Stephen Jones Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 I might have a chance at what looks to be a pretty old leg vice. The jaws are not quite square over lapping by about 1/4 inch and the spring is lying beside it. I recon its about 3-3 1/2 foot long. The jaws move freely and the threads appear intact.Are these hard to repair and whats an old vice worth? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles R. Stevens Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 The screw box is the big issue, as it is the hardest lart to fix, so if it is good its probbably a good canidate. Worn pivit pins and holes, and bent brakets can be fixed. As can missing mounting brackets, price depends on where you are, jaw with and weight. New ones are $500+ shipping from Europe. Most of us have "old ones" as they are a heck of a lot cheaper than "new" ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted May 19, 2015 Author Share Posted May 19, 2015 (edited) I recently bought a restored one on ebay and had it shipped to my parents as it was cheaper than getting it to here. So I really dont know what i bought yet. This one looks usable but Ive never tried to restore one before and im waiting on the guy getting back to me with a price. Edited May 19, 2015 by Stephen Jones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 As long as the screw and screwbox are OK; everything else is generally pretty easy to repair by modern and/or traditional methods. I tend to go for ones that are missing mounting brackets and springs as they are cheaper and those items are an enjoyable Saturday morning forging job. Can't speak as to prices over where you are at, here my last half dozen postvises have ranged from US$75 to $30 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted May 19, 2015 Author Share Posted May 19, 2015 I was thinking of offering him £40-50 (60-75 usd) its not worth more I dont think in the state its in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 I think my most difficult rebuild was when I plugged, (heat shrunk and riveted) the pivot hole on the moving jaw and re-drilled it to align the jaws vertically on an old "industrial" vise that had seen a lot of heavy hitting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles R. Stevens Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Missing parts (washer between screw and vice, spring, mounting clamp) bent legs, broken, cut legs, wallerd out pivot pin hole, worn or missing pin, and miss alined jaws (bent outer hinge ears). Are common and relitively easy to fix. Giving your skills and tools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted May 20, 2015 Author Share Posted May 20, 2015 Got a call this morning. Guys changed his mind and isnt selling it now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arftist Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 I think my most difficult rebuild was when I plugged, (heat shrunk and riveted) the pivot hole on the moving jaw and re-drilled it to align the jaws vertically on an old "industrial" vise that had seen a lot of heavy hitting.I had to realign the jaws on a massive 8" vise. I aligned it the way I wanted it to be then tack welded it to prevent movement then ran an oversized endmill through the egg shaped holes. The result; a larger well aligned bore with much more wear area and a bigger than original pin. Not much good without a milling machine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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