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Thank you, I don’t think that they are really old old, just curious what exactly I have here.

Thank you, I will give the slot keys a look. Is it a standard date format or is there a code to it?

I really don’t know much about vises in general, but I do know that the Wilton bullet vises have a good reputation and are considered to be among the better units. And these monsters are freaking heavy! They have to weigh about 200lbs each! So is there something in these pictures that could...

And here are some pics of the other newer (?) one.

I hope this is the right place to post these C3 questions. I have these 2 Wilton C3 vises, which I think are different ages based on some minor differences. I am looking for any help that could date them and any other info on them. Both are still very dirty from the heavy industrial machine...

When working in the oil refinery we had dozens and dozens of those shipping containers all over the facility. Most common were the 40’ box with Doris on one end and two 7’ wide cheap roll up doors spaced out along the one side. Typical interior had 2’ or 3’ deep shelving along the entire non...

Even though I shouldn’t be answering according to you………. If and when you find a shop willing to install longer hangers be sure to get the new hangers with the welded in internal chevrons that keep the hangers more stable and will reduce fatigue up where they are bent near the frame weld. The...

If you have all the answers, then you shouldn’t be asking.

a picture is worth a thousand words…………

I can’t tell exactly what the issue is from the pictures the OP posted……….

Could it be the locking unit from a 2 section pool net/brush/vacuum head extending pole, The knurled section would be pressed into the end of the smaller diameter pole tube and the larger would be inside the larger pole tube. When twisted one way it would tighten and bind to lock the pole at...

Please keep us updated on this if you repair it or have it repaired as I have the exact same Daytona Mig/Cebora. Mine still works, but the wire drive system is crappy and constantly needs adjusting.

They are still building them, https://www.irvansmith.com/scart/carts-wagons-wagons-c-656_694.html