Thanks bigcaddy. Any recommendations for websites that have more on the oddities. I have several for the more common tools. I am quickly learning that the more I thought I knew the more I know I knew little.
I don't want to seem like I am gloating but I have no others who share my love of old tools with! I picked up a sweet 9980 Plvmb tool box that is in great shape. No real condition issues other than paint. ALSO, a 1216 1/2" pebble but it looks like the open end has been "thinned" down a bit. The...
Things worked out better than expected. Turns out the bearings I had ordered from Graingers were the wrong size so I played a hunch and went to Napa Auto Parts. There I picked up bearing # 608 2Z which is almost a perfect match. The center is almost 5/16 dia. which allowed the threaded insert to...
Thanks to all who came up with ideas for the roller repair. Graingers actually has some steel one that may work, but they're ordered and won't be in for a few days. Will keep you posted
I just bought this toolmobile and "discovered" this forum while looking for parts. It is in sweet shape but just missing 4 of the 6 rollers on the rear of the drawers. The casters appear to be original but the side handles seem to be added on. I am looking for any ideas, recommendations or...