Cutting Copper Jaw pads for Wilton Vise?

[NewShockerGuy]

I would like to pick up some soft copper jaw for my wilton 1750.

I found these:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-PAIR-OF-G...0?pt=BI_Tool_Work_Holding&hash=item35c299ec5e

At $25 they seem to be a good price the only problem is they are for 6" jaws.



This guy:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=321040191554

Wants $69 plus shipping for the 5" model.

I think the above costing almost $85 is WAY too much.

Any problems with me simply cutting the 6" down via 1/2" on each side... looking at both of them that's the only difference I can really see being the width and how I could cut the larger size down...

Just wanted to ask first before I bought the larger ones or if anyone has done it.

Thanks,
-Nigel

 

[RobertMo1988]

these are a little cheaper but you wouldnt have to cut them down
Wilton 24407 404-5, Copper Jaw Caps, 5-Inch Jaw Width, 2 -Pack
Price: $53.80 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping


http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001HWAHK8/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[C.BRAXMAIER]

I would like to pick up some soft copper jaw for my wilton 1750.

I found these:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-PAIR-OF-G...0?pt=BI_Tool_Work_Holding&hash=item35c299ec5e

At $25 they seem to be a good price the only problem is they are for 6" jaws.



This guy:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=321040191554

Wants $69 plus shipping for the 5" model.

I think the above costing almost $85 is WAY too much.

Any problems with me simply cutting the 6" down via 1/2" on each side... looking at both of them that's the only difference I can really see being the width and how I could cut the larger size down...

Just wanted to ask first before I bought the larger ones or if anyone has done it.

Thanks,
-Nigel

Go with the 25.00 ones i marked mine and used a hack saw, then on my most recent ones i used the band saw on them, for 25 thouse are going to be the best deal hands down..

 

[91bronc300]

Why would you pay more when you can get what you need cheaper and just mod it a little. I would take the 6" jaws and cut the 1/2" off the TOP of each end then take the extra 1/2" of the jaw face that sticks out and bend it back against the side of the vise jaw. That would help hold the jaw cover into place better too.

 

[NewShockerGuy]

Excellent!

Thanks for all the help. Just wanted to make sure that cutting the ones would be ok!

I think that's a good deal for the money!

Will post pics once it's modded!

-Nigel