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Yep, it's threaded. I just loosened that set screw and un-threaded the entire sleeve. I don't plan to abuse this thing. Mainly just use it to hold guns while I am working on them/re-barrel etc.

I honestly have no idea where to begin. Can I do electrolysis myself?

I think I figured out the "play" part. On the long threaded part there is a collar with a set screw. I just need to losen the screw and turn that collar a bit more to tighten it up a bit and stop the play. I removed it for now and removed the actual nose/screw. I spoke to my dad and he said...

Also, yes I am in need of a replacement handle. If I cannot find original, I would like someone who could replicate it as best as possible.

Thanks for the info, I went ahead and removed the dynamic jaw, just threaded right out. I was able to inspect that crack a little closer and it doesn't appear to go to the underside or anything so nothing really major. Been busy lately with other stuff so this is going to be a slow process...

I plan to use it. I basically want to bring it back to serviceable/great condition. I don't plan to abuse it by any means. I sent a PM off to that KMScott guy going to see what he thinks. If it ends up being some crazy amount of money, even though I get a huge discount on shipping items via...

thanks bud, I may shoot him a PM.

I'm a gun guy. Haven't really restored anything crazy. I would almost be willing to find the best person that could tackle the restoration and pay them to do so if it came down to it just so I would know it was done right. I just don't know enough about this kind of stuff yet to figure that...

Anything my dad gives me I hang onto. Ultimately I'd like to do my best to bring this thing back to life, to the best of my ability so that one day I can tell my kids the story on it and pass it down. Just have to figure out how to disassemble it first

Couldn't do it. Father hand me down and all.

lol, yeah looks to be 5" I had no idea they were so rare. Why is that?

Is there a thread that shows how to correctly dissassemble this vice?

I haven't had a chance to take it apart yet. I'll let you know and get pics when I do.

Gotcha, that makes sense. I can upload pics after this post. Is there any specific way to repair the crack?

Also, before I joined this forum I was researching this vice and there was a Member with the location of the fairhope Alabama area which is only about 45 minutes from me who I think restored one. Wish I could find that thread again, maybe that guy could help me.

I found the date stamp. Month was really hard to figure out. It’s either a 1 or a 7 but the year is 56. Unfortunately I found a crack... it’s on the backside of the large flat spot that is used for hammering stuff. Right against where the date stamp is found. I’m hoping it can be fixed.

I'll see if I can locate it. Thanks!

Hello. First post. Why? Because google said this forum is good for this kind of thing lol. My dad just gave me this old Craftsman vice that he got from his dad. Best I was able to come up with is that its a 5198, barely visible through the paint. I want to look into getting it restored and...