WOPR
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So, saw this pop up on my local craigslist recently; took a short drive and claimed it for myself. The seller was a nice, retired machinist who didn't need it anymore (it was an extra; had had 2+):
It's seen some use:
Jaws not so bad, but screws are pretty rough:
Is this the model number?
Looks like the date reads June 30th, 1963
Cleaned it up some with some acetone to see if there was any original paint left, I think this is the only spot:
Those jaw screws gave me some trouble, but in the end I won out:
All apart:
So, a few questions to those that may know:
Will probably attack the paint with aircraft stripper later this week, after deciding what color to paint it. The two contenders are 1) alkyd enamel color matched to the original color, or 2) the easy way: the hammertone verde green everyone seems to be so fond of. Decisions, decisions....
It's seen some use:
Jaws not so bad, but screws are pretty rough:
Is this the model number?
Looks like the date reads June 30th, 1963
Cleaned it up some with some acetone to see if there was any original paint left, I think this is the only spot:
Those jaw screws gave me some trouble, but in the end I won out:
All apart:
So, a few questions to those that may know:
- When cleaning I noticed bits of original paint on the handle and main screw. Does anyone know, was the entire vise painted green from the factory?
- I'd like to clean up the anvil surface some (for minimal cost), is draw filing an unreliable method? I just need something relatively flat for home use.
- What head-style of screw would be preferred for the jaws? I will not be putting phillips back in there.
Will probably attack the paint with aircraft stripper later this week, after deciding what color to paint it. The two contenders are 1) alkyd enamel color matched to the original color, or 2) the easy way: the hammertone verde green everyone seems to be so fond of. Decisions, decisions....
