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Hey Folks
Today I helped a friend out, who, despite my saying "friends don't need to be paid!", wanted to repay my help with this vice:
http://www.use-enco.com/1/1/2714-manual-machine-vises-425-7241.html
Looks nice enough, doesn't look like it had changed much in 15 years since it was purchased.
I would like to work it over and make it the best it can be. I thought there was discussion somewhere on our site about someone who rebuilt one of these, and tuned it all up.
There is no manual online at Enco for this.
Does anyone know how the clamping mechanism works on this?
Anyone know how to tighten the movable jaw? I can't see how to get to the gib underneath, and with the jaw loose, it seems to lift IPA little when I grab it and pick it up. I doubt this is an anglelock vice!
I have been interested in a good mill vice anyway, should I sell it for a Glacern or something? My friend wouldn't care.
Thanks folks!
Bernie
Today I helped a friend out, who, despite my saying "friends don't need to be paid!", wanted to repay my help with this vice:
http://www.use-enco.com/1/1/2714-manual-machine-vises-425-7241.html
Looks nice enough, doesn't look like it had changed much in 15 years since it was purchased.
I would like to work it over and make it the best it can be. I thought there was discussion somewhere on our site about someone who rebuilt one of these, and tuned it all up.
There is no manual online at Enco for this.
Does anyone know how the clamping mechanism works on this?
Anyone know how to tighten the movable jaw? I can't see how to get to the gib underneath, and with the jaw loose, it seems to lift IPA little when I grab it and pick it up. I doubt this is an anglelock vice!
I have been interested in a good mill vice anyway, should I sell it for a Glacern or something? My friend wouldn't care.
Thanks folks!
Bernie