Recent content by garthg

This is identical to a Kennedy box I picked up at a pawn shop with tools, including a Snap-On quick release 3/8" ratchet, a Craftsman (Germany) vernier caliper, a Crescent adjustable, some measuring blocks etc. for $40.

Wilton 1750: I've got the same vise, bought new in about 1991. There was no "Made in USA" on the vise at the time but I recall very clearly I was buying a US-made vise. List price was $330 and I paid $180. I wanted it because it was the same one Snap On sold under its label, painted red.

The scoops were 5 cents when I was a kid. You could get a triple cone for fifteen cents.

$22.50, on half-price day. It just so happened I had mentioned to my wife recently about maybe buying a slicer, which most likely would have been electric. But actually, this hand-cranked one is better. Quieter, and doesn't shred the meat. It actually makes a really nice slice, as the pics show...

Since we're posting kitchen tools, here's my NOS in-the-box with original paperwork Rival/Magic Hostess food slicer from a recent estate sale on half-off Sunday. I also picked up a Black and Decker professional hedge trimmer for $4, so I no longer have to borrow my neighbor's. (No pic). The...

$207.70 retail from Samstag Sales. https://www.samstagsales.com/kukko.htm#Pulling_Device

Here's one for $225: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Porsche-356A-Pre-A-Lug-Wrench-Hazet/283794923853?hash=item42137ee14d:g:guIAAOSw2B1eD64R

Western Forge--RIP

"I wonder how much it would cost to professionally rebuild this hydralulic unit?" Wow! Seriously? I agree it's very cool, but do you really need an expensive museum piece? This is what I'd be looking at, but that's me. I buy tools to use. Now $219, far less than you would pay a professional...

You missed the OXIM, midget metric wrenches. I picked up a set an an estate sale. Handy in tight spaces, or where you want less leverage on a sensitive fastener. https://shop.snapon.com/product/Midget%2C-mm/19-mm-12-Point-Metric-Flank-Drive-Midget-Combination-Wrench/OXIM19B

If you were REALLY frugal, you wouldn't need two stacks. :lol_hitti

I was doing the same. Unfortunately, I missed out on the 90% off clearance when the local Sears Hometown store closed.

Wrong forum. There's plenty of fishing forums out there.

That's a nice ratchet. Isn't it basically the same as a Proto Professional?

I think I'd mount the vise on the front left-hand corner, or the right rear, since that right front corner is going to be in the way of a lot of work when you don't need the vise. Just my opinion.