Wilton Vise Perfect Restortation

In this video I restore a 3 inch Wilton bullet 930 machinist vise made in 1946. The original bullet was designed in 1941. They range from sizes of 2 inches up to 8 inches.
I start with disassembly and use electrolysis to remove most of the rust, after electrolysis I move on to sandblasting all the large parts.
Once all the parts were cleaned up I turned my attention to the defects. I welded up the dents and missing letters. Cast iron is difficult to weld. After welding I had to file and sand down the parts.
I wanted to use a durable finish since this vise will get used. I chose a wrinkle black powder coat and I think it turned out great! The small parts were polished and then nickel plated for protection.
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[@DrRestoration]

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[@susancurrie2627]

Who knew that a vise could be beautiful? This one belongs in a museum!

[@GuyMcPherson69]

Yeah, like the Smithsonian Museum or something. 😂

[@lpconserv6074]

Awesome restoration. Very happy to see the welding of damage instead of bondo. I'm pretty sure Wilton did not have a stocking order for Bondo back then.... Good to see a total lack of short cuts!!

[@toolrestoration]

This came out better than factory finish !!

[@scottscott7801]

I'm not a big fan of black on certain items. But that looks pretty sharp! Never heard of that color.

[@katielin2379]

I have my father's Wilton bench vise. It's from the early 50s. Your restoration is awesome.

[@DrRestoration]

That’s awesome Katie!

[@marcusxavier4167]

Can I send you my vise?

[@michelecrown2426]

That came out better than new. And it's nice to see someone putting the right amount of grease in it.

[@CerpinTaxt-mw1zx]

My Mechanics, Cool Again Restorations and this guy are all the same guy. I am sure of it!

[@johnlovingood8089]

Outstanding! I would use it to remember that part of the era where men worked hard for the things they had.

[@sidwallace6053]

That now is a work of art and even if it’s never used for it’s purpose it’ll look good on a shelf as an ornament Thanks for sharing Love and Peace from Ireland

[@DrRestoration]

Thanks Sid! I’m afraid to use it now 😂

[@garyjones2582]

Very nice work Dock... Ready for another decade or two.. I don't think I've ever seen anyone powder coat a vise before, came out beautiful... I especially like the wrinkle finish.. Take care my friend...

[@wadegoodwin6773]

This is the art of perfection Dr

[@DrRestoration]

Thanks Wade 😁

[@dpeter6396]

That vise will never be used again! Not for a long time, anyway. What a beauty.

[@khap60]

beautiful restoration. And I appreciate the details like adding the missing letters!!!

[@paulroehl1099]

I love how you filled in the couple of hammer blows with weld. I thought don't, because it adds character, but im glad you did. Now you can put your own mark on it! I'm glad you came up on my feed, and i had to subscribe.

[@mm9773]

I know these channels are about what *can* be done and not necessarily about what *should* be done, but I would have wirebrushed the bare metal parts and given it some grease - done. Maybe smooth jaws. I’m happy about the successful screw extraction, that was good news.

[@joedowling5452]

I'm just glad none of the parts were buffed to a high bright finish like other channels do. The cast imperfections make this vise the only one exactly like it. I would have left them.

[@DrRestoration]

Whatever keeps us moving and grooving, keep on turning those wrenches! 😊

[@mm9773]

To be fair, black is a good, natural choice for the colour and deserves an extra point. Unfortunately we need to take 100 points away for tracing the letters 😭🙂

[@DrRestoration]

@@mm9773 😂

[@bennycolburn1341]

All I can say is beautiful

[@DrRestoration]

Thanks Benny!

[@BlastedBillPutt]

OME!!!! You actually did the dab method on the raised letters. Drives me crazy that every one else does paint brushe

[@johnmatlin1543]

Absolute pleasure watching your videos!

[@edwardgomez1388]

Great job. Awesome outcome.

[@seansysig]

Spectacular rejuvenation!

[@robertsnyder6982]

Excellent work. Loved the restoration.

[@evilla410]

What a beautiful restoration!! 👍

[@scottlidstone1902]

We all have our vices, but yours is sight to behold.

[@phzenatti]

The painting is awesome 👏🏻

[@paulwheble840]

love the black wrinkle finish

[@davidhanrahan717]

Great job!!

[@shawnataylor7998]

Very nice indeed!

[@DrPuzzleyt]

Amazing job!

[@user-us7vz9ys5e]

BETTER THAN NEW!!!

[@christianwood7432]

This is the most incredible restoration I’ve seen. Better than new. Bravo.

[@DrRestoration]

Thank you!

[@carrestore]

Beautiful restoration

[@Doh1954]

Too nice to use !!

[@joshuaosburg3618]

I want this! Awesome restoration

[@CatalystRestorations]

I might be a bit biased being a Chicago native but Bullet vices are just 🤌🤌 That subtle wrinkle paint turned out sooo clean. Never would've thought to do it like that myself!

[@DrRestoration]

Thank you friend 😊

[@mftmachining]

Excellent job. Wrinkle finish is top.👍

[@DrRestoration]

Thank you MFT!

[@XDIY]

1:10 I wouldn't find this pin... 😅 Fantastic work man.

[@sulai6i]

Great video! The restoration of the vise is impressive and satisfying to watch. You did an excellent job of bringing the old and rusty vise back to life. The attention to detail and the careful approach you took during the restoration process is admirable. It's amazing to see how a little bit of cleaning, sanding, and painting can transform an old tool into a functional and beautiful piece again. Thank you for sharing this restoration project with us, it was both educational and entertaining. Keep up the great work!

[@DrRestoration]

Thank you for the kind words! 🙂

[@larrykelly2838]

Great restoration, ya got a new vice.

[@gaminglae6094]

It's a perfect restoration.👍👍

[@carlmcgee1623]

REAl SICK VISE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jasonbrown8726]

Nice job

[@cesarhoyos6955]

Good job 👌

[@marccrone3232]

Incredible job. Just beautiful.

[@DrRestoration]

Thanks a lot Marc

Very clever electrolysis system

[@wodkaknall]

This comment is just to support this channel

[@jeffreyandreas7514]

Wow! Beautiful job!

[@DrRestoration]

Thank you 🙂

[@DrMrSmooth]

Nice restoration!

[@amirheydari2871]

Very good

[@johnmccormick7579]

Awesome restoration

[@DrRestoration]

Thank you!

[@whocares0692]

Very nice. I enjoyed the restoration.

[@DrRestoration]

Thank you Frank!

[@jasoncdebussy]

That's such a beautiful restoration that it's much too nice to use now! 😁

[@DrRestoration]

I think so too!

[@bigpete4227]

That’s very next level

[@DrRestoration]

Thanks Big Pete!

[@TxMesquiteman]

Put some SAE flat washers under the acorn nuts and they won’t tear the paint every time you move them.

[@deepbluesea615]

I never tire of watching your videos.

[@DrRestoration]

That means a lot, thank you!

[@bujang_malilebu443]

Very good 👍👍

[@pablogonzalez-nm2kt]

Excelente trabajo. Quedo espectacular. Felicitaciones. Saludos de Uruguay.

[@CALDues]

You've got me wanting to try powder coating now, absolutely beautiful. Thanks

[@DrRestoration]

You should! Thank you

[@stangarner2531]

Well done!

[@DrRestoration]

Thanks Brotha!

[@DrHutOfHandcraft]

Incredible outcome!

[@DrRestoration]

Thanks bro! 🙂

[@RestorationVideo]

*_That turned out absolutely gorgeous, dude! A fantastic piece to use for years to come! Please keep up this excellent work and videography! You are doing a fantastic job! 🍻🤘💜_*

[@DrRestoration]

Thanks a lot my friend!

[@aleksandrnovikov5266]

Cool friend 😊

[@meninoandrade9833]

You made it clear restoration Perfect one. really that was fantastic restoration

[@DrRestoration]

Thank you 🙂

[@rus333.]

Отличная реставрация! Привет из Беларуси! 🇧🇾

[@DrRestoration]

Thank you, greetings!

[@crush3095]

what a visual feast

[@DrRestoration]

And the Doc is hungry for more!

[@Ang3liOSRS]

Uhhh wow that was great! SUBSCRIBED!

[@RickNelsonMn]

I enjoyed that 👍🏻

[@DrRestoration]

Glad you enjoyed it 🙂

[@honky13333]

Damn fine work sir!!!

[@DrRestoration]

Thanks!

[@user-wm4dz5fw9d]

Man!! You do nice work. Enjoyed this one. I subbed you.

[@tymemachine5179]

Great job my friend

[@DrRestoration]

Thank you! 🙂

[@jamesalsup9135]

Excellent!

[@DrRestoration]

Thank you James!

[@cecilgore495]

absolutely awesome I really liked the color of paint. excellent outcome.😉

[@DrRestoration]

Thank you!

[@abdelghanibelkebla3549]

Very nice job ❤✌️💪

[@DrRestoration]

Thank you 💙

[@vijaynaik7739]

Superb...👏👏👏

[@DrRestoration]

Thanks 🤗

[@christopherprince3250]

Perfection

[@DrRestoration]

Thank you Chris! 🙂

[@Ohanzeee]

omg such a wonderful job thank you for this vlog. your fan from Ontario, Canada

[@DrRestoration]

Greeting from Florida 👋

[@diyfireking]

Great work dude 👍👍

[@DrRestoration]

Thanks bro!

[@jt9498]

I gotta get one of those! Nice job on the restoration. Looks great!

[@DrRestoration]

Thanks 🙂

[@charlesstarlin6354]

Cool stuff 😎

[@DrRestoration]

Thank you 🙂

[@charlesstarlin6354]

@Dr Restoration you are welcome thanks

[@jeffreybrianring6392]

Wow, so interesting watching the restoration, I love the black wrinkle finish. Way too nice to use now, you are a master craftsman.

[@DrRestoration]

Thank you 🙏 I am now afraid to use it 😂

[@stevehogg]

Wonderful!

[@DrRestoration]

Many thanks!

[@DrRestoration]

Thank you!

[@MASI_forging]

Nice restoration. You are doing well 👍👍

[@DrRestoration]

Thanks 👍

[@ganikudul674]

God job bossd👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@benalter7316]

well done, thnxs

[@DrRestoration]

Thank you!

[@dropkick127]

awesome !! very nice ^^

[@LittleRestorers]

Really good mate - well done 👌

[@DrRestoration]

Thank you :)

[@luismelero6198]

Subscribed!

[@baldfatgit1]

Awesome "NUFF SAID" :)

[@warrenmusselman9173]

Very nicely done. I never saw crinkle-finish powder coat before.

[@DrRestoration]

Thanks, I was surprised how nice the wrinkle coat came out!

[@re-fix9678]

nice👍👍

[@KUGW]

Nice job looks better than the one i got lol

[@32mudbug]

Very nice restoration! You are close on the date but old Wiltons had a 5-year warranty and they would stamp the date on the key of when the warranty expired so that would mean yours was made in 1941.

[@a__s_producciones9879]

Un trabajo de restauración completamente impresionante!!!!!!😍😍😍😍

[@DrRestoration]

😁

[@markschwegler1100]

So nice it should be in the kitchen!!!!

[@DrRestoration]

Maybe that’s where I’ll put it 😂

[@GT_Racer347]

Damn! Wow. Oh yeah. 👌

[@DrRestoration]

Thanks man!

[@hadineg9578]

ادامه بده.از این کانال هم خوشم اومد مثل شما.psycho engineer

[@NTRprojects]

Nice shots and nice edits and in the beginning at disassembly I think i noticed a tool from rustland revision???

[@DrRestoration]

Yes sir! Chris at Rustland Revision is awesome!

[@galas455]

Oh . . . so that's how to paint letters on metal, not bad!

[@DrRestoration]

Yes it’s sooooo much easier than a brush

[@ka5662]

Always the best. It would be great if you could make videos with the subtitle function and auto-translation function turned on so that Japanese can understand them. Please consider it.

[@Phil-Sands]

looking at the seams and imperfections on the vice, quality control wasn't a priority. Great job in not only restoring, but improving on it when new!

[@DrRestoration]

Hey thanks Phil!

[@joedowling5452]

Those seams and imperfections are a byproduct of the sand casting process. They in no way would have impacted the usefulness of the vise. What would have been of concern are voids that reduce the structural integrity of the parts. While the outcome of this refresh is visually pleasing nothing was done to actually restore the vise.

[@DrRestoration]

Thanks @@joedowling5452