Vise Maint/Restoration tools...

[Scout3918]

I apologize up front, if this been asked or there is a thread on this. I done a search and came up empty. if there is a thread already, if you could provide the link that be great.

I've read several of the restoration threads and they are a tremendous help.

what tools do you find helpful working on vise. I know common tools like screwdrivers, wrenches etc. I have decent set of tools and a 30 gal air compressor.

what else is helpful.

thanks in advance.

 

[Tonellin]

Paint stripper and wire brush is all I've ever needed to restore a cruddy vise. Along with a good soaking in some greaser like simple green

 

[Scout3918]

Paint stripper and wire brush is all I've ever needed to restore a cruddy vise. Along with a good soaking in some greaser like simple green

Thank you, I was thinking about getting one of the parts washer, but didn't know if worth it. But it could be used for other parts to.

 

[cajunfirehawk]

Check youtube for "electrolysis tank" for easy rust removal if you don't want/cant blast...wire cups; both bronze or steel help with rust cleaning too on hand held grinders, some use bench grinders with wire wheels, pre grease prior too on all accounts.
YMMV

 

[Tonellin]

Thank you, I was thinking about getting one of the parts washer, but didn't know if worth it. But it could be used for other parts to.

Those are definitely great if you have some floor space to dedicate and has multiple uses. A trick with the paint stripper I think I read on here is to apply the stripper and then wrap the vise pieces in some tin foil or saran wrap - this works amazing a removing all the stubborn paint

 

[scooternut]

-Impact driver (the kind you hit with a hammer), there was a good thread recently on these.

-Cupped wire brush for your grinder. I've had good luck with the Dewalt.

-Good sharp files and a good series of sandpaper for cleaning up bare surfaces.

-A deburring or convolute wheel for your bench grinder. Does an impressive low elbow grease job of cleaning up and polishing bare parts like handles and main screw ends.

-JB Weld and some way to sand (die grinder and ro lok) it does a good job of filling tool marks in surfaces that you will paint.

 

[1982fxr]

Hand held impact driver

Thread chasers

 

[Tonellin]

JB weld is great for filling gouges/scars as scooter mentioned but if you intend to paint be careful because the paint will looking very different on the JB than it does on the cast