Recent content by skamaria

I picked up one of the work lights a month or two back. It turns night into day, seems to give you a lot of time on a battery, and is flexible in mounting/positioning options. Did I mention it was extremely bright? I really like it and other people that I show it too seem blown away by the...

You make a good point about his "touch" being gone if I do too much too it. Something to think about. Since I would probably not be using this ratchet, there is something to be said for just leaving it as is. Thanks again!

Thanks for the feedback. I am scared to try and grind on that mushroomed portion, as I'm afraid I will mare the finish, the patina, of the plate. Seems the consensus though is to start at the tip end and not the head so maybe I will try tear up that mushroomed bit carefully and go from there...

I have some of my grandfather's old tools, including some Proto ratchets. The 5449 that is the subject of this post is in considerably worse shape than the others. It is an old Los Angeles stamped model that was my grandfather's so it has sentimental value even if I can never do anything with...

Recently moved to the Macon/Warner Robins area, previously lived in Athens. Go Dawgs!

I've seen those "show off your workshop" threads and I might just post in one sometime. Some are like showrooms... mine is more of the old and dirty variety.

.. is tomorrow. But anyway, I have been lurking here a bit and decided to sign up (mostly to see attachments but maybe I'll find myself posting more than I think). I am from Georgia. I have some garages, a workshop, a smaller workshop-ish structure (now junk collector), some enclosed shelters...