Recent content by Mr. Brooks

From DFW eh?

Yep tried a couple of mine, great for the house can't beat the price. Got two for $78 or so because of HF 20% coupon.

Deal is dead

Used a couple of them, perfect for the money and for any home user.

Yeah never been a fan of the slickdeals people that don't even know where the oil goes or what it's used for.

Betting the play is in the holes in the main vise body. Honestly not worth it unless you plan on a complete resto.

Seems like the side pins could be worn a bit. I replaced mine with tight fitting roll pins

Bought 2 for 78 before tax....HF 20%....

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I have two I got at a swap meet for 20. Turned out to be great quality reels. One broke its catch but should be a quick fix.

If you are honest about your Craigslist searching, then you are doing something wrong. Only thing I can recommend is to contact the people selling off their entire garage of stuff but maybe didn't mention a vise. A lot of people leave them on benches without a second thought. I have picked up a...

Agreed, $100 has bought me a 1780 tradesman and a 600s before, but I understand time may not be on your side.

I understand gifts but I appreciate well thought out gifts more than quick gifts. Nothing wrong with the craftsman pro, but most of us like saving old tools and giving them new life. Ex: best friend needed a grinder, only new crappy grinders under $200, I found a 1969 1/2 HP block grinder for...

photos coming through very large btw.