Recent content by hobkirk

Wow, oh WOW! What a spectacular bonanza of information. Thank you very, very much. It is outstanding that you know so much and it's equally spectacular that you deign to take the time to spread that knowledge. Thank you! PS - I find this forums policy of "let's put every post about vises into...

I use a 8 1/2" Hitachi on a track system. It works well and it's been reliable. My prior say was Porter Cable, another good saw. But I think all the major players make good saws. I don't think you would go wrong with any saw from DeWalt, Bosch, PC, Hitachi, or Milwaukee. And many others I am...

Being able to find this level of expertise is remarkable! What a delight. Can you estimate the date range of this 134 1/2R Reed vise? It has a split nut main screw collar. Thanks

Reed Vise 134 1/2 R - Post 2 I removed the screw (the bearing impressed me), finished a rough cleaning, waxed the bare metal, and then oiled things (Mobil 1 motor oil). I reassembled everything but disassembly is now about a 5 minute process. A couple of disassembled pics, jaw alignment, and...

Useful info. I came here to learn. OK, so bead blasting turns you off (I could see that) but it doesn't bother you to remove the original paint? "Exposed screw vises..." - Hmmm, that had not registered in my brain. So I checked eBay listings (vise Reed) and low and behold, the screw is...

Fascinating. Thanks for sharing. I have many of the same constraints and have been trying to tweak a design that incorporates very wide and very high. Looks like you hit my nail on the head! Are you pleased with the size? I estimate you have 5' of space on both sides of the entrance. Are you...

Hello - First post (moved here as suggested), yard sale find, I learned enough here to get started, but I'd like to learn more, including advice on "restore" or "don't restore," suggested starting price if I put it on eBay, etc. I used to have an auto repair shop (14 years, 3 techs...

MOVED to CORRECT PLACE! --------------------------- Hello - First post, yard sale find, I learned enough here to get started, but I'd like to learn more, including advice on "restore" or "don't restore," suggested starting price if I put it on eBay, etc. I used to have an auto repair shop (14...