Jimi,
This is something that you'll have to be very careful doing. I'm
assuming you're enough of a machinist to realize that if you file down
the jaws, they'll have to be kept in alignment, i.e. the same "plane".
If not, then the jaws will only grip at the tip or the back of the
jaws. Likewise, they could be tight on one side and loose on the other.
I once had a similar problem on an old Model A vise. Take a shallow cut
bastard file and place between the jaws and tighten them to where
there's only a little pressure against the file. Then work the file
back and forth lengthwise being sure to keep the file blade in "plane".
File a little, then stop and check alignment. If need be, keep filing
and checking until the jaws have a good grip all along their length.
You got a dentist buddy? If so, borrow a piece of the blue tape they
use to check your teeth alignment. Stick that blue tape in the jaws and
tighten. Then loosen and look at the tape. It'll show the high spots
in a hurry.
Cheers,
JIMMY D
Desert Eagle wrote:
OK folks, I have a question about vise maintenance. I noticed that there
seams to be "bur" or cove, or maybe some sort of nick inside my vise jaws.
If I place a hook anywhere than almost to the tip it is almost impossible
to keep it from moving up and down. And, I have the jars tightened down as
far as can be safely used.
I am wondering about possible jaw alignment, but am leaning more towards
the jaws being damaged of long use. I am considering using something like a
points file to try to clean the surfaces up and get a better grip on the
hooks.
Question, has anyone ever had to do this before, and if so what method did
you use to fix it? If anyone can give me a suggestion of how to repair it I
would give it a try and be most appreciative.
Jimi
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