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Sorry, I didn't see that until now. That is a pretty creative idea. About time someone found a use for the white crayons. :lol:

So how is everyone using these coupons? Tealing them the coupon code? Prinning the coupon? Showing it on their phone?

CRAPTAIN - I didn't mean to post the vise grips on the left. Those were from a previous purchase I already posted. Those are Vise Grips made from a company named Whale Tool Co. The lower jaw is move able and I researched them and I believe they were from 1948-1953 if I remember correct. I got...

Uploading these pics from mobile can be challenging at times. Outlaw I knew that comment was coming. :lol: I'm new at buying older tools. Did I do good?

Got the USA made Vise Grips for $2. The Plvmb 20 oz. Ball pein for $5. 3 Proto Professional wrenches $5. Each. 1 Proto Crescent Wrench $2. 1 Williamson Superrench $2. Samson USA ball pain (left side) $2. Strait-Line laserror level 120 $1. Stopped at HFT for new tape $3.

Adam, I think I am going to try your finish after electrolysis. How did you make the letters white like you did? Because as stated before, they're tools more for show, so i would lIke for the letters to pop such as yours.

Thank you everyone for the suggestions.

So after electrolysis I wanted to give the tools a nice shine look. I don't plan on putting more wear on my protos and plumbs. I want them to look nice, shiny, and rust proventative. The wax will give that nice shine as well as keeping the rust at bay? Sorry for the questions. I just want to...

Thanks cowboy. The electrolysis does look like a good and easy way to clean them and a fun project as well. & I've never used fluid film but will give it a shot.

The tools I buy are old rusted ones, such as Williams plumb and proto. I acquired a plumb 20 Oz ball pein & more yesterday at a flea market. Before screaming "use the search bar!" I already have. Each thread uses its own finish. I've seen shoe polish, WD40 and more. I live in Florida by the...

+1 with curiosity on this subject.

5 ☆ Review on the thread. You're work is amazing. You ever thought of advertising to do restoration jobs? I know a lot of people that have sentimental tools and such that would throw cash to make it look brand new.

That looks good. I have the same tool box and was thinking about restoring it. It was my Dad's. Hopefully it turns out as good.

So does anyone know any information on the Whale Tool Pli Renchs?

DRIVE: Yes it looks very very similar. Sorry for not posting pictures. I just tested how to post pics. In the testing thread. Hopefully it works here too.