Recent content by wrench136

I was able to make the spring I got work. I was 8mm thick. I had ordered 7mm thick. This made it hard to work with. Hand to shorten the length and redo the outer end from loop type to 90 degree bend. If anyone needs more info let me know.

Link was fine but they didn't have the spring I need. Found one on eBay that may work. Will follow up next week after I get it.

Thanks Nofries & jmarkwolf. No luck with either link. I'll keep looking.

I need a spindle-return spring. Coil type. This drill dates to the early 1940s. Part # is dp-16. I wasn't able to find anything on line. Any help would be great. Thanks, Tom

Looking to buy a 3/8 drive socket 1/2", 9/16", 5/8" or similar. Vintage in good condition, no chrome. For display only.

Thanks again for the great photos of “Williams Man”. Do you know any history on this item? Dates made? Award for what? I have a wrench in the collection that I think is correct for this item. 13/64 x 7/32 1/4 oz. Does this match yours? If you see one for sale let me know. LOA is 3”

Would love to see some detailed pics of your J H Williams guy. Your avatar.

Big thanks to Leviton for the patent info. The I.S. & R.S. mark is International Steamship & Railway Supply Co. They took over manufacturing after American Seal-lock co. went bankrupt in Sept. 1872.

First photo shows patent date (Jan. 21, 1872) no pat.#! Photos not mine, will try to get more info on size.

Looking for any info on this thing. Pat. # would be nice. Thanks.

Thanks for the info.

I got this ratchet type screwdriver from a friend last year. Algot T. Johnson, Jamestown, N.Y. Pat. Oct. 21, 1924. I made the 8" blade and display stand. Last week I found the Tomahawk piece with some scraps with my Atlas lathe. It's 3/8 hex. Looking for any info on the Tomahawk brand.

Apex Dayton, Ohio. #5518 9/16". Deep reach but not deep well. Well is 3/8" deep. 3 1/4" OAL. Non magnetic. Is there a special use for this type of socket? Not interested in Apex history. 1/2" drive. 6 point. Thanks.

No sparks at all. Mica and copper are smooth.

No start cap. Blade spins easy without belt.