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Yes I have the Daytona F.J. and have been using it for all my oil changes for about 5years, no issues, I always turn the handle all the way open, when im not using it!

Anyone know what color the Athol 615 was originally?

Thanks to all, however I used the Helicoil as "tool_Scrounge" suggested, and problem solved, Thanks for all the suggestions, im sure theres more than one way to skin a cat!

I believe it is 5/16-18, should I consider retapping the hole to the next size up?

Good afternoon Garage journal members, upon assembly of my recent project. (Craftsman 5162 refurbishment), I noticed the jaw threads on the static jaw were not working as intended, I was very carful when I removed the jaws, however when cleaning the thread holes I noticed rust debris, when...

Much appreciated "Ratcheted", thanks for sharing your knowledge!

Heres the vise in its present state, I still need to work on cleaning up the Jaws and detail the screw & nut, as well as highlight the lettering on the side of the static housing, grease her up and assemble it, I was lucky to find this in my area for $50. I snatched it up quick.

Im in the process of refurbishing it, but I will take a picture of the vise in pieces so you can get an idea, and when Im done ill send another with the completion.

Its a vise model 5162

Thanks FJ 432

Hello everyone, wondering if anyone can help with identifying correct date of my recent find Craftsman 5162 Thanks to all Rbtstock

What was the Craftsman 5162 original color, Ive seen blue & Ive seen red for the newer model craftsman, however they do not specify 5162 model?