I Restore an Old Bench Vice - Vise, as a gift for my Grandson.

I Restore an Old Bench Vice or Vise, as a gift for my Grandson. This is not a full restoration as my main purpose was to clean the vice up so it looked as good as it could and lubricate the vice to make it very easy to wind the vice in and out as it was for my young grandson.
After a bit of time, I managed to get the vice jaws off the screws were very locked in and tight, and I could then see that at some stage in the past two of the bolts must have broken or been damaged, and new holes were drilled next to where the old ones were, the jaws were very old and I decided to make a new set and drill the holes to match the holes in the vice.
This workbench vice is small (2 inches or 50mm) and will only be used as a beginner's vice for my grandson, I feel it will now do that job nicely.
I enjoyed this little project, and my grandson loves his new bench vice, I hope you found something of use in my video or at least found it entertaining.
Tools / Supplies, I often use are.
Marking out Tools
Markal Silver-Streak Metal Marker Round: amzn.to/3mTJDHt
Milwaukee 4pk Inkzall Black Ultra Fine Point Pens: amzn.to/2WKKpeE
Milwaukee Inkzall Jobsite Fine Point Black Permanent Marker 12 Pack: amzn.to/3kHrXfo
Locking Pliers - Vise Grips
MILWAUKEE 10” Locking Pliers, Curved Jaw: amzn.to/3zzJH2u
Milwaukee 6" Long Nose Locking Pliers: amzn.to/3jyVLeS
Milwaukee 6” Locking Clamp Regular Jaws: amzn.to/3jB94eI
KNIPEX Tools Long Nose Grip Pliers: amzn.to/3ByD1SP
Magnets
Magnetic V-Pads Kit, Magnets On Both Pad Face & Bottom: amzn.to/3DCya4W
Mini Magnetic Fabrication Square Magnets Angles: 30°, 60°, 45°, 90°: amzn.to/2WN9Fkr
“L” shape Corner Square Magnets 12°, 90° & 60° Angle Setting: amzn.to/2YaZXsU
My camera set-up.
Canon EOS M6 Mark II Camera 15-45mm Lens: amzn.to/3DNnn83
VideoMicro Rode Compact On-Camera Microphone: amzn.to/3QkUBnK
Camera Tripod Vanguard Alta Pro 2: amzn.to/3yB8hP5
The Brand of the Drill bits, and cutting/flap discs, is "Alpha" If you can't get them at your local hardware shop, here is a link to Alpha Tools: alphatools.com.au
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Always use all the correct safety gear, and use your tools safely, I am not a good role model for this.
Hope you found something of use in my video or at least found it entertaining.
Gavin Clark DIY

[@seanohutton3185]

"I'm not going to restore it"... Then proceed to restore it!. I'm so glad you did!

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I appreciate your comment, well it was a bit of a rough restoration, but my grandson loves it and it will do the job. I did do that bit of video before I knew what the outcome would look like. hahaha

[@seanohutton3185]

@@GavinClarkdiy Mate, id love to do the same with my grand kids one day!. He did love it and your a good man for it Ay!.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much Seano, I appreciate your comment.

[@dawnegan3984]

So good to watching this nice to see your Grandson he is still so sweet 🎄🎅🌲⛄🎄

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much Dawn I have to agree with you, he is still sweet and he is awesome to be around, just loves it in the workshop.

[@TMatt007]

I find that the "Labor of Love" projects are the most enjoyable. Great job Gavin.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much. I agree they give you a real uplifting feeling.

[@markissboi3583]

Fun in the tool shed cant go wrong learned stuff 100%

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I appreciate your comment.

[@marty01957]

Good job, Grandpa!

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I am glad you liked it.

[@cliveharmsworth2894]

Nice one Gavin, I bet he will keep that forever.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I appreciate your comment, that would be a nice outcome, thank you for your comment.

[@Jonnieboard]

For my money, your cross-hatching the jaws with a hacksaw was the best. Very considerate and took this from good, to great.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I am glad you liked it and I appreciate your comment, I agree the jaws made it look much better.

[@nevillesmith9795]

That was a labor of love piece of workmanship right there. Awesome gift to a young aspiring apprentice. 👏👌

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I appreciate your comment.

[@nevillesmith9795]

@@GavinClarkdiy you are welcome Gavin. Great video and good memories, doing what you both love, together👌

[@goptools]

Very cool. Perfect size for your grandson. The look on his face was priceless! Thanks for the video! -mike

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, yes he was very happy to have a proper one on his bench, it will get a lot of use I am sure, I have some little jobs for him to do.

[@BrutusMetalArt]

Good job Gavin! Nice to see how happy he is !!

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, yes he loves it, he has used clamps on his bench to hold things still while he cuts stuff up, this is a big move for him, and he is very happy to have one like pops.

[@deanpratley125]

That’s absolutely awesome Gavin! I can hardly wait to have a grandson or daughter to help me in the shop. Your a legend!

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I appreciate your comment Dean, I am very lucky to have them here, your time will come and it will be worth the wait, I wish you the best.

[@gregmantalaba3610]

Perfect restored. Looks like a brand new vise sir....

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I am glad you liked it.

[@tomt9543]

Probably better than new! I’m sure it’s had that convex base since the day they made it!

[@GavinClarkdiy]

I am very sure you are right about that base Tom.

[@tomorrow6]

A good Vice needs a solid bench

[@GavinClarkdiy]

You are very right, I am sure that will happen next year for him, I will be happy to make it and I know it will get used, he loves being at his workbench now. Thank you for your comment.

[@user-rv3qf4mc4x]

Прекрасная работа, и внуку будет чему поучится у дедушки👌

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Большое Вам спасибо. Да, мой внук будет проводить со мной много часов, обучаясь, спасибо за ваш комментарий.

[@user_DrIvanoff]

Классно! Очень люблю восстанавливать какой-нибудь старый инструмент. И, как правило, он надежней новых.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Спасибо. Я также считаю, что старые инструменты или оборудование были лучше, чем созданные новые, мне нравится возвращать старые вещи к жизни, чтобы они снова стали полезными. Спасибо за ваш комментарий.

[@williamlott7612]

Way to go Gavin. Have a twelve year old grandson myself. He has his own toolbox, drill, and all that safety gear you seem vaguely familiar with 😂! Recently introduced him to the wood lathe and he loves that. Can’t wait to teach him to weld. He is definitely my reward for not killing my daughter when she was a teenager. Love what you’re doing. Darlington, South Carolina USA

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, it is good that your grandson has you so many kids these days have that person that will spend time with them and give them skills for the future. It does seem not killing your daughter was a good decision, hahaha. I appreciate your comment, Greetings from Australia.

[@douglasfathers4848]

Mate you're the best pop in Australia just ask your grand son . Well done Gavin the little fella looks as if he loves it . :) Cheers Mate.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much Douglas, I am very much the lucky one to have him around, he loves doing what I do and spends quite a bit of time at his bench clamping things down with clamps and cutting or hammering them, the vise has now moved him to the next level and he does love it, it will get a lot of work I think. Thank you for your comment mate.

[@earlcavenaugh6459]

What a great project. And also bringing the young ones along showing them the joys of the trade! Nice work Gavin!

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, he loves it in the workshop making things, it is also great for me too, thank you for your comment.

[@johncapps5044]

You’re the best granddad!

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I appreciate your comment.

[@cesargomez4520]

Great restore, Gavin, and your gandson is a garantee of DIY !

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I am glad you liked it. My grandson does seem to love making things, I am sure he will be a very good craftsman, we spend a lot of time together. Thank you for your comment.

[@samuelgardiner6504]

AWESOME Gav!! My granddaughter just turned 3 and she's poppies best helper. I'll steel your idea and do something similar. Thanks Gav

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, little helpers are the best, I wish you the best for your project I just know she will love it.

[@da_Woody]

what a nice little vice! 😄

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Hahaha, yes a very little one.

[@Almously]

Always creative.. I wish you the best always

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I appreciate your comment. I also wish you the best Mohamad.

[@steph6812]

Hello Gavin magnifique il y a rien de plus beau de voir un enfant heureux avec un belle étau bon courage prenez soins de vous bye bye de France

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Merci beaucoup, je suis d'accord qu'il n'y a rien de mieux et il l'aime aussi, il sera aussi largement utilisé, il passe pas mal de temps à son établi. Salutations d'Australie.

[@markdiulio2245]

Nice job looking good

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I am glad you liked it.

[@user-sm1sw7ng1c]

Здорово Кевин, здравия тебе и твоим близким, продолжаю смотреть твои ролики, ты всегда радуешь мой глаз, жаль руки не работают, думаю всеравно скоро опять возьму опять болгарку и сварку в руки и догоню твои изобретения, врачи говорят не все сразу, думаю тренировки помогут моим рукам, и я обратно начну заниматься нашим делом по металлу, привет Австралии из Южного Урала, обнал не болей и радуй меня как ты это делаешь

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Большое спасибо, я ценю ваш комментарий. Я надеюсь, что ваша рука поправится, и вы сможете делать то, что хотели бы. Желаю крепкого здоровья и привет из Австралии.

[@Everythings_Adjustable]

Great work Gav and a lovely video 🔨👍😊

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much Sparky, I appreciate that.

[@garyjones2582]

Mr R you did a beautiful job on that vise.. Glad u didn't paint it.. Some metal is just to beautiful to paint...Your grandson will be proud of that, and will use it for many years.. I'm pretty sure you'll introduce him to rebar soon.. You take care my friend and God Bless you and your family...

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I appreciate your comment, yes it wont take long and he will be making little things. I wish you the best.

[@myblues6532]

I love the ending!!!!

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much.

[@davidbishop4015]

A great restoration from a proud pop to a very happy grandson. You are so talented Gavin. I can see your grandson learning everything you have to teach him. My oldest son was the same with my dad. Always learning something from pop-pop. Stay safe Gavin.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much David. I also was very lucky to learn from my father when I was young, and I see great potential in my grandson, he loves it in the workshop making things and just wants to do more, he has many questions, he will do well I am very sure of it. Thank you for your comment

[@stephenbacon8239]

Well done Gavin. Will you be my Grandad? PS Cant wait to see you do a full resto. UK Steve

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Hahaha, Sorry my grandkids wont share me. It did come out looking good but it is a bit of a rough job, although it will do the job for my grandson I want it to do, and he just loves it, and that's what its all about.

[@KoaAlias]

How joyful!!!

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much.

[@regsparkes6507]

I never thought I'd watch a video from you, that would bring a tear to my eye! What a heart warming thing you've done here, Gavin! A very Merry Christmas wish to you and that 'little metal worker'!

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you so much Reg, I appreciate your comment and a very Merry Christmas wish to you and the family. Keep safe

[@bradleytuckwell4854]

What awesome memories you have given your grandson. It turned out a treat too great content as always looking forward to seeing what you come up with next

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much Bradley, he just loves being with me making things, and I love it too, he has the makings of a good tradesman, lots of questions too. I am a happy man.

[@tomt9543]

Well he bears a heck of a resemblance to you! No denying he’s your grandson! I’ve enjoyed every episode you’ve put out, but this one is hands down the best! Thanks for posting it! It fits right in with the Christmas season!

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much I am glad you liked it. I appreciate your comment Tom, we have a lot in common and get along great, I am a very happy Pop. Thank you for your comment mate.

[@mikehunt908]

Awesome work . Well done 👍

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I am glad you liked it.

[@brunopmcosta]

That's was very sweet 😊

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much.

[@nguyenngocan2458]

Tuyệt vời rất vui khi gặp lại bạn.❤❤❤

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Cảm ơn rât nhiêu.

[@marcopaz2061]

Lindo projecto, não existe nada mais importante do que a família..

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Muito obrigado, que bom que gostou. Eu concordo que não há nada mais importante do que família.

[@simonyelraek6965]

Hey mate, awesome job as always! Good to see the gear is getting used! Love your work!

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I am glad you liked it Simon.

[@msmpinheiro]

Amazing job. Great ideia. Perfect!!!

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I appreciate your comment.

[@RESTORATIONOFSCRAPMETAL]

Hi buddy ! good work and great result 👍

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I appreciate your comment.

[@edvaldo221]

got new. Congratulations

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much.

[@torowazup1]

👍🏼 grandpa 👴🏼👍🏼😎

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I appreciate your comment.

[@oscarcabrera1320]

Excelente 👏👏 me gusta restaurar herramientas con mucha historia . Y muy bueno el aprendiz 👍

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Muchas gracias, me alegro que les haya gustado. También me encantan todos los equipos / herramientas antiguos con historia. Tengo mucha suerte de tenerlo como aprendiz, le encanta hacer cosas y será un muy buen comerciante cuando sea mayor. Muchas gracias por tu comentario.

[@oscarcabrera1320]

@@GavinClarkdiy gracias por responder. Mis hijos comenzaron desde muy pequeños a querer aprender todo, hoy día con 21 y 28 años ya tienes mucha experiencia gracias a esa curiosidad de e niños. Te felicito por apollar y enseñar ese chico , tiene buen futuro 👨‍🏭

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Muchas gracias, agradezco tu comentario.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

@@oscarcabrera1320 Muchas gracias, agradezco tu comentario.

[@williamlangleflores425]

Saludos amigo, quedo nuevo tu herramienta , gracias por compartir. Felicitaciones y muchas Bendiciones.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Muchas gracias, agradezco tu comentario.

[@1waukesha]

Thats wicked awesome! Thats the most extensive “not restoring it” Ive ever seen lol. She’s a real beauty that little vise. I think If you cut up a bunch of metal coat hangers into little rods he could bend metal just like Pop!! Merry Christmas!

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I am glad you liked it, I did not know it was going to clean up and look as good as it did. I already have him doing little things with his new viseMerry Christmas and a Happy New Year

[@antonioanissmariottini6334]

Finalmente revelou o seu ajudante 😀

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Sim, ele é meu homem principal, passamos muito tempo juntos na oficina. Muito obrigado pelo seu comentário. Ele esteve em alguns vídeos há algum tempo, aqui está um link para um. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGPGmKWEd7uKaZo

[@stevegarcia5106]

Awesome project Gavin, looks like your grandson really likes his vise. Who knows maybe one day it will be passed on for use on his sons bench.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, he does love it and it will get plenty of use I am sure, for him to pass it on is an awesome thought. I appreciate your comment Steve

[@adnacraigo6590]

Loved the video.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much.

[@pablobarreto6504]

Muy lindo projecto. Quedó impecable. Felicidades. Saludos desde Uruguay

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Muchas gracias, estoy feliz de que te haya gustado. Saludos desde Australia.

[@dc85337]

Heres a trick for you when measuring between holes - measure from outside edge to outside edge (it's the same as center to center) Much easier and much more accurate. Also measuring from an edge to center: pick a hole edge and the closest point will give you the center

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thanks, Danny, I do both of your suggestions, many times when working off-camera, I try to do things in the video so there is no doubt at all as to what I am doing, making it simple for anyone watching with very minimal talking as many of my subs speak other languages. Another two very useful tips from you, thank you.

[@patriots1needed]

Well done.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much.

[@pietklusser1896]

Fantastisch, nu kan de kleine jonge al op jeugdige leeftijd het vak leren. Fijn om jou video's te bekijken. Goed werk!! 👍

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Ik had het geluk om van mijn vader te leunen toen ik jong was, en ik heb het gevoel dat mijn kleinzoon een zeer goede metaalbewerker/handelaar is, hij houdt gewoon van dingen maken en doen in de werkplaats, ik ben een zeer gelukkig man. Bedankt voor je reactie.

[@namroy]

Very good restoration I have one that I have to restore

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much. I wish you the best for your project.

[@lex-nw3dw]

Great Video Gavin

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I am glad you liked it.

[@rubenssiqueira5892]

Gostei muito do vídeo. Espero que seu belo neto siga os passos do avô. Feliz Natal!!!

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Muito obrigado. Acredito que ele será um comerciante muito bom quando crescer, ele está muito interessado agora e adora aprender coisas novas. Obrigado pelo seu comentário, e Feliz Natal para você e para a família

[@billjohnson5793]

Very cute

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I am glad you liked it.

[@flaviomaia2605]

Restauração perfeita ! Faz um vídeo restaurando essa que você trabalha, vai ficar lindona

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Muito obrigado, agradeço seu comentário. Você tem razão, eu deveria restaurar o meu, farei isso no ano novo em algum momento, obrigado pelo seu comentário.

[@nomad8426]

Legend!!!!

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much.

[@Dmacs_fishingandfun]

Great video Gav

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I appreciate your comment mate.

[@marwin3332]

Very cool.....

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much.

[@jesusmarte1880]

Espectacular

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Muchas gracias, estoy feliz de que te haya gustado.

[@paullang1961]

good job Gav

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much Paul

[@reginaantonino6047]

Complimenti lavoro stupendo 💪💪

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Grazie mille, sono felice che ti sia piaciuto.

[@bein.sport.]

Very good

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much.

[@oscardarrell83]

beautiful..

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I am glad you liked it.

[@oscardarrell83]

i love your work..one of the best videos i found in KZbin,, 👍 best regards from Indonesia.

[@dc102dc102]

Awesome

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much.

[@user-sm1sw7ng1c]

Кевин не поверю, что бы ты не закалил новые губки, и не смазал графитовой смазкой сам шнек, ну а так как всегда лайки, молорик, это я понимаю внук, красавчик

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Здравствуйте, не было необходимости укреплять челюсти тисков, так как это только для моего внука, у которого на данном этапе нет сил нанести им большой урон, я куплю ему на каком-то этапе тиски побольше, чтобы он мог использовать его в качестве старше и восстановите его так, как должно быть. Я использовал масло вместо смазки, потому что ему было бы легче вращаться, я согласен, что смазку следует использовать. Спасибо за ваш комментарий.

[@abolfazlsalimiyan3384]

Perfect

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much.

[@MickWoods13]

Class 💪🏼💙

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I am glad you liked it.

[@markburnstein5546]

Nice

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I am glad you liked it.

[@dougmacgregor1192]

just found your channel a few days ago Trying to get caught up with all your videos. Nice thing you did for your grandson! You and your family have a Merry Christmas, Be waiting for more videos, have you ever made decorative hinges?

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Thank you very much, I appreciate your comment. I have made hinges but not using rebar and I have never videoed them, I will at some stage make some hinges using rebar and make a video. Merry Christmas to you Doug and your family. I have many ideas for videos, so there will be more on the way.

[@yodasbff3395]

Lucky grandchild. Sorry, but had to laugh when he hit your thumb with the hammer. 👍👍👍

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Hahaha so did he, we get along great. Thank you for your comment.

[@JarekC250]

Gavin super robota.Ja ostatnio hmmmm.... restaurowałem imadło 20 lat temu pędzlem i farbą😂😂😂😂 .Masz zdolnego wnuka w dodatku bardzo podobny jest do Ciebie.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Dziękuję bardzo, cieszę się, że Ci się podobało. dobrze, że odzyskałeś też imadło. Kilka razy mówiono mi, jak wyglądamy podobnie do mojego wnuka.

[@JarekC250]

@@GavinClarkdiy Bo to prawda Gavin. Jak wnuk ma na imię?Jeszcze nie obejrzałem wszystkich Twoich filmów być może ,że gdzieś pada Jego imię, ale talent ma po dziadku to oczywiste 😁.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

@@JarekC250 Dziękuję Ci bardzo. Nazywam go moim uczniem, nawet w tak młodym wieku widzę, że ma duży potencjał, aby być bardzo dobrym handlowcem, dziękuję za komentarz.

[@JarekC250]

@@GavinClarkdiy KZbin ,,wrzucił" mi na główną stronę Twój film i zainteresowało mnie z jaką cierpliwością podchodzisz do pracy.Masz super pomysły .Ja też trochę majsterkuję tylko czasu brak na odważniejsze projekty,ale spróbuję zabrać się za metalowe uchwyty bo są piękne i gustowne.

[@GavinClarkdiy]

@@JarekC250 Bardzo dziękuję, cieszę się, że je polubiłeś i życzę wszystkiego najlepszego w Twoich projektach.

[@nasrat3774]

👍👍👍

[@nolimit4137]

Ucenicul este stangaci,nici o problema,daca face treaba....bv

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Ucenicul lucrează foarte bine, așa că îl voi ține la serviciu, este și o persoană foarte fericită, ceea ce este bine. Multumesc pentru comentariul tau imi place. Hahaha

[@user-ro8sc7pl3j]

Good afternoon, and why didn't they harden Gubkin's tishochki?

[@user-yo2dk4hp4p]

Класс! Но где бы такие взять?)

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Я продаю их и не знаю, где их достать. Мне очень жаль.

[@user-ke6ek7fx2z]

Молодец. А это сын и внук твой?

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Большое Вам спасибо. Да он мой внук

[@user-ke6ek7fx2z]

@@GavinClarkdiy Классный дед у вашего внука 👍

[@freelife9889]

😂👍👍🤣🤣🤣

[@mtwebb1]

VICE

[@GavinClarkdiy]

Vice or Vise, depends where you live, thank you for your comment.