Vise modification question

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My kids at school occasionally see how far they can get the vise to open.  I have to pull the bolt, and screw in the threaded rod and put the bolt back in.I was thinking of welding a heavy flat washer to the end of the threaded rod so it stops the vise from over opening.Anyone see a problem with this or is there a better way to stop the problem?  and no, I don't see who is doing it.
Reply:Crabo Originally Posted by Crabo . . . or is there a better way to stop the problem?
Reply:so sad that it doesn't drop free, just jams up.
Reply:How about cross drilling it at the end of the rod and driving a roll pin in. That way you could still take it apart in the future if needed.-Spike
Reply:Grind the last few threads.
Reply:Originally Posted by CraboMy kids at school occasionally see how far they can get the vise to open.  I have to pull the bolt, and screw in the threaded rod and put the bolt back in.I was thinking of welding a heavy flat washer to the end of the threaded rod so it stops the vise from over opening.Anyone see a problem with this or is there a better way to stop the problem?  and no, I don't see who is doing it.