I purchased a Rock Island 542 BX bench vice and wanted suggestions on the best lubrication to use and or see what you think about restoring vs keeping it as is and using it.
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Rock Island 542 BX Bench Vice
- Thread starter btcarver
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JuncleJohn
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Nice find. I’d just clean it up and use it.
Okay, maybe a rattle can paint job as well.
John
Okay, maybe a rattle can paint job as well.
John
RTM
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It has one of those. Which is a drag, cuz otherwise it looks good. I’d leave it as is too.Okay, maybe a rattle can paint job as well.
Beerhippie
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If you go here: https://www.garagejournal.com/forum...ex-of-threads-faq-helpful-hints-links.434502/
(Always check that sticky before posting a question that's likely been asked and answered.)
You'll find the link to this: https://www.garagejournal.com/forum...urces-for-parts-and-the-tricks-to-fix.252830/
Best of luck--looks like a nice vise to clean up.
(Always check that sticky before posting a question that's likely been asked and answered.)
You'll find the link to this: https://www.garagejournal.com/forum...urces-for-parts-and-the-tricks-to-fix.252830/
Best of luck--looks like a nice vise to clean up.