Recent content by 1badbird

I just seen 4 or 5 of these a week ago at an auction, didn't buy them because it wasn't a complete set. Very cool wrenches tho.

To answer your questions: #1 the AO Smith have the same markings as your previous post. Wilson has a side ways W towards the outside edges on the lenses. The green pair from my previous boost has a different on as well. #2 yes I have the n.o.s. boxes which is where I'm getting the model...

My collection of vintage safety glasses. Top row left to right: willison wv10 with mesh sides, willison wv60 with leather sides, and I believe American optical company green lenses and side shields. Bottom row: American optical company f3147 no side shields, Bausch & lomb 5y80t01c16 no side shields.

9.99 hf paint gun and tractor enamel is what i use, cheap and easy.

I would definitely go with the Quincy, good reputation in air compressors.

I picked up some from northern tool that were by Ironton, 6pc. set on sale for 14.99, seem pretty nice so far.

I would stick to channel as well, less chances of rusting out. I was in the same boat as your are about a year ago and was going to build a flatbed myself but ended up finding a used one for less money than materials would have cost me.

Its hydraulic controlled and originally would of had three pedal setup to operate it. Unfortunately I didn't get that part with it.

I don't think I'm quite their yet or so I hope lol. Some of these will be finding new homes sooner or later. Most likely I will keep the bullet and the 205 for myself.

I just bagged them by size and shallow and deep well, then when I find partial sets I dig through and hope I have the missing piece. If not I write it down on a list and keep it in my wallet. Not the best way I'm sure, but it works ok for me.

And one more a small erie with 3 1/2" jaws.

A few more, Columbian 205-m2 and unfortunately I only took photos of the writing on the last 2! A Morgan 150 and a rock island 97, 6inch vise.

Figured it's about time I posted some of the vises I found over the summer. In the photos, Studebaker Machine Co vise, Wilton 4" bullet, and craftsman vise.

That snap-on box should be a kra-65, they bring 150-200 on ebay easily

I think it's a step in the right direction.