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    The VISES of Garage Journal

    I'm originally from that tiny little town of Prentiss, Mississippi!
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    VISE REPAIR 101 all vise repairs, lubricants, sources for parts and the tricks to fix

    Yes it has been this long since I logged into GJ...LOL. Thanks for the advice Grouseman. I sold the 65 and have a 67 Shelby now. I will not use the vise to press u-joints.
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    VISE REPAIR 101 all vise repairs, lubricants, sources for parts and the tricks to fix

    Thanks Matt! Leg support of the Gladiator bamboo bench did not let me mount it with 2 feet forward and one in the middle at the back as it should be. I also didn't want it in the middle of the bench so I mounted it off to the side. I will be able to do anything I need to with the swivel...
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    The VISES of Garage Journal

    Very nice! Nice to be able to switch out jaws like that. No such luxury with Parkers. Gotta find ones with excellent jaws to start with to restore.
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    The VISES of Garage Journal

    My 974.5 Parker vise restoration is finally complete! I finished lettering it this week with a black Sharpie paint marker (fine tip). Perfect for the job and I would recommend using it rather than trying to letter it with a brush. I used anti-seize on the large bolt that connects the swivel base...
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    VISE REPAIR 101 all vise repairs, lubricants, sources for parts and the tricks to fix

    My 974.5 Parker vise restoration is finally complete! I finished lettering it this week with a black Sharpie paint marker (fine tip). Perfect for the job and I would recommend using it rather than trying to letter it with a brush. I used anti-seize on the large bolt that connects the swivel...
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    VISE REPAIR 101 all vise repairs, lubricants, sources for parts and the tricks to fix

    I was missing the pin that holds the main drive screw nut in place on my 974.5 Parker vise so I bought a piece of steel rod that was ever so slightly oversized for the hole from McMaster-Carr on the web. Then, when it arrived, I placed it in my cordless drill supported on my bench and used the...
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    VISE REPAIR 101 all vise repairs, lubricants, sources for parts and the tricks to fix

    Sorry, pics didn't take the first time.
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    VISE REPAIR 101 all vise repairs, lubricants, sources for parts and the tricks to fix

    I posted this in the wrong vise forum I think a couple of days ago, but I think the post belongs here. I bought this 974.5 Parker Vise (4.5 “ jaws) on Craigslist for $150 over a year ago (WWII era vise). I chose it for the pristine condition of the jaws primarily, but the entire vise is in...
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    The VISES of Garage Journal

    Bones, I really like your restoration on the Fulton too! There is something addictive to working on raw iron and steel.
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    The VISES of Garage Journal

    I bought this 974.5 Parker Vise (4.5 “ jaws) on Craigslist for $150 over a year ago (WWII era vise). I chose it for the pristine condition of the jaws primarily, but the entire vise is in excellent condition. It looks like it has hardly been used. The seller shipped it in a box poorly...
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    The VISES of Garage Journal

    Mistaken post
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    The VISES of Garage Journal

    Soak it in Simple Green for 4 days and then wire wheel/cup it carefully, especially be careful with the corners and the jaws.
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    The VISES of Garage Journal

    From what I have read, the Trojans were Parkers economy models. They don't look like they have separate jaws from the iron castings?
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    Parker Vice Division Union MFG Co Model # help

    That's awesome! Did you use a wire wheel after soaking in simple green and then BLO?
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