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    VISE REPAIR 101 all vise repairs, lubricants, sources for parts and the tricks to fix

    I've had better luck with sharp hits rather than steady pressure. I would suggest patience ... This thing has been stuck in place for years, so giving it a few days or weeks to loosen is not too much to ask. You may also want to drain out the lake after a bit and take it outside and apply some...
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    VISE REPAIR 101 all vise repairs, lubricants, sources for parts and the tricks to fix

    The pins just keep the nut from rotating, so really shouldn't have much load on them. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    VISE REPAIR 101 all vise repairs, lubricants, sources for parts and the tricks to fix

    AM : I cut about a 1/8"-3/16" chamfer in the end of the knob and turned the stub on the end of the shaft about the same amount past flush. Basically by eye, trying to figure how much material would be peened into the chamfer. It worked out pretty good. My son did a nice job of peening so it...
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    VISE REPAIR 101 all vise repairs, lubricants, sources for parts and the tricks to fix

    Thanks drives. VN did all the vise restoration, I just helped with the handle. What you see on the end of the jaws is just sunlight - the vise is mostly in shadow. But there was a rough-cut half-circle (about 1" dia.) in each jaw that he welded up and ground smooth. I think someone did this at...
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    VISE REPAIR 101 all vise repairs, lubricants, sources for parts and the tricks to fix

    Here are a couple pictures from a large vise handle we made recently. Turned shaft and ends on lathe, and the rest is pretty self-explanatory ... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    The VISES of Garage Journal

    I see your photos just fine ... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    VISE REPAIR 101 all vise repairs, lubricants, sources for parts and the tricks to fix

    Post #1582 has more pics of the repair in case you're interested Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    VISE REPAIR 101 all vise repairs, lubricants, sources for parts and the tricks to fix

    Here are a couple pics. But in my case, it was an old style swivel (Reed #32) that is primarily held down by the heavy central bolt that serves as swivel, and hold-down (with the big Rams horn nut on the underside of the bench). The tabs on the base just keep the base from shifting around. On...
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    The VISES of Garage Journal

    Localized anti-gravity [emoji3] Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    The Machine Work Thread

    It is also worth downloading and reading 'how to run a lathe' -- a very old book produced by the south bend company who made a lot of classic machine tools. If you like old stuff, this book is great. It is a bit outdated, but certainly provides a good introduction to the basic principles and...
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    The VISES of Garage Journal

    You have hit upon the core of the issue. The width of the jaws, per se, is not usually a limitation, it is mass of the vise that provides a solid, immobile hold on the work that is critical. Of course, having a fairly tight-fitting slide is also desirable so that the part does not shift as the...
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    The Machine Work Thread

    Congratulations! I'm sure you will have lots of fun with that. I would recommend going to 'thatlazymachinist.com' and you will find lots of excellent instructional videos and projects. He also has a YouTube channel. It is really helpful to learn from someone like him - he explains things very...
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    VISE REPAIR 101 all vise repairs, lubricants, sources for parts and the tricks to fix

    Excellent upgrades! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    The VISES of Garage Journal

    That looks fantastic! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    The VISES of Garage Journal

    Looks really good! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    The VISES of Garage Journal

    That type of farrier's vise is called a goose neck vise and is still available. http://www.stockhoffsonline.com/acatalog/Valley-Farrier-14-Gooseneck-Vise.html#SID=30 Beat me to it by one minute! [emoji3] Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    The VISES of Garage Journal

    Beautiful vise and stand! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    The VISES of Garage Journal

    Looks very nice! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    The Machine Work Thread

    A small project this weekend ... A bronze roller for my son (for leather work) Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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    The VISES of Garage Journal

    Touché !!! [emoji3] Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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