Brian,
Looking good! The Hydraulic press what I was referring to as a large vise to "Press" it in tighter to straighten. Nice work - It's a good looking vise with that little anvil on the back.
those are good photos...
This helps me out too because the head and U-CHannel are also a touch out of alignment -- from being beat to death constantly.
I dont' have weld marks either. looks like a pressed fit. So, if you can get that front jaw and the U-channel in a larger vise and try to...
i have the same vise....minus the swivel base. I think it's a 1975-85 ish.
Model 645
Like Outlaw says...just doesn't seem to be "SET" down in the front jaw enough.
They must have been welded to the front jaw from 'up and under' the U channel. If you can break that free, you could reweld and...
Beautiful work........and a very cool grinder.
I wonder if Walker-Turner bought them out. The WT Grinders featured the exact type of Tool Rest design....... "Driver Line" was the feature badge for several decades beginning 1930 or so.
Upgraded from the 9300 Wilton to a 9400......Warranty Exp. 12-31-62
I'm very pleased with the beef of this vise. I wasn't expecting it to be much different than the 9300 -- but it's got some toughness.
Here is 9300n and 9400 side by side;
9300
11-63
No Guarantee Date
Original Paint
9400
Guarantee Exp Date 12-31-62
Some rust but still smooth.....a little WD 40 on it. Appears to be Black paint.......is this another color Wilton Used for a short time? Or has this been painted?
Wilton...