Wilton 500s Handle

[vonhef]

I have an early style Wilton 500 that I need to have a handle built for it. Anyone have the size measurements for it? If you own one, could you measure the diameter and length please?

Thank you

 

[Hemi49]

I have an early style Wilton 500 that I need to have a handle built for it. Anyone have the size measurements for it? If you own one, could you measure the diameter and length please?

Thank you

VONHEF
I just bought a 500S......It is in route to me....If no one answers I'll know in a week, or so......
Hemi

 

[KMScott]

vonhef, I made one for my 500S and here is my drawing I took off the original handle. Wilton peened the knobs on cold but I like using heat. Good luck.

 

[vonhef]

Thanks Hemi for your kind offer.

KMScott... It can't get more specific than your answer. Thank you very much!


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[vonhef]

The measurements on the drawing above must be for a later model than mine. I had to use 5/8" diameter shaft. I also cheated by welding two pieces of heavy pipe over the ends for the knobs. Simple... But it worked!

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[Hemi49]

The measurements on the drawing above must be for a later model than mine. I had to use 5/8" diameter shaft. I also cheated by welding two pieces of heavy pipe over the ends for the knobs. Simple... But it worked!

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VONHEF
Looks great!!

 

[paulsomlo]

I'm curious - what kind of steel would be appropriate for the handle? Any old mild steel, or something specific?

And while we're on the subject of making vise parts, I need to make a new screw for my Wilton Mechanic's Vise. The original has no relief for the threads, but on my South Bend that will be difficult to achieve. If I put in a relief section, will I compromise the strength of the screw? And would 1144 (Stressproof) be appropriate?