I bought a new Kurt D688 vise for my home shop about 4 years ago. It's lead an easy life.
Not long after purchasing, I noticed when the jaws are opened about 4 inches, there is a distinct "sticky" or "draggy" spot while turning the handle. There are no scratches or gouges anywhere in the bed that I can see, in fact the vise still looks brand new, except for chips.
I've pretty much only used an aluminum speed handle, so I'm certain I haven't over stressed anything.
You can feel the sticky spot when either opening or closing the jaws, with no load. It "lasts" only a couple of turns of the handle, then feels normal again.
I'm imagining the screw is hard but the nut is less so, and I'm wondering if there may be a chip that somehow got wedged in the nut.
I've never dismantled/re-assembled a Kurt vise. Is there any trick to it? Any gotchas? Any alignment issues after re-assembly?
Any tips gratefully received.
Not long after purchasing, I noticed when the jaws are opened about 4 inches, there is a distinct "sticky" or "draggy" spot while turning the handle. There are no scratches or gouges anywhere in the bed that I can see, in fact the vise still looks brand new, except for chips.
I've pretty much only used an aluminum speed handle, so I'm certain I haven't over stressed anything.
You can feel the sticky spot when either opening or closing the jaws, with no load. It "lasts" only a couple of turns of the handle, then feels normal again.
I'm imagining the screw is hard but the nut is less so, and I'm wondering if there may be a chip that somehow got wedged in the nut.
I've never dismantled/re-assembled a Kurt vise. Is there any trick to it? Any gotchas? Any alignment issues after re-assembly?
Any tips gratefully received.
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