Recent content by orchidlane

Hello All, I am looking for any info on these 2 Craftool buffer / polisher I picked up this weekend, I have been searching for the company to see if they are made in the USA and maybe a value.. They look to be well built and run smooth.. thanks for the help

Hi, Yes it says the Ogden Utah and on top its says also Pacific States, it made it all the way to Chandler AZ Now I have 3 of them for the back yard, one happy dog : - ) that would be me ...

Hello All, Found this Prentiss no 26 bench vise when I went to look at a fire hydrant for my dog and they had this vise sitting out on a table so I had to ask if it was for sale and they said yes :willy_nil still in great shape after all these years, I like this vise but Love my Wiltons,

Hi, Beautiful Monster Vise, like the highlights on the letters .. well done

Hi, Great job on the vise, I like the raw finish look on vises. but paint is nice too.. someday I have to rebuild mine..

All, like to share todays swap meet find, 1950's Wilton Cadet swivel base vise, shes a beauty .. some day I will quit buying vises, but not yet.. How can I be overdrawn I still have checks :bounce:

Hi Tejaas, I did save him, found the housing on ebay 40.00 plus shipping. he has a whole new life waiting to put the squeeze on something,

Hi, Thanks for the info, That looks just like it, I will look into it tomorrow and see if the guy still has it and if i can get it cheaper : -) :D I dont know about keeping my wiltons in line because I have a 8 inch tradesman that throws his weight around at 110 pounds, he's a monster...

All, I was at a swap meet today and someone had a PENN bench vise, looked to be a 5 inch non swivel base, I can not seen to find and info on that MFG or what it might be worth, he wants 80.00 for it and its in OK condition, does any one have a info on this vise, thanks for the help, Like i...

there like kids, how do you sell them, they all have a story this is my newest baby. it clamps where ever you go :thumbup:

WOW what you wrote about all the cylinder head work brought back soo many memories, boy that was some dirty work and how many people didnt know how to grind seat and valves right. but I sure learned alot and I was only 15 years old when I started on engines. now 51 years old and still...

Thanks for the posting, I forgot about the cast iron plugs, I used them way back in the days when I did valve jobs and had to repair cracked heads, so sounds like a plan, lucky me I have a mill also.. Thats my late father in the picture.. thanks.

Rick Mears bought it at a yard sale top and bottom 250.00

I have that same snap on tool box :rocker:

Thanks, This is my newest vise