Recent content by jdelliott1976

And last, for now, I thought I would include some more pics of my Walker floor jack that first inspired me to become a member. As I said before, according to HiBall it seems to be a 784 or 884 4-ton Roll-A-Car model. At some point it looks like it was sent back to the factory to be rebuilt, but...

Next up is a buffer/wire wheel that looks to be homemade, but I can't be sure. Same stand as the grinder and belt sander, but the only identification is that it uses Craftsman pillow block bearings to hole the shaft, with a motor mouned toward the bottom of the stand with a belt running up to a...

I have three machines, got them all from the same person, and all had the same perforated steel angle. This is a Craftsman belt sander, model 149.22640. At one time, I think it included a disc, also, but I do not have that attachment. Suggestions on how to fabricate one or where to find it would...

Next up we have what I think is a CM 1/2HP block grinder, model 397.19340 (looks like that is it, it is hard to make the label out). I want to take this apart, paint it, give it new bearings or just rejuvenate what's there, etc. It has the gooseneck work light, and it's on a stand made out of...

I first posted here a little bit ago about my Walker floor jack, that looks like either a 784 or 884 according to the wonderful HiBall. I thought instead of posting several different places, I'd have a thread to share my vintage tools. I don't have a lot, but do appreciate those that I do have...

When I've used a split nut, I've usually cut it all the way in half, and held both pieces on while I slip the right size socket on to hold the pieces together. Last time I did it was on a 22mm axle shaft, though, so I doubt I could have just split one side anyway. Just push on the socket once...

I have a towable engine hoist that I needed new casters and wheel for the "put it to work" position - you flip it one way, has a hitch, and ride on 12" trailer tires, flip it 90 degrees, and your in position to lift something heavy, on 4 smaller steel wheels, two of them being casters. Anyway...

HiBall, I appreciate the info. What is the difference between the 784 and the 884? I am going to get some help and load it into the truck (no way I can load it by myself), and take it to the car wash for a little cleaning action. Once I do that I am going to take it home, split the frame, clean...

Oh, also, there is a movable pin under the release knob that slides back and forth. Any idea what that does?

What are the defining characteristics to know for sure, other than the ID plate that is unreadable? I'm going to want to rebuild the cylinder here soon, and I know HiBall's advice is to take it apart first, then order parts, and I will do that, but I will need to know what I have to begin with...

Hello all, new member, but I have learned so much over the years from viewing the forums, but never had a reason to register until now. For those of you that have posted so much great advice, I thank you now. On to my question. I purchased an old Walker floor jack at a garage sale a few days...