This is the perfect KZfaq video for DIYers. No music. No unnecessary commentary. No time wasted, and the work flow accompanied only by the familiar sounds of tools being used in a shop. Great camera, great camera angles and project lighting, clear in-focus images, clear shots of most of the finishes and lubricants used. Well planned flow of work, and you demonstrated some very helpful and practical DIY skills in getting this project done and in overcoming problems that needed a little ingenuity to tackle. In the full video description, it would be great to know what brand of vise it was and its age, the type of welding rod used, the type of grease used from the Vegemite jar to lube the mechanism, the reason for using the single Torx screw on one bottom jaw and 2 Phillips screws on the other, and any other details that were not obvious from the video itself. This is not a criticism, just a way of saying that your viewers are very interested in how you did things in this very successful restoration, and the choices you made in doing your work. Also, congratulations on having a very clean work area for your project and a very clean shop overall - shop cleanliness that’s a skill I’d like to have, but have never acquired.

Thank you for not putting some horrible music to this

It's hard to believe that even this educational video has gotten off to an early start. It was a 2017 release! It will still have me thinking about when I was in Branciforte Jr. High School. This was when I took up mechanical drawing, plastic shop, wood shop, and metal smithing classes. I sometimes just didn't have the mind of a junior high school student like I was supposed to. I sometimes had the mind of an 8 year old boy. 🏫 😪 🙃 🤔 😅 😕 🏫

I have no idea why I enjoy watching this man fix old tools. I mean, you can buy a new bench vise for short money but bringing something back to life just feels good.

I fell into a KZfaq hole and ended up here... I don't own a single tool... I watched the whole thing... thumbs up :)

I like how you show the ENTIRE process and even leave in the tiny details. Shows just how much work you put into this.

There’s two types of restorations that really work for me. The 'my mechanics' kind where everything is perfect possibly better than new. Then there’s the ones where everything is cleaned up, back to fully functioning but the history has been preserved. Yours falls into the latter which is wonderful.

My favorite vise restoration video, no stupid techno music, no stupids coulours, carefull job.

You do some things differently than I would, which means I learn something from every one of your videos. Plus you always have exceptional results. Thanks for sharing!

A first rate restoration on a very badly abused vice,I get lots of pleasure bringing things back from the dead,I also like to watch other people doing the same,you get my 5 ☆ rating for a first rate job

Makes me wish all the world was more like metal. Years of neglect, undone in just a few days of hard work. Good job.

This is one of the best restoration videos I’ve seen ! I wonder how many would have simply gave up on that old vise, not recognizing that it’s likely better than anything made today. You did it right too. You literally made it like new and not just made it usable, with some grease and a little paint. Thanks for sharing this ! 🇺🇸🇺🇸

I actually have this exact vise! I inherited it from my wife's great grandparents when they passed away a few years ago. It was like deja vu watching you restore yours after having restored mine two years ago. I noticed yours doesn't have the ID tag anymore, but mine does. It's an "Olympia Tools 5" Multi-Purpose Vise" model #13-025. I hope this helps find those missing pipe jaws. And I have to say, the end result looks fantastic!

Tremendous amount of time and hard work at the workshop and in front of your computer/laptop . Thanks for sharing . Thumbs up for your great job .

That box of old un-indexed drill bits!!!! Hahaha, who doesn't have that in their shop? I have like 3! Cracked me up!

Hey just wanted to say thanks for the video. I picked up this exact vise on marketplace and used your video to guide my own restoration. Thanks a bunch!

Nicely done! Try and find the pipe jaws that fell out at some point, they really do come in handy. Also, make sure you are not breathing in the lead paint dust or carrying it around your home from your clothes.

Beautiful job! That’ll last another 100 years!

Dude ???? you went slap off on that vise.... TRULY A GREAT JOB you did in RESTORING IT... WOW... I would have watched this at real time... WOOO HOOO !!!!! You didn't have to say a word. You did ALL SHOWING and no telling.... BOOOM !!!!!

I really enjoyed watching this restoration. I'm also very happy to be able to hear all the ambient sound instead of music. Thanks you!!

Outstanding! I love restoring something to usable condition. Great satisfaction derived from keeping something out of a landfill or junkyard.

If that vise could speak it would be shouting for joy at it's new life. A fine restoration sir!!

Who knew there were so many parts to a vice! wonderful old tool, they Don't make them like that anymore, bravo!

Love his vids! This is the first one that seemed to give him problems on disassembling. Hes a master of patience and persistence.

One of the best restoration videos I've seen.

00:05 A hunk of junk; 24:31 A work of art; Master Craftsman, I salute you.

I know how satisfied you must be feeling after each restore. Not many people know, or understand this special feeling.

I've never been more impressed with how you taped off the openings and made a beautiful circle.

Damn dude that a fantastic job !! As good as new now !

Am I the only one who is always surprised at how many parts go into seemingly simple machines?

Superb job! In a throw away society it's nice to see this, it honors the original manufacturer and yourself for the great work.

What an excellent video! I've had a sloppy vice for a while. You've inspired me to rebuild it. What a fun project!!

I live for restoration, I'm in tears. ❤

I have that exact type of vice and I love it! I bought it new almost 30 years ago. I hope you can find the pipe jaws; they're so handy. The one thing about them though is that even though the set screws have a lock nut, they frequently need re-tightening; otherwise they fall out fairly easily. I put lock-tight on the threads of the set screws and lock nuts and that helps a lot. When you were cleaning off the old finish, there was more than just paint removed. When these vises came from the factory, they used a bondo like material as a skim coat over the casting to give the vise a smooth finish. It made the paint job look as smooth as though every surface was machined until the vise got chipped to reveal bare casting.

Well-done! This video is so satisfying!

I have the exact same vise. It was my brother's restoration project. But he passed away before he even got a chance to start on it. I recently decided to give it a try, and your video helped me step by step. I just need to paint it and it should be done. First time doing anything like this and first time using power tool. Lol! Thank you for your video. :)

wonderful one of my favorite restorations....congratulations.

I'm surprised at how addicted I am becoming to these restoration videos. I think some of my favorite are older tools, and sometimes even vintage items. Keep up the great work!!

Okay, seriously I was in shock and awe the whole time - but in the end, I would rather buy a new Yost 750DI @$189 - it's basically the same unit. But like 5 million other viewers, this video made me appreciate it a whole lot more.

This takes incredible dedication and patience to restored this beautiful fully functional machine. Thank you.

You have done that old vise proud Will :) What a great restoration. It will give you years of good use ॐ

Nice Job Again! Love this vice. I seen many, but not this type. OUTSTANDING Man.

Nice vid! Old vices like these are pure gold. You can sell them in a heartbeat.

It's almost hypnotic to watch... most relaxing. Thanks for not including music! Looks like you have all the cool toys.

Now that my friend is bad to the bone. Nice Job and what an excellent tool to add to a small shop. Great restoration job.

Another job very well done! You've got some skills sir.

This was simply GOOD MEDICINE fore me! I'm recovering from back surgery and this is not only cool as eff to watch but is very inspiring. You keep an era alive. Like a living time capsule. Then, you use it in your shop!!! God bless(ed) you sir. Now, on to watch on how you made that beast of a belt sander!

Great job. I love the slight speeding up of the video, gives everything an excellent "Pat & Mat"-vibe instead seeming like a sped-up video! Delightful!

I love how multi purpose vegemite is

One of the best methods I have seen to loosen seized fasteners is to apply heat, then apply paraffin wax (for home canning) And the wax will melt and find its way down into the threads. :)

OMG... this is the most beautiful video I've seen in years.. Thank you!!!!

Really rewarding to watch!, It is no nice to see great device restored to almost better than new state. Thanks for the effort and for sharing!

What a great job on that vise, and by the way I love the finish you chose to do. I never knew what it was called.

🔧 Awesome job ! 🔧

That'll make for a great addition to your shop!! Great fix!

She's ready for Round 2. Nice work.

such an awesome video man! great job restoring the vice!

for a cast iron repair, if it didnt crack during welding it more than likely wont crack and will last a lifetime. there are two ways to keep it from cracking, heat it up, keep it hot while welding, and let it cool down very slowly, or dont let it get hot in the first place. not sure if you meant to or not but you kept your heat input low by not making long runs. plus that part is thick so it draws dissipates the heat well. Id say that turned out very respectable whether or not you knew what you were doing. Keep on keepin on buddy.

Watching this was way too satisfying. Great job, wish I had the space/tools/ability to do things like these!

I know nothing about this, but my faith is restored after watching! Good job!

Splendid work, indeed!

awesome restoration man, brilliant work just brilliant

I didn't realise until this video that a vice was so complex, amazing work, almost therapeutic, my life was a bit like the rusty vice but with a lot of work things are looking a lot better...thanks

OK yes... my favorite channel. I refurbished a vice like this in my shop! At leas there were gloves with the paint remover, lol. Great job will, you are an inspiration.

Amazing. Very detailed project done with passion. I would use all new screws and bolts , and primer when painting.

One of the best resto vids I've ever seen. As mentioned before no shit music or narration, just a therapeutic film!

This is incredible. You did amazing work bringing this back.

My OCD is loving these videos

Disassembling 10 Hours, restoration 2 minutes Omg 😂😂 I loved this!

Meanwhile, there's a wife saying, 'I just don't know what you find to do in there all damned day. You still haven't fitted that shelf in the pantry!'

If all you did was the disassembly, weld preparation and finally the weld, I would have been glad I seen this. "Hell of a job!"

Very great job!!! Nice to see someone taking that good kind of care about old tools....

This provided some good adVICE

one tip with the welding is to heat the metal up first, lest it penetrate further, good job.

I am nearly certain that I have that exact vise (vice, depending on where you live). And planning on restoring it. Thank you for producing this video and what a great resto job!

That was truly a master class and I enjoyed watching something that looked like scrap turn into something almost like new and functioning Great Video!

I'm only 16 and I know next to nothing about this stuff but I find it oddly satisfying to watch things being fixed

Nice resto. The original finish would have included a 1st coat of thick whitelead and you'd not see the rough pattern left by casting sand. These days using a bit of 2-pot body filler and sanding smooth achieves the same. De-greasing big chunks of iron best done using the kitchen dishwasher when the missus aint home!

I have an old heavy vise like the one in the video marked CHINA 5. It works fine but it needs some maintenance and a paint job. Thanks for the video. It inspired me to do this to my vise.

From scrap metal to something functional. Amazing. Well done.

Nice Video! May I give you a really great tip... at 14:03 where you remove the edges of tape. If you get a hammer and tap on the edges where the tape sits, it will shear it off really nicely! It's great especially for intricate curves etc!

23:45 ...2 Phillips and a... tamper resistant Torx security screw? It may not happen in your lifetime, but someday, somebody is going to drop an F bomb for this.

So here I am googling vice restoration, and it’s the exact same obscure Aussie vice I’m trying to restore myself 😂

I can watch this kind of stuff all day.

Vegitmite: the only true Australian lubricant. Top notch work, lad. Only one issue: WHY DO YOU NEVER USE CUTTING FLUID?!?!?!?! I can only imagine how often you have to buy new bits or replace your too-and-die sets.

Wonderful workmanship, well done Sir.

Beautiful work. Clean, professional, prep. and restore work was amazing. THANKS FOR THE SHARE!

Excellent restoration... I watched every second from start to finish, sat like if I was paralyzed!

Soooo satisfying!

great job I love this channel

I bet that old girl didn't think she'd see the light of day again. Well done, sir.

You've gold hands !!! Simply awesome,greetings from Italy

I find it rather funny that when you see any swivel vice more often than not the swivel lock handles are jacked up. Must be some right of passage for a vice.

Does anyone else instantly smell WD-40 whenever it's sprayed onscreen?

9gag brought me here...your work made me stay ^^. I want to own a workshop too, those projects are most satisfying, AND useful !

You are a perfectionist Will. First rate restoration! 5 Stars

One word superb !!!!!

Great job ;-)

No music, clever time-lapse... The perfect video!

I just acquired an identical vise on auction for $23. Mines busted in the exact same place as yours was. I hope I can do as good of a restoration as you did.