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About 3 years ago I sanded and coated a Brazilian Hardwood table (maybe Epée) at my Sister in laws house. This was in Colorado about 1400 miles from where we live. Going back in Mid-July to visit so I want to redo the top. They go to Palm Springs for the winter (snowbirds of a type) and have...

Took my vise apart to recondition/restore it and when I pulled the dynamic jaw I found a crack in the slide extension. The crack has me concerned about the vise's strength. I've used the vise for quite a few years and it has operated flawlessly. I weld but have never welded CI. My welding...

A friend dropped this off for free, he found it while cleaning out a burned garage for a fellow here in town. The Acme screw is bent (not too much) about 1/4 way from the back from the fire. I'm wondering if it's forged or cast. It starts getting to be stiff to turn about 2/3 from closed. If...

I'm trying to determine if this is a single phase motor. The tag is damaged next to a number 1 and I cannot see the label. Motor tag picture is attached. Model SD10017YCA A4. My plan is to use it on an old Lincoln (Quincy) compressor I'm piecing together. Movin/on

Has anyone got an idea what year this was available. Can is about 1-1/2 inches across. Seems to be full of new keys. Movin/on

Many years ago I was given a Landis Pipe threader and just stuck it into the back of my shop. It's probably from the 1940's since it's got a 3" flat drive belt. I've got the Manual somewhere and a large toolbox of the dies, Now what do I do with it? It's probably 8 ft long and weighs (guess)...

I bought these VC's quite a few years ago and now want to repair them to as close to original in appearance as I can. They seen to be Diecast and some have been welded, but I'm not sure of the method used. (gas, MIG or TIG). Are these salvable and how could I repair them. I've got both a MIG...

I've got an air compressor that pulls prob 20 amps to start but then maybe 10 amps to run, Is there a breaker that can tolerate 20 amps for maybe 15 seconds then will trip if over 12 amps during normal compressor run time? In other words a 2 stage circuit breaker. Movin/on

I bought 2 10-inch metal lathes last winter One Rockwell and another a Rockwell-Delta. Both seem identical except badging. Even both manuals are the same except one (Delta) is dated 1964 the other 1966. Even the manual part numbers are the same. Seller wanted $400 for one lathe and $600 for...

I need to port/open up a couple of intake manifolds. Both are cast aluminum. I've used the crosshatch rasps on other aluminum and it clogs easily. I do know there are fluted rasps so figure I'll buy a couple. I've got 4 methods to power the rasp. 1/4" flex drive off a 1/3 hp motor, air die...

Realize electrolysis might not work but willing to try vinegar or another cheap solution Not sure the pan is worth much Movin/on

Local Brewery is getting a free scissor lift but donor says it needs batteries. I do a lot of Fab work for him and we also are serious runners. with a lot of marathons under our shoes. Yes, "beer drinkers with a running problem". It's got 4 6V Interstate batteries hooked in series to get 24V...

I was given a bucket of body hammers most with broken handles. Quite dirty and some rust. Soaked them in vinegar for 3 days and they came out clean. The front hammer looks to be a shrinking hammer from what I saw in a Web search. (could also be a meat tenderizer or some type of leather working...

I've got a contractor who will install 1-1/4 Dura-Line PE to my shop. I want there to be drinking water in the shop so would like to know if it is safe. The run is about 800 feet and will be pressurized. If not safe I can insert PE thru the Dura-Line. I've got a call into Dura-Lines tech group...

I've got a 28 ton horizontal/vertical log splitter. I'd like to adapt it to also serve as a light duty press brake for thick sheetmetal. Welding isn't an issue for me and I could make dies and an anvil. Anyone tried this or have plans? Figure I could make an adapter to convert the splitting...

Neighbor who retired about 6 years ago was a supervisor of a QC staff where the company produced Aerospace equipment of some type. He was quite about the details, but they were located someplace near Silicone Valley. He moved here to Brookings Oregon after retiring. I help him quite often...

Lathes are both mid to late 1960's vintage Each has a variable V-Belt drive pulley to drive the headstock but neither has a reference for RPM. I realize I can do a quick measurement of the bottom variable pulley compared to the fixed top pulley and calc. the ratio divided into the motor RPM...

I was given a box of old tools and figure that this a device to cut glass. It has a carbide wheel and the rollers on the top. Throat is only one inch however so it's made to only cut a small strip. Because it's got a bunch of paint splatter, not sure if it's for some paint process. The tag on...

I've got one of these but no 27 V DC source so wondering if this could be used with 24V DC input? Model# is 5BC31NJ65 might be from a 1960's golf cart. Tag on the motor says 3amp 1-1/2 HP. 4000 RPM If I vary the input voltage would the RPM slow down or would I just fry the motor? Movin/on

A friend here in our small town gets paid to clear out storage units. Not quite storage wars. And as he gets things I may be interested in we swap for what I have. Well he brought me up about 30 dolly's and a number of body hammers with broken off handles, I've got a wood lathe and disc/belt...