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Funny thing was, it had a $10 dollar sticker and the $2.00 dollar sticker. Showed the lady the $2 days side and gave her two ones. She said thanks and I was on my way

I just nabbed this craftsman plane for two bucks at the local thrift shop. It’s all there and doesn’t show much use. Anybody out there know how old this is?

I’ll leave it. Thanks

Just saw this smaller vise at the local antique shop. Looks to be in good shape, any ideas on what brand it could be?

I use a paint strip heat gun shoved up the flue for a few minutes with a little baby fire ready to be lit. I light a match, blow it out, and if the smoke draws up the flue, then I light the paper and kindling on fire with a match while the heat gun is still blowing. When the fire gets somewhat...

Don't know it's history, but it's probably seen some abuse

I picked this old krusty 3 1/2" Wilton out of the trash at my work. How do I determine what model it is? The cast inner ring to the swivel base is broken in 4 pieces. It has a number 101088. Any idea where it find such a thing? Thanks. This is a cool place! I love all these old vises.

It's a 4 1/2" jaw

Yep.

Any idea who made this vise? The only markings is the number 5163 It was in grandpas garage and covered in black grease. I had it media blasted and painted it, but just wondering the maker.