Recent content by oldbrownhat

This is a "necro thread revival", but I've recently been thinking of a Toyo diesel stove as a possible backup heat source for a new small house. Since I already have diesel for other equipment it seems a good fit. This is the first place I've found much hands-on experience and feedback on them...

ALLFAST, IMHO you certainly didn't overpay for that vice. 60+ years old and in superb condition. I'm almost embarrassed to post a pic of my old beater but here it is, hastily reassembled and minus the lead screw and handle, which are awaiting the installation of the spring and a new retaining...

Nice find. And for $5.00.... yes, "you ****"! That's just not right :mad: I recently picked up a Plomb 5468 18" 1/2" drive extension (c. 1940) and two very sturdy old Jorgenson 5" c-clamps down in Bellingham- but I got taken (comparitively speaking): $20.00. Still, as someone said, "There's...

Allfast, that's a real beauty- practically new but with a handsome patina of age. I'd hate to think what one of those would cost today if they were still made in England. I've just acquired a Record No.3 as well, and came across this forum when wondering about the washer and spring arrangement...