Recent content by One Arm Ricky

Thank you for the advice!

I definitely will. Looking forward to the project. I only have 1 hand, lost my left hand when I was 13 years old. Its going to be fun, and hoping to learn a lot in the process.

Thanks for the advice. Honestly it's not really a "treasure" to me. Im really just wanting to make it look better, and function smoother.

What would be the best way to go about it?

The jaws might be salvageable with a file. I plan on trying that first. I have an email out to Jet, waiting on a reply. I just want it to work properly, smoothly, and look good. Im planning on a full disassembly, cleaning, sand blasting. Polish everything then paint. Any idea how old this thing...

I received this vise as partial payment for tearing down an old workshop several years ago. It was in this shape when I got it. I just finished my new shop and wanted to fix this vise up before I attach it to my bench.

The jaws are in bad shape, and the handle is worse. I do not have the knowledge or tools to make replacement parts.

I know next to nothing in regards to bench vises. I am wanting to refurbish mine but cannot find a model number. Looking to purchase some replacement parts. Its a Jet 5in. Any help would be greatly appreciated.