Pbindesign
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This is looking great! I especially love the accident sign. Well done.
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Lol! We recently had a few friends over and sat around the fire pit. The guys ended up in the garage later in the evening and it was a big hit with them as well!
Like I said, my wife really liked it, so I’m sure I’ll be making more. I think that is often the case, one project done leads to 5-6 new ones.
Well made! Will need to try that myself before christmas
Are those bench cookies underneath? Do you find them practical/something to be had?
I really like them. I set them underneath when I sanded and they held the wood in place nicely. The triangular tops are good for finishing work, but they will scratch the surface if the piece slides. Rocker runs deals on the sets pretty often.
Pbindesign
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Very nice!. I’m definitely going to be stealing some kind of version of that just for when I’m out there and need a good laugh.
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drivesitfar
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Unruh: I know you are a very busy guy with all the projects you are doing and with work and the family, but if you have time to document the challenges you had spiffing up the huge old Reed 406 bench vise i bet others would love to see it. how's the E tank coming along and I was worried that your tank wouldn't be big enough since even half that vise is pretty big and heavy, but a 32 or 40 gallon plastic garbage can looks like it's plenty big.
good luck!!!
nice work on the cutting board and looks like you might have to get a nice burning tool to put in your autograph or a nice quote if you plan on making a few for presents. (or not).
cheers
good luck!!!
nice work on the cutting board and looks like you might have to get a nice burning tool to put in your autograph or a nice quote if you plan on making a few for presents. (or not).
cheers
I have a Reed 406 that I got a few weeks ago. She is over 100 years old, I know it needs a lot of work, but I got it in a trade and have about $14 into the deal. I’ve been working on it a bit here and there.
It has rotating head that was really stuck. It has a pin on the back that need to be removed before it would rotate. I ran a wire wheel around the seam of the rotating jaw and it looks like it isn't really rusted or welded anywhere. I should be able to pivot that.
This pin was super hard to get out.
It has rotating head that was really stuck. It has a pin on the back that need to be removed before it would rotate. I ran a wire wheel around the seam of the rotating jaw and it looks like it isn't really rusted or welded anywhere. I should be able to pivot that.
This pin was super hard to get out.
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I tried beating on the pin and hitting it with a drift and could ‘t get that pin to move. I never expected that it would need that much force. On the vise repair thread, one of the guys said I should get a couple bolts and a sleeve. The first try just bent the bolts.
I went up a couple sizes and...
Boys, Call 911 cause Drew just stole the show!!
I went up a couple sizes and...
Boys, Call 911 cause Drew just stole the show!!
After a few days, I still have zero movement. I beat on it 3-4 times a day and set it on alternate sides at night drenched in Kroil. I set it on the ground and stand on it while hitting alternate sides with dead blow hammers for about 3-4 minutes.
Good news though, I found a local guy to help with the handle. He messaged saying that it was ready and I get to pick it up!
Good news though, I found a local guy to help with the handle. He messaged saying that it was ready and I get to pick it up!
After beating on the vise for about a week, I decided to try some electrolysis. First here is the vise in question. She isn't all that rusted, but hopefully this electrolysis is the key to getting it loose.
This is my sacrificial metal. I found a smaller drum and cut the tab on the side for the positive terminal. I also ran a wire wheel around the inside to get it kinda clean.
Got my Super Washing Soda!
This is my sacrificial metal. I found a smaller drum and cut the tab on the side for the positive terminal. I also ran a wire wheel around the inside to get it kinda clean.
Got my Super Washing Soda!
The drum fits really good around the vise. Notice my little tab is above the water level.
Here it is all hooked up. I am getting really good bubbles so after a day or two I should be rust free!!
Now Outlawmws seems to be the expert on electrolysis and he gave me a thumbs up!!
Here it is all hooked up. I am getting really good bubbles so after a day or two I should be rust free!!
Now Outlawmws seems to be the expert on electrolysis and he gave me a thumbs up!!
30 min. in and it looks like it is working.
It seems to be working nicely. That vise didn’t seem very rusted, but the amount of sludge on the top is pretty remarkable.
This is the second tub. I sprayed everything out and started a new bath late last night. The first was even worse.
When I cut the drum, I cut the tab into it. I had a set up with rebar rods in the corners before, but this is working a lot better.
I ended up cleaning out this setup three times over a three day period. When she came out of her bath, I thought the top would spin easily...I was wrong.
It seems to be working nicely. That vise didn’t seem very rusted, but the amount of sludge on the top is pretty remarkable.
This is the second tub. I sprayed everything out and started a new bath late last night. The first was even worse.
When I cut the drum, I cut the tab into it. I had a set up with rebar rods in the corners before, but this is working a lot better.
I ended up cleaning out this setup three times over a three day period. When she came out of her bath, I thought the top would spin easily...I was wrong.
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While that is going on I'm gonna try to get the handle sorted out.
I had a local guy put threads on the end of a 13 inch long pipe that is 1 inch thick. I also ordered some threaded steel balls that are 1 7/8 inch.
it was too thick to fit all the way down. But that is what I wanted because the hole is very warn and is oblong.
Just a little bit of filing and I got a good fit. I'll sand down the shaft, hopefully get it to match the ends, and have a nice new handle!!
I had a local guy put threads on the end of a 13 inch long pipe that is 1 inch thick. I also ordered some threaded steel balls that are 1 7/8 inch.
it was too thick to fit all the way down. But that is what I wanted because the hole is very warn and is oblong.
Just a little bit of filing and I got a good fit. I'll sand down the shaft, hopefully get it to match the ends, and have a nice new handle!!
After heating it and beating on it with a brass hammer and drift, I got about a half inch of movement (still very stubborn movement) going both ways so almost an inch of travel. We may do this!!
After I move it to one side, I take a wire wheel and clean it really good. I'll let is soak, my arm and vise, tonight and give her hell again tomorrow.
After I move it to one side, I take a wire wheel and clean it really good. I'll let is soak, my arm and vise, tonight and give her hell again tomorrow.
I was super excited with the small amount of movement. I decided to get right after it this morning. Instead of using the hammer to beat on the vise, I used it like a drift and hit that hammer with my Wilton Bash hammer.
My brass hammer has seen better days, but I'll grind it down and try to make it look presentable again (Another project to the list).
My brass hammer has seen better days, but I'll grind it down and try to make it look presentable again (Another project to the list).
drivesitfar
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Unruh: now that you got the swivel jaw loose you now have the one of the best big swivel jaw vises made. even though yours has a huge weld on the dynamic jaw it's still going to give you years of use. also since you are a woodworker you'll like the odd shape wood projects your new vise will hold for you.
Patience and you persevered!!
Patience and you persevered!!
Still working on getting that vise cleaned up and ready for paint. One thing I need to do was make new handles for the swivel clamps. I went with 1/2 inch stainless steel bolts and nuts and ground them down and round. First I took a wire brush to the swivel clamps and then sand paper. Of course after seeing trijeff's work, I am a little bit embarrassed.
Here is before and after.
Here is before and after.
One thing that I wanted to do was touch up the numbers that were casted on the side. I’m originally from Montana and the which has a (406) area code, so it is kinda cool that way for me as well. Here is a before and after. I could have done more, but I think now it shows the numbers better.
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I also made a couple more cutting boards. It was my wife’s idea to make them for Christmas presents...I think we are gonna have a lot of cutting boards.
I left the purple heart one out in the sun for a couple weeks to bring out the color. The other one, I had my daughter pick out the colors. She was really happy with how it turned out.
I left the purple heart one out in the sun for a couple weeks to bring out the color. The other one, I had my daughter pick out the colors. She was really happy with how it turned out.
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I just put it all together and here she is! I thought about going with a metallic blue or Sunrise Red, but decided on Rust-Oleum Oil Rubbed Bronze. I did silver on the letters.
And the top spins. I have to tap it lightly with a dead blow to get it started, but it spins pretty freely. I waxed in between the two pieces.
And the top spins. I have to tap it lightly with a dead blow to get it started, but it spins pretty freely. I waxed in between the two pieces.
Mr. Wonderful
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unruh, that Reed came out great! I am glad that you stuck with it. With a bigger vise like that you could always put it on a stand so you don't have to move your R.I.
drivesitfar
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Unruh: with all the skills you used to clean up the planer, vise and other items in your garage you can rescue or restore almost anything now.
nice looking big REED 406 and the only thing that might save you from getting the VISE BUYING BUG is having 3 hungry kids keeping your wallet from filling up with cash to buy them. that said if you keep finding deals like that Reed 406 you can't go too far wrong.
keep up the great work!!
nice looking big REED 406 and the only thing that might save you from getting the VISE BUYING BUG is having 3 hungry kids keeping your wallet from filling up with cash to buy them. that said if you keep finding deals like that Reed 406 you can't go too far wrong.
keep up the great work!!
Mr. Wonderful
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I made this one for my swivel jaw Hollands out of a big rig brake drum and a compressed gas cylinder. There is two bags of concrete in the brake drum. I think the whole thing weighs about 500lbs. It has really changed things for me as far as ease of work. I put it just below elbow height for the top of the jaws and it is SO much nicer than bench height. Plus it is absolutely rock solid for heavier work. I hope this helps.
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drivesitfar
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Unruh: your call on which vise you want to put on your bench or put one on each end?
in case you haven't seen this thread I started a few years ago here's more ideas about grinder and vise stands and making them easy to move might be a good option for you if floor space isn't readily available. here's the link:
https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=252799&highlight=grinder+vise
MrW: did you drill a hole in the back of your Holland's slide to put the chain holder on. I like the idea of having a chain on the pin cause more than not the pins on these old swivel jaw vises are MIA unless they are pounded or rusted in place.
most guys drill into the static, but maybe you had a hole already in your slide? nice looking stand!!
in case you haven't seen this thread I started a few years ago here's more ideas about grinder and vise stands and making them easy to move might be a good option for you if floor space isn't readily available. here's the link:
https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=252799&highlight=grinder+vise
MrW: did you drill a hole in the back of your Holland's slide to put the chain holder on. I like the idea of having a chain on the pin cause more than not the pins on these old swivel jaw vises are MIA unless they are pounded or rusted in place.
most guys drill into the static, but maybe you had a hole already in your slide? nice looking stand!!
Mr. Wonderful
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Drives, no I could never bring myself to drill this vise. It's a VERY strong magnet so I can move it as needed. The ring going to the pin would break before I could pull that magnet loose. The magnet does have it's down sides. When grinding or filing it does collect all the shavings and can be difficult to clean off. But if you forget to move it and open the vise wide it just slides along.
drivesitfar
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MrW: great idea!!! 
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Great looking vices
I decided to build a workbench for my son, he just turned 4. I have been taking him to garage sales and allowing him to pick up some tools of his choice and we have a pretty good collection started. I had that random toolbox that we had found awhile ago. I put Binford on the toolbox and vise. Of course that is from the TV show Tooltime with Tim Allen. He is also in Toy Story as Buzz Lightyear. In Toy Story, the toolbox Sid traps Woody with is a Binford toolbox. So we both have reasons for the name change
The wood isn't actually in the best shape, it was all just wood I had sitting around the garage.
Sometimes I'll buy wood that has a cool grain color to it even if it is kind of beat up. I'm not sure what to do about a finish, I'm leaning toward just some shellac. We also wanna get some accessories like a small light and maybe a magnetic strip on the front.
The wood isn't actually in the best shape, it was all just wood I had sitting around the garage.
Sometimes I'll buy wood that has a cool grain color to it even if it is kind of beat up. I'm not sure what to do about a finish, I'm leaning toward just some shellac. We also wanna get some accessories like a small light and maybe a magnetic strip on the front.
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3 coats of Shellac and a light! He is super excited.
I really need to get better about taking before, during, and after pictures. We did a lot of this together and I wish I had some during shots. He is favorite thing was going to Home Depot and picking out a light. He told everyone we saw that it was for his Workbench. Pretty happy Daddy right now!!
I really need to get better about taking before, during, and after pictures. We did a lot of this together and I wish I had some during shots. He is favorite thing was going to Home Depot and picking out a light. He told everyone we saw that it was for his Workbench. Pretty happy Daddy right now!!
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BoilermakerFan
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Cool bench!