Recent content by ppknut

I don't have much experience in breaking loose something like that. From what little I've read it seems that (other than letting it soak for a long time in a product like Kroil) heat and/or cold treatment sometimes work. Either freeze it or torch it??? Perhaps someone else will have a better...

Yup! Only on one side. I could see it being something to attach if it were on both sides, but just one :eyecrazy:

Agreed. The hole is far to clean and neat. If it had been an oops or intentional, I would think the bottom of the hole would show a convex base from the bit that drilled it (i.e., not perfectly flat). My guess is that it was manufactured/originally placed for some kind of additional tool, but...

I don't know about the weather thing.....it was 109 yesterday and 105 today. HAHA. I've been here since '87 when my wife and I escaped from the evil empire to the north (L.A.). I"ve never bought a vise before. The columbian was my pop's. The Prentiss was a gift. But believe me, I'll be...

Never knew that hole had a specific function. Thanks. I've put my location into my profile. I'm in the San Diego, Ca area.

drivesitfar: Thanks. I do not know what you're referring to regarding the "little cutter" for the anvil hole. Is there some attachment I don't know about? The hole in the side of the static jaw is a mystery to me as well. As you can see in the attached photo, it is shallow, with no threads...

Well, I couldn't stop at one vise, so here's my 2nd. From this: To this: To this, finally:

I've got a lot of tools I appreciate, but the one I may appreciate most and have used least is a manual impact screwdriver I bought back in the 80's when I was re-building my first car. That is exactly the right tool for certain jobs and has saved me on different occasions from drilling out old...

Well, as long as I've got 'em visible now, my work is done.;)

Thanks. I considered painting the numbers and letters in white or black, but I kinda like it as is. Besides, I don't think I've got the dexterity or skills to paint with such a fine brush.

Great. Thanks for you patience. The board I frequent works a little differently.

OK...Can you see them now?

Fixed.

Fixed

Fixed.