Recent content by bliorg

Yeah, I do about 98.37% woodworking, and the balance is metalworking to support the woodworking. Thin brass, aluminum, and mild steel.

Update on this: Was able to get this rewired and running this week. MMS in place, all wired correctly, switch and motor both grounded. FWIW, the cord on it when I bought (which was NOT original) was 18/2. I need to break out sandpaper, mineral spirits, and Boeshield and get busy cleaning up...

Yeah, I can’t find a single example of a Craftsman head that looks like this. Hmm… Thanks for the info! I looked at this under magnification. Looks like #9-3960. According to Google AI: “ #9-3960 is indeed the definitive, verified vintage catalog item number for a Sears Craftsman 12-inch...

Yes, there is a spot for the scribe on the top of the head (didn't photograph that, sorry). Not sure if the heads were ever marked? I would expect it on the rule, but it is way worn. I'm not doing any more clean-up on it until I get some 0000 or a scotchbrite pad. Most of the japanning is...

Hit it very gently with 3-in-1 and 2000 grit. The only markings I could find are below. Grok says it's a Starrett internal manufacturing code; I have doubts. Still, pretty chuffed for $2.99.

'Morning, all - My daughter took me thrifting for Father's Day. Have never had any tool luck at thrift stores; yesterday, found this old combo square for $2.99. I have a few; one is broken, and I'm donating the other to a tool box I'm assembling for my daughter. So, need another (clearly)...

Oh, I’m definitely using it somewhere, 1 hundo P.

Fair enough. I wasn’t sure on that, either, though left side scares me less. Leaning back to reach up and block my line of sight seems weird, too; I think foot switch is the answer here. Thanks.

Started pulling this apart this morning. Lol. Will be heading to Lowe's this morning...

Square D 2510FGj2 FHP MMS has arrived, A11.0 overload should be here tomorrow. Need to pick up some cording from Lowe's. Stupid question (admittedly - don't roast me): Where's the best place to mount the box? Original on the head; replacement on the head. Grok (yeah - I know) says to drill...

FLA at 115V, which is how I’m wiring it, is 8.2 amp. Agree on the extension cord; I already have an armored plug I bought about 12 years ago for a tool I subsequently sold, so I’m happy to finally use it.

Was going to do 12/3 but the box on the motor is small; that, and the fact that I have very limited real estate in my garage/shop means that it really won't be moving much, if at all. planning on finishing the cord out somewhere around 10', which is actually overkill for my garage. Open to...

Lol - he was just happy to get it out of his garage! Super nice dude, chatted with him for about 20 minutes. Occasionally have a good experience with Marketplace. Have a starter on order (still need to order an overload). And surprisingly Lowe's as cheap (and in stock) on 14/3 SJOOW cord...

Definitely - I have the mms picked out. And other than the initial testing, thing’s staying unplugged until it gets re-corded. Strangely, there IS a cover on the box. Lucite. Dunno.

My 30+ year old Chinese no-name bench top drill press died a few weeks ago. Have wanted a vintage Delta for a good while. Have found some options (posted about some a bit ago, decided to pass based on the feedback here). However, picked this up today: Delta-Rockwell 15-665. According to...