American Red Vise Rebuilt

[haywire 440]

This vise was attached to the old workbench when I purchased my home 33 years ago.

Because I installed a newer small vise on the other end of the bench the Red Seal wasn’t used much. The American had a few issues too.

The center turntable pin was missing so it moved awkwardly and one of the gripping blocks was loose and would fall off. Both blocks were epoxied on, this one failed. I was able to tap the treads and find the correct screws to fix it. The center swivel pin I made out of a 3/4” nut, cutting the head off.

All was degreased and painted. Red lube was applied and it swivels & opens/closes so smoothly now.

Below is the vise at the beginning of my new 11’ workbench in the new Taj-Garage (as my wife coined it)
And my also recently reconditioned 4-draw Army file cabinet. Red,White and Blue with polished hardware.

I have the main handle which will be painted purple shortly and then installed.

 

[super-bee_ski]

Looks great
I have done a couple
Love that stuff!

 

[haywire 440]

Looks great
I have done a couple
Love that stuff!

Me Too!
Thanks

 

[guy gadbois]

Looks great! have you seen the blog called 'progress is fine, but its gone on too long...' or similar? That guy says that vices are his vice and has a bunch of stuff on em.

 

[haywire 440]

Looks great! have you seen the blog called 'progress is fine, but its gone on too long...' or similar? That guy says that vices are his vice and has a bunch of stuff on em.

Thanks for the encouragement!

I haven’t seen or heard of that blog about progress. This site along with many others are probably packed with similar folks who dig into these old relics and find soul cleansing satisfaction with these mechanical accomplishments.

Here’s some shots of my new work bench, built with wood I moved 700 miles to the new Taj-garage. Built with no plans, with a double layer of 3/4” plywood for the top.

Sizing tool boxes and cabinets up under the yet stated bench.

I’m loving the new mini split!

Oh, and just a couple pictures of my new neighbors and newly hired security.

 

[khryslerkid]

Oh, and just a couple pictures of my new neighbors and newly hired security.

Ahh, what's the hairy one called?

 

[SureGrip]

Thanks for the encouragement!

I haven’t seen or heard of that blog about progress. This site along with many others are probably packed with similar folks who dig into these old relics and find soul cleansing satisfaction with these mechanical accomplishments.

Here’s some shots of my new work bench, built with wood I moved 700 miles to the new Taj-garage. Built with no plans, with a double layer of 3/4” plywood for the top.

Sizing tool boxes and cabinets up under the yet stated bench.

Sorry to hear you had to burn the garage to the ground...looked really nice!

 

[moparedtn]

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[khryslerkid]

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