Recent content by 493mike

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    Needed: helix w/screw and (spring)?

    12" Cresent adjustable wrench. Movable jaw has a "54" and a "112j" cast into either side. Mike
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    Imperial Journey - a Restoration Saga

    My method also! Mike
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    Challenger combination 1/2 x 9/16 box end wrench wanted-satin finish. Lost it years ago.

    I've got one in hand! Thanks, GJ members. Mike
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    Corn feeder stand for deer.

    As I recall the owner placed carpet tack strips on the rear side. Mike
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    Corn feeder stand for deer.

    I constructed/designed this for a hunting buddy as the original couldn't stand up to a tractor assault! It was 1" square tubing-bolted together. He also has a bad foot, so the original steps were painful to climb with a sack of corn. I used exhaust tubing for the frame The step cover is to...
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    Heat 24/7 or only when in the shop?

    I am using a wi-fi bridge (UeeVii) and a router in the garage and it works well. I have TV, internet, and phone service thru it. Mike
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    Challenger combination 1/2 x 9/16 box end wrench wanted-satin finish. Lost it years ago.

    As the title says I am looking for a replacement for my set. I believe the number is 6618 or 6620, going by the numbers of next smaller and next larger sizes in the set. I am again guessing at the length but, I think it will be close to 7 1/2" c-c. Thanks for looking! Mike
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    How to clean this alum Timing Chain cover???

    No. Doesn't look like that in person. Probably camera flash. Or my eyesight! Mike
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    How to clean this alum Timing Chain cover???

    I used Everbrite on my entire aluminum 540 Indy motor. Mike
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    My rendition of a sheet metal brake.

    Well, I must report that my wife and myself did manage to break a hinge weld while attempting to bend too thick a piece of aluminum. Quick fix and a lesson learned. Mike
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    Can someone ID this wrench?

    Thank you, fellas! I have a set of combination Indestro wrenches my dad bought for me when I went to college to learn auto mechanics as a career. That was in 1969 and I usually have one or more in my hands every day! Beautiful tools! Mike
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    ID Please? Strange What?

    I recently acquired a toolbox with tools that belonged to my mom's father. When I finish clean up and repairs I will show them here. These are 20s to 40s tools I guess but, this device was included. I don't think it belongs in the set (looks too new). The rusty looking loose piece has a cross...
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    Can someone ID this wrench?

    Attached photo has the description. Thanks! Mike
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    ID please?

    Good morning fellas, I have some tools that I want to know more about. I think one is a wire cutter, one is a scissor, and one is a type of "safety" scissor? Thanks for any help! Mike
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    Upgrading Old Car Electrical System

    I will try to remember to do so but, I want to power everything up to evaluate the system. Still out a few weeks. Mike
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