tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1321553715454450871.post4438389710748340411..comments2024-03-27T12:51:12.930-07:00Comments on Woodworking in a Tiny Shop: Record No. 53E Vise Clean-up - Part 2Tiny Shop Woodworkshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10375332433853904113noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1321553715454450871.post-4522702874768489742022-05-22T17:43:52.490-07:002022-05-22T17:43:52.490-07:00look on eBay for "Replacement Quick Release S...look on eBay for "Replacement Quick Release Spring Record Vice", £12.50 + P&P.<br />I was thinking of adapting a normal spring as mine is all rusted out <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1321553715454450871.post-61925449247333757572022-05-22T17:41:08.387-07:002022-05-22T17:41:08.387-07:00Yes that's likely, the cotter pin sheared off ...Yes that's likely, the cotter pin sheared off on mine too. Actually I noticed it was missing and was looking around on the floor with a magnet before I realised it was still attachedAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1321553715454450871.post-39214704229132750382019-11-17T09:41:26.352-08:002019-11-17T09:41:26.352-08:00I don't know who sells them. I also don't...I don't know who sells them. I also don't know if Record is still in business, but that's where I would start. A few internet searches might find you something.Tiny Shop Woodworkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10375332433853904113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1321553715454450871.post-78824522659656512492019-11-17T03:58:13.343-08:002019-11-17T03:58:13.343-08:00I have a Broken quick release spring for my woodwo...I have a Broken quick release spring for my woodworking viice it's a Record 52 1/2. <br /><br />Broken quick release spring Record 52 1/2<br />Would you happen<br /> who sells them ?<br /><br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12696901300701502194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1321553715454450871.post-348133366663125272019-02-19T19:23:57.170-08:002019-02-19T19:23:57.170-08:00I don't know where to get a replacement dog, b...I don't know where to get a replacement dog, but it seems like it would be simple to make one from wood, preferably a hard wood like maple that will take a thread. My Record 53E does not have a dog, but I have a smaller Jet vise that has a dog. The dog fits into a mortise in the movable jaw and there is a slot on the outside of the jaw for a washer and screw to slide along to adjust the dog. If your #52 1/2 has a similar mechanism, then replacing your dog should be as easy as making a wooden piece to fit, then drilling and tapping a hole for a 1/4-20 screw. Good luck.Tiny Shop Woodworkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10375332433853904113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1321553715454450871.post-11082777521444442892019-02-19T16:16:41.485-08:002019-02-19T16:16:41.485-08:00I just purchased an original 52-1/2 at an estate s...I just purchased an original 52-1/2 at an estate store. This blog is great as I also want to restore it.<br />I have one minor problem, the dog is missing. So does anyone know where I can get a new one with the knob?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13284914688584445905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1321553715454450871.post-28352776506432419292018-08-27T06:18:30.832-07:002018-08-27T06:18:30.832-07:00Sounds like previous lack of maintainance is the c...Sounds like previous lack of maintainance is the cause of the problems with your vice. I'll bet the hole is there but the old cotter pin is still inside the screw minus the protruding ends which have most likely sheared off. Have a good look at the end of the screw to see if that is the case, and use a suitable pin punch to get it out.<br />Torkilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15125477754826643845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1321553715454450871.post-45696392376065888742018-06-21T09:03:09.613-07:002018-06-21T09:03:09.613-07:00My record no. 53 is not working correctly. Looseni...My record no. 53 is not working correctly. Loosening the Tommy bar as you call it causes the main vise screw to twist out but doesn't open the jaws of the vise. The end cap piece (?) has disengaged and I can't tell how it is supposed to back together. There's no hole for a cotter pin at the end if the vise screw or anything. Can't find anything about this online. Please advise if you can! Thanks. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15995454345199595261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1321553715454450871.post-16162671986284439292018-05-30T12:59:13.810-07:002018-05-30T12:59:13.810-07:00Great article. Do you know what size the small scr...Great article. Do you know what size the small screw used to attach the QR lever to the flat bar is?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1321553715454450871.post-38110460839441773722017-01-06T12:59:53.195-08:002017-01-06T12:59:53.195-08:00That's a good question, anonymous. I took a l...That's a good question, anonymous. I took a lot of pictures of the mechanism before I took it apart. I also noted the position of the finger lever. I tried to put it back together exactly as it was before dismantling. But I still had some trouble getting it just right. It took a few tries. If you need to do something similar, make sure you look at all aspects of it and take pictures. Note the exact position of the hexagonal "nut" inside the spring. Note where the end of the spring catches the front jaw casting. Pay attention to details. I also wish I had put sharpie marks on parts I removed with matching marks where they went back on the casting. That might have helped in getting it back together in the right configuration on the first try!<br /><br />As for the tension on the spring, that just kind of took care of itself. I didn't have to wind the spring before re-installing it, if that's what your question is about.Tiny Shop Woodworkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10375332433853904113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1321553715454450871.post-81275556800830729482017-01-06T11:58:02.919-08:002017-01-06T11:58:02.919-08:00How did you get the tension on the trigger spring ...How did you get the tension on the trigger spring and the whole quick release mechanism back together?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1321553715454450871.post-49171604294418911642016-08-05T02:21:37.687-07:002016-08-05T02:21:37.687-07:00I added a comment on your 22 April post.
SylvainI added a comment on your 22 April post.<br />SylvainAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1321553715454450871.post-74139360356508779492016-08-04T09:21:53.875-07:002016-08-04T09:21:53.875-07:00OK, OK, I'll switch them out. I just hope the...OK, OK, I'll switch them out. I just hope they take the same mounting holes, which would make it so much easier. Now, what was that trick that you once posted about that made it easier to manipulate the vise while mounting it?Tiny Shop Woodworkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10375332433853904113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1321553715454450871.post-38733904987100308052016-08-04T09:18:54.322-07:002016-08-04T09:18:54.322-07:00Wish I had the space for another bench, Bob. But ...Wish I had the space for another bench, Bob. But since I don't, I guess I'll have to switch them out. Thanks for the comment about the shellac - I'll try some alcohol today.Tiny Shop Woodworkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10375332433853904113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1321553715454450871.post-72959910349090598312016-08-04T02:45:03.149-07:002016-08-04T02:45:03.149-07:00Replace the Lee Valley at once. It's good vise...Replace the Lee Valley at once. It's good vise but on my LV vise the QR nut protests when I tighten down and has jumped out a few times. I don't think I could sleep after doing all that work seeing it sitting on a shelf.Ralph Boumenothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10606484453109932074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1321553715454450871.post-88321826766948916062016-08-04T01:18:01.189-07:002016-08-04T01:18:01.189-07:00That mystery yellowish coating looks like shellac,...That mystery yellowish coating looks like shellac, if so it should come off with alcohol<br />BobValley Woodworkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07322487171914484954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1321553715454450871.post-41812829820420080912016-08-04T01:16:16.280-07:002016-08-04T01:16:16.280-07:00Go ahead and swap it, you wont regrets it.
Then ag...Go ahead and swap it, you wont regrets it.<br />Then again you could always build another bench :-)<br /><br />BobValley Woodworkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07322487171914484954noreply@blogger.com