Refurbished my new old vise

[mtgrizzlymn69]

The head all rotates 360 degrees but the handle half will rotate by itself?is It supposed to or do I need to do another repair on it.


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[Provincial]

Cool vise! Probably missing a key that keeps the dynamic jaw lined up the "static" jaw. Look for a keyway in the parts that mate.

 

[mcmlvif100]

You might ask the experts on the The VISES of Garage Journal thread

https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=44782&page=3065

Lots of very knowledgeable vise collectors and restorers on that thread

 

[thehorse13]

Nice work. Welcome to GJ.

 

[mtgrizzlymn69]

Thankyou guys I’ll pull it apart and look to see where the key goes and make one


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[mtgrizzlymn69]

This was a super rough vise Well used


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[Model A Fan]

This was a super rough vise Well used


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Any before pics? I love the refurb pics and process.

 

[2oolhound]

Cool vise. Is the slider lever what locks the rotation?

 

[mtgrizzlymn69]

I didn’t get pict for some reason I did make a video I’ll make sure and post it when I get it together guys. I made a key 5 inches that I put on main slide into the channel . Now it works great doesn’t spin the front jaw separate from rear.


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[Mr_P]

I haven't seen a Saginaw, MI made vise, but it reminds me of that song about the guy that goes looking for gold in Alaska. Good tune.....