Reed 204 r

Gazedo · Aug 2, 2015

Picked a Reed 204 r off of Craigslist for $80. It was covered in sand and has at least 3 paint jobs. All the internals are smooth and packed with grease. The jaws are parallel but ground smooth. Everything was easy to disassemble but I can not get the spindle out to straighten the handle and sandblast.

fullthrottle24 · Aug 2, 2015

It has a spilt ring that you need to back out with a drift. It is used to adjust backlash. There is a set screw on side too

jrobb316 · Aug 2, 2015

There is a set screw underneath and to the left of where it says OIL. Remove that. There is a "split nut" around the spindle. Take some penetrant and spray it. Take a punch and carefully walk it counterclockwise like the regular bolt. When it comes out, it will be in 2 pieces (you didn't break it, thats normal). The spindle will then come out of the jaw. Before you do any of that, unscrew the moving jaw all the way out so you have the vise in 2 pieces.

Gazedo · Aug 2, 2015

Thanks guys I tried tapping on it before I posted and it would not move but pb blaster and a big hammer had it out in no time.

jrobb316 · Aug 2, 2015

Yes I have a Reed 2C and had the same issue as you. Once I soaked it for a while it came right apart. Are you doing a clean/lube or a restoration?

Gazedo · Aug 2, 2015

Restored. Then it will take the place of the columbian. And the columbian will be given to my brother in law. It was his grandfather's.

Gazedo · Aug 3, 2015

Bare metal. What color should I paid it? Was it originally green it was the bottom coat and very tough.

Gazedo · Aug 4, 2015

Just need some 5/8 bolts.

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