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Nice, thanks for the info and pic with belt part number

I gave it a good look over and everything seemed to be in spec so I didn’t do much other than replace the worn out cord and add a contactor and pushbutton switches to replace the old toggle switch. It’s been running great. Side note: I found an old Cardinal 4B speed vise which is awesome to...

Hello, I was in the market for a new DP and after reading and researching on GJ I decided on looking for an older USA made machine instead. I just picked up this 1968 model 1150 VS locally. Seems to be in great shape, runs smooth, speed adjusts correctly etc… it needs some cleaning to make it...

haha thanks for letting me in the group dispite it not being a block, now that I know what it is, I need to read up and learn more about them. Thanks for dicyphering the tag, I was curious if that 53 was the year. awesome, thanks for the link, I'll check it out.

The cheapest I could find back when I bought mine in 2011 was from Indiana oxygen with free shipping and no cart for around $950ish I believe. That price you found seem pretty fair.

Here's my submission, I was given this grinder several years ago by an older coworker/friend. He told me his dad bought it new when he was younger. The plate is kind of scratched up but maybe you guys can decipher exactly what it is. The thing has better bearings then any grinder I've ever...

2x back to back Craftsman USA 1/4dr. Deep 10mm sockets.

Cornwell

While that may be true, better helmets with a shorter switch time and more light sensors will help prevent accidental flash. They also typically have better head gear and larger viewing windows. There are places to try and save money however you only have one set of eyes, I don't understand...

I have a Matco slide hammer which is just the rebadged OTC, and I like it pretty well. I would say go with the OTC

I was in this same situation, as I had been looking for a good cart for a while. I just picked up a Cornwell 4 drawer and so far love it. Very happy with my purchase.

Cool video, thanks for sharing it, I agree with robotcow that it makes me want to buy and support cornwell more! It made that new extra long wrench purchase that much easier haha