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Hey guys, we picked this up at a yard sale for $10 bucks the other day, and I'm not exactly sure what it is lol. Some sort of hydraulic press that seems to have some sort of specific purpose, or perhaps I'm mistaken. Anyway, any info on what it is, when it was made, etc would be great!

My old iron fever has really had to take a back seat sense moving across state. There just isn't much out here (for sale, anyway). It's been awhile, so I decided to swing in a local second-hand/antique shop to browse their tool selection, and I ended up finding and bringing home some heavy iron...

Hey guys, I've been rolling the idea around for some time, on picking up a heavy outdoor knife. I've been using smaller fixed blade knives for a long time, and while batoning (sp?) works well, I just want something that could step up to be a bit of a "chopper". I believe there is always a...

Hey guys, I was wondering if any of you had some good books/dvd suggestions on machining, primarily knee mill and metal lathe work, or just general shop stuff. Experience is the best education, but until that happens, I just want to find something that'll help me get a feel for the equipment...

Exactly what the title says. Would also like to more specifically know if they made either in the Pebble pattern? Thanks

I've been looking around for a floor standing drill press, and I found one in the area for sale. It's a 1hp, 20" Dayton that the guy is asking $200 for. While I'd love to have Alzmetall or something but hey. Anyway, anyone have experience with a 20" Dayton? I've heard mixed opinions about...

Thought I'd share this with you guys here outside of the garage sale thread. Anyway, long story short, I brought this box of goodies home for $4 dollars. Can anyone give me some info on some of this? The taps are Bay State, biggest is 2 1/2". Everything seems in pretty good condition, a little...

Hey guys, need some help... So, on my way to town the other day, I passed a sign saying "Tool Sale 1/4 mile" down a dirt road. I turned around and went to take a look. The guy had pretty much sold most of his stuff, so I was unfortunately late. We started talking about old tools and stuff...

Hey guys n' gals, Nothing too complicated or anything, just want some opinions on descent C Clamps? I think it's impossible to have too many of them, and would like to add ~60-100 of different sizes, and would like them to be descent quality. I've had some cheap **** that lasted 2-3 uses before...

Hey guys, there is an older Baldor grinder (not sure of size or year it was made) on CL for $100 thats almost a 2 hour drive for me one way. I was wondering what you guys with more experience think of the deal? I'd love to pick up a Baldor grinder, but it looks small. :dunno: Anyway, just...

Hey guys, I'm in the early stages of looking for a wood stove to heat the shop during the winter. With 23 acres of woods on my property, I'll have all the free firewood I could want for the shop, so it seems like the best choice. (We have a wood pellet fireplace and propane fireplace in the...

After having a second to sit down on the computer at our new place, I thought I'd like to start a thread about my new shop. This will share some pics with you all about how it stands now, as well as all the changes I have in mind for the future to "make it mine". The place we bought is a 40...

Hey guys, I'm wanting to put 3-piece crown moldings in our new house. I'm assuming it would save some money making my own moldings with a planner or router, am I wrong on this? While I really hate to buy a new tool for the shop :p I'd need an idea of which way I should go, and wanted your guys...

http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/tls/4377986321.html Any of you guys that are on the other side of the hills, might want to check this out. That grinder behind it intrigues me too lol.

http://spokane.craigslist.org/tls/4357177151.html Looks to be missing the dynamic jaw face, and swivel base (if it came with it?) $65 isn't bad, and would most likely be able to talk down, but it's about 3 hours of driving. What model to you think it is? Size? I'm guessing 3.5-4"? :dunno:

This is on a local CL listing. It doesn't look at all like a traditional anvil. Who made it? What time era is it from? Here's the kicker: I own the EXACT same style of anvil! I've had it for a few years, and always assumed it was some homemade job. So, obviously that's not the case as there...

Nothing super special, but if any of you guys down in the Spokane area need a 4" vise: http://spokane.craigslist.org/tls/4322840370.html

http://spokane.craigslist.org/tls/4320120162.html Doesn't have any pics. And I'm not very knowledgeable about Wilton's. Is this a good deal? A you **** deal? :dunno:

Hey guys, So I need some advise. I'm in the middle of buying a new house and they have a new shop on the place, but it has some things I really dislike about it that I'd like to change. It was built with their personal needs designed into it, such as the rear two corners being walled off, with...

Hey guys. While making some rounds at the local shops for old tools and treasures, I was told by one of the shopkeepers to check out this place a ways outside of town (like 20 miles). The owner bought the shop from their dad, who's been running it sense the 1930's. "If your looking for anvils...