Recent content by Heavymetal

Not a screwdriver,but this is where my Perfect Handle search led me. Anybody know details of this sweet thing? Its got serious strength in the side beams. The holes have to have a purpose.

Excuse my surfer talk,but duude,rightchous screwdrivers.

Forgot the other side picture.

Auction grab. Anybody have a clue of brand?

Found this mini at my dads in the usual box of stuff no one else would bid on. Only markings are an odd shape and single digit.

Forgot to add the other 2. The Yost has been bolted on the bench where I got it since 1975. Sorry to say though ,in my in laws family owned parts store/machine shop which is closing the doors.

Finally,got my hands on a monster bullet. Is there age differences in the ones made in Illinois and the others?

Yay! Drill press time. Got this Sunday from my dad. I said”you keeping that pop?” He said “uuuum I ...” . Too late,I was already at my truck .

I know what you guys mean about the Snap On wrench. When I was really green to the heavy truck world in 1999 I would borrow one of the older guys S O adjustable and it was like holding a light saber compared to other ones. As I learned “you get what you pay for” when it comes to specific tools...

I agree scrounge, I see quite a few Columbians in my area. I had a monster 2 yrs ago,it was a good one but was kinda hollow built compared to some. It had what I call very tall “jaw reach”. My green one is 4in jaws. Its stamped 504-m2. The jaws are perfect but completely smooth.

My only true eyecandy vise is my Columbian. I cant explain the pretty awful paintjob but I think theres a chance it is an unused,forgotten on a shelf at a factory piece. When I took it apart every part is flawless and had the tacky carmel like grease on it. Gave 79.00 for it on a Goodwill...

I know they’re very good,old vises. My one “hell no,aint selling”is an Athol. Any ideas how old this baby is?

That reminds me. Any suggestions on getting rid of all the tiny chrome specs on a nice old Blackhawk 15 in and getting it close to a black finish? Thanks:thumbup:

Thats a good method. It works good,even when you think your piece might be too hard. If it starts moving and not needing a real pounding you got made.

I picked this up at a house my sister was cleaning out for a relative. Thought it was hand made but looks a little too perfect. The big stud screws in the bottom for mounting in a hole, I just have it on a spacer with a bolt. Any ideas on if it has a specific purpose?