Big Drill Press Vise Restoration

Heavy duty drill press vise with 13cm (5inch) wide jaws restored to be used with an appropriate sized drill press. Since this restoration process is as simple as it can be, I decided to make my own hard jaws out of an old and worn down file to make more interesting.
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Index of operation and materials:
2:15 One of the old jaw bolt was stuck. Since I knew I was going to make new jaws and I only had one of the original anyway I decided to cut it off.
3:24 Existing mounting holes preserved as I have been able (after much sturggle) to get stuck bolt out
3:47 Scrape off loose dust and grease
4:07 WD40 as tap lubrificant
4:15 Go over existing thread with tap to clean the threads and holes
4:40 For small parts the bench grinder / buffer with a steel wire wheel is the best
5:50 Spray degreaser
6:06 Grind off some big weld spots
6:30 Electrolysis: water and sodium carbonate solution, parts connected to negative side and steel sacrificial anodes to positive sice of a DC power supply (car battery charger). 2-3 hrs at 5amp.
7:00 Remove patina with steel wire brush in water
7:24 I could have left the vise in the electrolysis bath longer and skip this step, but I was in late!
7:41 a die grinder with a small steel wire bit is super handy for small places like this
8:20 Clean holes well with nitro solvent and alcohol
8:46 Two part filler (I notices chips tend to fall in holes like this if left open)
9:27 Grind flush with palm sander and low grit sandpaper
9:53 Old, thick, and worn out file
10:10 Cut required lenght with angle grinder and cut off disk
10:34 The file is hard, it snaps!
10:56 Annheal the file, hearing to 860 and letting to cool slowly
11:20 Difference between hard and annhealed file, hear the sound
11:50 Now the steel can be cut with the metal cutting bandsaw
12:24 Grind square with 2x72 belt grinder
11:52 Center puch
13:04 And drill holes
13:33 Now I can harden the steel by heating to critical and quenching in warm oil
14:05 And then temper for 2hr (jaws harness ended up between 50 and 55 Rockwell)
14:30 Making fasteners for the jaws out of hardware I have available, heads needed to be ground smaller on the 2x72 belt grinder
15:00 And also cut to lenght on the metal cutting bandsaw
15:47 Lead scwer was almost broken at the end, it has been repaired poorly so I went over with more welds
16:20 and ground new slot for the grub screw with die grinder and stone bit
17:58 Add a thin piece of copper sheat as spacer.
18:35 Grub screw replaced with new one
All parts are and will be keept well lubed up, I like this one raw steel!
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[@snoppydz4922]

You are thé best i love you r vidéos

[@Jabuscus7]

I've just got a question, where do you get these old tools? Flee market or some garage sales?

[@xavtek]

Did you consider painting the casted parts so that you don’t have to do this all over again in a few years when it rusts back ?

[@daniele3275]

Great job buddy

[@neilscole]

How long did it take to get that bolt out?

[@mymechanics]

Making new jaws from an old file was very creative and a very good idea.

[@sajinkahnalt]

my mechanics he make new ones

[@kazj1728]

Can you make new one (video)?

[@BlackBeardProjects]

Thanks mate!

[@ayupakhomov]

I don't think so. Jaws should be made out of any kind of soft steel so they won't make to much damage to the object they hold.

[@Negrataish]

@@ayupakhomov You can make copper cover for that

[@macgyver15147]

Just pointing out something on stuck screws. You want to heat the metal around the screw to expand the hole. Heating the screw expands the screw and can actually make it tighter

[@Curtis-Randall]

macgyver15147 This is exactly what I was about to say

[@DeeegerD]

@@Curtis-Randall Exactly what I said before I read your comment :)

[@macgyver15147]

@@Curtis-Randall I usually don't bother commenting on vids. Usually leads to keyboard warriors on youtube saying I am an idiot. Glad this channel can take advice by the up vote count I see on my comment. Furthermore on the stuck screw advice. I usually heat the surrounding metal to no more than 350 degrees F so not to change any heat treating on the parts. Heat the surrounding then spray penetratet oil on the screw. This cools the screw shrinking it slightly while capillary action "sucks" the oil into the threads. The screw's heat treatment is not affected by this method so wont break easily

[@Pushpin06]

Yeah was about to comment this, Nice restoration though!

[@martincm8683]

Yes but if you heat the metal around the screw, it will expand on all sides, including in the direction of the screw so it will tighten it. If you heat the screw (untill it's red), the metal will be more ductile and can deform to go out. But it has to be red, otherwise you're right.

[@jimronchetto8592]

Am I the only one who was waiting for a nice coat of shiny paint to complete the restoration?

[@OddTinkering]

Pretty sweet vise. I hope to see it in future videos

[@peChoOO]

Well done colleague.

[@MikkoKalavainen]

THANK YOU for not painting that in some horrible color. Old tools are old, so they can look old too, they just need to work like new ones. :)

[@jamesinc87]

Watching you going through everything getting that stuck jaw screw was some seriously relatable content.

[@MrEsharp79]

Who else gets ultra relaxed watching restoration videos and channels on YT? Calms me right down!

[@michaelsaalwaechter9889]

That screw in the beginning is just about how every single one of my projects go lol. Nice video!

[@sypernova6969]

I`m impressed with how you ground the sides of the bolt to be able to use a wrench. good thinking.

[@KP-ev8by]

Yeah! I tucked that idea away for later use on my rusty old car!

[@triplelp5462]

Me at 2:30 coming with the acetylene torch: It cannot be stuck if it's a liquid.

[@alexanderb.3798]

I like these "functional restorations"

[@budilov]

Good job, sir!

[@DeeegerD]

When trying to loosen a bolt you want to heat the material it's in not the bolt. Heating the bolt will expand it and just make it tighter.

[@ColbyJohnson]

Came to comment this as well

[@douglascampbell9809]

Correct. The law of thermal expansion in action.

[@keenobservations3050]

Yeah and you can even place a drop of water or oil on the bolt

[@jimbarchuk]

There are a few reasons why heat all over is a good 2nd best. Here's a good post in a long very good thread. (This is about expansion, and there are other good posts about heat being valid but unrelated to expansion.) diy.stackexchange.com/a/90399

[@larryborkstrom3580]

Good job putting it back in service again

[@howardlovecraft750]

That old vise was a lucky find.

[@davedunn4285]

Nice restoration

[@damannoa]

Holy shit the amount of work that went into this. Nice job

[@VanesPril]

Был уверен, что увижу заварку каверн полуавтоматом, аккуратную шлифовку, грунтовку изделия, покраску с соблюдением технологических процессов))) Видимо привык к хорошим проектам "черной бороды". Всё равно ставлю лайк!

[@pawkie2]

Flattening an edge on the bolt... clever, In years I never thought of that.

[@johnwilson230]

Nice job Iove restoreing old tools myself

[@vincedibona4687]

That bolt was the definition of "seized".

[@nickblakemore3643]

I WOULDVE NEVER THOUGHT OF SQUARING OFF THAT BOLT WITH THE GRINDER AND USING A WRENCH. SUCH A GAME CHANGER LOL. AWESOME

[@derofromdown-under2832]

An excellent job in restoration. Love the de-hardening, then re-hardening of the jaw pieces... WELL DONE!!! 10/10

[@jonmoreno9703]

Tenacious little screw.....as always I did enjoy the view and brought back memories of my auto mechanic days.....damn them screws.

[@elfowl6873]

Nice job!!

[@jimb874]

Good job restoring this drill vise anyone would be proud to have it in thier shop.

[@chubbyschoices9701]

I always wondered who would win...the fike....or the sanding belt....thanks for clearing that up for me grin nice job dude

[@GrooveyGrubworm]

Finally someone who shows the annoyance of a stubborn screw/bolt etc.

[@TheLovie999]

You are a genius at scrubbing quickly. What a well-done job this is.

[@victorunbea8451]

I could feel the frustration of unscrewing that darn jaw screw

[@patjohnson3100]

Good restoration. I like the idea of reusing the file to make new pads for the jaws. The jaws are square and line up properly when closed. A useful tools whose life has been extended. Thank you and regards from the USA.

[@mattleach5294]

He spent more time on one screw than I did in college

[@sajinkahnalt]

You’d think being an FBI agent would require some serious schooling

[@PeachIceCreamy]

Carbide Games nah man, you just walk past the armed guards at the pentagon and straight into the head’s office. You’ll be hired immediately for your bravery.

[@sajinkahnalt]

@@PeachIceCreamy oooo ill take note of that

[@jayantpatel6650]

Your hired

[@jevforsberg4766]

Well done.

[@rickpalechuk4411]

And a preview of an upcoming project! Nice! Hate it when those tips break, can take them to the grinder. Thanks for sharing the cleanup, Cheers

[@thomasthompson6799]

Nice maintenance on the old vise with replacement of jaws with annealed file. Good job!

[@channelsixtysix066]

I'll tell ya, I was gritting my teeth, when you were trying to get that seized thread out. Particularly when you had the spanner on it. I was waiting for it to just yield, twist and break off at the surface of the hole. Always a pain the arse when getting these out. I would put a thin film of grease or Never Seize on the screws so that doesn't happen again. Glad you didn't paint it, since it was going to be returned to use as it was. Well done.

[@vickipease6653]

Boy that stuck screw seemed like it was a pain in the ass to remove! Nicely done! Always love watching your videos!

[@snoppydz4922]

The best pls like

[@KP-ev8by]

With stuck bolts, maybe you already know this, but maybe you don't, if you spray it with pb blaster and work it back and forth (even just a little tiny bit, this works it down into the threads) let it sit for a bit, then repeat until it comes loose. I have to do this on my car pretty often, unfortunately.

[@Farm_fab]

Just a tip, if you put the not on the side of the screw you were keeping, it would clean the threads as you remove it.

[@user-sl3il5sz2s]

Everything is great as always. The only thing is, filling putty holes is not very perfect. Cast iron is certainly a problem material for welding, but there is no load, you could just fill the hole with metal. In fact, it does not matter, it's nitpicking. PS.: I weld a lever to such bolts.

[@awworkshop3936]

Great work bro..love your projects...

[@user-dx6pt9oo6h]

Hi bro 👋👋👋 good to see you 🤝🤝🤝 very good restoration vise 👍👍👍💣🔥👌🏽

[@braun3659]

I’m ready to see the drill press restoration!

[@ericcartrette6118]

Beautiful work on this one! That vise should give many more years of faithful service.

[@zalley1]

That screw!!!!! Is when I would give up

[@jerryjohnsonii4181]

Another awesome restoration !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@faerveldir]

I could feel the frustration with the screw. Watching the entire sequence was frustrating even for me 😂😂. Wonderful job with this vise!!

[@MaksBrest]

Хорошо перед сном смотреть )

[@custos3249]

FYI for next time and I'm sure 10,000 others will say the same, it's usually best to heat the material around the fastener while minimizing heat on the fastener. Heating the screw itself makes it expand, further traping it in place

[@jeremygyles3492]

Not really you heat it to expand and then cool it to break the rust seal. Works great on exhaust components.

[@custos3249]

@@jeremygyles3492 Until it binds again because you lost the extra room created by heat expansion and you snap the stud

[@trumanhw]

SO MANY smart tricks to get that damned SCREW out!!

[@claudionorcepinho]

Very good

[@essexmirage]

Great restoration well done

[@IR-nq4qv]

Good job of cleaning it up and making it functional. I'm wondering why you didn't weld over the drilled divots and then grind them smooth, instead you used a bondo/ polyester body filler , that part doesn't make sense when you have a welder at your disposal?when metal is missing ..you should always use metal to fix it, especially a drill vise / machining tool. It is not a show stopper but it isn't typical or indicative of the usual quality of work that you normally do. Nevertheless, you still do good work and your videos are always great

[@filadelfozuniga3411]

I thought the same, my guess would be that you probably wouldn't want to weld bedways since the could bend a little and that would be an issue.

[@filadelfozuniga3411]

I find more questionably using a file for the jaws

[@khatfull]

Thought exactly the same thing...I was shocked when the welder didn't come out.

[@khatfull]

@@filadelfozuniga3411 Why? It's steel that got hardened. Old file or bar stock, what's the difference? Maybe he wanted the light texture on the inner jaw...the file is perfect for that. An old worn out file got new life....and that leftover piece can become a knife.

[@filadelfozuniga3411]

@@khatfull with jaws you want to hold, not to bite off material, thats why they are usually soft steel and not too agressive textured just enough to grasp softer materials. Also if you got something hard it wont be hold as tigth since none, either jaws nor part would bulge

[@LCort101]

Frame that bolt. I was mad at it and I wasn't doing any of the work. Beautiful work, as usual. No green paint?

[@EpicBastler]

You inspire me, that's why I started a small channel

[@jacklarson6281]

good idea using an old file for the vise jaw insert.

[@JDLarge]

Look at it this way... A tough screw is far more rewarding than an easy screw! 😉✌🏼

[@AaronBelknap]

I like it, no fancy painting. Works great! Nice new jaws with the grip from the file.

[@sonyhk3824]

You have a wonderful skills. Cheers man

[@Kleiner_Lutz]

when using a pipe wrench to grip such stubborn screws, mind the orientation of the tool. you were holding it wrong so the teeth couldn't bite into the material to grip it.

[@garyleitz3865]

It’s been awhile since I’ve seen one of videos, but I can say you are the best. Keep up the good work!

[@eatenkate]

Looking forward to the restoration of that absolute beast of a drillpress!

[@user-om3sd3vs3w]

너무 잘하십니다 감사합니다

[@AndrushaNester]

fasten the nut to the broken bolt with a welding machine. the bolt heats up and is easier to unscrew. P.s. sorry for my English)

[@georgesmillion3131]

C'est la meilleure solution !!! It's the best solution !!! Это лучшее решение !!!

[@itsallfake100]

Your English is perfect comrade

[@AndrushaNester]

@@itsallfake100 no,))))) my English is google translate)))

[@steveledbetter5613]

Rust is a very powerful Loc-tite 😀

[@yeagerxp]

Excellent work👍👍👍. Thanks for sharing

[@user-qc3ux4oz9n]

Super!

[@jamesfrankiewicz5768]

The bolt from hell! I've run into a few of those in my time. This is the first of you videos that actually made me laugh!

[@Dudleymiddleton]

Traffic sounds like formula 1 race lol

[@kjellski]

Awesome restauration again Gader! :) first I when you got to cut the file with the bandsaw I was like: huh why didn't you do that immediately... but of course it would not fit in the oven :D great job again buddy! And thank you so much for answering my questions on patreon all the time - much love!

[@firatgolebatmaz8986]

it is really enjoyable to watch you and you are the best in restoration videos

[@robertoberserker3138]

delightfull, loved the rustic style

[@claudiomoreto4562]

EXCELENTE SERVIÇO DE RESTAURAÇÃO !!!👏👏👏

[@erwinb3412]

Nice job . Maybe some powder-coating next time .

[@welovemarbles7191]

Youre fast!

[@buildthings6966]

Nice work! Good touch with the files.

[@Grigorash81]

Думал будет наваривать и ровнять, а он взял и зашпаклевал. Я очень удивился.

[@user-ou1gt4ce8k]

а как он с прикипевшим винтом боролся и резьбу правил - многие видео как урок, а за это ссаными тряпками закидать

[@rusgan75]

Он ещё по ходу плюс с минусом попутал, видно было как ржа от арматурин летит к тискам.

That was a hell of a screw :)))

[@tongthongchannel8940]

Wow, Amazing

[@keirfarnum6811]

Wow! I have never seen anyone work so fast! 😂

[@robertgreen1286]

Very cool

[@bendreg5555]

انا من متابهيك عملك رائع ومتقن واصل بالتوفيق

[@atyavilaag]

Very strong screw, but you are strongest! Good work!

[@jakubgodyn8703]

Czarna Broda Pozdrowienia z Polski😁😁

[@ronwalsh]

Great work on that vise. I would imagine that vapor blasting would clean that up just right.

[@jameshanoomansing1442]

excellent as usual

[@albertopompei8175]

Che bravo, ho una invidia..... I tuoi video sono ipnotici, vale poco..., ma tu per me sei un grande artista. Oltre al duro lavoro per restaurare un pezzo così, hai dovuto pure dedicare ore all'impeccabile montaggio video... Dai corda a tutti ! Un abbraccio.

[@victorramonvargasluna1099]

Wow...! GOOD JOB,MY FRIEND...👍

[@polduseri909]

I need that vise, not a new one, just that vise

[@Everythings_Adjustable]

Great job and good idea for making the new jaws 👍 👍

[@fernandocentenofater4694]

Buen trabajo🙋‍♂️

[@wolfganglieberum9534]

Very well done! Greetings from🇩🇪

[@StefanDembowski]

Very cool. I'm glad you fixed it as it would be a shame for such a useful vise to be wasted. 👏👏👏

[@charlesjohnson6645]

I was waiting for the screw extractor set to come out….I’m still waiting.

[@robertgrell486]

Beatiful 👍

[@LambeauLeeeper]

Why does it sound like Ferraris are always driving by your house? Lol

[@ceticismonet1]

Because Italy

[@brucecox5884]

good job BUT was surprised you did not paint some parts

[@mawage666]

I love watching these already time lapsed videos on 2× playback speed.