Record 52 1/2 Vice - Part spec required

[fasterbyelan]

Hi,

I'm restoring an unused but rusty Record 52 1/2 vice, it's the one designed in the 1940s. The quick-release bar fixing screw is seized and I will need to drill it out if I'm to remove the various associated parts for cleaning (but will need a new one prior to doing so). Does anyone know the size of this screw?

Thank you,

Karl

 

[Distinterior]

I think its 3/16 Whitworth from memory....?
There are quite a few suppliers in the UK that sell spares for Record vices, just have a search via Google and I'm sure you'll find out for certain what the size is...

I have a 52 1/2 that dates from the early 1930's and I'm sure it has a 3/16 BSW screw.

 

[flh801978]

I’m sure if you wire brush that soak it in a solvent of your choice then warm it with a blowtorch a good screwdriver will have that out

Ian

 

[Adam W.]

Anyone know how to you date these vices ?

 

[Distinterior]

Anyone know how to you date these vices ?

This may help...?

https://smallworkshop.co.uk/2018/04/17/record-vice/

 

[fasterbyelan]

Vice types, this video is useful -

Karl

 

[fasterbyelan]

I’m sure if you wire brush that soak it in a solvent of your choice then warm it with a blowtorch a good screwdriver will have that out

Ian

Have tried both...........

 

[ChaiLatte]

Anyone know how you date these vices ?

Smart suit, bunch of flowers and a good restaurant.

 

[TobyT]

3/16 Whitworth is correct if the age of the vice is the same as mine. Record Vice re-fitting - screws missing

 

[fasterbyelan]

Thanks for your comments. I did give the screw another WD40/blow torch cycle and this proved successful so I have not only fully stripped the vice but completed its cleaning and re-assemble. Photos attached.