Steve Friedman
03-21-2011, 5:59 PM
Hi,
I could use some help with my Lee Valley quick release steel front vise (the blue one made in the Czech Republic).
The first problem is that the quick release function is not working properly. I took the vise apart, cleaned each piece, and reassembled it. The vise works, but the quick release function does not. To get the quick release jaw to work at all, I need to push down hard on the front jaw - not when it's holding something - just when it's empty and I want to move the jaw in or out without turning the handle. Based on my total lack of mechanical knowledge, I assume that I assembled the quick release mechanism incorrectly. Problem is that I can't get a drawing of what it is supposed to look like (I already called LV).
So, I realize this is asking a lot, but I was wondering if someone with the same vise was willing to crawl under their bench, remove the plate covering the quick release mechanism, and post a picture of what it's supposed to look like. A diagram would be fine too.
My other problem doesn't require any crawling. There is a metal plate at the rear of the vise with three holes - one for each of the side rails and one for the screw. The plate is attached to the screw with a C-Ring . Ever since getting this vise, I have had problems with the C-Ring and metal plate flying off. I realize it might be me, but I was wondering whether anyone else has experienced that problem. If yes, are there any suggestions for a better way to keep that metal plate secure? I have already gone through at least half a dozen C-Rings (unfortunately, they do not just fall straight down) and thought I would post this before going out to buy some more.
Thanks in advance.
Steve
I could use some help with my Lee Valley quick release steel front vise (the blue one made in the Czech Republic).
The first problem is that the quick release function is not working properly. I took the vise apart, cleaned each piece, and reassembled it. The vise works, but the quick release function does not. To get the quick release jaw to work at all, I need to push down hard on the front jaw - not when it's holding something - just when it's empty and I want to move the jaw in or out without turning the handle. Based on my total lack of mechanical knowledge, I assume that I assembled the quick release mechanism incorrectly. Problem is that I can't get a drawing of what it is supposed to look like (I already called LV).
So, I realize this is asking a lot, but I was wondering if someone with the same vise was willing to crawl under their bench, remove the plate covering the quick release mechanism, and post a picture of what it's supposed to look like. A diagram would be fine too.
My other problem doesn't require any crawling. There is a metal plate at the rear of the vise with three holes - one for each of the side rails and one for the screw. The plate is attached to the screw with a C-Ring . Ever since getting this vise, I have had problems with the C-Ring and metal plate flying off. I realize it might be me, but I was wondering whether anyone else has experienced that problem. If yes, are there any suggestions for a better way to keep that metal plate secure? I have already gone through at least half a dozen C-Rings (unfortunately, they do not just fall straight down) and thought I would post this before going out to buy some more.
Thanks in advance.
Steve