Recent content by NurnbergIronGirl

So my first post, other than intro so hopefully I put it in the right section. Was going through my tool pile tonight and figured I’d share a little origin story from the vintage section. 😊 These locking pliers aren’t rare or collectible… but they’re special to me. This was my very first...

Rosie can bring the Rivets. The Iron Maiden runs the vise! 😉

Right now it’s an old Sears air compressor I rescued from the scrap yard. Plugged it in at first and it ran like a champ, so I was planning a full restore (and probably a little video series) once I get to Texas. Then the other day I fired it up and the power cord literally caught fire. Turns...

Thanks for the advice, I appreciate it. I’ll use the search and try to ask smart, specific questions, but I’m here for the real-world experience and the back-and-forth with actual people too. For context: I’m in Pennsylvania right now, but I’m in the process of moving to Texas, so I’ll mention...

Why did the movie elf just pop in my head? 😂

That’s awesome, thank you! I’ve already noticed how deep the knowledge runs around here… and yes, I’m trying very hard not to accidentally “need” ten new tools overnight. 😅 I was actually born in Nürnberg. I still have family there, though not as much as I used to. My Oma and Opa lived in a...

Thank you everyone for the warm welcome

Hi everyone, new member here. 👋 I go by NurnbergIronGirl. I’m German & American, and I’ve always had a deep respect for quality tools, old iron, and doing things the right way. I’m still learning, so I’ll ask beginner questions, but I’m serious about improving, and I listen. I’m here for...