Broken Bench Vise ~ RESTORATION & REPAIR

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5 жыл бұрын

Why would I WELD a vise back together? I found this Old Broken Bench Vise in a guys scrap pile. He said that’s IMPOSSIBLE to fix, I said “WATCH ME!” I just laughed as I put it in the bed of my truck and drove away, but I was really thinking "This one's gonna be good!"
I would truly appreciate it if you'd take the time and watch as I take this heap of scrap metal and return it to it's original glory as a BEAUtiful Fully Functional Bench Vise!!
I'd love to know your thoughts on this project!
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@SalvageWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын

What did you REALLY think when you FIRST saw this vise in the thumbnail?

@6zonecourt 4 жыл бұрын

It’s clear that you do this because you enjoy it. You took the time to save this tool and video your journey. Nuff said! Too many shoulda, coulda, woulda, experts. Yes, I have restored many old vises and other tools. I have my way to do it but I’m not gonna give ya grief because you did or didn’t do something. You shared your method and your environment. Thanks for the ride!

@American_Jeeper 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome job of welding up the cast iron. My father-in-law, a retired master welder, welded up a transmission on a 1952 Ferguson TO30 tractor about 35 years ago.....in the dead of winter....outside. It's still holding strong to this day.

@jenniferwhitewolf3784 3 жыл бұрын

2 years ago I restored a vice my father dug up 40 years ago as a fused lump of rust. It sat outside his place for 20 years, then after he passed, another 20 years outside at my place. One day I looked at it and said, its time has come. The rust was insane.. It took weeks of soaking and tapping to get it apart. Thank goodness no broken castings... Hours of bead blasting and painting later, its up and running... just as my father envisioned almost half a century ago.

@RogersFixItBarn

I have a Starrett vise that I broke with a cheater pipe. I repaired it exactly like you did. I have been using it now for 45 years and it is still going strong.

@genegoodman5233 4 жыл бұрын

Probably 50 years ago I came across a big vice with 6" jaws, the front jaw was broken off about 3" down. I didn't have a big vice and really wanted to fix it. I knew I didn't have the ability to weld cast iron yet. I was talking to a friend at work and he had welded cast iron and was willing to help or do it for me. So we rig a way to clamp it so we could grind and weld. As you, we pre heated with a torch, welded it and used the torch t8 let it cool slowly, this took about about 3-3 1/2 hours to keep heat in the jaw. I didn't do as much as you, I just wanted to get the jaw back on. I've used a 4lb shop hammer when wanted to bend or beat on something. It's still serving my needs, I just don't beat as hard as I once did. You did a superb job, I would bet on your repair work against anyone I've ever seen. Especially in the looks department. Great job

@gregsmith2262 4 жыл бұрын

In this time of disposable throwaway items it is good to see something brought back to life!

@marko11kram 3 жыл бұрын

This vid shows a few things:

@HighPr00f 3 жыл бұрын

2 million views at the time im watching this... incredible... Great content, amazing work, great editing.. no stupid music, and dog breaks.. this channel has it all.

@gustavogaudio3370 2 жыл бұрын

Very good restoration. A humble advice to

@kerryclark1926 4 жыл бұрын

Man, it's hard watching you work without a secure vice.

@LPRNChannel Жыл бұрын

My dad (a tool and die maker) fixed a similar but larger vice about 40 yrs ago. He brazed it. If I recall he said the biggest issue was to get the casting hot enough for the brazing to take. I still have the vice to this day and its been seriousely abused in those 40yrs.... never been a problem since.

@no.3gardenoffeedin950 19 сағат бұрын

Amazed to see someone on KZfaq following the correct procedure for welding repairs. Cast iron is an absolute nightmare to work with got a follow from me 👍🏽