Josh McCallum Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 I am a long time forum lurker but just picked up a new post vise and thought it would be a good time to start sharing! I just acquired this 5" jaw, Indian Chief vise. As you can see, the moving arm has a fairly distinct bend to it which I believe is causing it to bind slightly on the spring as well as make the jaw slightly higher than the other. I need to take the vise apart and clean it anyway so I was thinking I could use a hydraulic press to straighten the arm while it is apart. Does this sound like a reasonable plan? Thanks! -Josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Sounds reasonable to me. I would do the same. it looks thick enough and not so much of a bend so i would doubt it would have an issue bending it cold but i would probably warm it up a bit with a torch. Just my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 Reasonable. I like to work hot myself; but then I'm using a 1 smith screwpress rather than them hyfaluting water sheep presses... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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