Thompson vise parts

[glm38 0]

The last I heard Thompson had gone out of business even though their website is still up? Does anyone know if that is true? I have a thompson A that I still really like and sometimes use (especially for travel) and I'm wondering if you can still get parts anywhere? Mine is still in good shape but I hear that pin or rivet that secures the cam lever to the back of the vise can be problematic and break. So I'd like to purchase an extra "just in case".

 

 

Thanks,

 

Greg

[day5 0]

I think they got bought out. I wish I knew who I need jaws for an old thompson myself....

[day5 0]

Here it is (ya got to love google) http://www.dhthompson.com/vises.php

[utyer 0]

Years ago, I replace the jaws on my Tompson Pro with a midge set. I had to drill out the rivit, and I just used a 16 or 8 penny nail from then on so I could easily switch the jaws. I ground the nail down to about an inch and a half, and protruding end made a good materail hanger. I just passed this vise down to my nephew, and its still working fine.

[bigdewy 0]

Send a email to [email protected] .

 

I had the same problem about a year ago and they sent me new pin; no charge/no S&H.

[Guest]

Greg,

 

Latest email I have for them is [email protected]. the last phone number was

PH: 815.713.3222 FAX: 815.713.3266

 

Hope this helps

 

Fatman

[glm38 0]

Thanks all. I'm going to try both the thompson website and the adventure corp email. Hopefully one will work. I'd hate to have to scrap the good old thompson if that pin breaks. Thompson vises are not fancy but they sure do work well. I've got more expensive vises but when I pull out one of the thompson vises (A and B ) and tie on one - I sometimes wonder why I bothered to "upgrade". Sometimes simple is best.

 

Greg

[glm38 0]

I just got an email from adventure corp. Their email is actually: [email protected]

 

They do have thompson vise parts and offered me a cam lever/rivet pin assembly for $12.50. Even though that's more than I paid for the vise I'm still going to purchase one.

 

I also think adventure corp IS thompson vise company now. That email is listed on their website.

 

Greg

[Ephemerella 0]

The problem with the using a nail for the pin is that it is soft metal. It will wear through. I ended up drilling out the hole in the handle just a wee bit (believe it or not the handle is hardened) and adding a roll pin, approximately 1/8" OD), which I pressed into place with a hammer and vise grips. Not pretty, but the roll pin is relatively hard spring steel. Of course now my Thompson is my spare vise.

[Old fix it guy 0]

Just find the same size drill bit as the pin. Put it in a vice and bend it just below the actual drill bit where the shaft is smooth. It will break as its carbon steel and won’t bend. The smooth piece is hardened steel and is even stronger than the original pin. 2 or 3 bucks at the hardware store for the bit and it’s better than the original.

[Old fix it guy 0]

Oh, and I need to find the washer that the lever rides against. After 40 years it’s shot and there’s nothing out there that has the odd shape on the inside hole.

[Old fix it guy 0]

And no, I am not a bait fisherman. Geez.

[gillage 0]

6 hours ago, Old fix it guy said:

And no, I am not a bait fisherman. Geez.

You are until you get your post count up.😉

[flytire 0]

7 hours ago, Old fix it guy said:

And no, I am not a bait fisherman. Geez.

as said above you remain a "bait fisherman" until a certain number of posts have been achieved

EVERYBODY is a "bait fisherman". i used to use hot dogs to catch bullheads 65 years ago 🤪🤪

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