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Found a Parker Vise...
- Thread starter Mugenlude
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Lump
Well-known member
Mjozefow can make you a beautiful pair of replacement jaws, no problem. Check it carefully to see if it has any broken pieces, cracks, or weld repairs. If not, this is a very manageable restoration project. Autopts, Mjozefow, and others can walk you through the process very well.
Spare parts will likely have to come from other vises which were damaged beyond repair, and are not easy to find. But some pieces can be made.
Nice vise. Good luck!
Spare parts will likely have to come from other vises which were damaged beyond repair, and are not easy to find. But some pieces can be made.
Nice vise. Good luck!
The only way the main handle could be stuck is if it's slightly bent, and the bend is causing it to bind in the hole. Some gentle "discussion" with a hammer should get it un-stuck, and then you can further "discuss" things with the handle and convince it to straight-up and fly right.
As for the jaws, what Lump said: get a set made.
That leaves the swivel base handle... Should be able to make something that looks and works as-per original, with a little effort.
If it were me, the only thing that would stop me from getting it is price (I'm a cheap *******!), and cracks in the swivel, the jaws or a busted screw.
-Brad
As for the jaws, what Lump said: get a set made.
That leaves the swivel base handle... Should be able to make something that looks and works as-per original, with a little effort.
If it were me, the only thing that would stop me from getting it is price (I'm a cheap *******!), and cracks in the swivel, the jaws or a busted screw.
-Brad
rgfllamas
Member
The main handle may not be "stuck", check to be sure the set screw that holds it hasn't been cinched down to the point that the handle won't slide.
Nice vise
Nice vise
Packard V8
Well-known member
Yes, I'd probably buy it.
No, restoration won't be inexpensive. Parker jaws are unique and those who can and will make them get a fair price for their expertise.
The swivel base wrench is easy to make if the bolt head isn't damaged.
There is an adjustable screw in the center of the screw ball head. Remove the screw, taking care to catch the spring and ball bearing under it. Squirt some penetrant into the hole and down along the handle. It should free up easily.
jack vines
No, restoration won't be inexpensive. Parker jaws are unique and those who can and will make them get a fair price for their expertise.
The swivel base wrench is easy to make if the bolt head isn't damaged.
There is an adjustable screw in the center of the screw ball head. Remove the screw, taking care to catch the spring and ball bearing under it. Squirt some penetrant into the hole and down along the handle. It should free up easily.
jack vines