Speaking of vises.....

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.......Jones' Yost post........not post vise........anyhow.....I broke my 4" Craftsman and replaced it with Mike's 6" Record. Old but beefy. Annoying thing was the 4-5 handle spins it to get it to move when changing directions. Flipped it over to find the spring the screw rod went through was mashed and doing nothing. So I took it all apart and tried in vain to reform the spring managing to only break it. Thinking I was now fooked, I remembered some lifter springs I salvaged from a junkyard. One happened to fit, all be it a bit tight in the I.D. and needing a little shortening. Got it back together and works like a hot damn now. Instant movement and a nice firm feel to the spin. Just thought I'd mention it if anyone has a vise that is driving them nuts and can find a spring. 200amp Air Liquide MIG, Hypertherm Plasma, Harris torches, Optrel helmet, Makita angle grinders, Pre-China Delta chop saw and belt sander, Miller leathers, shop made jigs etc, North- welders backpack.
Reply:Excellent work! I have a sbc spring in one of my vises, works lots better than the original.
Reply:and thats how we become pack rats.....cause we know that what ever it is we dont have an immediate need for if we wait long enough it will be come useful.... i just cant remember what i have or what i have thrown out any more.good job on the fix thoughbobs77vet/37ford4drEastwood digital TIG200HH190Lincoln Invertec 155sLincoln weldpak 100sears/craftsman (lincoln) 50a 240v buzz boxO/A rig Harris gaugesnexion cut 50 dxchicago electric (HF) 240v spot welder
Reply:Originally Posted by 37ford4drand thats how we become pack rats.....cause we know that what ever it is we dont have an immediate need for if we wait long enough it will be come useful.... i just cant remember what i have or what i have thrown out any more.