Recent content by chengdave2003

I need to replace the missing ball end handle on a Littlestown 112 vise for a friend who received the vise when he was 8 years old (he's now in his 50's). Can anyone tell me what the diameter of the balls on the handle are? I'm thinking 3/4" or so....I'll be making the handle and balls on a...

That is WAY cool!!!!

I think that's EXACTLY what you need to do (take a step back and look at it again later)....

Why don't you stop...take time off...take a breather. Maybe you can figure out something...

I wish I was in a situation to help. I have a small, home based machine shop that would be perfect inside that shop. But you're way too far, and I'm far too broke.... I sincerely hope you can come up with some alternate sources of funding. It would be a damned shame to go through all that...

I'd love to see you start a thread on that!!!!

This is my first post (other than my intro). VERY cool!!! Being I am into motorcycles, I could see the place as an old bike shop. Love cars too, but my heart is with motorcycles. But I love anything old being fixed back up. Wish I was closer, I'd love to lend a hand! Dave

Hey All, I just found this site and found it very interesting. I'm retired military (U. S. Coast Guard) originally from Georgia, now living in Northern New York (between Watertown and Syracuse). My interests is mostly as an hobby machinist. I own a circa 1960 9" South Bend lathe that I've...