Recent content by Kevin J.

I think that you put the screw through the dynamic jaw and then put the washer in the groove closest to the "T" handle. The washer will then push against the dynamic jaw as you unscrew the handle. The washer will require deformation to remain in the groove. A snap ring could be substituted for...

Not many areas are truly safe from theft. I only leave range markers outside all year.

So, it looks like this metric system might catch on hey.

Mark, Welcome to the forum. I would gladly pay you to help me reach the level of organization that you currently show in your photos. Kevin J.

Would it work? Maybe. Has it been done before?Probably. Should you do it? No

Excellent work. Do you only work on classic vehicles?

I have heard of that brand but have never seen one of their tools in the wild. Are they considered a high quality tool?

My wife and I stopped in an "antique" store near Manitowoc. WI, an old ship building area. A huge place filled not really an antique store but more like an old furniture graveyard. In one corner near the office were about a dozen machinist tool boxes on display and I was excited until I saw the...

There is a significant difference between spare parts, extra parts, and stray parts. Nothing quite like finding a nut, spring, retaining clip, etc. to spoil your day.

Never saw one before, I'm not sure exactly what it does, and I have absolutely no use for one but I want one, you know just in case, and I'm going to buy one. There many enablers on this site.

I bought a set of that type of wrench recently. Duro brand from Amazon. The whole set is 6 point pattern. They seem to be nicely finished. They haven't had extensive use, but the one size I needed has worked well. The price was right so I bought the set. I don't know anything about Duro, I'm...

RTM, Yes I see it now. Possibly not Nuttsak brand. It could be doubleD.

It looks like the vise had been over tightened in it's past. You could mill the moveable jaw pocket to match the fixed jaw. If you were closer I could do that for you. Do you know anyone nearby with a milling machine. Project like that, estimate cost at one six pack of premium beer.

Very rare Nuttsak brand.

No one even thought of recommending FlexSeal ?