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Thx Royce. Got a rod re-threading project coming up and brass insert jaws should help keep things level and square for a visible gas pump restoration project that has started.

Thx Shiftless, Actually, 400 is original paint and decals. Simply removed the surface rust on all exposed metal with Dremel accessories and applied a couple coats of wax. Original grease was pretty dried up taking awhile to get cleaned out while protecting original paint. Tried getting paint...

Thank you for the compliments guys. Oh this bench will get used and abused. Why I wanted something stout for project duties. Went with BLO for the top and not a hard poly top-coat finish that can chip/scratch over time. As top surface gets worked/scratched will simply clean off and apply...

Not having a swivel base for the 4" Wilton, worked up a vise stand. Repurposed a drill press base. Bought a 2.5" thick wall steel pipe. Cut out a 3/8 steel mounting plate(welding farmed out). Base had three tightening points underside of base plate. Did not like the pipe stability, so...

Finished up my 4ft workbench build this weekend(single car garage space). Key build steps and photos below: Vintage cast iron bases degreased, wire brushed, and sealed. Pipe with 3/4" threaded rod for cross supports. Inner steel nuts welded to steel pipe(outsourced structural welding). Solid...

Years ago installed a Quincy twin in my home garage. Bought isolation mounting pads and she ran flawless for years. Bought a hammer drill for the concrete anchors.

Shiftless, what paint color or paint spec did you use? Super color! I have an older Craftsman tool box that would look great in that color.

Cleaned up a Craftsman, but left its original paint. Need to mount on a vise stand.

Looking for the main screw/handle for a Wilton No.3 If anyone knows what other 3" wilton's might cross reference that would also be helpful.

Another recommendation is de-rust/clean metal, wipe dry and spray de-waxed shellac or buy a can and cut it 50% with denatured alcohol so it goes on easier/smoother with a lint free rag or brush. The key is NOT buying shellac that has wax in it for this purpose. De-waxed version called 'Sanding...

Now that is an impressive clamping device!!

I'm in Austin, TX Having one made out of aluminum is an excellent idea! Not sure who would have interest in making a one off part like this or is it have a couple made and sell the extra's if there are other vintage drill presses that used this same spring holder/size.

Have a Atlas 42 benchtop drill press that ran pretty good and would like to keep it in service for a few more years. The pot metal quill spring return chrome plated housing tabs broke off. Does anyone on the forum know if there are replacements available or cross referencing with other similar...

Thank you for the info! That is good news if I cannot get the buggered up original screw out, can drill out the tapered face of screw-head off and remove the steel jaw. Then put some direct heat and remove the screw itself. Regarding jaw replacements, here is a link and they come with new cap...

Know this is an older thread, but found pictures of the steel jaw inserts. Question for the forum: Is there a dovetail or is the channel in the steel inserts and corresponding cast vise housings square or a taper? Its hard to tell from the photo and I'm working on a monarch that if I can't get...

Just wondering if the seller realized what they actually had given the furry of inquires.

Thank you. Regarding paint its an Sherwin All-Surface Oil based primer & paint. Went thru several color tints until arriving at this one. I saved the custom blend recipe sticker/can. Let me look in garage this weekend.

Portable work surface needed some task lighting. Refurbished a pair of vintage forstoria gooseneck lamps. Finally finished off the vise collection.

E.Rodz, Beautiful hand crafted art. Well done! Back-lit with LED tape light or small light source hidden would look killer.

Confessional booth time: Forgive me father... Even paid extra for the oiled hand rubbed finish. I work with wood as a hobby and don't like plastic-like coated finishes.