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    Craftsman Drill Press

    Re: Help..what is this and how do I remove it? Well if you seen these cut in half before then that must be what it is. The cut looks very clean though, and the paint matches the orig paint job so whoever did this wasn't a knucklehead....looks OEM to me. I do have the Feed Stop Rod...it was...
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    Craftsman Drill Press

    Help..what is this and how do I remove it? Ref. pictures attached...... I purchased a 1950-ish Model 80 about a week ago. I'm currently disassembling it for cleaning. mounted to the spindle assembly is what looks like half of a mortising chisel housing (see picture from 1950 catalog). Whats...
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    let's see your craftsman block grinders

    So this happened today.......$75 off of Facebook Marketplace. I drove about an hour. Took a leap of faith, got in the truck, and started heading south without an address (just a town) to go towards. Almost catastrophically, I lost contact with the seller as I was driving down. I was hoping the...
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    I blame you all for sparking my newest obsession......CH Block Grinder 397.19340

    Mission Complete.......(I think) After about a week of tinkering around, scrounging ebay for odds and ends, getting an awesome label from @mattblast, some grinding, lubrication, and a touch up of paint, ole Tennessee is in form. Attached are the before and after pictures. Disassembly, clean...
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    Vintage Grinder Sticker Reproduction

    pics added below
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    I blame you all for sparking my newest obsession......CH Block Grinder 397.19340

    So I did it. I finally joined the Craftsman Block Grinder Addicts Anonymous self-help group. Today I drove about an hour to pick up this beauty....and I use the term with the upmost of affection. Three days ago, these Sears Block Grinders were never a mere thought in my mind. But thanks to...
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    The Ratchet Collection Thread

    Noob here....starting with completing the Husky lineup left to my by my dad. I'm guessing these are '60s?
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    Show your new tool arrivals

    Building my Lectrolite (pre SK) Combo wrench collection. Will post pics soon...once I reach the 5 post minimum
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    Craftsman Pedestal Stand

    Looking sweet. Might need to do this myself.
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    Vintage Grinder Sticker Reproduction

    Matt....I'll be reaching out soon. Just bought a CH block grinder. Can't post pics now, but I definitely will need some labels. It is a 397.29340
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    Craftsman Block motor Bench Grinders - What's the Fuss (with resource information)

    ....spoiler alert.....I just bought my first CH block grinder. More to follow..........
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