Timber Ridge Forge Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 Were you able to remove the bolts on the main steel jaw? I don’t want to used heat but those bolts are rusted pretty solid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamboat Posted June 11, 2019 Author Share Posted June 11, 2019 I didn't remove the two bolts holding the fixed jaw insert. I figured that IF and when I ever need to change the jaw insert I might give it a try. There is always the chance that the bolts might break, in which case you'd probably have to drill them out. You might be able to lightly dress the jaw insert in place if you want a nice straight edge, but for most purposes, I think it's probably OK as is, unless it's loose. If you want to try to remove the bolts, I'd suggest beginning with a very long soak in some rust-buster type penetrating oil/fluid, and you might consider trying an impact wrench on a very low torque setting (well below the amount of torque that could twist and break the bolts). Heating the jaw insert might help, but be careful not to overheat the insert. I don't know what particular steel/alloy the insert is made of, so I can't offer guidelines as to a safe temperature range that would not have a negative effect on the insert. Al (Steamboat) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven NY Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 Steamboat, Great job, looks top notch!! W Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timber Ridge Forge Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 Yeah I have always been more of break it then fix it when it comes too situations like the bolts Finesse has never been one of my attributes . I can’t remove the pins either too rusted so since it all works I am just going to clean it up and put it back to work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 3 hours ago, Timber Ridge Forge said: since it all works I am just going to clean it up and put it back to work. Wise man. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timber Ridge Forge Posted June 12, 2019 Share Posted June 12, 2019 Once dried it’s ready to go back to work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamboat Posted June 12, 2019 Author Share Posted June 12, 2019 On 6/11/2019 at 10:03 AM, Steven NY said: Steamboat, Great job, looks top notch!! W Thanks, W! 24 minutes ago, Timber Ridge Forge said: Once dried it’s ready to go back to work. Looks good, Timber Ridge! When you mount the vise on a base (or floor, perhaps?), just be careful when you tighten the bottom flange to whatever base you decide to use under it. If the flange is over-tightened against a surface that doesn't match the bottom flange surface perfectly, the cast iron could crack. Cheers, Al (Steamboat). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candyman Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 I just purchased one of these vises yesterday. It is also missing the stop/upsetter block. I did get some extra dies with it though. I am planning to restore also. Any progress on the upsetter block? Would like to see how you approached that part or if any available for purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamboat Posted February 1, 2023 Author Share Posted February 1, 2023 @Candyman, I never have gotten around to making the upsetter blocks...too many other projects going on. I have, however, used the vise a number of times, and it's nice to have both hands free when you need to do multiple hold-and-reposition operations, especially with hot metal, when timing is important. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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