Recent content by BKF

You are correct! It is a 386. I haven't done anything more than penetrating oil. I'm getting a couple of inches back and forth. I hadn't even thought of ATF. I'll give that a shot. I'm waffling back and forth. It almost seems too large to be practical, but it sure is spectacular. Today...

I acquired a VERY old and large screwdriver with the teardrop handle. The wood is pretty roached out, so I'm considering replacing it. I make knives, so it would be pretty easy for me to make it look like new. Any thoughts about losing the considerable patina and character of this...

I used to have that Sears screwdriver. Not nearly the same quality as the Klein. There's just something about the balance of a Klein tool.

Great bench saver. Very elegant design. I just picked up a Chas Parker 376 that's a swivel base AND swivel jaw. I see that your doesn't have a swivel base. Was that an option or variation on the 376? My vise weighs close to 170 pounds. I haven't actually been able to get it on a...

Re: Chas Parker 886 MASSIVE All of you guys are spot on. It is a 386, and looks exactly like your photo. I spent some time with it this afternoon after posting and discovered that the 8 is actually a 3. 174 pounds sounds about right - It is tough to move it around. It actually broke the...

Re: Chas Parker 886 MASSIVE You are 100% correct. After spending the afternoon getting to know the thing, I was able to see that the 8 was a 3. Parker 386. Massive.

Chas Parker 886 MASSIVE I am the new owner of a MASSIVE Parker 886. I've been unable to find any information on an 886, and would like some help. The only letters I've found are: Parker 886 Features: 6 inch jaws Swivel Swivel Jaw All functions properly, though the swivel jaw only moves an...