bigfoot 0 Report post Posted December 12, 2011 I have a renzetti vise and the green o ring on the jaws do I need to order a new one from renzetti or can I find one at lowe's? Would there be any difference from one from lowe's other than the color? Any help would be great Thanks BF Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Polarbear78 0 Report post Posted December 12, 2011 I have a renzetti vise and the green o ring on the jaws do I need to order a new one from renzetti or can I find one at lowe's? Would there be any difference from one from lowe's other than the color? Any help would be great Thanks BF What is the o ring even for? I have a Renzetti as well, but never knew why the o ring was on it... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
narcodog 0 Report post Posted December 12, 2011 You can get them from any place that sells "O" rings. I think they are size 14. If you go to Renzetti's site it will tell you what size it is. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Runarsson 0 Report post Posted December 12, 2011 What is the o ring even for? I have a Renzetti as well, but never knew why the o ring was on it... By pulling the jaws' rear ends together it keeps the tips apart when untightened. Some vises with parallel jaws have a spring between the tips to do the same thing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted December 12, 2011 a big box hardware store o-ring would work perfectly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bugsy 0 Report post Posted December 12, 2011 O-rings are made from different materials for different applications. O-rings produced from nitrile or polyurethane will have greater tear strength, tensile strength and abrasion resistance than o-rings produced from silicone and some other compounds. Elasticity will vary as well. While the o-ring's function on the vise is very basic, it doesn't hurt to understand that there are some differences. If you're purchasing at a genuine hardware where customer service still exists, a salesperson should be able to assist with any confusion. Â Disclaimer - I do not own or use a Renzetti or other "o-ring" vise Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whatfly 0 Report post Posted December 13, 2011 O-rings are made from different materials for different applications. Interesting. That being said, a rubber band works just fine as well, although they do deteriorate pretty fast. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigfoot 0 Report post Posted December 13, 2011 Thanks for all of the help. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowfin47 0 Report post Posted December 14, 2011 Just order one from Renzetti... Â The Renzettis are good folks who will treat ya' right and not charge ya' much $ for the right part. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kudu 0 Report post Posted December 14, 2011 I have a renzetti and wondered the same. It looks like the band that we used to castrate bull calves. Multitasking. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
troutguy 0 Report post Posted December 15, 2011 Do you have a tractor supply near you? Look at the o rings and look at castration rings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigfoot 0 Report post Posted December 15, 2011 Thanks for all of the help. I will give tractor supply a try. BF Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
