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    Vintage Delta Band Saw?

    I have the 1948 version of that saw. I repainted it and replaced the bearings and it runs fantastically. Smooth and quiet with plenty of power. I would not hesitate to purchase that one. IMHO much better than the 14" models you can purchase today that are based on that Delta model. The one in...
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    Above 1200 Sq/FT Zeph's Quasi WWII Era Shop

    Zeph, Go on over to owwm.org for info on the drill press. (Old wood working machines) They also have an area for old metal working machines. It’s a great group of guys that restore just about everything you can imagine. That press I think is from the late thirties. It would need the slow speed...
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    Affordable 3/8" Torque wrench?

    I picked up 2 Proto wrenches from flebay. A 0-80 and a 50-250. Both were a steal. The 50-250 was new and had never been used and was $60. The 0-80 was in need of service so I sent it off to Proto for calibration for a total cost of $50. Not bad for 2 wrenches with calibration certs and cases...
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    Making An Axe

    I swear I cried a little watching this... I must have one... Shane
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    '56 Craftsman table saw rebuild

    Looking good! I am working on a 10 inch model and am in the assembly phase as well. My front aluminum plate is pretty ugly but other than that I am really stoked at how good it looks! Nothing like these old saws. Solid as a rock compared to what you see at the big orange store these days. You...
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