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    The repurposing thread

    Haha thanks man. Waiting on a few parts to show up next week and I’ll have the pair finished and post.
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    The repurposing thread

    Much appreciated. Proof of concept worked, got another one to go..
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    The repurposing thread

    Repurposed an art deco cast iron wall sconce light into a benchtop gooseneck adjustable table top work light. Removed the pressed in swivel ceramic socket within the cast iron wall sconce base. Drilled casting center hole to accept 1/2 dia pipe with 1/8ips internal threads for attaching the...
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    The repurposing thread

    Sorry for the delay. Just measured this weekend. 32” tall column 7-1/2 wide top 10” deep top
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    The repurposing thread

    Hi Mike, I’m on the road this week for work. When I get back this weekend, will measure and message back. ChefRex, Great idea. Had considered that originally, but from recall don’t know if it's tall enough. When I’m back this weekend will take another look at the actual height with one of my...
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    The repurposing thread

    Picked up an unusual cast iron machine base. CMC (Craftsman Machinery Co) out of Boston. Considering mounting on a steel top a 10" disk sander or maybe a vintage small arbor press.. Thought about a grinding or buffing machine, but not sure would get good use out of those specific machines.
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    Snap On Chest & Wilton Baby Vise sold.... $123.

    Unknown in this thread/case, but sometimes can be as simple as husband cheats on wife. She finds out and starts selling his stuff real cheap and real fast. Happened to a co-worker and it was ugly. He lost a lot of collectibles and a vintage tool collection.
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    The VISES of Garage Journal

    Viser’s, Been looking for a replacement acme screw for an early No. 3 fishhook patent pending Wilton. Question: does this look like its been welded or has anyone run across any early wilton’s that have a acme screw with a casting raised area like shown in these pictures? Buying something over...
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    Craftsman S2000 Series Rolling Tool Box

    Go get some enamel testers white paint at hobby store or use enamel spray paint into a cup(away from anything you don’t want overspray getting on). Use a small paint (foam brush) the cheap throw away ones at box store and dab the paint on top of your logo logo. Don’t get stupid and try to...
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    The VISES of Garage Journal

    Found a small Marples workbench vise to go with a 2” jaw vise. Got them both cleaned up and painted. Have a small 2nd workbench these will work nicely on and scaled just right.
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    Were any 120 tooth Craftsman Rachets USA made?

    Let's throw in Sears into the mix. They are the ones who sold off Craftsman brand back in 2017 to Stanley as Craftsman brand still had some value left for shareholders. "Sears will get $525 million from Stanley Black & Decker(SWK) once the deal closes, another $250 million at the end of the...
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    Show us your shop stool

    Got an older rolling stool cleaned up & back in action.
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    Sandpaper storage

    Cue, Such a good idea and use of drawer space.
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    Snap on 2-drawer mid section

    Try looking thru this site: https://collectingsnapon.com/kra-series/
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    Sandpaper storage

    Think I might make something like this for my 5” sanding disks. Found the photo online.
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