Mark K
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Post by Mark K on Oct 4, 2024 19:01:57 GMT -5
I was putting a gigantic chunk of Lavic in the saw when I heard a pop. I said, "Shit, I just stripped my vice". Then I saw that the small chunk of wood had fallen out. OK, no biggie. I go to put the chunk back in and the back jaw of the vice falls off. It seems that it has been broken for a while. Not much virgin metal showing on the break. This may be a real pain in the ass.  IMG_3628 by mrk525, on Flickr  IMG_3629 by mrk525, on Flickr |
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Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Oct 4, 2024 19:53:28 GMT -5
Ouch!
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Post by chris1956 on Oct 4, 2024 20:16:36 GMT -5
Yikes!
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Post by Rockoonz on Oct 5, 2024 20:46:18 GMT -5
**it happens.
Welding is not impossible on the white cast iron, I assume old HP or FranTom. The prep to make it weld properly is the fun part, and preferrably someone who welds cast regularly and knows how to control the heat.
HP china may sell a casting that fits, or if they like you DP may have one out back in the containers they are willing to look for.
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dustys
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Post by dustys on Oct 6, 2024 17:16:07 GMT -5
Ouch. Hope it's not a hard fix.
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Mark K
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Post by Mark K on Oct 6, 2024 22:28:34 GMT -5
So far the hardest part is getting that damned nyloc nut off of the side-feed screw. I am going to have to put a small pipe wrench on it to be able to loosen the nut. After that, I should be able to get it off and cleaned up to take to the expert who may have the part.
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