nailed it. The pictures tell the story. It has a half turn slop in both directions. I'll buy a new retainer washer and deal with it as is for now.

Definitely don't want to jerry rig it. Don't know if it has backlash/slop. The pins weren't in correctly so when I got home I immediately took it apart to find out why. That's when I found the new casing nut wasn't drilled for the pins. First order of business (tonight) is to drill holes for...