Recent content by v8vic

Been using a Skat Blast cabinet about 20 years but am ready for a bigger one. I'd like a 970 but would like a set of plans as another option. Thanks a lot for the offer.

thanks again for the comments. Brad54, sorry to take so long to answer your question on the nameplate, haven't been on here for awhile. The plate didn't require any real restoration. Just some careful cleaning and polishing. This cabinet was in pretty good shape overall when I got it. Did...

Screamin deal on the bolt bin. Bought two at Turlock a couple years ago for $60 each and they were half the size. Happy to get them for that.

I have both the Makita 18 volt set with 1.5 ah batteries and the smaller Makita10.8 volt set. Really like both. The small set is real handy for smaller projects where access is tight, and the tools fit well in a bag on a tool belt, or even a coat pocket. Power is great too. I use the impact...

Thanks for the compliments. It was in pretty good shape when I got it. Had a second paint job on it and several dents from normal use but not too bad. It is a ten ton unit. I think the the advertisement said it was $195 new in 1939 with attachments. The pump was an enerpac, apparently...

Didn't think to take before pictures till I was already started. This is all I have.

Thought some of you might want to see this cart I restored. Found it at a swap meet last spring. I was able to find an advertisement for it on the web and according to the ad it was built in 1939 as close as I can figure. It came with a bunch of attachments too. Hopes this works. First...

Been watching the forum for awhile and thought I'd introduce myself. Been into rods and old tools and equipment for years. Try to aquire what I can as budget allows and enjoy trying to bring old junk back to life. Have some questions I'll post on the forum about some old tools I have. Lots...