1750 Snap-on Rusted and Seized Vise Restoration
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ก.ย. 2024
- Welcome to my channel. In the restoration video I restore a 1750 Snap-on mechanics vise (5”) that I purchased off of eBay for around $400 USD. I am happy how it turned out but let me know what you think.
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As seen in the restoration video I dismantled the Snap-on vise and then put it in the parts washer to knock off some of the grime. After washing, I sandblasted the casted parts and some of the steel. I used the Vevor mini lathe to spin the screws and other parts to remove rust and also restore a new finish and then buffed them, plated, and buffed again. For the cast parts I filed and sanded down rough areas then primed and painted them. Some of the hardware was cold blued which helps prevent rust. I was able to buy new jaws, both the main jaws, pipe jaws, and new Snap-on Labels. I went for more of an original look on the vise and did not paint any of the embossed letters. From the factory they’re the same color as the vise. I put a light coat of grease between the vise and base and boy does it turn smooth. Overall I think the vise is a beauty but tell me what you think. I plan to keep this vise for the shop and use in in future restoration videos…so you will see it again! :)
I hope you enjoyed this restoration video and if you have any questions, feel free to leave them in the comment section. (I do try to read comments:). If you like seeing old things brought back to life, consider subscribing to the channel. :)
Have a blessed day,
Kev.
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Debate: Is Snap-on worth it?
Let me know below! 👇
Thanks for watching and have a Blessed day!
Snap on hand tools, if you use them every day and need them for a living absolutely. As a gear head in the garage, not so much.
My dad is a mechanic, bought a snap on everything in the 70s and still uses all of them the original set to this day. Beating them pounding them, still going.
I just use craftsmen and they work just fine, but I only use them in the garage and don't rely on them for living.
@BrokenMachine7230 disagree wholeheartedly, if i was a billionaire i still wouldnt buy strap ons
I bought quite a few Snap-On tools when I was working at the dealership, but now, many years later, I have an assortment of brands. Even Harbor Freight offers a lifetime warranty on most of their tools.
remove cast lines.
How much to restore mine? I have the same vise, pretty sentimental and I’d love to have it redone
Legend has it, the original guy who purchased the vise only has two payments left!
Excellent restoration!!! Beautiful!!
Poor guy! Literally 😁 have a great week!
😀
If you bought the Wilton version....$150. If you bought the identical snap-on branded Wilton made vise....$500
Im a sucker for vise restorations. I brought back to life an unmolested 1947 Wilton HD 4" bullet vise. Ever since then, im hooked
I'm curious. What is the average prison time for molesting a vise these days?
Sweet! Good work!
I was very impressed to see you use only a modest and restrained amount of grease during assembly. Many people slather on enough to sink a battleship which just oozes out everywhere and makes a mess. It was a very careful and thoughtful restoration.
Thanks much! I appreciate it! Have a great rest of your week!
Very, very well done. I usually don't care for red, but that is impressive.
Thank you very much! Red was the original color but another color would have been nice as well. That being said I do like the red. Have a great week!
Yes - a Snap-On vise is just a rebranded American Made Wilton Bullet Vise painted red. EXCELLENT vise though!!
I’m pretty happy with it. It’s probably the nicest vise I will ever own! Thanks for the comment and have a blessed weekend
Absolutely beautiful job! I’m sure it didn’t look that nice when it was new!
Thank you! 😊 have a great day!
You are a repair genius, thank you for letting me know about your work❤🎉
Thanks much!! Have a great week!
Thank you for posting this, I absolutely loved the video, but that vice is something else - wonderful 🙏respect Jako🙏
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks Jako!
Good work on the restoration. I really like the addition of the rubber O-rings on the main vice handle to help with the clinking when letting it fall. Always a great and satisfying watch, I look forward to the next upload!
Thank you very much! I appreciate the feedback. Have a great rest of your week!
Snap-On is worth it for sure. If for no other reason they were once at the Top of us mechanics for tool choice & quality . That Lathe is perfect for doing restoration work 👍
Not anymore, lol.
Snap on used to have great manufacturing materials and great manufacturing partners like the one that branded their own vice with snap-on for them (this video).
But not anymore.
They have great tools, their ratchets are still phenomenal. But their sockets, especially the impact sockets have taken a steep downturn. I've had a Pittsburgh socket i picked up from harbor freight about 5 years ago because my snap on one broke and the truck hadn't come by yet.
Grabbed a new snap-on socket from the truck. I've had to warranty that socket 5 times now, it kept splitting. My Pittsburgh is still going strong, and I've used it more than the snap-on. Been through more abuse too.
The vice is better than it left factory. Amazed at the minute details, Greetings from India
Thanks much and greetings to you!
Great restoration! The chrome with the coulours realy makes the vise POP. It is a good vise having the other inner jaws for round section clamping.
Thank you very much! I think it will be handy to have around the shop!
That was a beautiful restoration!
Thank you very much!
I've rebuilt several large vises. They take a lot of time to degrease, paint strip, prime, paint, and oil....but the satisfaction is wow.
Thanks much! And yes it does take some time!
Wow! That’s it-just WOW! Wonderful job on this restoration. Please keep cranking out these videos.
More to come! Thanks for the support! Have a blessed day!
your work and attention to detail is incredible!
Thank you very much! Have a great week!
Работа проделана титаническая, итог превзошёл все ожидания. Дерзкий братан дальше, видосы и реставрации у тебя интересные. Спасибо и лайк🙏.
Thanks much! I appreciate it! Have a blessed week!
Awesome job, young man; I enjoy your videos very much. May the Lord bless you. Warm regards from Mexico.
Thank you very much! I appreciate that. Warm regards from the USA. Blessing on you and your family!
Beautiful restoration. Excellent
Thank you very much!
I have the 1780 (got it
for nothing) and refurbished it 15 years ago and I do believe that Wilton made these for Snap-on for a time not sure, but it seems to have a lot of the same features .
It is a Wilton tradesman 1750 branded as snap on
Yes, these were made by Wilton, painted red and added a Snap-on nameplate. Have a great week!
Super awesome. Better than everyone I watch. Great job.
Glad you enjoyed it! I appreciate the feedback! Have a great weekend!
Incredible job as usual, better than new.
I appreciate it! Have a great weekend!
Always enjoy your restoration videos!
I recently had found your channel and literally just caught up on all of your videos this past week!
Was waiting for a New one and Voila!, here it is, another great restoration!
I especially like your eye for detail in your work, it truly makes the difference!
Thanks for always sharing and keep up the great work!
Awesome, thank you! Welcome aboard! I appreciate the support! Have a great week!
Bet your pieces look better than they did new!!! Good job!!
Thanks much! Have a great week!
Nicely done. Looks great.
Thank you very much! Have a great day!
Excellent job !
Many thanks!
If it wasn't for the Snap-on nameplates on this, I'd have assumed it was a Wilton bullet vice. They are so similar.
It is
Yep! From what I understand, Wilton made them, they were painted red and put a Snap-on name plate on the side. I actually bought the replacement name plates from Wilton. Have a great day!
They probably made this one!
This is of a trade man’s vise then an actual bullet vise.
Trademen yes. And wilton likely did make it. P.S. i just read above comments. Don't roast me please
It is a wilton tradesman, I got lucky a few year's ago and found one in goodwill for $40 , but it had no tag and mine is the original wilton color, through research to find out what I had I learned they were also painted red and sold as snap off,
First of all what a deal! Great find. And yes, when looking for parts for these just look up Wilton :). Have a great day and thanks for the comment
Oh, that is an amazing gift from them. :)
Yes! And have a great day!
Too nice to use. I'd put it on my desk and use it as a paper weight !
Lol I’ll be using it. Might be painful though….
Great video! That mini lathe sure looks handy! 👍🏼
Thanks man! And yes, I think it will be a neat addition and also it will be a cool learning experience for me. Thanks for the answering my questions! Have a great weekend!
Hello mister beautiful restoration beautifully restored good job well done
Thank you very much! Have a great day!
What a lovely vise ! Sand blaster is a Priceless machine...👍, excellent work..🌟👌
Thanks 👍 I appreciate it!
It looks great and you did a wonderful job restoring it as well!!!!
I enjoyed your video so I gave it a Thumbs Up
Thank you very much!
Beautiful restoration. Nicely done
Thanks much! I appreciate you watching. Have a great week!
Somebody still paying monthly for this vise😂
Probably lol
Amazing job my friend congratulations 👏👏👏
Thank you very much! Have a great day!
Very satisfying to watch.
Glad you enjoyed it! Have a great day!
So you need a vise to work on an old vise.,..now we know!😉 Great job
I know… you almost need 3 vises to get any project done! 😁 have a great weekend!
Better that when it came out of the Wilton factory. Great job.
Thanks 👍 have a great week!
Great restoration as always 👍👍
Glad you liked it! I appreciate that! Have a great day!!
Better than New! Greetings from Finland! 🔧🔩🎅🏻👍🏻🇫🇮🇫🇮🇫🇮
I appreciate that! Greetings to you and have a great weekend!
Love your John 3:16 sign! 13:51
Thanks!
Great restoration, I would be frightened to use it in case I scratched it.
I know what you are saying however, this is going to be my new vise… hopefully I won’t regret using it. Have a blessed day!
Better than new! 27:28
Thank you very much! Have a great day!
Love the blast cabinet. 5:48
Nothing like it to get down to bare metal.
True! They make the job easier for sure! Have a blessed day!
Beautiful result! It looks too pretty to use now, LOL!
Im going to use it but I’ll feel bad the first time I put a ding in it… it’s bound to happen! Lol have a great week!
Estamos igual que un Hyundai i10... en México se vendió con emblema de Dodge Atos. Este tornillo de banco es un WILTON con emblemas de Snap-On Tools. Además, vimos una restauración DELICADA, DETALLADA Y BELLA... Eso no se lo quita nadie! 😊
Thank you very much! And for the info! Have a blessed day!
ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC JOB! The only thing I would have done differently is to powder coat it rather than using regular paint. Powder Coating is much more durable. Otherwise - INCREDIBLE!
Thanks much and maybe next time I will powder coat. I like paint for the reason of easier touch up. Powder coating touch up work can be a pain. That being said I do like the durability of powder coating
Excellent filming. Thanks
Thanks much! I appreciate the feedback! Have a great day!
The irony of using Pittsburgh Pro Punches to disassemble a snap on vice 😅
Well done 🎉
Thanks much! Have a great weekend!
That lathe looks sweet! Not saying I'm jealous...but I'm jealous. 😁 Look forward to seeing you put it to good use.
Thanks! I have been wanting one for a while. It will be a learning curve but I’ll give it a go! Thanks for the comment and have a great weekend!
Amazing job, thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching! Have a great week!
Great job!
Thanks for the visit! Have a great day!!!
EASILY one of the highest level vise restoration videos I've ever seen. My favorite part was the "hard shell" looking paint job, and as always the smoothing the casting after full paint rust removal. Things I am curious about, not sure if they are flaws or not - 1. painting the ring on the base that the vise swivels on. 2. no film of grease on the large cylinder, 3 is the JB weld the best product to fill metal holes? it might be...4. the cold bluing - is that a one and done application or do you have to keep re applying over time?
Nice job sir Nice show sir 😃👏👏👏👍👍👍👍
Thank you very much! Have an awesome day!
Fantastic video footage!
That unit looks too good to use! Great job!
Thank you! This one will be used in my shop… it will hurt when i scratch it… bound to happen! Thanks for watching!
Nice Wilton Bullet vise with a SnapOn badge.
Yep. Made me by wilton. Have a great day!!
very good job !
Thanks a lot! Have a good day!
Two thumbs way up 👍👍
I appreciate that! Have a good day!
Super 👍
Thank you 👍
Enjoyable video, not too much fwd. nice vice
Thank you much!
Wonderful!
Thank you! Have a great week!
Nice job!
Thanks for the visit!
Awesome job
Thanks for the visit! Have a great week!
Love the John 3:16 on your wall!
Greatest love story ever told! Thanks for the comment and have a great week!
Isn't that a WILTON 1750 rebranded or did Snap On just manufactured their own based on the WILTON?
Wilton makes them and then branded Snap-on. Good question! Have a great day!!
Would love to get a 6" Wilton or Snap On in need of a restoration for a decent price. I am also a restorer of things!
+1 for using JB Weld instead of Auto Body Filler.
Thanks. The JB is durable stuff
It was seized, not ceased
I never was in a spelling B I can assure you of that 😉 have a great week!
Proof that you can break anything 😢
Excellent.
Thanks much! Have a great day!
Красота, как новый
Thank you very much!
Bee-You-tiful!! 👍
Very nice job.
Thanks much!!
Nice job
Thank you! Have a great day!
Besides the seized jaw i dont think this was on a bad condition where it required restoration but it sure is satisfying
Although it sure will present well in your shop to help rebuild other things with. Probably the nicest SnapOn vise anywhere in the world! Now that’s satisfying!!
Великолепно !👍
Thanks and have a great day!
FANTASTIC...😍😍😍
Many many thanks!
Is this a Wilton vise just re-badged for Snap-On via an agreement between the two companies?
Yes
@@casualobserver1663 Thank you.
I actually bought the new names plates from Wilton. The vise seems to be the same besides the name plate and they paint them red. Have a great day.
It more than likely was! As soon as the Snap On badges went on the price doubled!
Amazing work!!! Do you have a video on your nickel plating process? Just discovered your channel today. Can’t wait to see more!!!
Not yet! Maybe I will have to make one at some point however there are quite a few here on TH-cam. Have a great week!
and the second it was finished .... you found out that SNAP ON would have replaced it for FREE !
Replaced it with a Chinese or Taiwan made vise? No thanks. This ones made in the USA
@@AlexD02 perhaps you should spend a minute or two and do a little research on the info before you post a comment !
That would have been toooo easy! 😉
Far beyond "Outstanding!"
I appreciate it! Have a blessed day!
No one is allowed to touch this vice.
Lol I know right! Have a great day!
Very nice work R& R... Is there a rule of thumb for nickel plating, as far as how long you leave it in the solution?
Take care my friend and as always, God Bless...
Thanks much. I put some of the main parts in for around 7 mins. Have a great day!
Harika
Thanks much! Have a great week!
Another great video Kev!
2 Corinthians 5:17 (ESV)
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.
Thanks much sir! I appreciate it! Also, great verse! Thanks!
25:29 did you just use a vice to hold a vice?! 🤯
You need at least 6 to complete a project like this! 😉
I’m surprised you painted the bearing surface for the base rotation. Is that how it was originally?
Perhaps not. Over time it may wear off but that will be fine. Thanks for watching!
@@RebuiltRestored thanks! I love when you refinish the flat machined surfaces. So zen!
Well done. New Subscriber.
Welcome aboard! Thanks much! I appreciate it! Have a great weekend!
I'm surprised you just painted instead of powder coating.
Powder coating is nice as well!
عمل رائع سلمت يداك
Thanks much! I appreciate it$ have a great day!
Same as a Wilton vise
Yes, Wilton made these from what I understand. But we’re painted red and had a Snap-on name plate. Have a great day!
What was the liquid you dipped the parts in after blueing and how long did you keep them submerged?
Kinda just looked like a light vegetable oil. 🤷🏼♂️
You nailed it. I use vegetable oil for all of my cold bluing. I leave in there typically overnight or so. Thanks for watching!
Any chance I could buy one of those " rebuilt" signs ?
Someone gave me this as a gift. Thanks for asking! Have a blessed day!
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 blessings
Thanks much and blessings to you!
Great job!!! One question for you though.....why did you paint the mating surfaces where the main body meets the swivel that mounts to whatever you are mounting to? I always thought it wasnt painted and since thats where you put some grease you knew it was a wear spot. Now im not saying you didnt do it the way Snap-on did it or that you did it wrong so dont tale it that way please. Its just a question. Thanks
It probably didn’t need to be painted however I did. As long as I keep it greased we will be in good shape. Turns pretty smooth at this point! Have a great day!!