Recent content by woodswalker

Thank you DIF. Here's a link to some photos, and when I figure out how to get them posted here I'll attach 'em to the original post. I'm a little limited here with mobile phone only and no WiFi but that's solvable I'm sure :) :headscrat I'll be over at the test area for a while lol...

Hello, I have come across a Craftsman 05191 that I am hoping to restore and put into use. It operates smoothly and is generally appears to be in good condition, but the articulating jaw does not retreat with the main screw when backed out. Something's amiss. It will also need new jaw plates...

Thanks guys. I've been making my way through that 101 section and will continue there before posting up my specific questions. In any event I will post some pictures of what I've got - it's disassembled now, and I'm seeing there's likely something important missing. More to follow.

Hello, I came across this thread last weekend and have returned a few times to follow the links and explore the site in general and, wow. That's all I believe need be said! I'm beginning the restoration of an 05191 and I have a few questions about the assembly. I'm wondering if posting in this...