Quote Originally Posted by mklotz View Post
Keep your rubber bands in an airtight container; they'll last longer although they remain a less-than-perfect choice for parallel retention.

I find that, in many applications, light bell wire is a better choice than a rubber band. Immune to oxygen or ultraviolet deterioration, adjust tension by twisting the connection a little tighter.

I'll offer one of the oldtimer's solutions that works well for me. A tiny dab of grease will 'glue' a parallel to the vise jaw. Easy to wipe off when no longer needed.
Bag I found was new and unopened, should (should, I say!) have been sealed. Dab of grease sounds like something I can figure out how to do, though!

Thanks, Marv!

Bill