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Yep, Hereford is right up the street. Same Met-Ed. (FirstEnergy) The guys that work the trucks are excellent. Ray

Joy! What color should a K&T be?

Now that you know it's a K&T that changes things a bit. There may be a K&T restorer that needs that very vise to finish off their restoration. Trouble is, though, finding that guy... Ray

Cool. Gotta wonder why they still estimate my usage every other month. ~Ray

We're a bunch of hayseeds out here... No police department, no fire department. Meanwhile, Smartmeter or not, no cell signal, so, no 'smart' features enabled. Ray

The shape and sculpting is not familiar to me. So I can't help on maker. I will say this - I would not be able to heft a 200 pound vise! Yes, trolleys and chainhauls are a wonderful thing, but, crikey. Two hunnert pounds! My guess condition and size hurt value. Perhaps $80 for a very...

Here in SE PA we get lots of ice storms. My gasoline genny was running her legs off, so I bought a Generac off eBay. 16KW critter, the one that comes with the auto transfer switch, and does the whole house. Not just some number of select breakers that you move outside. My neighbour and I...

Welcome! I'm over here in Boyertown, Berks County. Ray

Drive, There is a bit of collector interest in Coleman lanterns. I buy 'em to use. Coleman fuel is available at Wal-mart in case you can't find yours. That's a nice example you found. It has been fired. But not much! Couple of tricks to starting those. Directions are available on the...

Restored a Sheldon Thread Dial - was a bit rusty. Top of the dial was hopelessly pitted. Here's the dial assembly before: And this is the dial itself after facing, being re-scribed. The body of the assembly is completely rust free and will get a nice coat of Rustoleum Smoke Gray. Bits...

My property came with one. No headroom for a lift. Interesting thing is, the previous owner never mentioned it. Two car garage had been converted to a big office. I stripped out the office; lo and behold, under this wooden framework, a oil change pit. In addition to the words written so...

I have my Dad's from WWII. No sale. Not $5,000. Nope. Ray