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Vice

I've "saved" several vice (old & USA made) over the years. This usually involved machining the movable jaw casting hole round for the shaft, making a bearing, sometimes building up the shaft's bearing area, cleaning and painting. Occasionally a part has to be made in addition to the bearing.
 
Here is my 95# Wilton 8" Tradesman. I'm still using nuts until I clean up the locking handles for the swivel.

In the beginning ...

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Elongated casting hole, worn shaft.

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Finished shaft & bearing.

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Also a 3.5" LITTCO to carry around.

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At the end  :)

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Moveable jaw casting milling setup.

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Wilton replaces a 3.5" CHA Parker.

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