[TheForge] post vise repair

[Graham Whaley]

A couple of years ago I read an article on repairing a post vise, and fixing
up a new thread. Some new key stock was wound into the thread and then
brazed into the tube with brass, using some suitable medium to stop the two
helixes brazing themselves together. This may be the article I remember:
http://lametalsmiths.org/news/leg_vise_rebuild.htm

 Graham

On Fri, Apr 24, 2009 at 1:16 PM, Cindy and James <jallcorn at suddenlink.net>wrote:

>
> A bit off the topic of forging a post vise... I've got several post
> vises that I would like to use but the threads slip, which is likely the
> most common problem.
>
> What is the best and the easiest way to repair these?  I know that the
> answer to "best and easy" may be completely different.
>
> I have considered simply taking the thing apart, cutting the handle off
> and welding a new acme thread shaft onto it, and welding a compatible
> nut inside.
>
> Has anybody done this successfully?  Is this a REASONABLE solution?
>
> I have talked to some hobby machinists about making new nuts or shafts
> to match what is there and they all shy away.
>
> JA
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