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Im very far off from being a machinist or a welder. But I managed to mangle together some 1/2 inch plate and 3/16 bar to make a jaw for my Chas Parker Big Bear. I only have a flux core machine here so you can see the weld didnt penetrate too far. But so far its holding up good. Its just a...

thanks ill have to check that out tonight!

Yes, from the quick look I got they appeared to be really thin washers like those. Are those factory?

ya I havent even really looked at it too much. I may do the helicoil option. It might just be the screw that is stripped not the hole now that I think of it. Im really useless at the moment in cast and on crutches haha. thankfully I have a big brother here to carry this stuff for me while...

Yes. Someone took an angle grinder to it at some point. I can deal with that. Though the screw hole that holds the collar on the vise is stripped out. im going to have to tap it and use a slightly larger screw.

Picked up this little Chas Parker 973 1/2 today. Collar has something funky going on I need to inspect. Previous owner has some washers in there. I was glad to find it with the wrench too!. This was the same person I got the "Big Bear" vise off of. I had a look around their barn today for...

OK great, Ill contact him. How long ago was that?

Im also open to buying an old jaw face and trying to get it to fit somehow. Im not picky at all on appearance. I took a quick look on ebay but didnt see anything at the moment

Yes I had a chat with him. The new business owners will not be making Chas Parker jaws.

I have a Chas Parker 135 'big bear' vise. Its missing one of the jaws (5 inch jaws on this model). I understand these are not easy to replace. Im wondering if anyone is willing to take on the task of making some for me, im not picky on material. aluminum , copper, steel, even 3d printed...

My biggest problem is finding a machinist willing to make them. I would be happy with any material. aluminum, copper, hardened steel. i would order a pair of sets to make it worth the setup. If you have any links other then KMScott please let me know. I have no idea how 3d printers work. but...

If my medication and time allows it. Ill try to start taking apart tomorrow and get a bunch of more pictures. I think you are rite about a pin missing somewhere. it will screw closed, but to open you have to unscrew and hand pull it open. probably just a sheared pin in there somewhere...

hex socket cap screw on the collar, obviously replaced, tried to get some better shots.. let me know your thoughts, I know ive seen the branded collars with PAR KER on them. should mine have that? . im not sure its original. but it looks machined to fit the profile

heres the 5 inch parker I picked up today. im on crutches and havent got a great look yet. but appears to be a No 135 marked 1926. I really want to get a set of jaws made for this. there must be a pin broken inside somewhere as I had to open by hand after unscrewing. Never seen a...

two posts for me, So yesterday I emailed REED vises in the states (Im in Canada) asking if I could buy some stickers for my toolboxes . etc. Well the insanely kind lady (Joyce) emailed me back within minutes asking for my address and no payment info. today I get a package in the mail marked...

A few pages back I posted a No. 5 Paramo , heres some clearer shots now that ive made it to the work shop

Ya i think read his post a few pages back. Ill be in touch .. first things first is get the vise home haha.

Thanks for that! Its for sure missing a jaw, but im going to go for a drive tomorrow and have a look anyways.

Looks like a Versa-Vice

its fairly cheap.. its 60 bucks (its not advertised anywhere, so im not afraid of someone taking it from under me). thats 60 dollars Canadian. Ya KMScott was the person i was thinking of. I have no access to machinery. My best bet would be going to a local machine shop and the ones around...