Recent content by slowlearner

I see the steel shank screwdrivers on ebay, listed as "Irwin", or "Perfect Handle" screwdrivers. A quick Google search for "Perfect Handle" shows they were first made by H.D. Smith & Co. in Connecticut, starting around 1900. Good article here...

OK, an update- I got the chuck off with just one (clockwise) tap on the allen key (easier than I thought). I found 4 screws holding the sleeve on. Got that off easily -found no stake or through hole like I worried about. With the sleeve off, I found 3 screws holding the plate covering the...

Thanks Outlawmws, After posting, I remembered the thread (yours?) about removing the chuck from a power drill. I'll try that first. Reason I'm concerned about the bit piece (if that's what it is) is it's more or less flush with the top of the flange. So it would prevent unscrewing the...

Newbie here. My latest eBay prize is an OLD Sioux All Angle Drill. Just like the seller said, it works, but.....not surprisingly, it needs lube. I don't want to run it much until I re-grease the gears. Problem is, getting to them. I've never had one of these, and don't know much about...

Poor man's solution: If you put an old pair of junk needle nose pliers in your vise, spread so the jaws fit into the holes of the retainer ring, place the ratchet face down, so the retainer ring is caught in the jaws of the pliers. Then, just turn the wrench counterclockwise, as if loosening...

Just a heads up for all the U.S. "Frankie" ratchet aficionados: http://www.ebay.com/itm/350528254766?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649 and http://www.ebay.com/itm/350528255650?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649 I'm not connected with Seller. Thought I'd bid...

I've been lurking here a while. Was on the Jalopy Journal HAMB Board for some time. Was planning to build a Flathead roadster, but family responsibilities/time/money meant a change of plans. I earn my living as a lawyer. 25 years now. Sole practitioner/my own office. General practice/court...