I can't believe it. I found the exact handle on Ebay. I’t coming in mail and I will take all three and the 13” side bar/handle and have them all re chromed. I am going to use red spray paint. Almost feel I should take it to auto shop and have it professionally done - the guage oof the metal is...
Hi. Awesome collection. I need help. Restoring vintage Craftsmen rolling tool chest. Missing one silver drawer handle. Anyone have one to sell? One person suggested I make one. No clue how I would do that. Will attach photos.
Much thanks for the reply. The problem with replacing handle is it’s 4 1/4” center to center spacing. If I could find three handles with that spacing that look similar -would just get those.
Hi, I just found the exact rolling cabinet and am trying to restore it. I am missing one from cabinet drawer handle and have no clue where to find it. I would like to stay original and have handles re-chromed but would consider buying new replicas if i knew where to look. Any suggestions?
Alas. My fault for not looking at sellers pictures more closely. The vise had a large crack near the front botyom that was welded. The vice is functional but i think is beyond my skills to refurbish. I was looking for one to cleanup, sand and paint. I am going to put it on the market for $30. I...
I need help. I am trying to restore this nasty greasy (female brain) vintage vice bought online. Didn't look at pictures close enough. It‘s missing a jaw part. I have gone online everywhere but can seem to locate one if these “replaceable” jaws. (I do realize it was made in the 40’s) But one...
I need help. I am trying to restore this nasty greasy (female brain) vintage vice bought online. Didn't look at pictures close enough. It‘s missing a jaw part. I have gone online everywhere but can seem to locate one if these “replaceable” jaws. (I do realize it was made in the 40’s) But one...
Unbelievable restoration job.
i need help with mine. I bought a vintage Craftsman 5242 3 1/2” wide jaws. After picking it up from a quick tailgate sale i saw that one of it’s jaw plates was missing. I went on line and can‘t find anything close. When can inget these. New ones would be ok but...
Hi, all. I am an obsessed female Craftsman tool owner and collector. I have - I am guessing a 30 year old 3557 hacksaw that is missing the front end pin that holds the blade. I have called every Sears/Craftsman customer service number to locate it but no seems to care😞. Any ideas out there. Or...