Recent content by Lukeeeee

Update:

Pressure treated bottom plate and RedHead anchors do the trick.

I believe I've solved the issue... Loctite threadlocker. By "wiggling" the shaft a few thousandths I was able coax a good amount into the joint. I've used this stuff before and in the absence of air it becomes a Kryptonite. We'll see.

After stripping the PO's yellow paint off of my 1980 5" machinist vise, I found some, but few, traces of the 'original blue". More than that though it appears that below the blue, the entire vise has a dark gray finish (not cast iron but paint). Could this be a Wilton primer? Additionally, I've...

Hmmm, wouldn't have thought threaded. But yes, I do have the hole you referenced. I'll try punching that and see if it's tapered. Thanks Lukeeeee

Creative I can do. Thanks for your reply

Greetings fellow tool guys. This is my first post. Mods, if it belongs in another section feel free to move it. I'm a retired engineer, machinist, and lover of all things mechanical. I've worked with Wilton vises for years and have owned more than one. I recently purchased a 1980, 5" machinist...