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How to restore a Wilton 1755 vise Part 1 restoration rust removal
I had this vice on my flat bed truck I bought at auction 2 years ago and it was frozen up bad. I attempted to restore it and as I worked on it found out it needed parts to be ordered. I had no clue it was a Wilton but knew it was made in USA. Its worth restoring so I will be buying parts as I find them to get it fully working.
Product Summary
The Wilton Tradesman Bench Vise is designed to handle the most demanding clamping applications. Unlike most vises that have a fixed center nut, the Tradesman round channel vise nut is anchored at the rear. This rear-anchored nut provides straight line pull and even pressure, resulting in greater durability. This 5 1/2in. jaw width heavy-duty vise is ideal for tradesmen, automotive applications, metal fabrication, service/MRO, utility work, and construction sites. Features a double lockdown, replaceable jaw with reversible inserts, and 360° swivel base. Enclosed spindle construction. Incredible clamping power! Large anvil. 60,000 PSI ductile iron body, jaw and base are virtually indestructible.
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Parts list for 1745, 1755 and 1765 content.wiltontools.com/assets/manuals/28805_man_EN.pdf
Vive Model 1755 (Stock number 28806)
#5 Set of pipe jaw inserts with 2 screws ( Part Number 2908070)
#8 Lock nut assemblies ( Part Number 2905200)
#7 Casing nut with 2 pins ( part Number 2900240A) I only need the pins so will look for them.
How to restore a Wilton 1755 vise Part 1 restoration rust removal
I had this vice on my flat bed truck I bought at auction 2 years ago and it was frozen up bad. I attempted to restore it and as I worked on it found out it needed parts to be ordered. I had no clue it was a Wilton but knew it was made in USA. Its worth restoring so I will be buying parts as I find them to get it fully working.
Product Summary
The Wilton Tradesman Bench Vise is designed to handle the most demanding clamping applications. Unlike most vises that have a fixed center nut, the Tradesman round channel vise nut is anchored at the rear. This rear-anchored nut provides straight line pull and even pressure, resulting in greater durability. This 5 1/2in. jaw width heavy-duty vise is ideal for tradesmen, automotive applications, metal fabrication, service/MRO, utility work, and construction sites. Features a double lockdown, replaceable jaw with reversible inserts, and 360° swivel base. Enclosed spindle construction. Incredible clamping power! Large anvil. 60,000 PSI ductile iron body, jaw and base are virtually indestructible.
wiltontools.com
Parts list for 1745, 1755 and 1765 content.wiltontools.com/assets/manuals/28805_man_EN.pdf
Vive Model 1755 (Stock number 28806)
#5 Set of pipe jaw inserts with 2 screws ( Part Number 2908070)
#8 Lock nut assemblies ( Part Number 2905200)
#7 Casing nut with 2 pins ( part Number 2900240A) I only need the pins so will look for them.
