I just picked up a Massey vise from a moving sale and started researching it. Wow! I had no idea there was so much information out there for all the many manufacturers of vises.
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I did do it in stages, but I didn't plan it out for the top and front last. So I had to go back and redo those areas. This is a very helpful tip, planning! I'm working on doing more of that. I find the older I get, I'm slowing down and taking more pride in my work. Instead of just rushing to...
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I know what you mean about messy results, I learned by trial error. Surface prep is the majority of the work. Oh, and waiting for the paint to dry COMPLETELY before shooting the next coat. The directions state to re-coat within an hour or AFTER 48 hours. Even though it seems dry...
Although I'm pleased with the outcome, I had a difficult time getting the hammered paint in an even "pattern" I was getting darker streaks in areas and the dimples or hammered effects were not uniform. As I tried to retouch areas, the overspray would leave a dull silver coat on surrounding area...
You weren't supposed to notice that!
It's actually solder. I assume it has been broken and it was solder to repair it???
I found it when I was cleaning it up and wasn't quite sure what to do with it. I figured if I started messing with it I would make it look worse so I have just let it be for...
I recently restored my grandpa's tool cabinet, http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=293832
Now I'm just starting to go through the tools that were in it. Here are some interesting finds so far.
small brass protractor
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It must be. Looks exactly the same. I guess there are different types, the other screw extractors I have look like this http://professional-power-tool-guide.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Grabit-Screw-extractor2.jpg
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Anyone know what this is? I'm confused because it has a warning that says make sure system is discharged.
The holes go from 5/16" to 3/4"
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I recently restored my grandpa's tool cabinet, http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=293832
Now I'm just starting to go through the tools that were in it. Here are some interesting finds so far
And I'm not sure what these are??? They look like drill bits but no spiral flutes...
Hammered Metal Finish Spray, Silver
I was wanting a darker color for the cabinet, like the pewter or even the gray but I couldn't find it in stock at the three stores I visited. Oh well, still satisfied.
And the drawers are Rust-Oleum Painter's Touch 2X Gloss Apple Red
For the handles I...