Recent content by Zulu7

I have close to an acre, but majority is not grass. I've always mowed my own, and I currently have a couple mowers, both gas-powered: a made-in-USA Craftsman that's about 20-25 years old, and a newer Snapper with a made-in-USA Briggs & Stratton engine. Both are walk-behind but self-propelled...

Wow, very cool - thanks for the history, I wasn't aware. And being from Sheffield you must know the history of Record quite well. I assume the plant itself is long gone? I was very stoked to get hold a vise (or vice) from Sheffield - I use it mostly to aid in keeping my old Triumph TR6 on the...

I love it, it's never failed or missed a beat. I've used it pretty regularly for about 7 years or so. It's so convenient to just pull the jaw out instead of cranking the handle. I haven't had any maintenance issues.

Longtime reader, finally getting around to posting . . . My go-to vise - a 5" made-in-England Record quick-release, found a few years ago new (NOS) on ebay. Model SQ5VSB. Sad to see so many US and European vise makers disappear. The vise is the cornerstone of the workshop, and I feel lucky...

Some new, some not as new but thought they'd be interesting: 1. DX Engineering Crimping tool set for coax, molex, Anderson power poles, and standard terminals. Includes a nice Channel Lock cutter, and the ratcheting crimper is great for amateur radio and general electronics work. 2. Set of...