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My local resale shop, that had a large tool section, just closed down last week. They couldn't make enough profit consistently to pay the rent and put food on the table. The inventory came in waves, lots of tools one day, then nothing new for weeks.

I have the opportunity to buy a really nice Walker floor jack no 84. The seals do not leak, the rams are not rusted or pitted, the wheels are all in good condition, and everything works like it is supposed to. It never saw very heavy use. The pump handle is about 5 feet tall and the jack is...

This was in a box of tools that I bought. It is marked Mac Tools. It has a 1-1/8'' inside span, and is 1/2'' drive. Can anyone tell me what this is used for? Is it a sensor wrench? Why cant I find anything about it through a google search? What do you think it is worth on Craigslist/ebay or on...

The only way your going to tell if its worth $35 is to show up and dig through the buckets to see whats inside. If there is a decent amount of USA made sockets, go for it. Keep in mind steel is going to fetch about $0.10/lb. Maybe a little more, like 12 cents a pound. So scrapping some might...

Can anyone point me toward a model number for this set of boxes? I just picked up a pair of these boxes and want to order some new friction slides.

Make your own! Take a socket to a bench grinder for about two minutes, you will have a socket with thinner walls than anything at a store.

No way in hell that opens 12''

I really cant give you any advice but I did enjoy the story!

$455 for a 6" crescent wrench? jesus. I thought snap on was expensive.

I agree with that. in the last year I've sold Morgans in "good condition" that didnt need restoration for $65. I sold one in "excellent condition" with little use and what appeared to be the original blue paint for $85. (Those are craigslist prices in the north chicagoland craigslist section) I...

I have found a lot of tools in the road while working seasonal jobs for a couple of Public Works departments in the Chicago suburbs. The fun part is you can stop any time and any place in their munucipal vehicles because they have warning lights, so no one will look at you twice for picking up...

I grew up in Northern Chicagoland, and am an avid vise collector/seller. I have sold a couple Morgan Vises this year on Chicago Craigslist. One was a Morgan Aurora Vise, that would be consistent with pre-1970 date of manufacture, since I was able to talk to the elderly man who was the original...

Gas Man- I like the trick of switching the slides to the other side, it's kinda like rotating tires on your car.

I also vote for salvaging the scrap yard vise and rebuilding the first vise. You might be able to buy the scrap yard vise for 0.30-0.80 cents/lb., as many scrap yards will sell their material by the pound.

Nice table. Will you be painting it or customizing it in any way?