Recent content by rdbjr57

Got me a Colombian 503 1/2 M2 yesterday. Found it locally on Marketplace from a former shop teacher. He said he’d had it probably 40 years. Paid $100 for it after checking for cracks, etc. I’ve done dome digging for info on the Colombian but have not found a whole lot (I’m open getting some...

Thanks for all of the responses! I’ll be keeping on using this until I see a good reason not to.

What little there was, yes…

In my old age I don’t need the shiny new toys 🤣🤣🤣

Yes, I drain it most times I use it. I fired it up to the 150 psi capacity today and when I drained it afterward, some water came out. More than just a drop or two but not much more.

I have a 6 gallon Bostitch compressor I bought 12-14 years ago. Hasn’t had a lot of use, but more so since I retired in 2024. Looking at the manual today I saw something giving me cause for concern. It said that with age, the compressor is subject to rusting from the inside and eventually...

Very generous of you. Thanks! But I’m getting more into woodworking since I retired. I want to make my own set. But again, thanks for the offer!

It is the two planks I want to replace.

I have a WM 200 I need to replace the jaws on. On the underside is a label (copy attached to this thread) that has a “04 75”. I’m just wondering if this is when this was manufactured. I’ve searched but can’t find the answer. I’m hoping someone here has some insight. Thanks very much!

Greetings to the group! Recently retired and spending a lot more time out in the garage. Right now I am working on restoring an older Wilton vise model 121078. I have taken it apart and soaked in Evaporust to get the rust off and that worked well. I got the jaws off (I think they are brass)...