Les Henson Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 Oh bugger - there goes another one of my vices The first bush went in easy peasy and the second one 3/4 of the way and then a loud bang as the outside part of the vice flew off and belted me on the ankle. It was a Record N05 as well, so no cheapo rubbish, looks like I'll be out shopping for a new one on Monday . Anyone got any recommendations on indestructible vices? Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmgemini Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 I've just spluttered tea all over the place. Been there Les. I didn't bother to get the "T" shirt. Next time lubricate the Panhard rod eye. mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted August 17, 2007 Author Share Posted August 17, 2007 I did Mike. I even cleaned the bore with some 800 grit wet/dry, greased the rod and new bush. Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honitonhobbit Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 Takes longer to remove the Panhard rod than it does to remove the bushes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 Flippin' heck Les, you must have been giving it some ! Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
101nut Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 And repeat after me ... 'Vices are not meant for pressing in bushes'. Buy another vice and a cheapo press from Machine Mart or wherever ... AndyG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted August 17, 2007 Author Share Posted August 17, 2007 'Vices are not meant for pressing in bushes'. Why not? Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatback90 Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 got me a draper one a while back and cant break it yet! was on offer at £50 down from £85 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davie Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 Ahh there is a god - sooo glad to see somebody else breaking a vice on a seemingly little task - now on my third vice, each one getting progressively larger and hopefully harder to break!!!!! Famous last words i know!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderman Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 Sounds like you could do with a press Les?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmgemini Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 Les. A few weeks ago I was in my fastener suppliers. There was a guy in working overalls getting some 3/4 screwed rod. Me beiny nosey I asked what it was for. "Fitting spring eye bushes" So they still use the same method as I do. I must admit the vise is easier. mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roverdrive Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 This is why I use Polybushes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimAttrill Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 Did some last week with our 30 ton press. I don't think it took more than about 1 ton to push them in. Next time I'll look and let you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 Mine where buggers to remove but pressed in ok Although I have ruined a few vices on L/R bushes already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbocharger Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 When TroddenMasses swung on his old vice and it came into bits, we went to Machine Mart and bought the biggest vice they sell for £40. Bargain, although he's bent the handle now and the swivelly bit is sh!te - weld or bolt it static. Be aware it's steel, not cast iron so you can store a lot of energy in it as it bends... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiWhite Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 Ditto Turbocharger's post - appears thus far to be tough as old boots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbocharger Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 And 200mm x 200mm means you can get a whole diff carcass in one to hold it steady while you build it, for example. I will have one in my workshop ... when I have a workshop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROGUE TROOPER Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 Weld it Les Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimAttrill Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 Superglue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nas90 Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 Oh bugger - there goes another one of my vices The first bush went in easy peasy and the second one 3/4 of the way and then a loud bang as the outside part of the vice flew off and belted me on the ankle. It was a Record N05 as well, so no cheapo rubbish, looks like I'll be out shopping for a new one on Monday . Anyone got any recommendations on indestructible vices? Les. I fear that even well known English makes such as Draper and Record are all now made in China........................... Maybe the same outfit that put the 'lead' into Mattel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henk Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 I fear that even well known English makes such as Draper and Record are all now made in China...........................Maybe the same outfit that put the 'lead' into Mattel? The best vices: http://www.brockhaus-heuer.de/1/web/index.php?lang=engl_ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orgasmic Farmer Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 I bought a record 36 of Eblag for £80. RRP is around £800!!!! Apparently they are the only vices used on oil rigs as considered indestructible. Don't buy a steel one as, although strong, they really have very little holding power compared to a cast vice. http://www.tooled-up.com/Product.asp?MAN=R...in&PID=8107 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nas90 Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 The best vices: http://www.brockhaus-heuer.de/1/web/index.php?lang=engl_ Now thats a good piece of kit, but any idea of price? Damned clever these Germans, like the forged steel, especially for the magnetic jaw clamps Record 36 is a good solid vice but the Heuer has some very novel accesories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henk Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 Now thats a good piece of kit, but any idea of price?Damned clever these Germans, like the forged steel, especially for the magnetic jaw clamps Record 36 is a good solid vice but the Heuer has some very novel accesories. The largest ones go around 190 pounds on ebay.de (search: "brockhaus heuer") I think they have a lifetime guarantee and although not cheap, in my opinion the best vice you can get Henk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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