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Since I recently bought a vise with a partially broken collar, I'm curious as to why this happens so frequently. It's not like the collar is under extreme stress. Doesn't the collar just hold the dynamic jaw in proper position to the fixed washer (or whatever that ring is called at the handle...

Thanks Shiftless. No, I just pulled it out of the Evaporust, rinsed it in water, patted it dry and stuck it in a oven at 200+F for ~10 mins to fully evaporate any moisture remaining. The flash rust that occurred while drying disappeared once I started rubbing on the paste wax. Before the...

Stopped by the retail storefront of an estate seller. It’s basically a junk store/reservoir for stuff that doesn’t sell at the estate sale. They were having a 40% sale today so I picked up a few items. One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. ~$40

What year was my Chas Parker No. 103 made? It’s has 3.5” jaws and weighs 36.2lbs. I couldn’t find it by googling, but I’m sure some of you know the timeline. Attached are some before and after photos. I got it at my local ReStore for $45 plus tax. I used a wire wheel on a drill followed by...

Wow, I only just noticed the collar is broken on one side! Doh! “Buy in haste, repent at leisure...”

You mean this stack of washers doesn’t look OEM? ;)

Ok experts, how did I do? Chas Parker 3.5” jaws, smooth operation, fixed base, no obvious defects. $45 plus tax at my local ReStore. It’s a No. 103 and weighs 36.2lbs Sent from my iPhone using Garage Journal

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Very efficient tool layout jimmyin3D. Exemplary use of drawer space. Thank you for posting those photos!

Canvas Zipper Bag by Klein Tools 5139 for ~$9...

I’d say you got a good deal. Nice shed. Please post some pics of the inside.

So, I brought home some tools from Japan including this nicely used vintage Kyoto Tool Company 1/2” set that’s missing a 23mm and 26mm regular sized sockets. I filled in a few of the other missing parts with other mostly KTC components that I have, so it’s not an original set. Still, if anyone...

The OFFICIAL "FREE SOCKET" thread! (Deleted post/ moved it to “Tools of Japan” thread)

How to store a 17 piece 1/4" socket set for a travel kit? So, I couldn’t resist getting the ACE Hardware father’s day deal on the Craftsman sets, both standard and metric in 1/4” and 3/8” for $9.99 each (normally $23). The case in the 1/4” set is smaller and measures 5 1/2” x 6 5/8”. The...

How to store a 17 piece 1/4" socket set for a travel kit? How about buy a set for $10 already in a plastic case? Ace Hardware father’s day sale:

Not Craigslist per se, but a government surplus auction. It's in Pittsburgh, PA (Monroeville). Go get it! "SnapOn Portable Tool Cabinet - L-007" https://www.govplanet.com/jsp/s/item/2227805? EDIT 7/18/19 It sold for $770

Ok, here’s a casual comparison to some of my other bungees. The cloth covered orange bungee on the right has lost most elasticity and is therefore **** , the camo one in the center from Harbor Freight is almost as bad. The black rubber ones are made in China. The thicker one is labeled Husky...

Mine arrived today. I got the ones that have the holes and the ones with the single hook and loop style, just for variety, both in the longest length. I like the adjustable nature of the ones that have the holes, very easy to change the length without fussing around. I like the plastic hooks...

Thanks for posting! I ordered 13 of the 2 types of adjustable ones to round out my already ridiculous collection of constantly needed bungees.