I have a 6 inch 100lb+ leg vise with a screw box that has a couple threads messed up. I brought it at a yard sale and knew to look at them but it was full of old grease that was caked with grim and disguised the broken thread.
I have read of using Babbitt material, melted and poured in to repair? Has anyone else heard of this?
I have poured Babbitt before on a old post drill and also on my little Giant so I am aware of the process. I just not sure of the strength.