Recent content by VRobb

My 1645 has a floating nut without a pin (see photo). When the floating jaw slide is inserted, the nut is captured. While repairing a salvaged 1645, I noticed how the nut has wings that lock against the slide when there is clamping force. Now I realize why vises are not intended for pressing...

I would start with a wire wheel. It should be less abrasive, depending on which grit you use. A brass wheel would be even safer on the threads.

Since my Red-Seal 66 swivel cleats were missing, I first tried using carriage bolts but the heads spun in the slot. Then I purchased some T-nuts as shown, and I ground a subtle radius where they ride in the slot. See yellow lines. Right now I'm just using hex bolts with the t-nuts. It locks up...

One more thing, the swivel handle bolt holes are 5/8" on my red seal 66. What is the diameter of the factory bolts? If the factory used 1/2" I don't want to waste my time trying to source 5/8" hardware for this vise. Although this is 1/2" Wilton brand hardware, it's exactly what I'm missing.

Hello gents, this may be my first post. I purchased this American Scale Co Red Seal no. 66 vise. A lady was liquidating her deceased husband's tools and this was listed for $75. I posted the pics to coax a little help from the gurus (with many vises). This vice is missing the 5/8" swivel...