Recent content by jgrainger

It looks like an extension to increase the depth from the chuck to the column. I've not seen one before and presume they're not common. While a handy thing to have, it's not necessarily the most in demand of parts due to also taking the chuck out of alignment with the hole in the centre of the...

Some nice old saws :)

Putting sheets on machines can also help against condensation in some areas. Over here in the UK it seems like DIY cyclones are reasonably popular too. I've got an old fairly open bandsaw which produces a lot of dust when in use and a making a cyclone is also on my own to-do list - presently...

Following my last post I've managed to find some pictures of the handle parts, and have started freeing off those parts - might have to drill out the cross pin which keeps the release knob on. Seems the handle locking shaft has been replaced with something which was just stuck in. Removed one...

If you know a local clock repairer they will probably have a mainspring winding tool which hooks into the center of the spring. With the outside of the spring also held, a handle is used to turn the center of the spring so that it becomes coiled up. A lathe could be used for the same purpose...

Hello, I recently aquired an old Walker 784 Series C I with the less common rear wheel casting (less streamlined). The jack is in pretty rough shape and has some parts missing - mostly the universal joint and probably part of the handle release. An owner before the last welded a bit of steel...