How To Restore a Seized Columbian Bench Vise

I recently picked up a seized Columbian Vise off of OfferUp.com. This video shows how I freed the vise and got it in working condition.
Rust-oleum Primer - amzn.to/3laLOrc
Rust-oleum paint - amzn.to/40xcVgj
Files - amzn.to/3RCavZD
Painter's Tape - amzn.to/3X5HTZV
Ball-Peen Hammer - amzn.to/3X0Xx96
PB Blaster - amzn.to/3juC0bg
Wire Wheels - amzn.to/3YsqhZC
As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
Commissions Earned

[@_BigLife_]

That turned out really nice. Thanks for sharing.

[@BIsForBudget]

Thank you, this project was really therapeutic.

[@michael7324]

I like to soak mine in Simple Green over night. That usually does the trick.

[@BIsForBudget]

Thanks for the suggestion. I'll give that a try next time. 👍

[@befingered]

Contrary to the caption, you didn't put the thrust washer in backwards. It was backwards when you took it out in disassembly, but correct-with the bearing side (pockety bronze side) facing the screw handle-when you put it back. The bronze bearing side of the thrust washer and the inner face of the handle hub, separated by a healthy layer of grease, make a great bearing. Good job though. I'm nearly done restoring a Colombian 503, a very similar vice.

[@BIsForBudget]

Hi befingered. That makes perfect sense. Thanks for sharing. I guess I'm going to be flipping the washer (again). 👍

[@WHITEDK9SERVICES]

That was great!👀💪

[@BIsForBudget]

Thanks! The whole process was surprisingly therapeutic.

[@jozsefizsak]

Nice!

[@BIsForBudget]

Thank you.

[@Happycat8385]

I have an antique starlet around same size that seizes around halfway when closing im gonna try out some of the things you suggested or maybe simple green first like another commenter suggested i happen to have that on hand

[@BIsForBudget]

Awesome! Please keep us posted on your progress. 👍

[@Lee-ps3ts]

How do you remove those soft jaws?

[@BIsForBudget]

Hello Lee, the soft jaws on the other vice are held on with magnets.

[@nickyhughes2008]

Do you know roughly what year it was manufactured a friend of mine has a 505-m2

[@BIsForBudget]

Hi Nicky, that's a good question. When I did some initial research, the M2s were manufactured from the mid 70s to early 80's. Unfortunately, I was unable to find anything more specific than that.

[@nickyhughes2008]

@BIsForBudget thank you I wasn't able to find out much either in my research

[@jaizanwar8227]

Whats is restoration?

[@GOVAUS1]

you did not remove those shat jaws. hardest part this would have been.

[@tomnorman5461]

Surprised you didn't remove the ACME nut for cleaning...why nit?

[@BIsForBudget]

Hi Tom. Interesting, I must have totally missed it. I thought I tore the entire vice down. I'll keep my eye out for it next time. That said, it's been working beautifully. Thanks!