Sugarschack
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I just picked up an old beater (4") for $30. It's missing the swivel lock and nut on the base. Any suggestions on where to find a replacement? Love this forum by the way.
Wilton Shop King Repair
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Mark in Indiana
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Welcome to the group. Those Shop Kings are cool.
Assuming that you want to restore your vise, the base lock is pretty easy to make. The stud, inserted from the bottom of the base is just a 3/8"-16 carriage bolt. The nut, at the top can be made by drilling/tapping a blind hole in the end of some round stock. Then drill a hole in the top for the handle. A new handle can be easily made from the shank of a 1/4" bolt.
Please post a picture of your S-K.
Here's a picture of the base lock from mine. I'll be glad to send you detailed measurements of the components.
Assuming that you want to restore your vise, the base lock is pretty easy to make. The stud, inserted from the bottom of the base is just a 3/8"-16 carriage bolt. The nut, at the top can be made by drilling/tapping a blind hole in the end of some round stock. Then drill a hole in the top for the handle. A new handle can be easily made from the shank of a 1/4" bolt.
Please post a picture of your S-K.
Here's a picture of the base lock from mine. I'll be glad to send you detailed measurements of the components.
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Sugarschack
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Thanks Mark - My next project is finding a drill press to restore... so I can use it. Might be a bit before I can fabricate this, but measurements are welcomed. When I get back from a business trip I'll post the before and update with the after.
Mark in Indiana
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PM me if you need measurements.