Hans Richter Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 Actually, I know there was something missing on the new (very old, hand forged post vice), finally find out that was the ring between the turner handle and the screw box. Made a clay pattern to fill in the missing part. Will (bronze) cast them next week and keep you update. Cheers, Hans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 You may want to consider an automobile thrust bearing and spacer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hans Richter Posted June 17, 2018 Author Share Posted June 17, 2018 Thank you very much Glenn, if the cast part didn’t work out, I will consider a visit at the next (60 mls ahead) car scrap yard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 Or purchase a new one. Did I just suggest new? LOL They are not that expensive. The parts store may be closer then the junk yard. I needed one fastener (bolt, washer and nut) for a project. The big box store is across the street from the grocery story (one trip to do both) and I got a factory bolt to the right length, and out the door for less than $1.50, and it was installed in less time than it takes to tell about it. You sometimes have to remind yourself that just because you can make something, does not mean you have to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronAlchemy Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 There is an article where Peter Ross shows how to hand forge this part out of iron if you would rather go that way. Bronze I am sure would work but I have never seen one out of bronze. http://www.anvilmag.com/smith/107f2.htm Regs, Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbradshaw Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 Thanks for the link. I have a vise that is missing the spacer too. I will forge one since it's a good excuse to practice scarf welds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hans Richter Posted June 18, 2018 Author Share Posted June 18, 2018 Thanks for the great link Doug, attached to the post a simple sketch of the shape of the ‘lead screw washer’ (thanks to you I finally know how it’s called). Because the LSW have to fit in to the front jaw eye and the screw knop in to the LSW, I decided to cast the LSW. Bronze also have the advantage to be self-greasing and being high pressure resistant. Another option is to forge the washer like the one on in the link (wich needs de nessesary hardy’s and fullers I don’t have) or made one on a lathe (I don’t have eather) Thanks Glenn to, -again my ‘German disorder’ to perfection strikes , thanks for the tip -if my casting attempts fail I will follow up you wise advice. Will share the progress I hope to make till next WE. Cheers, Hans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hans Richter Posted June 22, 2018 Author Share Posted June 22, 2018 Hi, made de little fellow complete, totally forgot my friendly neighbour and his big lathe in his big cellar. He found a chunk of bronze and turned the washer according to the earlier mentioned drawing within an hour. I think he was even happy as I, to use his lathe with a purpose and supply me with the missing part. Will make a nice crafted fire poker for him to say thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Looks great Hans. A friendly neighbor with a lathe is a good thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Nice place to stamp an inscription too, perhaps amicitia pulchra est Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hans Richter Posted June 27, 2018 Author Share Posted June 27, 2018 Thomas, thanks for the sugestion, I will do and sharpen the 'Dremel' keep you informed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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