Vintage Record 52 1/2 Quick Release Woodworking Vice / Vise Restoration

[@ianelley]

Nice job, I particularly like the trick with the carpet tape !!!

[@stevebeck2734]

Fantastic, I am fortunate to have all three of the Record vices that are still in great condition with the original paint. It so good to see someone take the time to restore a great vintage tool like this. BRAVO FOR YOU!

[@rjwatkins63]

I have a 52 1/2 left at the house I've moved to, so apart from being great to watch in its own right, this has been beyond helpful in giving me insights into how to restore it. Thank you, and wish me luck!

[@mytinyworkshop1213]

I’m glad the video has helped you. Your lucky to find that in a new house.

[@mdgcwood]

Good luck buddy!

[@sturobertson7850]

Thank you for making this video. I have been given one of these vices and need to strip it down. Cheers

[@ElmendorfCopWatch-qx7id]

Hi sir. I just found one of these in a pawn shop today. The guy had it for a while and couldn't get rid of it. He let me have it for $40 us. I'm really happy with it. I think I'm going to follow your lead and restore it. It is totally functional.

[@akashhariprasad8566]

Wonderful technique that you have used with sandpaper 😉👍👍

[@mytinyworkshop1213]

Thank you

[@marktwain2813]

Thank you for the instructional video. I'll restore my vise soon.

[@kaisantiqueengines569]

Beautiful restoration

[@mytinyworkshop1213]

Thank you

[@kentdillon3968]

Excellent video. What a great tool this is.

[@max23245]

Very satisfying to watch, a good form of therapy. A labour of love. Some good tips in there too (carpet tape, holding small parts with tweezers/pliers)

[@mytinyworkshop1213]

Thanks, I try to think outside the box as much as possible.

[@philipchandler330]

Learned a lot thanks so much for sharing your process of restoration

[@MarkLaurenceDesign]

Literally bought one to restore today, hope I can do as good a job! Great info, thanks.

[@stevebeck2734]

Can't beat a good ole RECORD VISE !!!!!!!!!!

[@reepham39]

I have an identical vice in use in my shed, it was my dads so it was great to see how to strip it down, thanks.

[@stephenlines9431]

Ah! That takes me back. Around 10 years ago I finally completed a laminated Paul Sellers work bench and wanted a couple of vices for it. Ebay to the rescue. I did a partial restoration on both (I'm not an engineer or a metalworker) got them cleaned out, working smoothly etc, then a quick re-paint. You've got a much better finish than I did on the bare matal parts, but now I have discovered the power of the wire wheel. These things are so well built and have amazing holding power

[@steveledbetter5613]

Clear lacquer was a great choice. Still looks old, just properly cared for. Great job.

[@mytinyworkshop1213]

Thank you very much sir. This is now the new look for my record vices. The casting is too beautiful to cover. And there is no paint to chip or scratch like my no 5 vice.

[@DavidCulshawmer-r]

i have the same one in my shed and I've been talking about restoring it for 3 years now :)

[@tonyday7233]

Another nice tool, nice resto.

[@pdadme]

Ha! Excellent! I'm part way through restoring a Woden vice that's virtually the same as this. It was sadly in a far worse state and I had to spend a week soaking in it vinegar solution overnight, wire brushing it then putting it back in the vinegar, just to remove enough rust to be able to move the thread and dismantle it. The spring and castellated nut had rusted right through, but I managed to get replacement from "Viceman". The handle is too rusty to restore fully, so it will just have to remain functional, rather than fine. The quick release blade was rivetted rather than screwed, so I had to drill that out. Just have to tap a new thread in it, then I can paint and reassemble it. I'm going to use blue Hammerite, to keep out any more rust and to hide the severe pitting. Great video !

[@maciejtrybilo]

I need a spring replacement as well. Could you point me to the "Viceman"? I'm not getting any love from Google.

[@-Deena.]

You've given your tiny workshop a cardboard box set make over! 🧡

[@mytinyworkshop1213]

Absolutely. Brings back memories of being a child.

[@tbuc2920]

I really like the clear lacquer finish as opposed to paint. It makes the cast look cool. Nice job.

[@1244taylor]

nice cleanup.. looks great

[@kavemkavem8259]

Tré bien 👍 Bonne annee 2023 🌷🌹🌷🌹

[@guillermoreche4840]

Ha quedado perfecto el tornillo de banco de carpintero. Enhorabuena. Un saludo

[@markforrestsm]

I sat in awe of your painstaking dedication to get every part immaculately cleaned and restored! Respect!

[@mytinyworkshop1213]

Thank you very much. I’m glad you appreciate the work.

[@russcurrie72]

Great video, takes me back to my dads workshop, thanks for sharing 👍😃

[@mytinyworkshop1213]

Thank you. Glad I could bring back some memories

[@briandavern8741]

Beautiful work!

[@djevo3441]

Awesome job my friend

[@mytinyworkshop1213]

Thank you

[@danceswithaardvarks3284]

I have almost finished restoring a similar age 52 1/2 and was just about to paint it with Paragon roundel blue enamel paint. Now I'm having second thoughts. Nice job.

[@mytinyworkshop1213]

I like the industrial look of the vice. And there is no paint to chip.

[@kenshores9900]

Good rebuild.

[@mytinyworkshop1213]

Thank you

[@lucasb1324]

I like it without extra color 👍👍 Carsten Sweden

[@IcyKitty]

Nice restoration!

[@mytinyworkshop1213]

Thank you very much

[@stephaniesander5465]

Terrific job!

[@mytinyworkshop1213]

Thank you

[@Dark..498]

That's a nice job...

[@mytinyworkshop1213]

Thank you

[@ramonasbellsr1]

👏👍 very good job

[@mytinyworkshop1213]

Thank you very much.

[@dougieranger]

We used to have those vises on the workshop benches when I trained as a joiner.

[@dikyoda1881]

Another excellent example of that famous English iron 🙏🏻

[@mytinyworkshop1213]

Absolutely. Thanks for watching

[@mattg6262]

I like that plain lacquer finish for that vintage look real classy. I understand the merits of using a soft wood that you don't have any issues changing for the jaws, but as hardwoods go that are pretty easy to come by, look good and are VERY hard I recommend some good old red oak.

[@paulorth2251]

Nicely done, sir.

[@theropesofrenovation]

That is amazing. I'm so glad you didn't paint it. A tool in the raw! I detest slotted screws. I invariably strip them trying to get them out. I had to look up methylated spirits. In my world it's denatured alcohol! Nicely done. A lot of cleaning and care went in to that. Awesome!

[@mytinyworkshop1213]

Thank you, I’m glad you liked it.

[@euhenn7104]

great work.

[@mytinyworkshop1213]

Thank you

[@pjhalchemy]

Well Done!! Highly functioning Quality Tool now. Liked the way you left the metal natural and just put clear on it. Always impressed with what can be done with so little. Thanks for sharing this.

[@mytinyworkshop1213]

Thank you, I’m glad you like my choice of finish

[@bronxcheer031]

Great job. You made a good choice on the finish too. Looks terrific!

[@mytinyworkshop1213]

Thank you very much.

[@leeperry1525]

I moved into a house a month ago and 1 of these was left down by the garage. Gunna have a go at getting it working again. Must of been outside a long time and is heavily rusted and seems siezed up but I'm gunna try. This video will help so much. Good job.

[@kjamison5951]

I worked in a school shop for fifteen years and maintained these - four to each bench, 9 benches. They were very good and still are. It’s a great job but the original blue Paint job really identifies Record products.

[@mytinyworkshop1213]

I have too many record tools. Blue is taking over the workshop. I also like the bare metal. All the casting marks and imperfections tell a story.

[@alexanderralph2504]

Great detail. Was nervous about removing the quick release portion on mine as couldn't find any videos showing in good enough detail how to remove and put back this portion. Am happy to give it a go now and get my vice working smoothly 👍👍👍

[@mytinyworkshop1213]

I’m glad the video could help you. Have fun with your restoration.

[@paullayden]

nice job

[@mytinyworkshop1213]

Thank you

[@starflash08]

That’s the best I’ve seen, no paint was brilliant

[@carlosescobar6973]

Fantastic!!

[@leekronforst4589]

Oh hell yeah! A person who knows how to use a file correctly.

[@metalartRestoration123]

Your score for this RESTORATION is 52 1/2 out of 53 nice work mate.👍👍👍👍

[@mytinyworkshop1213]

Thank you very much. I’m glad you liked it.

[@itwoznotme]

just setting up for a evening working on a record 89 vice (looks very similar). nice job............but i will be going for a slightly brighter paintjob!

[@fdegeorge2000]

Very nice

[@tru1988]

Great job as usual!

[@mytinyworkshop1213]

Thank you very much. Greatly appreciated

[@nandom3]

Good job!

[@mytinyworkshop1213]

Thank you.

[@АндрейНикитенко-ф4с]

In my opinion, everything was done correctly and with a careful attitude to history. I could not find what to criticize for. Excellent.

[@mytinyworkshop1213]

Thank you, glad you approve

[@restorecreate]

Great work,great choise the lacquer ,keep up the good work !!!!

[@mytinyworkshop1213]

Thank you. I’m glad you approve of the finish

[@КошмарКошмар-й2б]

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

[@mytinyworkshop1213]

Hey, I’m glad you liked it.

[@haraldothegreat]

im going to bees wax mine. I just ordered a 52 record its turning up tomorrow thanks for the video I enjoyed your work.

[@mytinyworkshop1213]

Enjoy you new vice. I also have a 52 with rather nice original paint and sticker.

[@haraldothegreat]

@@mytinyworkshop1213 just finished it looks so good and was in really good condition it may be 80 years old

[@mytinyworkshop1213]

Congrats. Enjoy working with it.

[@connahjones8178]

My fiance got me a work bench for free with a record 52 on it (the slightly smaller version of this) very nice vice and it only needs some tlc to look nice but i love that vice

[@leorumley8132]

Very very nice, I think I'll try using clear lacquer after seeing your results, I've got a very similar vice I'm about to try and restore. I like the clear easy to follow video without being distracted by unnecessary music, thank you for a great video.

[@장준환-r2e]

great system

[@davidfinn3771]

Great skills but I would like it blue 👍

[@mytinyworkshop1213]

Thank you.

[@IronHide1686]

amanzing job!!

[@richardbreisch8049]

Nice job, looks great! Those are the weirdest threads for a vice Ive ever seen...

[@danceswithaardvarks3284]

Conical threads. Better in a vice than either acme or twin screw.

[@richardbreisch8049]

@@danceswithaardvarks3284 Thanks for replying! Merry Christmas!

[@mytinyworkshop1213]

I’m glad you like it. Thank you

[@spudpud-T67]

May I suggest you use slightly thicker wooden blocks and counter sink the screws deeper into the block. They will leave a lovely dent in every piece of wood you clamp otherwise.

[@jamesdavis4124]

👍 Awesome

[@mytinyworkshop1213]

Thank you

[@richardherbert1375]

I very much like this restoration. Just one slight niggle. This is a woodworking vice, and the soft jaws which you have bolted to the cast iron faces from the inside, WILL damage any pieces which the bolt heads touch as the vice is closed. The sacrificial faces should be lightly held to the cast iron jaws by a short wood screw going through the cast iron faces and about 1/4"to 3/8" (6-10 mm) into the wood. Then, when the vice is attached to the bench, the wooden jaws should be planed down to be level with the top of the bench.

[@mytinyworkshop1213]

Thanks for the tip

[@spudpud-T67]

Or thicker wooden soft jaws to allow a deeper counter setting of the screws. That allows me to have a sturdier jaws to face of the vice connection.

[@hawaii3100]

BUTTRESS. never seen them before

[@joer5627]

I’ve had one in my garage for decades. Brand new but needs a little care. Thx.

[@richardfrankland8183]

Nice to watch, thanks for posting that. I found the same vice about 40 years ago in a second hand shop for NZ$25 and did more or less the same thing. Its been on my work bench ever since and its probably my most used tool, built to last!! The lacquer looks great. Wondered if you were aware the main slider bars are threaded into the front face of the vice? They aren't much fun to get out but it makes the work on the face plate a bit easier, if you ever do another one!! Cheers from NZ

[@finimusmaximus300]

Hi there. I bought the same vice recently but it’s missing the piece at 10:19 and I wondered if it’s possible to buy it? I can’t find it on the internet and I’m worried I won’t be able to get the vice to work without it. I believe it pushes the jaw open when loosening the lever. Would really appreciate it if you would reply, thanks

[@alaniddon3685]

do you do restorations for other people? if so how much would it cost to do mine

[@Annon-uh5yh]

Great work 👍 Have you got a product and process list I have 2 to do myself 👍

[@stevetobias4890]

Absolutely beautiful restoration, you are very precise with your work. Merry Christmas

[@mytinyworkshop1213]

Thank you very much.

[@denielthomas2457]

Really nice job on this vice. Do you know the thread of screws which fix boards to the jaws ?

[@mytinyworkshop1213]

I sure do. It’s 5/16 BSW

[@briansworkshop01]

Fantastic job as always love the look but still like the blue but looking great thanks for sharing and happy Christmas 🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺👍👍👍👍🎅

[@mytinyworkshop1213]

Thank you. I’m tired of seeing blue all over the workshop.

[@flbyrne99]

A great and thorough job. Can you tell me please what liquids you used in the rust removal and paint stripping? I have an identical model which I’m just about to strip. Great vid. Gives me confidence now I have this as a reference guide!

[@alangknowles]

The wooden parts can be made much wider than the metal jaws, and can be higher too. It means they can be used to hold, for instance, drawer sides well to the sides of the parallels to cut dovetails. No need for a moxon vice. And no chance of ruining a saw on the steel jaws.

[@ebbios]

Now....I have just spent 10 years of luck on one day.... I manage to find 20 of these in a junkyard.... Selected and picked thirteen of them and had spent almost 200 usd on 211 kgs of cast iron monsters. All of them are the 1960s version. Thinking of coming back for the remaining 7 that was left behind because of missing parts and minor damage and at the time of purchase I ran out of cash for them anyways...so wish me luck friends in both restoring and selling them back. Im keeping 2 units for myself.

[@mytinyworkshop1213]

Very nice. I wouldn’t mind stumbling across a find like that.

[@bobbrock41]

Greta video with plenty of important video. Is there not a danger that the screw heads might mark the wood held in the vice jaws?

[@buakawfan333]

I do like the vintage industrial look, it's a nice touch. I picked up a 52 1/2 A for £25 on gumtree, and am going to restore it and fix into my workbench. It's currently painted in some thick gloopey silver paint (lots of cured drip marks over it) so I thought I'd give it a treat and restore it back to it's original colour. Now I've got some clear lacquer for the bare metal parts of the vice, but was going to spray the front and rear jaws with a Jenolite spray. I've bought the cobalt blue, but not sure if it's going to turn out too dark. I'll try a bit on some paper tonight and let it dry. Can anyone recommend a spray paint that is close enough to the roundel blue? Hammerite, Ronseal, and a host of others do various shades of hard wearing blue spray paints. Thanks for the video it's clearly showed me the process for stripping mine down. I couldn't find much info online about the "A" variant of the 52 1/2 so I'm not sure if it's a rarer model.

[@buakawfan333]

I found out the 52 1/2 A is an older 1930's variation. I ended up returning the Jenolite cobalt blue and forked out more money for the Paragon Roundel Blue semi gloss. I've cleaned up the vice and sprayed some parts with clear Jenolite lacquer, and the paintable parts with bodyshop primer in preparation for the Paragon enamel. I'm actually already sad that I've started the process of painting it. A couple of days after electrolysis, there was a bit of flash rust covering parts of the face, which gave it a real sense of character. Wish I'd just sprayed the whole thing with the clear lacquer. Would have saved about £30 and let's be honest, my 1930 vice that's been treated like crap is not going to look great even with gold leaf.

[@jtreg]

It's all very pretty but what's the point? If there are worn components then I do see the benefit. Entertainment I guess, I enjoyed it anyway! I have same vice, old- I just keep it clean and lubricated.

[@marconeill9510]

I’ve just restored a 52 1/2 A. It was in really bad shape, completely seized. I’ve got it almost up and running, however I can’t get the quick release to work. It’s as if there isn’t enough travel in the spring, any ideas? Great video btw, cheers!

[@WaynesWorld69]

Impressive restoration and work. You have a new subscriber.

[@mytinyworkshop1213]

Thank you. Very much. Welcome to the channel

[@renaudforest-berube5672]

Sorry im new to this. What is the brush like device you use at the beginning to clean the rusty parts with a liquid?

[@mytinyworkshop1213]

Hi, that was a parts cleaner. You can find them on eBay. To be honest I haven’t used it for many months. A bucket and a brush will so the same thing. The liquid is a degreaser. No need to apologise, we all have to start somewhere.

[@Timbertouchbespoke]

Beautiful job there but I have to ask why clear lacquer and not blue paint like it once was. also why not sandblast it

[@Kevin-gx8lc]

Hey MTW...! Great restoration, I love the look of the bare metal, much nicer than paint! Greetings from Southport!

[@mytinyworkshop1213]

I’m glad you like the finish. Thanks for watching

[@danbaumann8273]

What is the reason for the parts washer cleaning in the beginning? Was it greasy or something? I like the sanding strip tip. I will keep that in mind as I probably would've just used a wire wheel but that would get a much finer finish on select parts. I assume that was some kind of grease you smeared on everything to protect from rust. Seems like it might be a bit messy. Just sayin. Wax better? Very nice job. Really like the clear.

[@mytinyworkshop1213]

Thank you, the parts washer was just to clean the little dirt. It was rather unnecessary. I actually don’t use it anymore. Thanks for the idea of wax.

[@joaoluizbiju6525]

Thankwou LIKE LIKE LIKE.

[@mytinyworkshop1213]

Thank you

[@ashbates8676]

the bolts to hold the new timber jaws you replace what size were they please

[@mytinyworkshop1213]

5/16 x 1” Bsf (whitworth). It has to be whitworth because of the thread pitch.

[@AlwaysInAtari]

What was that clear spray?

[@612morrison]

I have a 52 1/2 E that I bought for £20 and is in the same sort of condition as yours started off, by the way very nice job in restoring it. But have you or anyone else have any idea what the E stands for because it looks exactly the same.

[@mytinyworkshop1213]

I don’t have a clue what the e stands for. Sorry I can’t help. Thanks for watching though.

[@612morrison]

@@mytinyworkshop1213 I just found out it's to identify when the model was made, E was made in the 1950's.

[@paulkita]

Great restoration video. Keep it up mate! Oh and subscribed!

[@mytinyworkshop1213]

Thank you very much. Welcome to the channel

[@Curas1]

What do you mean Demonstration Only ? Not for sale ? just curious ?

[@mytinyworkshop1213]

I didn’t mount it properly to the bench. Someone would surely see it flopping about and tell me off. And it is not for sale. Thanks for watching.

[@Curas1]

@@mytinyworkshop1213 Oh ok, thank you too

[@georgepretnick4460]

Thank God you didn't polish it to a chrome like brilliance. Looks great.

[@mytinyworkshop1213]

I don’t need any mirrors in my workshop. The beauty is in the small imperfections. I’m glad you like the finish.

[@tomweaver2690]

Nice work!!!! Why no hardwood for the woodparts?

[@mytinyworkshop1213]

Thanks, I use what I have

[@starflash08]

Because untreated soft pine won’t damage any hard woods you are working with, the jaws are sacrificial

[@1multiversum1]

*HEAVY BREATHING*

[@craigelder1549]

Could you use vinegar instead of evapo rust? I wanted to try electrolysis too, but I'm told you shouldn't do it on it on chrome... problem is, I don't know what bits are chrome!

[@mytinyworkshop1213]

You can definitely use vinegar. I started this channel using vinegar, moved on to evapo rust for a while and now sandblast. Vinegar is amazing for the price.

[@craigelder1549]

@@mytinyworkshop1213 Thanks man. And what I've been told about not using electrolysis on chrome? I'm assuming just the rails the vice runs along are chrome?

[@mytinyworkshop1213]

Yeh that’s the only part I can think of. Either chrome or electroplated.

[@simsyonline]

Hi, Nice job! What is the lube you used a brush to apply to the long parts, the runners and the thread. I assume it's grease of some type? Does this not collect sawdust and cause wear?