Reply To: Record 52 1/2 broke
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Hi Frank
I have attached a photo I took when building my bench of a record 53 vice which I assume will be a similar design The important thing I would think is the washer which is quite thick and a bit concave, being a bit concave will allow the acme screw to rotate in the end plate. The pin needs to be quite strong although from what I can see there is only any weight on it when the vice is opening not when closing. As long as the pin does not fall out I would think a straight one would be ok the fact that it sits in the concave part of the washer would hold it in place. The shank of a twist drill would be good.
Have another look for the washer.