Reed #206 R vise restoration

[hawgputter]

Hi Guys
I am currently in the process of restoring a Reed #206 R vise and have had a hard time trying to remove the swivel bolt. I have tried heat, PB blaster, and finally welded a large nut on the swivel bolt and tried my large air impact gun. No joy, it won’t budge. I currently turned the vise upside down and filled the swivel well with PB Blaster and will let it set for a couple days and try it again. Is the swivel bolt right or left hand threads? Any and all ideas welcome?
Thanks
Hawgputter

 

[outlander800]

It has the standard right hand thread. My swivel bolt was siezed up on my 4c reed, I was able to soak it for a few days and tap the swivel base counter clockwise till it broke free. Soak it for a few days and be patient, you don't want to force anything and break it. If that does not work, I would heat it with a torch

 

[ZRX61]

There's not a set screw angled through the side at the base of the body is there? Some Athols have that feature.