ForgingH Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 I've done some research with very few results and I just can't find a place to buy a screw box, or a complete screw and box for that matter. I figured I could get a vise for that much. Does anyone know where I could buy a screw and box? I don't have any welders, angle cutters, torches, dies , etc. Or does someone have one to sell? Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 There was a fellow selling loose ones at Quad-State last year. Of course he wanted more for them that for any postvise with a good screw/screwbox I have ever bought. Sears Roebuck used to sell them 100+ years ago which doesn't help you out at all. 100+ year old Orphan equipment doesn't have much in the way of support structure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGUNDOCTOR Posted January 23, 2019 Share Posted January 23, 2019 Look for an old style house jack. Essentially all you need is a large diameter screw and matching nut. Square and buttress threads are best for vises, but a large Acme will also do. Also check with companies that do scaffolding (leveling jacks), crane and hoists (screw actuators), large scrap lathes have big lead screws that could create several screws, then have nuts made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 The OP has no tools and may not have the skills with the tools needed to convert such items.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGUNDOCTOR Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 A wallet is the only tool needed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irondragon Forge ClayWorks Posted January 25, 2019 Share Posted January 25, 2019 That should be a full wallet. When I was starting out seemed mine was always empty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerrogerD Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 I’d buy a post vice in poor condition and salvage the box or box and screw. I’ve seen some in the past that were really sticks of rust but becuase the screw threads were the only thing still covered in a layer of grease and somewhat protected from the elements, it meant as components they were fine. Get a box and a screw and you dont need to worry about a match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForgingH Posted January 29, 2019 Author Share Posted January 29, 2019 Thanks guys, I worked out a deal with a guy for just the box and thread instead of the whole vise. My wallet remains safe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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