Wilton Vise Help (Head Bolts)

[jobyb2006]

Hello all,

First time poster here.

Restoring a 1972 Wilton Bullet 5" vise.

I read on here ( I think) that the 3 bolts (screws) that hold on the horseshoe that retains the main handle screw shaft are 10/32 common hardware type screws..

I am having a hell of a time locating ones that will work without buying the whole assembly from Wilton.

Everywhere that I have gone in my area, ACE Hardware, Home Depot, Menards...they do carry 10/32 machine screws, but the heads are all too large, and there is not enough clearance for the heads.... I keep getting told these are specialty screws...

SO my questions are these...

1) Are the screws 10/32 ? (so I make sure I get the correct ones)

2) Anyone know a source for these 3 little screws?

Thanks in advance..will post pics when done with vise...I could have used the original screws but now I lost one since I have been taking it to all the stores to try to match it...

 

[exmaxima1]

Hello all,

First time poster here.

Restoring a 1972 Wilton Bullet 5" vise.

I read on here ( I think) that the 3 bolts (screws) that hold on the horseshoe that retains the main handle screw shaft are 10/32 common hardware type screws..

I am having a hell of a time locating ones that will work without buying the whole assembly from Wilton.

Everywhere that I have gone in my area, ACE Hardware, Home Depot, Menards...they do carry 10/32 machine screws, but the heads are all too large, and I keep getting told these are specialty screws...

SO my questions are these...

1) Are the screws 10/32 ? (so I make sure I get the correct ones)

2) Anyone know a source for these 3 little screws?

Thanks in advance..will post pics when done with vise...I could have used the original screws but now I lost one since I have been taking it to all the stores to try to match it...

Buy some stainless steel pan head or button head screws. Chuck them in a drill, and run the heads against a grinder or sander. Fastest way to reduce the head diameter

 

[jobyb2006]

I did think of this as a backup ( not the drill, but the grinder, thanks for this tip, will use it I am sure), but still would like to find correct screws if possible..... wilton sells the horseshoe washer and screws for this vise for relatively cheap all things considered, but all I need are the screws really..

thanks for the quick reply, it is appreciated...

 

[oldldh]

www.wiltonviseparts.net

Go see Reverend Kevin Scott...

He has "Reimagineered" the horseshoe washer, and the fasteners...

You may be able to talk him into just the fasteners, but...

 

[jobyb2006]

www.wiltonviseparts.net

Go see Reverend Kevin Scott...

He has "Reimagineered" the horseshoe washer, and the fasteners...

You may be able to talk him into just the fasteners, but...

Thanks for the quick advice, emailed him...

I plan to do more of these vises, so I appreciate any tidbits of info...

Thanks again

anyone else? please feel free to post more..

 

[autopts]

They are 9/32 and I get them all the time at Ace Hardware

 

[jobyb2006]

Re: Wilton Vise Help (Head Bolts) UPDATE

Update:

I just used the grinder and drill method after doing some more research.
Thanks for all the help
Here are a couple pics of the restoration, before pic etc...

before


after


used Dust Cap from auto parts store, roughed it up a little, expensive at $16.00 but was readily available at advance auto, on the shelf


full disassembly, 4-5 hours into it, no stripper, cleaned by hand...Am happy with the way it came out...

Thanks again for all the help...

 

[oldldh]

Ya Dun Gud, Bubba!!!