Need some help with my Wilton vise

[White Shadow]

Guys, I just got this Wilton at a garage sale. What I didn't realize at the time was that it no longer swivels because the center bolt is missing something--maybe a spacer or some sort of washer. If I tighten down on that bolt, it locks the vise to the base, preventing it from swiveling. What part(s) am I missing me where can I buy them? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[T45]

Did you try wilton website?

https://parts.wiltontools.com/Manuals.aspx

eg

http://content.wiltontool.com/assets/manuals/11126_man_EN.pdf

 

[Farmall450]

Looks clean, what did it run you?

 

[bubinga]

In.

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[454ragtop]

OEM was probably a special shouldered bolt, when missing I usually replace with a std bolt and make a spacer/bushing on the lathe. Know anybody with a lathe? pretty simple project. Might be able to get by with some Loctite or pipe thread sealer, set the bolt to where the vise can swivel and let the sealer set up and lock the bolt.

 

[T45]

OEM was probably a special shouldered bolt, when missing I usually replace with a std bolt and make a spacer/bushing on the lathe. Know anybody with a lathe? pretty simple project. Might be able to get by with some Loctite or pipe thread sealer, set the bolt to where the vise can swivel and let the sealer set up and lock the bolt.

The pics show you seem to be correct--there is a bolt with a shoulder in the photo and also in the parts diagram. It might just be the kind of bolt that is meant to only adjust the friction fit on the base and be a center/guide for rotation.

If that was the case, the bolt is only there to remove slop or insecurity in the attachement of the base. Maybe tighten until it locks and then back off a half turn or similar, and as suggested above, use a thread-locker to keep your position from being lost.

If this thread fails to yield the correct answer, you can also call wilton and speak to a liver person at CS/technical support and they will probably be able to help narrow down any issues like missing parts.

 

[exmaxima1]

If that was the case, the bolt is only there to remove slop or insecurity in the attachement of the base. Maybe tighten until it locks and then back off a half turn or similar, and as suggested above, use a thread-locker to keep your

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Or try to find a small washer to extend the length of the shoulder slightly, and fully tighten.

 

[White Shadow]

Looks clean, what did it run you?

Paid $25 for it. Couldn't pass it up for that price. I figured it must've been at least a few hundred when new.

 

[T45]

I figured it must've been at least a few hundred when new.

https://www.google.com/shopping/product/12942960832921788750

https://www.google.com/shopping/product/6680018982555743930

 

[White Shadow]

https://www.google.com/shopping/product/12942960832921788750

https://www.google.com/shopping/product/6680018982555743930

I said new. I can't find the model number anymore, so it's probably an older vise.

 

[1982fxr]

Tighten down and then back off just until you get a smooth, free spin.

 

[T45]

I said new. I can't find the model number anymore, so it's probably an older vise.

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=164173

I bought this vice at an auction. It is marked Wilton 654, 4 inch, made in USA. It has brass jaws on it now, and I'd like to get some steel jaws. The problem is that I cannot find ANY mention of a Wilton 654 anyhwere, and the jaws are 4.5 inches wide (even though it is marked as a 4 inch).

Does anybody know where I can get some steel jaws? Will jaws from another model work?

Hey Stove!!
The current model number for your vise is......get a pencil out.....#674 Model.
At least give this model number a try. (stock number 11126....I think)
Craig

There may be some minor variatin in p/n based on exact jaw width, but that appears to be your vise

 

[White Shadow]

Mine measures 5.5", so it's a bit bigger.

 

[T45]

These are supposed to be decent vises, but not the type of wilton that is very expensive when new. The good news is you can now lookup the vise in the wilton database and confirm the base configuration is correct.

For $20-25 you did fine with the vise (assuming it is functional). People search these threads for accurate information tho so its useful to actually close the loop when confirming the vise ID and

Mine measures 5.5", so it's a bit bigger.

Wilton 675 (supersedes 655/?), workshop vise,swivel,5-1/2 in. jaw, $80 online @Zoro