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    Yost model 44 swivel jaw vise stuck

    Picked up this old Yost model 44 vise with swivel jaw. The swivel jaw was frozen/rusted. The pin was also stuck and would not break free even after soaking in penetrating oil, using a torch, grinding flats on the pin to allow the use of an 18” monkey wrench. The pin was not accessible from...
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    Wilton woodworkers rapid vise repair problem

    I have a vintage Wilton rapid or quick action 7” woodworkers vise. The nut does not engage the acme thread properly. The nut with pin and spring are present, but the spring does not appear to engage the pin properly. I am open to recommendations for a fix before risking damage to the spring, or...
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    Old vise identification Wilton? and other.

    I am new to the site and having some difficulty identifying a couple of vises. The gray one is my primary bench vise with 3” jaws. No brand, just numbers and “Made in USA”. The other one was cleaned and painted and has 4 1/2” jaws that are really tall. The only markings are “45”. I mounted it...
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