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Update: I got that obnoxious cotter pin installed thanks to this forum! Made a tool from a PVC pipe and notched it out. Worked like a charm. Delivering to the Step-Father-in-Law later today for his garage sale. Thanks again for everyone's help!

Hello Garage Journal Gurus! Okay, I got a proof of concept spindle lock completed for my buddy's vise. I've attached the picture. Vise runs smooth as silk now. I asked him if he wanted a Gen 2 version and he said, "Nope. I like it." Off went the vise to his new shop. 😎 I can't thank you...

Thank you GJ Gurus! I'm going to the route you've suggested! 11b30b4 really boiled it down for me. steak&anvils was really speaking to me, not Drives, when he said, "You are making this too complicated." For reference, the Mfg Engr's at work will OFTEN say that to me. ;) Long story...

Hello GJ Gurus! I've attached a picture of the front of the vise and the diagram from Tool Parts Pro. I agree with The Cobbler that it shouldn't be rocket science to fab a new one, but I'm hoping a Vise Scientist/Engineer on here will direct me! :geek: Thanks again. Everyone on here has...

Thanks! Will do.

Thank you, drivesitfar! Yeah, triple digits in the Puget Sound is definitely weird - especially this early in June. Tomorrow, I'll get a picture of the location of the part in question, plus the diagram I found online. Thanks again for the warm welcome and an advanced thank you for the help.

Hello All, I'm a newbie to the site, so please be gentle! I've searched the forums, but haven't come across an answer to my problem. I'm betting the more knowledgeable folks out here will point me to the thread I need straightaway: I have a Wilton vise (the number on it is 111218) and the...

Hello All, I'm a newbie to the site, so please be gentle! I've searched the forums, but haven't come across an answer to my problem. I'm betting the more knowledgeable folks out here will point me to the thread I need straightaway: I have a Wilton vise (the number on it is 111218) and the...

Thank you! Will do!

Thank you, Cobbler! I'll update my original post.

Hello All, I'm a newbie to the site, so please be gentle! I've searched the forums, but haven't come across an answer to my problem. I'm betting the more knowledgeable folks out here will point me to the thread I need straightaway: I have a Wilton vise (the number on it is 111218) and the...