Recent content by trents99

#1 is an old woodworking vise. Early 1900s Sheldon rapid acting vise. Measure the opening to determine which one you have. The #3 and #4 physical jaw dimensions are the same, 3" x 7.5". The 3 opens to 8.5" the 4 opens to 9". A #5 has jaws that are 3.5" x 8" and opens to 12".

Picked these up out of a turn lane a few days ago. Ran them across the wire wheel and hit them with fluid film. Don't appear to have been used that much.

It was made by Spear and Jackson, they are still in business.

BroncoAz, I don't understand the algorithms for Amazon. I put the vise in my cart but didn't pay for it. $73ish total after coupon, now if I open the link above again I see the same prices you do.

If I didn't have a dozen all ready, this is tempting. Shows $105 and there is a 30% off coupon on top of that.....

It is stronger than the HF. I wasn't expecting that type of difference but it hit harder when set to full depth. HF lists the 3 in 1 nailer which is what I have at about 12lbs. The M18 is listed at 10.1lbs, a 5AH XC adds 1.5lbs so closer in weight than I thought.

I bought the M18 21 degree framing and 16ga nailers a few weeks ago. I was sitting on enough gift cards to cover both and I all ready have batteries and chargers. Without the gift cards I wouldn't have bought them due to the cost. I'm rebuilding the front porch and what pushed me to buy them...

Not sure which brand you are using but look at the Flying Dutchman. Look at the Polar and Heavy Duty lines in a lower tooth count like you mentioned. Maybe a #7 or #9 for your thicker cuts.

I haven't seen a list break down of dates for the single alpha character serial numbers. Consensus is those types of serial numbers were from the late 40s to early 50s. I would guess yours is pre-50s.

http://vintagemachinery.org/pubs/detail.aspx?id=25318 That link should take you to the VM site for the 1956 manual for your DP. It goes into detail about removing the chuck and speeds for the pulleys.

A few that I have accumulated unintentionally over the past few years. How about some NOS Bull Dog electrical tape 😄

My FIL has the 6" Wiltomatic. Not sure how it compares to the 4" for rarity but it is a beast.

Some information from a 1962 WT catalog which is available on the vintage machinery site.

Farmer, that serial number is a 1951. It also has the riser block (LBS28)which is of value to some people. Check the blade lengths on those spares to see if they are all to be used with the riser block due to the extra length. As for the jointer, if you feel you need or may need one down the...

Serial number puts it as a '58 made at the Tupelo factory. As mentioned check out the OWWM classifieds once you are accepted on the forums. As of this post there is a set on there a few pages back. They are the curved spokes and they are not mine. GL.