Adventure568 0 Report post Posted June 17, 2014 My vise broke, the stem snapped in half. It was a vise that came with a fly tying estate(I guess you can call it that) and it is very old. I couldn't identify the vise all it says is made in India on the pedestal base. I went to put a hook in and the stem snapped right in half. I looked where it snapped and saw very old super glue residue, obviously it's happened before. I doubt I could get it to stay again, gluing it would just be a mess. Now I'm almost broke, 16 years old and trying to get a job. I know it's a huge favor but does anyone have an extra vise laying around? I would really appreciate it if anyone could help me out. If you do have an extra vise and want to get something in return, I do have extra orvis reels I can trade. Please anything would help. Thank you -Tristan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fisherboy0301 0 Report post Posted June 17, 2014 The same happened to me, except it was two that broke on the same night, don't worry plenty the people on here will help you out like they did me! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
saltydancindave 0 Report post Posted June 17, 2014 If it's the stem, or rod from the pedestal to the bottom of the vise you should be able to get a short piece of metal tubing or pipe the 2 halves of the stem would fit into snug & super glue or epoxy in place for a quick fix. If it's in the bend a possibility of welding unless it's where the adjustment is. Welding could also overheat the metal making it weaker. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
utyer 0 Report post Posted June 17, 2014 I have a spare vise, shoot me a PM, and we can talk about a trade. My vise is a Roberto Pragilola made in Italy, It comes with 5 different jaws. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonathan creason 0 Report post Posted June 17, 2014 I also have a spare (Thompson A), if you and utyer don't work something out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SILKHDH 0 Report post Posted June 17, 2014 Now this I like. People helping people. I would give you one but I already gave it to a young man in the same type of situation. Glad there where others ready to jump in and help. Bravo gentlemen!! Bravo!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kimjensen 0 Report post Posted June 17, 2014 Big thumps up for a helping forum. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vicrider 0 Report post Posted June 17, 2014 Yep, I'd help but Fisherboy's using mine. Sounds like there's a few helpful hands out there for you tho. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tidewaterfly 0 Report post Posted June 17, 2014 Tristan, do you have a way to take pictures of the break. I've done a bit of welding & fabricating & can repair most anything. If it's fixable, I would be glad to do it for the cost of the postage! I have a spare vise too, but it's been promised to someone already. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adventure568 0 Report post Posted June 18, 2014 Thanks for the help everyone! I do appreciate it greatly but I did get my family friend to help me. He is going to weld it back together. I'm glad I can get it fixed and I want to say thumbs up for all the people that offered me help Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Christopher K 0 Report post Posted June 18, 2014 Some very generous offers here! I'd offer something up but I'm a one vise kind of guy. Good luck with the hunt! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
