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I’ll second that. I’ve never seen a more dreary colour combination than Colchester grey/blue, that’s definitely not going back on the lathe! I will reference the original finish though as I repaint it in two tone blue. There will be people who will say it’s a workhorse not a showpiece, but the finish these things left the factory in was often very high, so don’t feel guilty about going the extra mile. You’re only going to tart it up once, so you might as well do a good job.
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I don't realy care what colour something is as long as the paints cheap and the jobs not crappy and rusty
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my favourite colour is black metal paint at the mo 
got a gallon for 12 quid from the paint guy at ruffoth 
or hammerite blue
got a gallon for 12 quid from the paint guy at ruffoth or hammerite blue
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my favourite colour is black metal paint at the mo
Hammerite is good stuff, people knock it but it lasts, and sticks to the metal, no flaking or anything.
Here are three bits of cast in Hammerite blue, just two coats looks brand new
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They're quite a nicely made vice, aren't they?
Can't help with the colour I'm afraid. Mine was paint free too when it emerged from under dads bench. It's a pleasant shade of random green now (think dad got about 5 gallon cans of green for £1 at an auction a good few years ago).
Apologies for the slight off topic but didn't think it warranted it's own thread; does anyone know where I can find replacement screws for holding the jaws in place on a Faithfull 4 in. Vice (VM3)? The vice is brand new but arrived with all screws sheared and getting replacements out of the seller is proving nigh on impossible.
I can find the replacement jaws complete with screws but as I already have the jaws I'm just looking for the screws.
I can find the replacement jaws complete with screws but as I already have the jaws I'm just looking for the screws.
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Brand new? Contact the seller/retailer, that doesn’t sound right at all.
Also shame on you buying one brand new, if this thread is anything to go by you’re supposed to resurrect one that’s lived in a swamp for the past ten years
Brand new? Contact the seller/retailer, that doesn’t sound right at all.
Also shame on you buying one brand new, if this thread is anything to go by you’re supposed to resurrect one that’s lived in a swamp for the past ten years
They are claiming as the screws/jaws aren't fitted when dispatched, they must have been damaged during installation and will only offer a partial refund. The jaws on mine were supplied in a separate sealed plastic bag but what remained of the screws were all snapped flush in the vice itself
And I know!! I am keeping a wary eye out for the torches and pitchforks
my only excuse is this was supposed to be a cheap and cheerful addition to the shed at home
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Bee's wax and time will give a good finish.
Or for a bit more ££££ Black fire paste.
Or for a bit more ££££ Black fire paste.
Screws,
I have replaced all screws on all my vices .
I have chose allen key screws, easier to get out n tighten up, very hard steel but as the thread is imperial and not metric also the allen key hole is imperial, but luckily i have an amazingly large collection of allen keys.
The new screws are same pitch n thread as old ones, hope u dont cringe at my change but honestly they are 100 times better,
And readily available near me from. Brian s pope
in stockport. An excellent place for all engineering stuff. If u guys need anything let me know. This evening i just removed all the slotted screws from the no 25 vice, it was an ordeal as only 1 screwed out by heating the vice, the others were removed by my steel punches , jaws cleaned up ok. It does look like its had a hard life (neglected).. i will update some pics tomorrow, i change the screws in jaws and in qr holder, new ones are much better.
I have replaced all screws on all my vices .
I have chose allen key screws, easier to get out n tighten up, very hard steel but as the thread is imperial and not metric also the allen key hole is imperial, but luckily i have an amazingly large collection of allen keys.
The new screws are same pitch n thread as old ones, hope u dont cringe at my change but honestly they are 100 times better,
And readily available near me from. Brian s pope
in stockport. An excellent place for all engineering stuff. If u guys need anything let me know. This evening i just removed all the slotted screws from the no 25 vice, it was an ordeal as only 1 screwed out by heating the vice, the others were removed by my steel punches , jaws cleaned up ok. It does look like its had a hard life (neglected).. i will update some pics tomorrow, i change the screws in jaws and in qr holder, new ones are much better.
