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Hmm I didnt think about that. I would have to grind the drawarm smooth after brazing. Would welding a certain type of way maintain the structural integrity after grinding smooth? I would to at least get the arm bent straight to make the vise be able to close completely. I've also thought about...

Got her painted and put back together. Man this a purty vise. I cant tighten it down all the way due to it being bent, it binds up pretty bad and its hard to back off, but I can get the jaws within a 1/4 inch or better without issues. I'll get the drawarm repaired after I get back from out of...

The vise does function, it's currently primed and ready for paint. I noticed the end stops on the turning bar are brass, as are the nuts to hold the swivel base in place. They look original but I'm not sure if the are or not. I dont plan on abusing this vise, but I'd like to be able to have the...

Thank you guys for the swift replies. I'll probably bring it to someone to get welded or brazed and bent back straight, maybe a machine shop or welding shop, all of my welding equipment is in storage at the moment and I'm leaving town for the next 6 weeks for work. Great advice on rotating the...

Hey all! I just picked up a wilton vise for 50 bucks! The old man I bought it from upgraded to a bigger vise about 10 years ago. and this one has been collecting dust since. I tore it apart to restore it, and noticed the draw arm tube is cracked and bent. I'm wondering if it can be repaired. The...