Recent content by RustnGease

As requested and promised, drivesitfar Followup pictures of the wilton 9300 and parker 955 i bought the other day, 40 bucks for the pair. Hope everyone enjoys

Drives, i'm not kidding, best part was that was the number set by the owner, didn't even haggle with him. I'm going back saturday for two bench grinders and a RR jack, was a private one on one sale and that was the number he threw out. For this deal i actually feel bad putting it on GJ. The...

Never, ever give up a tool with sentimental value, whether it be dad's, grandpa's or so on. Once it's gone that's the last time you'll see it.

So, I was warned but these are the two vise's i picked up at an estate sale, whopping 40 buck for the pair, not immaculate but seem to work fine. Wilton 9300 and a Parker 955. Saw the wilton first and my heart skipped a beat, then a bit later the parker. Thanks to GJ i knew they had to come with...

Thanks Drivesitfar, I'm going to get the vise pictures up soon, been busy and just bought everything yesterday. I'm thankful for such a great base of knowledge of tools and projects. I've learned alot from GJ and i'm thankful for the opportunity to do so. Some of the starretts will probably go...

Well, thanks to this thread, i've been searching garage and estate sales for older tools, here's some of my recent additions, all for $135. Not pictured is the wilton 9300 or Parker 955. Some snap on, mac, craftsman, sk, and other assorted brands, clamps are williams and some others. Browne and...

Challenge Accepted. Although i think you've beat me by far... I Didnt get Pics of the wilton 9300 or parker 955 though. All for a cool $135

Fist off, the miller 211 is a great welder, own one myself, they weld nice, plus the autoset makes life a little easier. I dont have the spoolgun so i cant comment on that. Sadly, i find mine sitting more than being used.When i bought mine, i wanted a welder, i've used it maybe 40 hours in 2...

By everyone's stories here, gave me the motivation to start hitting up some local yard sales, even hit up a local estate sale today. Its true that the younger generation doesn't appreciate working with their hands. Especially with tools, but with that it makes it easier on me to find the deals...

Hey Everyone, I found this forum a few weeks ago, and ever since my life has changed. In a good way of course lol. First some background, I've been turning wrenches for 20ish years, almost 3/4 of my life, actually my dad taught me fractions with wrenches. I've always had an interest in how...