Refurb of a bargain Paramo no 6 vice

[skotl]

Third coat dry

So get the masking tape off and a light application of ways oil on all the shiny bits

Reassembled

 

[skotl]

And in situ

The No. 3 for comparison:

 

[skotl]

Hmmm.... looking at the pics from the comfort of my kitchen that looks like too much of an overhang - I'll likely move it back three inches or so...

 

[skotl]

Nice one. Give the jaws a tickle with your milling machine. They won’t be perfect but acceptable for our sort of home Bodgery

Good idea, @Parm!

 

[Parm]

Good idea, @Parm!

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That’s spot on and the colour is lovely

 

[Migmac]

Looking very fresh

 

[slim_boy_fat]

Hmmm.... looking at the pics from the comfort of my kitchen that looks like too much of an overhang - I'll likely move it back three inches or so...

But if you look at pic 3 in post #22, the rear jaw wouldn't be clear of the bench front then, for working with perpendicular work pieces.

 

[skotl]

But if you look at pic 3 in post #22, the rear jaw wouldn't be clear of the bench front then, for working with perpendicular work pieces.

Ah - good point.

Plus, unlike the littler No.3 this one has a bolt at the back, too. It certainly seems solid enough - I doubt it's gonna fall off

 

[MattF]

Hmmm.... looking at the pics from the comfort of my kitchen that looks like too much of an overhang - I'll likely move it back three inches or so...

Best way to gauge mounting position is to clamp a long rod vertically within the jaws, & site the vice so you just have a gnats clearance between the front of the bench & the back of the rod.

Oh, & line it up square with the bench whilst you're at it.

 

[Bullet2012]

Best way to gauge mounting position is to clamp a long rod vertically within the jaws, & site the vice so you just have a gnats clearance between the front of the bench & the back of the rod.

Oh, & line it up square with the bench whilst you're at it.

And get some real fixings, those look awful

 

[Gragson]

And get some real fixings, those look awful

I wouldn't tighten that square bolt shank up too much, could end in tears

 

[skotl]

And get some real fixings, those look awful

They're mounted on washers if that makes a difference

 

[MattF]

They're mounted on washers if that makes a difference

It doesn't.

 

[brightspark]

It doesn't.

it does it spreads the load

 

[duncans]

you have done a great job of that vice mate well done

 

[Parm]

You have a lathe, turn those squares round and the same bolts will do

if you don’t the sharpe edges may shatter the metal under tension

you have technology, it’s a quick simple fix

 

[skotl]

You have a lathe, turn those squares round and the same bolts will do

if you don’t the sharpe edges may shatter the metal under tension

you have technology, it’s a quick simple fix

Good idea - thanks Parm. Gonna have to now!

 

[MattF]

You have a lathe, turn those squares round and the same bolts will do

if you don’t the sharpe edges may shatter the metal under tension

you have technology, it’s a quick simple fix

Or, he could just mount them the other way round.

it does it spreads the load

They don't stop the fact of coach bolts being used the wrong way round assaulting the eyes though.

 

[skotl]

Right! Right! Jeez - I'll turn the flippin' bolts in the lathe on Sunday

 

[MattF]

Right! Right! Jeez - I'll turn the flippin' bolts in the lathe on Sunday