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It's about 2.5" on each leg of the triangle.

We downsized houses two years ago. I paired down my tool collection. However, it continues to grow despite my best efforts and that "look" from my wife.

What is this tool and what is it used for?

Thanks for the info folks!

What is this tool and what is it used for?

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Can anyone tell me anything about the following two tools. I believe they were produced between 1960 and 1975.

My Grandfather's old 3/8" SK ratchet -- the best ratchet I've ever owned.

Drivesitfar, Thanks for the info! Bobkentnova

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=326127&d=1394934309 This was my grandfather's Craftsman Industrial grinder. My guess is that it is from the mid 1960s. I replaced the grind stone and the capacitor about 20 years ago. The wire wheel is due for a replacement. I'd...

Re: Vintage Black & Decker Drill I've got that same drill. It was my grandfather's. It's not a beauty but it has held up well.

I just used this, Minwax PolyUr. Clear Gloss, to refinish the surface of my 20 year old woodworking bench. So far so good.

I believe this one pic demonstrates the "law of diminishing returns" with no text needed.

I carry the SwissTech when I'm not likely to need a tool, and the Leatherman PST II when I am likely to need a tool. Both are great, though I do have a complaint or two on both. You will cut yourself sooner or later with the SwissTech. The scissors on the PST II are poor and the handle's...

About two years back I refurbished my grandfather's 24" Rigid pipe wrench. I'm a household DIY guy. This wrench is overkill for most household plumbing jobs, but it comes in handy periodically. For jar lids that no kitchen gadget can budge, t his brute will open with minimal effort.