Recent content by KershawMan

There was a mix of tools that I picked up with these. The grandfather was a machinist; the father was a carpenter; and the son was a mason/concrete contractor

Still looking for an answer on this tool. Somebody has got to know what these are. Thanks.

I am still trying to figure out what this tool is used for. I have five of them so they must be pretty common and inexpensive. No manufacturer's marks on any of them.

Thanks for all the responses. Did some searching around and confirmed that the yellow ones are definitely tire chain pliers. Could not find any dust cap pliers to match the other tool so the search continues.

Thank you to RTM. Those old Starrett catalogs are a tremendous resource.

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Recently found these and don't have any clue what they are. No markings on either one. Appreciate the help. Also, found this small glass vial with a brass top in a machinist'stool box. Does anyone have an idea as to what it is? Thanks.

I recently acquired an old machinist's tool box. I was familiar with everything except these two tools. Both are Starrett (one marked LSS). I would appreciate the help in identifying these tools. Thanks.

UPDATE - This cabinet will now be FREE to anyone who is willing to pay the shipping.

I have an old two drawer parts cabinet for Stromberg Carburetor parts. The drawers are divided to store various small parts. The cabinet measures about 13" X 12" X 5". The finish on the cabinet is rough, but the sheet metal is good and can easily be restored. Asking $25 or best offer.

I heard that many people are losing their 10 mm sockets and wrenches. I've been lucky enough to find a bunch over the last two years. Good ones too - Snap On and Craftsman.

Flea Market Finds- Vintage Craftsman 9mm 1/2" Drive Socket & Proto 238 Slip Joint P I found a socket I will probably never use - a vintage 12 point Craftsman 9mm in 1/2" drive. I could not pass it up for $1.00. I also picked up a nice pair of Proto offset slip joint pliers #238. Probably never...

Just completed my first restoration of a Parker 954 1/2 vise. This vise was so rusty when I got it that everything was fused together. I did not get a "before" photo as I did not think it would come apart without breaking it. I learned a lot on Garage Journal to complete this project. I used...

Thanks for the tip. I found the bushings (shims as I previously called them) right where you said I would. Ready to move forward again on my restoration of a Parker 954 1/2. I plan on painting it right after the holidays.

Where did you get the shims for the spindle?