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Started teardown. Will upload a detailed picture of the jaw surface after an overnight soak in evapo-rust to see if they are smooth or if there is any cross hatching /knurling after the "neglect crust" is gone. No signs of Jaws or inserts so far. Thanks to all for the input. Spending hours on...

In Canada this is code. The condensation in flu gasses are acidic. The composition of the plastics in exhaust pipes are specificly engineered to resist this. Even the glue is specific. Please be safe and use the correct material. Carbon monoxide kills. Protect yourself and family.

I was shown at an early age by my grandfather to loop an extension cord drawn from around a post or tree trunk at a 30 degree angle as you hand wind it to its "trained" form. Hasn't failed me in 40 + years.. Ever. Takes all the twists and kinks out.

Thank you for pointing me in the right direction . After a fast search, what you are saying makes total sense . I'm seeing that most are made from wood . I am excited to get started on this restoration and will document the progress for upload here . I will try to figure out an easy way to...

A neighbor that had just moved in to our neighborhood asked me if I would be interested in clearing this out of their garage if I could use it . I cannot find anything on the internet about this style of vice . It's big , bench mounted ,is solely operated by foot pedal and tensioned by spring...