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where to begin? restore an antique leg vise

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#1 · (Edited by Moderator)
my latest craigslist treasure! it will go on my Roubo (http://lumberjocks.com/affyx/blog/29786). Where oh where do i begin to restore it?

I pick it up Friday so although the seller tells me it works, that has yet to be proven to my satisfaction

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#4 ·
A good cleaning. Buy some grain alcohol and a toothbrush and get as much grit and grime off the thing as you can….Then you will have any idea what needs to be fixed because you should be able to see it.

Great score by the way.
 
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Thanks guys! I have some deck cleaner that is great for removing oxidation. Was thinking of using that, then BLO to see how the wood restores. The wood screw is in fairly good condition, the old bench leg and chop, not so much. Whatever I salvage, i'll be happy with.
 
#6 ·
Keni: I went to pick it up $15 in hand, I ended up spending $25 for two vises and a box of tools - i'm giddy!
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Vise 1:
leg vise and tools score

leg vise and tools score
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Vise 2:
leg vise and tools score

leg vise and tools score
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Vise 1 screw & nut:
leg vise and tools score
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Box'o'tools:
leg vise and tools score

leg vise and tools score

leg vise and tools score

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and it's Friday! All is right with the world!
 
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