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Back in the 70’s my dad had some old trucks. One day a guy in the military with his expertise in tanks stopped by and showed my dad a chain just like that. He said it was used to pull tanks around that were disabled, stuck, etc. Dad wound up with that chain but later traded it to a dozer...

That’s the one...... Thanks!

A while back I ran across a link for seconds in dead blow hammers. Made a note of it and thought I’d try to take another look. I don’t know if it was something that was available most of the time or a one time posting till items were sold out. Is that link still around and current? Thanks

I was surprised at how quick my last wood trailer deck boards deteriorated. Although they weren’t needing replaced they were certainly at the point they were going to start going south fast. My current trailer is 3 years old and has a pressure treated deck. I have 2 issues I’d like to address...

Bob15 you are correct. A set that I can replace the Allen wrench portion of the socket by just cutting an Allen wrench of the same size for replacement. Thank You. To me these are so handy to use. Last week I was taking the bottom screw out of a motorcycle fork. The standard length that comes...

I realize my title isn’t exactly what I want but here goes. I have some Allen sockets that you can replace the Allen wrench portion with another Allen wrench if you break or damage it. If you’re using a 1/4” Allen socket and you break it just loosen a small Allen head set screw and cut a piece...

I have an old unusual bottle jack that I used to use very frequently. I hope the pictures show it as it has a rack system on the very long ram. Very quick and easily adjusted to the approximate height needed. Several years ago it got turned over. I don't know how long it was in the horizontal...

I might not have been clear in my description. I plan to pull the nails then add a little shot of sealant (if recommended) to each hole prior to putting in a new screw.

My metal roof on my pole barn is leaking in about 3-4 spots during a hard rain. This pole barn is uninsulated and is 30 years old. When built nails with neoprene washers were used in the flat of the metal. I have obtained some screws with washers and plan on pulling the nails and replacing with...

Sorry for the double post. I posted this info several days ago at the end of another vise thread. I got no responses. I have my vise apart and need to get it back together so I’m trying again. Thanks for your patience. I recently acquired a Wilton bullet vise. I’ve read all the threads but...

I recently acquired a Wilton bullet vise. I’ve read all the threads but still have many questions. First the vise is a model 4 according to what’s cast under the jaw. It has 5” jaws and opens to nearly 9”. The date appears to be 747. It is pretty light but it doesn’t appear to be 7-47. Thanks...

I'm a fan of Break Free CLP. I have used it to clean and lubricate my guns for many years. It's also a very good for freeing rusty nuts and bolts. I'm needing to purchase some an I've noticed they now call it Break Free CLP-7. Does anyone have any idea what the "7" designation is about. I see...

My thoughts exactly!

Thanks Guys, I now know and............the rest of the story is I think I picked up the chains with it in that old barn. I thought they were just some old chains that were forge welded so I picked them up. Just couldn't let them toss them in the garbage. They have unusually long links so when I...

Can anyone help ID this item. Found in a barn they were going to tear down so I picked it up. So far no one has been able to help. Found another at a large flea market but the fellow who owned that one didn't know what it was either. The large section appears tapered maybe a handle fits into???