Not so funny...with 32years experience as a Mechanical Engineer, that's the best I'm comeing up with at the moment too. This vise wears a rubber band as I type this
That said, I'm going to try one of Regal's Infinity material clips. Thinking maybe the O ring may add a little friction to the lever.
In any case, it's not like I'll be spinning the head regularly, it's more of a "in my head thing".
Thanks again!