Woden X130 bench vice

[wellbar]

I have acquired a rapid action Woden X130 7in woodwork bench vice. This I believe was the last vice made using the Woden name, it was made by Record tools of Sheffield. The eccentric half screw is I believe the American Wilton patent made under licence. My problem is I can not get the half screw to engage when I close the vice. It engages when I turn the handle anti-clockwise to open the vice, but will not engage when I try to close the vice. The tool is in very good condition. Please help.

 

[n0legs]

Hi and welcome.
Make some more posts and then get some pictures up. It will be more help for someone who can advise.

 

[matthewwh]

Welcome to the forum Wellbar.

Certainly an interesting tool, Sheffield made during the dieing days of an intrinsically Brummie brand.

Look forward to seeing some photos once you have made a few more posts.

 

[toolsntat]

Try spinning the handle fast to get it engaged. I always found it needs a bit of momentum :wink:

Andy