Jordan Quist
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Hey there, first time poster.
I am in the process of restoring a Wood Vise from Richard Wilcox. The vise itself is really clever in its quick-release mechanism. Sadly, it is not working. Which is really unfortunate as I ran into this snag after I installed it into my workbench.
Can you say over excited without testing first and cutting out a large chunk out of hard maple? Yeah, I can.
The Issue
When trying to tighten the vise, it begins to do so but then the mechanism slips out, along with all clamping pressure. I have tried to do my due diligence; finding the patent to make sure I was putting things together correctly, as well others who restored one of their own.
After back-and-forth with their help we have narrowed it down to two issues:
Issue One: The rod (which the mechanism’s half-nut goes against) bends. I have tried different rods with no success, so have now ordered a really hard steel rod with no chance of bending. Hopefully this will solve the problem, but I’m afraid the second problem is the real culprit.
Issue Two: The half-nut threads are worn down and rounded off too much.
My Questions/Requests
Question One: Are these two the actual problem or do you see something else?
Question Two: If it is the half-nut threads do you have any suggestions on where I might find a replacement (looking online provided no hits. Or perhaps a resource to have one fabricated which does not cost as much as a new vise.
The Evidence
- Pictures (my vise and parts)
- Video (me turning the vise and the mechanism slipping)
- Patent
Posts/Videos from others restoring their Richard Wilcox Vise:
- Video Showing How It Should Work
- Post (with pictures of correct setup)
Sorry for the long post, hope someone out there can help.
Thanks for your time,
- Jordan
I am in the process of restoring a Wood Vise from Richard Wilcox. The vise itself is really clever in its quick-release mechanism. Sadly, it is not working. Which is really unfortunate as I ran into this snag after I installed it into my workbench.
Can you say over excited without testing first and cutting out a large chunk out of hard maple? Yeah, I can.
The Issue
When trying to tighten the vise, it begins to do so but then the mechanism slips out, along with all clamping pressure. I have tried to do my due diligence; finding the patent to make sure I was putting things together correctly, as well others who restored one of their own.
After back-and-forth with their help we have narrowed it down to two issues:
Issue One: The rod (which the mechanism’s half-nut goes against) bends. I have tried different rods with no success, so have now ordered a really hard steel rod with no chance of bending. Hopefully this will solve the problem, but I’m afraid the second problem is the real culprit.
Issue Two: The half-nut threads are worn down and rounded off too much.
My Questions/Requests
Question One: Are these two the actual problem or do you see something else?
Question Two: If it is the half-nut threads do you have any suggestions on where I might find a replacement (looking online provided no hits. Or perhaps a resource to have one fabricated which does not cost as much as a new vise.
The Evidence
- Pictures (my vise and parts)
- Video (me turning the vise and the mechanism slipping)
- Patent
Posts/Videos from others restoring their Richard Wilcox Vise:
- Video Showing How It Should Work
- Post (with pictures of correct setup)
Sorry for the long post, hope someone out there can help.
Thanks for your time,
- Jordan
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