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OK, as the title states, Vise Refurbishment- I have a OOOLD Chas. Parker that could use new jaws, but that itself is about 12 projects. The handle is pretty rough and I'm thinking about replacing it with piece of 1144 stress proof bar. The ends are the issue - do I just thread on some nuts or look for steel "balls" for the ends.
I have another "new to me" just picked up Saturday - Chicago Morgan 40 that is in great shape except for the handle... same issue, only the ends appear to be turned down, and nuts threaded on and they're too small IMO.
the 1144 bar is easy to find, but for some reason the steel "balls" are almost more than the rod for 2 vises.... Decisions :headbang: