Yes Philbert, I am aware of that. Fnding different parts hasn't always worked too well. Flipping search engines and their algorithms. Many years back one could change search terms and get somewhere now they just put up the same hash. It is extremely irritating. Please note: That I go back to pre-internet/computers time periods back then the internet was called the local Library and once in awhile I resort to that procedure to this day, party line phones and 3 cranks to get the operator. I am though, a little newer, than using an abacus
although the first adding machine I had for the shop was mechanical as was the first cash register ( dang those thing are worth some serious coin now) operated like a slot machine.
Yes, all the tilting vises seem to be interchangeable across the spectrum of mfg names. Motor mounting also , but there are differences in the motors- sometimes physical size other times internally. Burned a couple of those up also.
Have run into similar things with auto/ truck parts - I will leave it at buyer beware.
Do enjoy reading your comments and tips. I always thought that a vise operating like a standard bench vise assembly would be a good choice on our sharpeners might take just a bit more effort than a cam but less wear factors. The adjustability fore and aft is nothing new been around for years - was dropped to save a few pennies on mfg cost. Reintroduced with a higher price tag ( marketing 101) when I really get ticked about some part on a machine I will make my own if possible ( that can be a real adventure at times, I call it a learning experience)
Offhand do you know if the internals on that vise referenced above are set up the same as the orginial ? If so it is not an option then.
