[TheForge] post vise repair

[Schade]

On Apr 24, 2009, at 7:16 AM, Cindy and James wrote:
>
> 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?



Using acme rod and nuts is the way to go. Both are available from  
McMaster-Carr.

http://www.mcmaster.com/#acme-rods/=1l2xdq

Having someone cut a new square thread would be expensive and at the  
end wouldn't be any more functional than the inexpensive acme rod and  
nuts.

Bob