Recent content by rbannon

Can anyone with access to one of old knock-down 1500/1200 Bluebird/KayDee engine hoists post a length and diameter for the jack handle? I don't have access to the lift and I need to make a replacement. They need to be a certain length to fit into the spring loaded storage feature. Thanks in...

I have seen similar applications of a setscrew into a threaded feature where a lead slug was used under the setscrew to prevent damage to threads.

Positive mail transaction on Parker vise base. Thanks

Can anyone id this Wilton C3 as to what the weight might be? The figure of 200 lbs often gets mentioned with the C3. The seller weighed this one and said it weighs 140 lbs. I have seen the newer ones and their actual weight seems to be an honest 200 lbs. This one is missing the swivel base...

Does anyone know the weight of the early Wilton C3 vises with the thicker Wilton 600/800 jaws that attached from the back as compared to the present C3's? The change was in 1980's and I think the newer swivel bases are bigger than the early vises. Are the newer C3's bigger and heavier than the...

I saw this one local to me. A gentleman was working on a large Emmert machinist vise. The writing on the side is "7 IN NO 51". 7" jaws and opens 12" with full slide and screw engagement. The Acme thread is 1-3/8" in diameter. Weighs about 220 pounds. The thing has some battle scars but is...

I have a Wilton catalog somewhere that has the Dawn/Wilton listed. The catalog made no mention of Dawn or country of origin. The catalog indicated that it was made from 60ksi ductile iron. The one NOS 4" Wilton offset vise box that I saw listed the strength as 70ksi. The box also stated the...

Do any of you have a preference on what type, brand, or model of air powered tool to install 3/16" and 1/4" steel and stainless structural domed blind rivets in a semi-production setting. (Approximately 150 rivets per day) I have a couple of the manual tools for the pop rivet type stuff, but...

On the observation that older Columbian Vises tend to have hollow sections, I was told by an elder gentleman with some knowledge of malleable iron that there are limitations in the section thickness of malleable iron parts. Perhaps this along with malleable iron's potential strength advantage...

Yeah! If that were local to me, I would not hesitate.

Is that a Morgan vise or some other USA maker in the link above or a Chinese clone?

I have an old Associated 6018 Wheeled Charger that is no longer putting out any current. Cooling fan runs but no charging. I bought this unit used and it looks like it has led a hard life. I am going to go through the trouble shooting guide and see what the issues are. Are the 6018's worth...

Perfect! Thank you.

I am looking for a tire inflator gauge for seniors keeping in mind hand strength, dexterity and vision considerations. It would be for automotive use probably 60 psi max. Is the classic Milton 5XX series with the magnifier window and a lock on air chuck the best bet out there or is there...

I am thinking about buying a system for some upcoming siding and painting projects. Does anyone have any experience with either brand? Thanks for any input.