Need something machined

[tarbellb]

I have a wonderful cam action vise that needs a new plunger handle.

It seems to be just barely bent, wont cycle all the way through unless I really force it.

Anybody out there thinking they could help? Seems relatively straight forward.

Dims:

overall length ~7"

diameter .490"

has a tapped end one side and a broken plastic handle on the other.

Not sure what material?

 

[b-dog]

I can make that but have a $100 minimum. Shoot me a pm with the thread type if you're interested.

If not, just look for someone local on craigslist. Search machining under the services section.

 

[2oolhound]

I can't see the pictures of the vise?

Have you tried to straighten it? An arbor press or hydraulic press could do it if you're careful. You might even get away with some emery cloth on the high spot. Some machinist's blue may help show the tight spot.

 

[Nor'Easter]

You might look up Keith Fenners videos on flame straightening.

 

[snyder]

I think 1/2 inch stainless shaft material will run .490. Ask around for a cut off. If you were local , I probably have a piece laying around.

 

[Richard Cranium]

Check with Member kevin54

 

[Hephaestus29]

X's 2 on straightening

 

[pi_guy]

You might even get away with some emery cloth on the high spot. Some machinist's blue may help show the tight spot.

I was wondering if you could mount a shaft between centers and take the high spot off on a surface grinder?
Your comment reminded me.

 

[PugetDude]

As already mentioned, I'd identify the high spot with Dykem and then polish it with some emery cloth in a shoeshine motion. If you have a couple of v-blocks, you could also use a dial indicator to identify and verify the correction.

 

[tarbellb]

Good suggestions, I should look into straightening it first I suppose.

I dont have any high accuracy tools like a dial indicator, but a light sanding could do the trick.

 

[rsanter]

Where are you located?

Bob

 

[tarbellb]

Up here in Chico, north of Sac.

 

[larry_g]

Try this, loosen the bolt in the end where it attaches to the moveable jaw and then see if it moves better. With it loose it may not bind. If you rotate the rod you may find a position that it works better. I'm with the others, try to identify the bend rolling on a flat surface (table saw) if you can. Then lightly with a soft hammer tap it back towards straight.

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