Quote Originally Posted by sunsetdart View Post
Am wondering if the face of the jaws could be re-surfaced to make them smoother?

The surface texture is what provides the grip to the metal surface, and leaves it similar to a sandblasted finish. The Lancaster/Eastwood style with the lines are actually not used on aircraft parts (aluminum) as the lines left in the surface promote the formation of cracks, where the stipple finish does not. Smoothed out, the stipple would not grip as well and lose its effectiveness.