Pats forge

On 5/14/2023 at 2:41 PM, Stash said:

How messed up is it? Unusable? Or just the first couple threads? Older vise screwbox had the threads brazed in- usually with brass. I would be concerned that the babbit would not have the tensile strength to do a proper job.

Steve

Just now, Pats forge said:

 

They are pretty worn. I didn’t realize it because there’s so much grease and grime packed in there when I bought it. I figured I could try the Babbitt and if it doesn’t work, I can just melt it out and then I’m gonna try and do the coil wrap and braze possibly

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.