Hi,
I'm a total newbie just getting up and running. I picked up this (early?) 4" leg vise for a good price, but am just now noticing the issues. I still need to fab up a mount and spring.
The first seems to be that the stationary jaws are bent backwards, maybe an inch. Inside the stationary hole (sorry, don't know my terminology yet!) I have a crack. It isn't visible from the outside, only the inside.
On the movable jaw side, I see that the inner "sleeve" is in several pieces. I'm not sure if this is normal, or if it is supposed to be more solid. It's in there, not moving or anything, but doesn't look strong.
I can MIG weld, but I don't think that works for wrought iron. I imagine I could bend those jaws back into position.
Any suggestions (look for a new vise!?)?
Edit: Obviously most things are repairable, but my original question should be, is it worth the effort?