Search results

Search the forum Search Articles
  1. I

    The VISES of Garage Journal

    Sorry one of the Parker photos didn't come through Parker 273 Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
  2. I

    The VISES of Garage Journal

    Perfectly happy. Here are some photos for your convenience: Parker 273 5" double swivel Parker 273 5" double swive Henry #5 (5") Dawn 4-1/2 heavy duty Dawn 4-1/2 heavy duty Reed #32 Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
  3. I

    The Machine Work Thread

    Very nice Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
  4. I

    The VISES of Garage Journal

    Yes, it is one of those instances where 'more' is not actually better [emoji3] Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
  5. I

    The VISES of Garage Journal

    Kevin, I suspect that the problem is actually that you are setting your charger at 200 amps. That setting is just for short-term battery boosting and I don't think the charger will run long at that amperage (I think they shut off after a short time as a safety feature to prevent you from...
  6. I

    The VISES of Garage Journal

    Looks to be in great shape! That will be a great user! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
  7. I

    The VISES of Garage Journal

    Very nice! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
  8. I

    The VISES of Garage Journal

    Excellent summary! PS someone recently posted the suggestion of laying coarse sandpaper over the repair and tapping with a hammer to produce a texture similar to the original casting. I thought that was a great idea and plan to try it soon. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
  9. I

    The VISES of Garage Journal

    A great vise! I have one on my bench as my daily user. It is heavy and smooth, and being in Canada, I like that it is Canadian made. Here is a photo of mine. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
  10. I

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

    Congratulations! It is such a nice feeling when something stuck finally gives up and comes free (and didn't break in the process) :-) Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
  11. I

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

    Hi Mike Welcome to the forum. A few days ago I posted one approach to making exactly this repair. If you click on my name and look at previous replies you'll find it. It could be done by any local machine shop. If you want to package it up and send it to me (or my son VintageNut) we'd be happy...
  12. I

    The VISES of Garage Journal

    Kind of a Frankenstein looking beast :-) Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
  13. I

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

    Do you have access to the swivel pin from the underside? If so, tapping it upward using a hammer and long punch might help. On mine (Parker 5"), I found multiple repetitions of penetrant and gentle heat ultimately got things moving. I think the heat helps the penetrant wick into tight places...
  14. I

    The VISES of Garage Journal

    Exquisite!!! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
  15. I

    The VISES of Garage Journal

    Very nice! And I don't think my wife would be too happy if we came home with an even bigger load :-). But we sure had fun ... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
  16. I

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

    A very nice vise! I look forward to seeing pictures of it when you get it all restored. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
  17. I

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

    Another possibility that would be feasible on the lathe you have, would be to chuck the parts, face them, then drill and tap for a large standard thread size (maybe 5/8"-11).Then cut the threaded portion off of a grade 8 bolt and thread the two parts together using some high-strength loctite...
  18. I

    The VISES of Garage Journal

    That is super cool! Nice job! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
  19. I

    The Machine Work Thread

    Looks very nice! I hope you have it up and running with no problems. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
  20. I

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

    Main thing with using JB weld or other epoxies is to get the surface really clean, especially free of any oil. I have had good luck with first using a fine wire brush and then acetone and a rag - a couple times to make sure it is good and clean. I like the various suggestions for adding a bit of...
Top Bottom