kobblers Posted February 8, 2007 Report Share Posted February 8, 2007 we've just replaced the thumbturns for the vices on our lancer and i've gotta say that we're dissappointed with the quality of the plastic used in them. we've only had them on a week and yet one of them is cracking in about five different places already, has anyone else had this problem? rick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petercoulson Posted February 8, 2007 Report Share Posted February 8, 2007 assuming you have a lancer plus, i have heard of several people having this problem. the better answer it seems is to order the handles for the older lancer which seem stronger (if i remember correctly check with supplier that they are a straight swap which i am sure they are) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh-Candoit (ENG) Posted February 8, 2007 Report Share Posted February 8, 2007 Smash the stuff off and get a square plate welded on top of the thread. That is after you have received the new ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hibsjo(SCO) Posted February 8, 2007 Report Share Posted February 8, 2007 Quickfix superglue sorts the problem. ours broke 2 years ago glued it and its never looked like breaking again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted February 8, 2007 Report Share Posted February 8, 2007 I have the old Lancer, which as Peter says you don't get a problem, except sometimes they are hard to undo because the grip is to small. I've just brought the newer one, but haven't used it yet. so I'll have to watch that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted February 9, 2007 Report Share Posted February 9, 2007 Another thing to bare in mine, don't leave it to long before you change your cutting wheel, as when the cutter is blunt, you tend to over tighten your vice to stop the blank turning. then breaking your thumb turn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technical Tony @ Davenport Posted April 27, 2007 Report Share Posted April 27, 2007 Lancer Plus Handles - the Red style (New) - Easy ans. here - Buy the "" OLD BLACK "" Lancer handles - these will work 100% with the Lancer Plus and last alot longer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted April 27, 2007 Report Share Posted April 27, 2007 I've been using the new lancer for 6 weeks know, and I haven't had a problem. I think being heavy handed is some operaters problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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