wilton bullet vise needs TLC

[fordbroncodave]

I picked up a 5" wilton bullet swivel base vise that needs new jaw inserts. how did I do for $25?

Where can I get new inserts or does someone have a thread for making their own?

 

[rusty65]

Nice score . Wiltonviseparts.net should have jaws for your vise.

 

[fordbroncodave]

what model is my vise?

 

[emeraldcoupe]

you ****.

 

[rusty65]

I think your vise is a early 9500.

 

[fordbroncodave]

you ****.

thanks, I cannot award myself. thats against the rules

 

[Slip_Kid]

major suckage indeed

 

[uniballer]

You did terrible but to make you feel better I will give you the 25 you lost for it! You do ****, never happen again!

 

[autopts]

I picked up a 5" wilton bullet swivel base vise that needs new jaw inserts. how did I do for $25?

Where can I get new inserts or does someone have a thread for making their own?

You got a great deal at $25. Invest in some good jaws.
https://wiltonviseparts.net/
The best jaws made!

 

[KMScott]

I Build jaws in my home machine shop and sell them at wiltonviseparts.net But I only make a 5" in 1 1/4 width. I have not seen any narrower jaws to get spec's from. I am sure autopts could help me with the specs. If interested let me know and I'll get started on your size.
KMScott

 

[fordbroncodave]

Yes, The little piece that I have is no taller then 5/8" and no deeper then 5/8" and 5" wide.

where can I find the model number on this thing or is there a piece I need to measure to identify?

the thing is like 20-22" long closed the way it is in the picture

 

[Exceller8]

If there are no other problems with the vise then you did really good.

 

[KMScott]

Shucks, I'd have to order steel if you need the jaws at 5/8 thick, I have 9/16 thick material that I am machining to 1/2 thick, check to see if this will work for you if not I'll order more material. Spec's are 5" x 3/4 high x 5/8 thick using a 1/4 Cap Screw on 2 3/8 center to center.

 

[georgegab]

I have exactly the same vise I bought 8 days ago for $110. I too would like to know what model it is.

Wish I could upload a picture, but for some reason the web site won't let me.

george

 

[fordbroncodave]

Shucks, I'd have to order steel if you need the jaws at 5/8 thick, I have 9/16 thick material that I am machining to 1/2 thick, check to see if this will work for you if not I'll order more material. Spec's are 5" x 3/4 high x 5/8 thick using a 1/4 Cap Screw on 2 3/8 center to center.

I gave rough estimate guesses, I can measure with a caliper later. I would be interested but let me get the exact sizes first.

I have exactly the same vise I bought 8 days ago for $110. I too would like to know what model it is.

Wish I could upload a picture, but for some reason the web site won't let me.

george

use http://www.photobucket.com/ and set up an account. upload your pictures to the online folder you created and then there is a small link with each picture in a drop down menu, choose the one on the bottom. just copy an paste it here

 

[fordbroncodave]

more info, it opens 9" and it was manufactured in chicago

 

[KMScott]

Dave
I will be cutting serrations this Monday on my next lot of jaws including your size. Check the size on your set of jaws and let me know. It takes me a month to shuffle thru the steps in jaw making, I build usually 50 sets at a time.

Thanks KMS

 

[fordbroncodave]

can anyone tell me what model my vise is? I can't tell if it is a 1750 or a bullet? I checked for a year and there isn't one from what others say where to look.

Finally I got specific sizes:

5" wide
3/4" tall
7/16" deep
serrated, 2 screw with a center lug

Would like to purchase jaws asap if someone has some on here cheaper then the wilton parts site mentioned

 

[tedsters]

you did real good picking that up for $25 thats a good size vise, does everything move freely

 

[bigcaddy]

can anyone tell me what model my vise is? I can't tell if it is a 1750 or a bullet? I checked for a year and there isn't one from what others say where to look.

Finally I got specific sizes:

5" wide
3/4" tall
7/16" deep
serrated, 2 screw with a center lug

Would like to purchase jaws asap if someone has some on here cheaper then the wilton parts site mentioned

Your vise is DEFINITELY not a 1750. Those are the Tradesman model and have pipe jaw inserts. They are also much smaller in depth with less supported jaw towers. Both have a "bullet" shape but yours more so then a Tradesman. Yours is most likely a 9500 and the vises model generation is determined by jaw height and other design cues like the shape of the jaw towers or swivel base.

The other major clue is the fact that yours was made in Chicago. The move from Chicago to Schiller Park was completed in 1958 so your vise should be right around that date or a few years later.

Let me put this in some less complicated words for you:

You ****,

and will still **** after spending the money to buy brand new jaws for that thing.

That is a healthy size vise for 25.00. I just spent 55.00 on a Tradesman today, complete with jaw inserts, and would happily trade you for your jawless beast.

You **** again

 

[fordbroncodave]

Thanks, I just read about the chicago move to schiller park date. good to know its not a piece of **** but is very well used and not taken very good care of

 

[CNGsaves]

So have you bought the parts and began rebuild of that great Wilton??

Any pics to tease us GJer's with lesser vices / vises ??

 

[fordbroncodave]

nope not yet. I was hoping to get jaws and repaint it sometime next week. I have rustoleum hammered silver

 

[KMScott]

5" wide
3/4" tall
7/16" deep
serrated, 2 screw with a center lug

Would like to purchase jaws asap if someone has some on here cheaper then the wilton parts site mentioned

Here is a link to a cheaper set then the ones I make, I can not tell you what steel they are made of, how hard they are or if it has the center hole for your pins but they are $10.0 cheaper with free shipping. I do offer GJ a 10% discount but again you will still save money here.

Kevin

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wilton-2140...862612590?pt=Clamps_Vises&hash=item27c834906e

 

[autopts]

Here is a link to a cheaper set then the ones I make, I can not tell you what steel they are made of, how hard they are or if it has the center hole for your pins but they are $10.0 cheaper with free shipping. I do offer GJ a 10% discount but again you will still save money here.

Kevin

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wilton-2140...862612590?pt=Clamps_Vises&hash=item27c834906e

I bought those jaws, they ****! One blow with a 16oz hammer and they will break in 2.