Vise Restoration Project

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 15:35:34 GMT

go to see Welding Machine for Vise Restoration Project

Started a new project. Grandfather and Uncle has an old vise that they had laying out behind there shed in the woods for over a decade that they can think of. I was in need of a vise so they said i could have it so i took it home and started doing my best with it. after some serious wire brushing and soaking with a good penitrateing oil im finding some areas in need of serious repair. it would be easy to just buy a new one but i like cool looking machines and this one got my eye. I have started sandblasting some parts to get better look at some of the damaged areas and would like some insight before welding up sections of missing areas to allow myself to mill back to original shape. i have a weld rod oven that i can put this thing into to preheat the cast prior to that can get up to around 400 deg. any help would be great. would like to show my Grandfather and uncle there old vise back in service again. Attached ImagesIf you like my stuff you can find me on Facebook.  https://www.facebook.com/theangryanv...ngryanvilforge
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Reply:more pcs to follow after i do more Attached ImagesIf you like my stuff you can find me on Facebook.  https://www.facebook.com/theangryanv...ngryanvilforge
Replyooks like a lot of work but, I can't wait to see it when your done! "Every choice you make will effect at least one other person"
Replyove these kind of projects, and look foward to the result!!!!!wbolden
Reply:hmm, after looking at the missing rails, would you think about milling the surface flat and then drill and taping some holes and bolt on a steel plate to hold the 2 halves back together, almost like a lathe would have?..Of all the things I lost I miss my mind the most...I know just enough about everything to be dangerous......You cant cure stupid..only kill it...
Reply:Originally Posted by roadkillbobbhmm, after looking at the missing rails, would you think about milling the surface flat and then drill and taping some holes and bolt on a steel plate to hold the 2 halves back together, almost like a lathe would have?..
Reply:Originally Posted by NOMADMADthat is a thing to think about. sounds like it would work alright. was trying to keept it original as possible. thanks for the idea.
Reply:If you intend to machine the areas I suggest to build it up with brazing rod after preheating.  Finding hard spots when you are machining is frustrating and expensive when you have to replace cutters.  The brazing alloy matches the strength of cast iron.
Reply:It doesn't look too bad. Appears to have replaceable jaws - make a new set or machine smooth the old ones, depending on their condition.Screw appears to be OK, some sections are still shiny! Originally Posted by roadkillbobbhmm, after looking at the missing rails, would you think about milling the surface flat and then drill and taping some holes and bolt on a steel plate to hold the 2 halves back together, almost like a lathe would have?..
Reply:Originally Posted by Andrew_DIt doesn't look too bad. Appears to have replaceable jaws - make a new set or machine smooth the old ones, depending on their condition.Screw appears to be OK, some sections are still shiny!That's exactly what I was thinking when I saw the pics of the broken section....but then, I must be missing something...Where's the base? What anchors the vise to the bench? Or (Engage Imagination.....beware....) am I correct in thinking that it is part of the broken section? Broken piece wrapped around the bottom of the moveable jaw (moveable jaw is clamped in the second vise in the first picture). The broken piece then contained the base that anchored it down to the bench.Did that make sense???Andrew
Reply:This  looks like a   challange    , if ur trying to get  back to original ..    Should be fun though !      And i was wondering about the base to ?>Innovations are what i leave behind for History
Reply:Originally Posted by Andrew_DIt doesn't look too bad. Appears to have replaceable jaws - make a new set or machine smooth the old ones, depending on their condition.Screw appears to be OK, some sections are still shiny!That's exactly what I was thinking when I saw the pics of the broken section....but then, I must be missing something...Where's the base? What anchors the vise to the bench? Or (Engage Imagination.....beware....) am I correct in thinking that it is part of the broken section? Broken piece wrapped around the bottom of the moveable jaw (moveable jaw is clamped in the second vise in the first picture). The broken piece then contained the base that anchored it down to the bench.Did that make sense???Andrew
Reply:just an update to the restore. been working on gettng bolts out that were stuck in it for so long and some paintng but will soon do the weld repair to the other part. the jaws look to be in good shape after i took them off and sandblasted them. so ill keep them the way they are. enjoy Attached ImagesIf you like my stuff you can find me on Facebook.  https://www.facebook.com/theangryanv...ngryanvilforge
Reply:more to look at Attached ImagesIf you like my stuff you can find me on Facebook.  https://www.facebook.com/theangryanv...ngryanvilforge
Reply:more to come Attached ImagesIf you like my stuff you can find me on Facebook.  https://www.facebook.com/theangryanv...ngryanvilforge
Reply:loking good!     curious to see what u do for  the repair on the broken section.>Innovations are what i leave behind for History