Charles Parker vintage vise restoration

Charles Parker vintage vise restoration.
This restoration was very special for me because it is almost the same vise as the one I've used daily for quite some time now, mine is a 6", the one featured in this video is a 5" but same area , style and size. Also both of them were saved from being turned into scrap metal thanks to my brother who found them and graciously sent them my way.
Thank you brother.
#restoration #toolrestoration #vintage

[@mikerobinson6606]

Also that pin that holds the main nut in the dovetail is tapered or the hole is tapered. It drives in from the inside and drives out from the bottom.

[@mjlrestorationshop.2405]

Thanks for the tip. I've got another oldie on the bench.

[@shopdoc]

I enjoyed the restoration, thanks for taking the time. All of my Parkers have the brass slug in the handle....I seen you discussing this on another comment. If the slug is missing I just cut another slug and put it in there. Don't think I have seen a Parker without this feature but then again who knows? In the process of several restorations myself and I enjoy watching others work too. Thanks again.

[@grahamcameron7628]

Very nice. That black is perfect for these projects. Btw, there should be a small spring in behind that little set screw on the front. It allows the handle tension to be adjusted so it can slide more or less when you spin it round.

[@mjlrestorationshop.2405]

Thank you Graham. You know, there was a section of the footage I cut out of the final video. And I was exploring wethere it had that feature.. withal usually a little brass slug and a spring to take up the slack from the handle.. but there was no such thing, I took a punch just a little smaller that the size of the hole to see if it was maybe seized in there but the more I hammered the more I realized it wasn't even drill Threw. Maybe it was an option back in the day ? It was the type of exploration that only left me with more questions than answers 🤣. Btw I took your advice and slowed down the reassembly process. Do you think it should be slowed even more? Cheers Graham.. I don't know if it applies to you ,but have a great weekend 👍

[@grahamcameron7628]

@@mjlrestorationshop.2405 That's interesting. TBH i thought that they all had that feature. It is a bit strange that the screw would be present, but the hole does not go all the way through. i have not heard of the brass slug, but i have seen a ball bearing used at the end of the spring, but a brass slug makes sense too. Yes, the speed was better. I always like to linger a little longer on the finished product! You have good content, keep up the good work.

[@mikerobinson6606]

Great restoration! I too have a No. 106-5 that I am going to restore. Mine is missing the Collar that has 'Parker' cast into it.

[@mjlrestorationshop.2405]

Thank you. Yeah my other Parker is missing that collar as well. Someone took the time to make a functional collar, but it sure would be nice to have that beautiful cast font. Cheers.

[@GoldmansGarage]

The collar is alway an issue. Looks very good

[@mjlrestorationshop.2405]

Thank you. It was a great restoration. Cheers

[@Rudimentary007]

Damn nice work. Subbed.👍🇺🇸👍🛠️

[@mjlrestorationshop.2405]

Thanks you. Cheers..its a fun project

[@AliAli-zv5ot]

👍👍👍💪

[@mjlrestorationshop.2405]

Thank you

[@arictjlover2093]

How do you mount it with that slant on the base in the front?

[@mjlrestorationshop.2405]

On my work bench the wooden top was thick enough that I was able to gouge out what I needed carefully to accept that slanted feature. Cheers

[@budmartin8297]

you lost me at the sand blaster

[@mjlrestorationshop.2405]

Yeah..my blasting cabinet is kinda small and crapy. The plastic protection film doesn't last. Cheers and thanks for watching at least that far.👍

[@latinacanada]

The first😇

[@mjlrestorationshop.2405]

Thank you 😁