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    Old man in NW Florida just joined, hi to all.

    I don't think I have enough computer knowledge to belong here. Wish I did seems like a great place would like to show off my old tools and share trade knowledge. Just can't get the hang of it with my iPad. Is that a problem? Do you have to be on a PC.?
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    Milwaukee 3/4 drill motor vintage 50s or 60s?

    Do I have to be on a PC instead of an IPad to use this?
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    Old man in NW Florida just joined, hi to all.

    Yes I would, just learning to use. See my reply below started with Shiftless. I thought it would come up under you but didn't. Haven't heard it called a Coes wrench before. What's the origin of that.
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    Old man in NW Florida just joined, hi to all.

    Shiftless: I have one of them also. Originated in England mid 19 th century I think. They called it an adjustable spanner wrench. Most people today call it a monkey wrench. Mainly used by plumbers prior to the crescent wrench. New to group. Don't know how to insert pics yet. I was able to put 2...
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    Milwaukee 3/4 drill motor vintage 50s or 60s?

    I put pics in some where. How do I get them with my post? Brand new, 1st day.
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    Old man in NW Florida just joined, hi to all.

    My tools are not guide suitable for working on computers. After spinning time working with me they all decided to seek IT computer type jobs. I'm a retired Pipefitter /plumber. One son is collecting some of my older ones. I have some back to when my Dad was an Iceman (ice tongs). Farming tools...
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    Old man in NW Florida just joined, hi to all.

    I can't seem to get these individual Thank yous for the welcomes to post where I want them so I would like to thank everyone for the warm welcome. Now it says I need 4 more characters.
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    Old man in NW Florida just joined, hi to all.

    My tools are not guide suitable for working on computers. After spinning time working with me they all decided to seek IT computer type jobs. I'm a retired Pipefitter /plumber. One son is collecting some of my older ones. I have some back to when my Dad was an Iceman (ice tongs). Farming tools...
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    Milwaukee 3/4 drill motor vintage 50s or 60s?

    Has no name tag just Milwaukee in housing. Powerful HD drill. Anybody know how old it is? I've had for 20 years only used once since its for big drilling jobs. Are there any groups where you can sell to collectors...
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    Old man in NW Florida just joined, hi to all.

    Got a lot of old tools at 76 and don't know what to do with them. If they will all fit in the coffin, I'm taking'em with me!
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