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    VISE REPAIR 101 all vise repairs, lubricants, sources for parts and the tricks to fix

    True, I'll make sure it's the brass instead lol
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    VISE REPAIR 101 all vise repairs, lubricants, sources for parts and the tricks to fix

    Good info. I did get a bras plug 5/8 which I might braze in. Still trying to decide what's best.
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    VISE REPAIR 101 all vise repairs, lubricants, sources for parts and the tricks to fix

    Ok I thought maybe you meant that. But I thought weld would stick to bronze and brass since you can weld bronze bearing surfaces to steel.
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    VISE REPAIR 101 all vise repairs, lubricants, sources for parts and the tricks to fix

    Are you saying put the plug in there in order to shape the weld around it, then ream out the plug? Rather than drill out a larger hole and pressing a bearing all the way into it?
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    VISE REPAIR 101 all vise repairs, lubricants, sources for parts and the tricks to fix

    Yep those are big giant heavy awesome meatballs that I hope not to ruin. I like this plan too.
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    VISE REPAIR 101 all vise repairs, lubricants, sources for parts and the tricks to fix

    Yep, I can clamp the work well, and I ordered a set of bridge reamers per the suggestion above, to cut the weld up back to a nice sized hole.
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    VISE REPAIR 101 all vise repairs, lubricants, sources for parts and the tricks to fix

    I think I'm going to weld up some fill around the hole on both sides. Not all the way through the shaft but around the outer part. Yes the weld will be super hard, but I can maybe use the suggested reamer or just die grind it. If that all turns out like **** then at least it'll be no worse than...
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    VISE REPAIR 101 all vise repairs, lubricants, sources for parts and the tricks to fix

    The main screw in most parker vises is held in via a thick chunk of metal called the saddle. It's held on by one bolt into the dynamic jaw.
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    VISE REPAIR 101 all vise repairs, lubricants, sources for parts and the tricks to fix

    Parker Saddle Bolt Size? Anyone know the size / threads for the saddle bolt on a C Parker No 23? I'd look myself but the vise is not here yet. Looks like the same saddle used on most of the models.
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    VISE REPAIR 101 all vise repairs, lubricants, sources for parts and the tricks to fix

    Problem is I have plenty of ability to weld it but little ability to drill it. I have a large drill press but no mill. I do have 2 large presses for a sleeve but not sure if drilling would work. The welding seems easy. I'm going to stare at it for another hour and think about it. There's a...
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    VISE REPAIR 101 all vise repairs, lubricants, sources for parts and the tricks to fix

    I like both these ideas to add a bronze bushing or full sleeve.
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    VISE REPAIR 101 all vise repairs, lubricants, sources for parts and the tricks to fix

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    VISE REPAIR 101 all vise repairs, lubricants, sources for parts and the tricks to fix

    Sloppy Handle Fixup First post ever. I'm trying to get an old Reed 204 1/2 tuned up. It's in superb shape other than the main handle has wallered out the hole in the screw ball, so the handle flops arounda ton. There is hardly any backlash in the jaw but you have to flop the handle 30 degrees...
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    Vise restoration question

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    Vise restoration question

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