Recent content by Gasgt1

I will be building my new shop in an existing garage that has concrete floor. I was already planning to install a 1” plywood floor over sleepers. Would it be feasible to look at radiant heat on top of the slab between the sleepers? Has anyone here done it or have ideas on it? We do plan on...

Little Wonder Hedge trimmers Definitely a two man job

Unmarked pruning shears with pruning hook and a pair from Seymour Smith with a coil spring

We only use bypass pruners, Felco #2 I do not even know anyone in the business that uses anvil pruners. I'm not a fan of anvils. I really only even look for bypass on my old stuff. I do pick up a set of anvils on rare occasion but most times just pass them by

Here is a pretty interesting set They are Greensleeves from England

Both of the hedge shears with the perfect handle type grips were made by Wiss

There is quite an array there. More stashed in a couple of drawers as well. When I’m in the office I will look closer and get more answers I’ll try to get some pics of some of the more unique ones. There is a hand crank trimmer not pictured that is really cool I’ve never run into anyone else...

I am a nurseryman by trade and have been picking up old pruning and hedge shears for years. Here are some that are in our office.

Thanks We remained friends for all of those years. I would stop by his place occasionally and often see him at auctions. Good guy

Looking forward to getting it in my shop for sure. I've wanted one of these for a long time :bounce:

So I got a call from one of my high school shop teachers ( from 40+ years ago). He is moving / downsizing and wanted to make me an offer. His Powermatic planer was just too much for him to handle anymore. Made me a great deal, figured I would appreciate the machine and have the ability to move...

Cool bandsaw I found a couple miles from home. An old contractor had it in his shop. It is still sitting in one of my sheds waiting for me to get a phase converter. I will be building a new workshop soon and plan on getting more of my three phase machines back into use :)

Yates American 20" bandsaw

I haven’t really done anything with it yet. Just a flat surface and storage cabinet in my shop. I am leaning towards making an end grain, white oak oval top for it.

It is an old hydraulics work cart that I picked up at an auction.