Question about Wilton 6" vise - missing swivel - make new?

[treimers]

Hi all -

I have obtained a Wilton vise very similar to this one:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Wilton-knife-makers-vise-5-jaw-swivel-base-machinist-vintage-bench-tool-made-US-/382326350316

It's missing it's swivel base, and just has the flat plate bottom with two holes in the sides, and a threaded hole in the center, where the pivot bolt would be.

I don't usually need a swivel, except to perhaps turn a vise so that it's not a threat to passing elbows, ribs, and kidneys....

Does anyone have any ideas on how it could be mounted without the swivel, but yet be stable/well-mounted, and still able to be turned halfway around
so that it's not sticking out into the traffic path in the shop?

Thinking perhaps of large bolts with wingnuts, etc.

Thanks, Tim

 

[2oolhound]

Use it but keep your eyes open for a deal on a swivel vise.

 

[WILD-BILL]

If you know what the model is you may find the parts here......


https://www.ereplacementparts.com/w...155485.html?osCsid=b8k09vp8b44vbh3qon74547d05

 

[XJSuperman]

Howdy, new guy here. I have a swivel for a Wilton WS6? that got scrapped. Obviously its for a newer vise than the one you posted in the link, but if the mount diameters match up, its yours for shipping costs. Ill have to measure it when I can dig it out on Saturday. With any luck it'll fit your needs.

 

[treimers]

Howdy, new guy here. I have a swivel for a Wilton WS6? that got scrapped. Obviously its for a newer vise than the one you posted in the link, but if the mount diameters match up, its yours for shipping costs. Ill have to measure it when I can dig it out on Saturday. With any luck it'll fit your needs.

That would be awesome!
Pm me, and we can talk shipping.
I think I'm interested in any case, since I may be able to retrofit even if it's not perfect.


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[treimers]

Well, I think I should probably post some photos of what I have.

It's actually a Wilton 5" vise, with just a flat base.

Can anyone tell me -- maybe this never had a swivel?

Second pic is the bottom side of the vise base - just a simple flat plate
There are three holes -- one possibly threaded one in the center, and two on the sides.

 

[Lelandwelds]

Well, I think I should probably post some photos of what I have.

It's actually a Wilton 5" vise, with just a flat base.

Can anyone tell me -- maybe this never had a swivel?

Second pic is the bottom side of the vise base - just a simple flat plate
There are three holes -- one possibly threaded one in the center, and two on t

That's an exposed screw utility vise? Even US mfg Wilson's are only worth $20- 40 ? Did you wade through the vise thread?

Stick a steel plate under it if you must. Just mount the thing already.
http://www.wiltonviseparts.net/swivel-clamps-locks/?fullSite=1


https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=252830&page=2
And my backyard fix for missing swivel nuts and bars:

Swivel nut and handle:

Nut:
For most “Homeowner” exposed screw vices, use a carriage bolt up from the bottom for the “stud” (If needed…).
For the “nut” get an all thread coupler (long nut about 1-1/2” to 2” long) with the same thread. Cross drill it at one end for about a 5/16 or 1/4” clearance hole.

Locking lever:
Get a 5-6” bolt either 5/16 or 1/4” (see above); also get a matching Jam nut. Grind the points off the hex of the bolt (cosmetic cleanup), and string it through the hole drilled in the coupler (see above).

Run the jam nut down and jam it into the bottom of the threads of the bolt. Cut off most of the excess bolt. Peen the remainder of the bolt threads into the nut as flush as you can, and file flat.
The last step is again cosmetic: Grind the points off the now captive Jam nut. You have just made a new locking lever and nut for the swivel base…
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[treimers]

I started to wade through the vise thread... when I realized there were over a thousand pages, I surrendered

I have some cleanup to do on it, but I'll likely just mount it for now.

I suspect a swivel can be had, I just have to learn more about what size diameter it would be, how it would work...