Looking for 5-1/2" vice jaws with fasteners on 3" centers

[R-mm]

I have an older US made Columbian 4500 and can't seem to find serrated steel replacement jaws with 3" centers. Any tips? Thanks

 

[Jim Johnstone]

There is a member here, I believe his handle is KMScott, who has a business making vise parts including jaws.

 

[Richard Cranium]

Also Kevin54 will also make custom jaws, he did a set for my father in law, I sent him one of the old ones and he made a new set.

 

[scooternut]

I often recommend using dimensional aluminum as replacement jaws. I have done this in my columbian/ craftsman and it is my most used vise, despite having some much better old USA vises around the shop.

I seem to always need to cut a bolt, or hold something to file that would be damaged by normal vise jaws.

You could use mild steel as well