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Hey all, I recently picked up a drill press, and with it came this vise. When I tried to close the jaws, I was met with adamant resistance. I noticed that there is a small overhang of the cast iron over the threads, which only allows me less than a quarter turn of the handle. Enclosed is a picture of the problem, along with a rough drawing of what the hole would look like if the threaded rod were to be removed.
Is there any good way to cut/grind this overhang off without damaging the threads? I have a large assortment of woodworking tools, plus quite a few metalworking tools. Any ideas are welcome, thanks!
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>>1133985
that's the start of the thread, they all do that.
look elsewhere.
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>>1133985
Try greasing the threads and working it.
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I'd probably heat the body where the number 4 is until I get movement then wd40 the shaft while spinning it in. Wouldn't take much heat. oxy if you got it for speed, otherwise propane would do it.
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>>1134136
>wd40
The job requires a lubricant, not a water displacer.
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>>1134155
>kek thinks he's smart because he knows a commonly known fact about a product.
No, the job requires a penetrative solvent and rust dissolver to break things free. Then you lubricate it.
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I was going to mention WD40 too, it's obviously seized from old grease and dirt, possibly rust too.
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>>1133985
Are you sure it's not a rapid action vise?
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