Recent content by Binderminder

Haven't seen anyone mention "Western Auto" brand. I used to have a Western Auto branded 10" adjustable with a 5/8" broached hole that I got from my Dad. Unfortunately, it was stolen out of my pickup many years ago. Now that I think about it some more, the wrench may have been branded...

d42jeep: Nice grinder! The Dunlap label on the box says "Approved Tools", what does the legend on the grinder's label say? That box almost looks like it was made for the grinder, but my guess is it's for a portable circular saw. Brian

How about showing off your hand cranked grinders? Here's one I picked up about five years ago from an antique store. It was a tad overpriced, but being something of a steam power nut I had to have it based on the brand , "Governor". Any others out there?

A week ago, starting with Private Lugnutz, several members posted gov't published Education Manuals (EM's). I have a copy of a Technical Manual, TM55-274, titled Operation of Railroads - Locomotive Repair Shops, published by the War Department in August 1946. Excellent book if you are...

Hi DIY: $40 is reasonable enough for a 15" adjustable, but for me part of the satisfaction in tool collecting is "the thrill of the hunt", and I imagine many on this board have the same experience. Nearly all of my Diamond Tool adjustables were swap meet finds, and priced much lower. The only...

Here's a Fairmount 8" adjustable that I bought at a swap meet about 1985. I carry it in my overalls when I am running the steam loco at the local RR museum. It has served me well.

New member here. I am originally from Minnesota, so have an affinity for vintage Diamond tools. My adjustable wrenches range from 4" to 18", altho I am still missing the 15" size. The 18" needs the worm screw. It's different from newer ones I've seen, in that the worm is 3-1/2 teeth per inch...