Wilton C2 Vise Help

[RuggedRacing]

Hey everyone I just picked up a Wilton C2 vise,. Don’t know much about it so looking for aome help. Any idea of the manufacture date for it or where to find the date code? Also prob need new jaws, missing the rear cap and def need a rebuild. Any idea of what this is worth just curious if i got a deal or not. I have attached pics also. Thanks for the help

 

[1982fxr]

Key on bottom of slide should have a date code.

 

[Zeus36]

Great vise! The value depends on your location, but this is a good old made in USA bullet style vise.

You can use a freeze plug or steel trailer wheel bearing cap for the rear cap. If you have a lathe, you can make your own out of aluminum or brass.

Here is place to shop for Wilton parts without eBay or the factory site: https://www.etsy.com/market/wilton_vise_parts?ref=pagination

 

[Zeus36]

Here is a site for Wilton vises and others including rebuilding - with information gleaned from Garage Journal:

Welcome - Vintage Vise Collecting and Hobby Info Vices

Join the hobby of collecting vintage bench vises while also using a very capable tool at a great price. Restore them, use them or just stare at them on the shelf, it's up to you.

www.vintagevises.com

 

[RuggedRacing]

Thank you for the help, I found the date code, just have to take it apart now and see if I need to fix anything

 

[Davefr]

Thank you for the help, I found the date code, just have to take it apart now and see if I need to fix anything

Don't remove the rear nut if you don't have to. It can be very tricky and many guys have broken the vise casting trying to pound out the pins. If you absolutely have to do it, watch the youtube videos.

 

[Zeus36]

The pins holding the rear portion of the vise are serrated on one end and need to be driven from the inside outward. An old Allen wrench can be used for this.

 

[RuggedRacing]

Thank you guys, I’m just going to take it apart clean it and regreese it, not looking for a full resto, i like the old look and just want it work properly, I’m going to take it apart tonight and will let you know

 

[RuggedRacing]

So looks like the front flange was missing from the previous owner so he made some bs thing work and looks like he drilled out and tapped it which kinda ***** but think i cam just get an original flange and it will still work, let me know what you guys think

 

[Roberts210]

The original would have been what is called a horseshoe washer. I made this one for a vise I was working on, that the original was missing. Made it with a drill press, 6X48 belt sander and a Sawzall. The thickness is instrumental in the amount of backlash the vise has. I got this one to within .003.

 

[RuggedRacing]

Anyone sell a replacement? I will prob have to weld up some of the holes and re tap and drill

 

[Roberts210]

I've seen replacements for sale. Sometimes they are on ebay. But I've also seen the horse shoe washers for sale at dedicated vise websites. You'll just have to search around.

 

[Zeus36]

Cllr Assembly 400/50-c1-aw45 WL9-2904010 - OEM Wilton - eReplacementParts.com

Buy the official Wilton Cllr Assembly 400/50-c1-aw45 WL9-2904010 replacement - Use our model diagrams, repair help, and video tutorials to help get the job done.

www.ereplacementparts.com

 

[Shiftless]

Cllr Assembly 400/50-c1-aw45 WL9-2904010 - OEM Wilton - eReplacementParts.com

Buy the official Wilton Cllr Assembly 400/50-c1-aw45 WL9-2904010 replacement - Use our model diagrams, repair help, and video tutorials to help get the job done.

www.ereplacementparts.com

That one is too small for the C2.

 

[Zeus36]

Try this one for a C2:

https://www.toolpartspro.com/wilton-parts/wilton-10250-c-2-parts.html

 

[Jayman17]

I like how it's more than twice the price of the first one...