Recent content by Ralphy

Neat lantern base Outlaw. I was born in Waterbury so it's always cool seeing what used to come out of there

Got this Union machinist box a couple days ago. 30 bucks for the box and everything in it. Thought it was neat how the stanley is a sample. Starrett planer and shaper gauge. How did I do? The box is a little rough and missing the front cover, but I think the contents made it...

The best option for quality cheap tools is to buy used. Ebay is a great place to look. Im younger than you are and have a very decent set of tools ranging from sk to snap on and I got 80% of my stuff off ebay. When I first started buying tools I would go to sears and buy new craftsman stuff when...

My brother got this from a freind who was going to scrap it. It's a Walworth and it looks like it has a number 1 stamped into it. When you loosen the jaws on it, you have to manually pull it apart. Is it supposed to be like that? Also, what was this type of vice used for? It only has one hole on...

Yup it's USA.

Not much, but I figured I'd share anyway. 1/2 craftsman v series universal, 1/2 drive 1/2 craftsman v socket, and a 3/8 drive OTC ratchet. The finish is peeling a bit, but it still works fine. Any background info on OTC? This is the first I've seen or heard of them.

I let my brother and my dad use my tools if I have something they need and they let me use theirs if they have something I need. As long as they respect my stuff and put them back it's no problem. As far as letting freinds borrow my tools, I usually don't let that happen.

I was in my local true value today and saw a selection of pratt read screw and nut drivers. I like the fact that they're made in the USA and they feel pretty good in my hand. Latley I've been thinking of upgrading my screwdrivers from craftsman. How do pratt read screw and nut drivers compare to...

I picked up an older craftsman today and I want to try my hand at it. Just wondering if anyone's ever done it. Post ideas/pics if you got em!

Love those s-k's Grasseth!

I stopped by that flea market today. Most of the stuff was junk but I did manage to grab a couple things worth getting. Powr-Kraft 5 inch 1/2 extension, Blackhawk 3 inch 3/8 extension, Millers Falls 4 bit offset screwdriver, 1/4 craftsman wrench: Blue Point 3/4 5/8 open ended combo, New...

Great thread! There's an indoor flea market in my town and the guy has a couple buckets of tools sitting out. I scored some nice files and bits there before and for the price I paid, they were worth it by far. I'll probably stop by tomorrow to see what he's got.

I'm about an hour away from it. I'd love to have it but there's no way I can fit it in my garage unfortunately. I hope someone saves it!

It's soaking right now so I'll see if i can borrow the proper wrench from the shop at school. If not I'm thinking I might be able to get it off with snap ring pliers.

Thanks for the advice guys. I'll put it in some oil before I go to school tomorrow and try to take it apart when I get home. I'll let you know how I make out.