Recent content by diagnosis01

Just picked up this beast...... I think I got quite a deal, only paid $.061 per oz.!

Right, the obligatory size comparison. :D

I'll try to keep track of my progress as I go, I'm hoping to get the table sandblasted and cleaned up this week to start.

@ Tellingthem, I think the clamp you ended up with is from a science class/lab to clamp flasks/beakers during experiments, say over a heat source. The rest of the $30 score from today ( minus car ramps ).The boxed hole saws are brand new, and the 75' Lufkin tape is great, it will help me...

That looks like an amazing bench if it was easier to move, I'm surprised the seller separated them! Good score! I went to a garage sale in Oakville this morning and grabbed a few items, a set of ramps, hole saws, etc. In the midst of rust and dust I spotted this..... I would have gladly paid...

Wow, thank you for posting that link to the Parkinsons catalogue. I've already forwarded it on to him, and he'll definitely enjoy the read over his morning coffee. I'll find out some more info about it, and to how he acquired the Samsonia, as it's been bolted to his bench long before I was...

Make sure she has the Kijiji app, and refreshes her search once every 15mins. She can't be afraid to drive some distance at the drop of a hat, even if it means leaving half way through Shakespeare, only to face disappointment when the item 'spoken for already' has been picked up only moments...

@ drives, VA was correct in his assumption as it being a 600, and in pretty decent condition. It will be a fun restoration as long as I don't toss my back out putting it on the bench!