Restore a Vintage Vise
Built to last and easy to refurbish, sturdy old vises are a great bargain
Synopsis: Why spend money on a new vise when you can repurpose a vintage one? As a teacher and furniture maker, Steve Latta has acquired a lot of vises through the years but says he’s never bought a new one. Good old vises with plenty of life in them are easy to find and inexpensive, and refurbishing them is fun. Just remove the rust, free any stuck parts, and apply a fresh coat of paint. You might also replace the jaw pads, handle, and benchdog. Then lubricate your new old vise and you are good to go.
I’ve acquired a lot of vises over the years—without buying new ones. good old vises with plenty of life in them are easy to find and inexpensive, and refurbishing them is actually a pleasure. Bench vises aren’t complicated—most come apart with the removal of a few pins or bolts. After that, cleanup…
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