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  1. 26th June 2017, 11:19 AM #16
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    Quote Originally Posted by Twisted Tenon View Post
    Which makes me wonder if the bar was cannibalised to repair another vice. I'd be checking that the half nut is working. I don't think they make them any more. You can still get them in cast iron.

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    You may also need to do something about the spring. If it has become weak it will let the half nut disengage. This may be the reason that this vice has been cannibalised to get another one working.

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  3. 26th June 2017, 11:41 AM #17
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tccp123 View Post
    I have the same model:

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    You're missing the flat bar that controls the quick release. It should be a simple job to make one. Let me know if you want the dimensions.

    BTW it's a great vice, and the quick release is invaluable.

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    Hey tony, if you have a chance to measure the flat bar section that would be great.

    Spoke with dawn today, i can get new nut but i have to get new thread and handle as well for it to work, and it will not be quick release. Last resort if i cant make something work 👍

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  4. 26th June 2017, 01:09 PM #18
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    Give me an hour and I'll have the measurements to you...
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    I would have given you the imperial measurements but they were funny numbers. Let me know if you want them. The hole for the nut/bolt is about 1/4" from the end and in the centre of the bar,

    In the second photo I've circled the plate that the bar sits on because I only discovered yesterday that bending this plate (outwards in my case, with a screw driver) made the quick release work better (it was binding previously).


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    1" x 1/8" flat bar 16" long (and I always thought maths was easy
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    Brilliant thanks a bunch!! Now to find the time to make something work !

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