Recent content by rjwilliams

I am in SE Connecticut. First come, first served

Paint Thinner that is 100% mineral spirits. Like someone mentioned before I would test on the back or bottom but it works really well without being overly aggressive.

Given away!

Moved to classifieds

Bosch Inline Jigsaw https://goo.gl/images/uf1AkP

That is a good idea but the heat actually worked. I was able to get them moving. Now I have to find a way to hook up a belt to them to keep them moving at a slow speed so I can spray lubricant. I absolutely appreciate this and would definitely be willing to ship them out. I just want you to...

While I agree with you, this cabinet does not get enough use to warrant drilling out and fabricating replacement rollers. This was the cabinet that my dad used to store his stainess hardware and when I was working on boats as a kid I would sneak in and “borrow” whatever I needed to finish the...

I started with connector pliers to prevent marring but that didn’t work. I had already been using electrolysis for the metal rails that the rollers slide on so I put the bearings in overnight. In the morning the half of the bearing rail that I had dipped in the bucket had been stripped of paint...

For heat do you recommend propane, butane, or something else?

Tried electrolysis overnight and nothing happened other than some paint being removed.

I have tried soaking it in PB Blaster overnight and tapping with a hammer. I may have to upgrade to Kroil.

All, I have an old metal hardware cabinet that I got from my father (sentimental value). In place of slides the drawers use a stud type bearings. Unfortunately this cabinet was flooded during Hurricane Isabel and the bearings on the lower drawers are seized. I was able to work the partially...

I would recommend any old bench but with an ESD safe mat.

Reminds me of a set that my Dad had. I’m in.

I am looking for the set and am willing to trade a snap-on mini hook and pick set or a JH Williams full size hook, pick, gasket scraper set. Let me know if anyone is interested.