Recent content by Glen_63

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    Portable Toolbox for the jobsite

    I run around daily with this one I built and I've used it as a welding table, jack plate,stool, and carry 65lbs of tools. Doesn't help you much but it meets my needs perfectly
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    Do-All portable bandsaw

    I'm going to update again for any other buggers like me with this saw. It was an ensley tool co design, ensley also built one as model #721. Theres also a possibility of ensley 722 and a millers fall tools one thats the same/similar. I'm weighing the price and I may just buy another at this point.
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    The VISES of Garage Journal

    Sounds good to me, good info thanks! There brass bar stock. Really wish I had the pipe jaws And its definitely been been abused, I had to weld the slide as it had a crack at the back off it. I've cranked down with this thing and no issues. Did not have a good experience dealing with reed thou...
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    The VISES of Garage Journal

    Figure I'm not a part of GJ till I post a vise. Its a reed #34 from 1905. 6" jaws, don't have the swivel base. Old flyers listed it at 178lbs with the base. Had a brass jaws put on because the old ones didn't exist anymore.
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    Do-All portable bandsaw

    Well figure I'll up date. As above best quote was $300 at least locally but eurtonelectric in California said $85, so my motors going for a ride down south.
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    new gray tools website

    Seems easier too use too. Look forward to picking up some more stuff from them.
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    Do-All portable bandsaw

    Sorry thought I attached it in the last post
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    Do-All portable bandsaw

    It worked, but it had a dead spot and would smoke when it did work. Its a 2 speed switch and it worked. Brushes are still good. The armature and the communicator have some issues. Looks like the wire has burned back from the connection.
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    Do-All portable bandsaw

    The lowest quote I'm getting locally is $300. I have some friends that said they might be able to help, but nothing yet. The older porter cable armature looks like it might work but thats a shot in the dark at $120. Just really hate to throw something away that is real sturdy and unique(couldn't...
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    Do-All portable bandsaw

    Thought I would share this thing since I cannot find another one. But I could also use a hand as the motor is toast and no on makes a replacement. I would like to get it running again. It runs a 64.5" blade.
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