Recent content by TBone69

The BIG Ford wrenches with the socket at the end are for tightening head bolts. Not sure what the little one is for, they are from probably a Model A tool set. They should have some numbers on them, a quick web search should tell you the application.

Well everything being color coded and look right I would say it's the start capacitor. Look for an electrical motor shop nearby and take the old one over, they can check and get you a new one. Note you can always go bigger on the cap just not smaller. I've had to change the start cap on my A/C...

Check out the atlas_craftsman group on yahoogroups, and vintagemachinery.org The Sears 101 is a re badged Atlas 618. The metal tag should be at the end of the bed below the tail stock. Here's mine at work spinning a grinder armature for polishing.

Been using a lathe myself for about a year now and the Tubalcain videos on YouTube are great. You'll really start learning once you need to make or modify something. So far I've made bushings, spacers, bushing drivers, adapters for the shop press and for precise drilling and tapping. Check out...

When I was shopping for a MIG last year I learned that the models being sold in the stores such as Home Depot/Lowes are not the same as direct. I think Tractor Supply sells the exact model you can get from Hobart but I would double check. I have the Hobart 140 and love it. Would have went the...

I do need to get new wheels for it. This was submerged during Hurricane Sandy so the integrity is questionable. It was just on for a quick test. Being that these are 7" wheels I will have to order them as most places only carry 6" and 8".

If the commutator is not heavily worn and just oxidized clean the grease/oil off with a little rubbing alcohol, and clean out any slots with a toothpick then hit it with a wire wheel in a dremel to make it nice and shiny.

I recently inherited my Grandfathers tools and among other things got this Craftsman Block Grinder. It's stamped April 27 1965 on the bottom. Gave it a quick cleaning and it runs great. It even still has the original Sears Grinding stones on it. This is Grinder #3 I need a bigger shop :)

Scored the missing left side wheel guard off of Ebay and after stripping 5 coats of various colored paint I shot it with some gloss black. Also cleaned up the tool pedestal and tool/chisel sharpening attachements. Still need to rebuild/rework/rewire the lighted shields. Had a spare wire wheel...

Yup mine was rusted in as well. Little penetrating oil and couple taps with an aluminum or brass hammer and it came right out. A press would work as well. Then clean it up with wire wheel. Its a shouldered bolt which allows the vise to swivel. As for the set screw I don't recall taking all the...

I'll be watching the for sale section. Have a Model A I am building and I like old tools and put them to use. Have a couple Ford wrenches and looking for more.

Re: Not quite a vintage "tool". But it's 81 years old and goes in my garage... It is a tool and a very important one at that. A tool for keeping your beer cold!

From what I recall, just a chisel or a punch and a hammer, once one end came up a bit I grabbed them with some locking pliers. The woodruff keys on this grinder are half round. I have had square style keys in the past give me fits though. During reassembly this weekend I accidentally put them...

Made some progress this weekend! She is going back together. Thought I had lost my diss assembly pics when I lost a hard drive in my laptop. Still had a couple pics on my phone that helped. I also found wiring diagrams on the internet. Just search for split phase motor with centrifugal switch...