Recent content by majcd213

Hi everybody. I have a slight addiction to vintage socket sets. There, confession over, but I get quite a few that have broken hinges on the case. These are usually small rollpin hinges, spot welded to base and lid. Over time they distort and snap and so I'd like to replace them. Does anyone...

Thank for that- I agree about the logo, the logo I found is different though, and I suppose VJC must have changed later, or maybe been replaced. Im still looking for the toolbox colour so if anyone knows please pass it on. Ive bought some more bits and pieces towards a full set of these sockets...

Thanks great picture... do you know what colour their boxes were? That seems to be the set and case Ive got- although there's a lot missing. The manufacturer seems to be JLC engineering of Bedford UK, better known for pumps and hydraulics however I can't find a catalogue of their past products-...

Thats great... where will I find the "Graces guide"? Sounds like just what I need. Ive looked up some of the vintage tools by VL Churchill and their logo doesnt look the same. Ill try and get a good pic of the one I mean although I only have it on the sockets which are worn so its hard to shoot...

Hi Everyone, Ive acquired a collection of pretty battered sockets in original tin case. They are 1/2" square drive, BSW in sizes and are marked JLC in a circular logo. In addition they are stamped "Made in England". They come in what I think is the original box although all paint aand markings...

Hi Everyone, I've recently acquired an old trolley jack. According to its owner it used to pump up and then gradually subside. This seemed to me to be a classic seal leakage problem so although its a cheap jack, seals are cheap too and I don't like to waste anything. I fitted new seals and...

Hi Everyone, I've recently acquired an old trolley jack. According to its owner it used to pump up and then gradually subside. This seemed to me to be a classic seal leakage problem so although its a cheap jack, seals are cheap too and I don't like to waste anything. I fitted new seals and...