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This was found in a funeral home basement. The bottom is cast bronze but has been machined for a certain shape. The shaft is tapered and concave in shape. There are no markings at all on it. I know from posting mystery items before on here that there are some very wise members that have seen a...

This was found in a ancient oilfield in the hills of Pennsylvania. It is all cast iron except for the brass lock cylinder. It is not made very sturdy so I don't think it is pipe stand. Why does it have a lock? Does any one have any idea what this is or what it may have been used for? Thanks...

I picked this up at the same place I got the Walker Turner drill press. It had a tag on it for $10.00. I just paid for it and put it in the truck never looking in the drawers. There was a complete set of taps and dies from 6-32 to 1/2" along with the handles. Also various punches allen wrenches...

Since I can't seem to figure out how to revive an old thread to the top I did this. Pics attached. I got this old drill press about a month ago and finished it up last night. It was a nice easy restore and the thing runs great. Any questions, ask away! Spindle runout with original bearings is...

I picked this up Saturday at a "everything Goes" sale. The guy wanted $100.00 for it and I offered him $50.00 which he said no so I picked up a few other tools while I was there. I was getting ready to cash out and he comes up to me and says, "will you take it for $75.00 and I'll throw in some...

Hi, I am rebuilding a South Bend 9" lathe and it has the original GE 110v motor and a Furnas forward-reverse switch that I want to keep. I have no idea how to wire the two together. I was hoping someone on here can help. Here are some pics of the motor and switch. I'll probably have to do 2...

I looked at this last night and it's a monster (to me). It has a 8' bed and a 16" chuck. It also has a taper attachment. The condition is fair for it's age. It has a serial number of 2221. I wish someone on here could date it for me. The owner wants $500 for it. It's too large for my shop but a...

I posted a thread about a lathe I may buy in the flooring sub forum by mistake. How do I move this to the general discussion section? Thank you

I am going to look at a 14-1/2" South Bend lathe Saturday. I know the guy personally so I kind of believe what he is telling me that it has had little use. He wants $1000.00 for it and all the tooling he has. Is this a good deal if in fact it is what he says it is? I have a mini-lathe at home...

I have a few old brass pressure gauges and a couple old brass oiler's that I have restored. Just wondering if anyone else has a passion for these old USA made gauges and oiler's. I'm always looking for more if any one wants to part with them. Jim in Pa

All you electric motor experts should know what this does on this old Century 2 HP motor. (First Picture) I don't have a clue.:headscrat I've had it on my Ingersoll-Rand Type 30 compressor for over 40 years and it has run faithfully all this time. I just restored the compressor and cleaned up...

This unit is about 60 years old. I've had it for 40 of those years and have moved it 4 times. It is now in it's permanent location for the rest of my life anyways. It has served me well and still pumps great but I need something to do now that the Cobra is done and on the road. This compressor...

I can't ever upload pictures. I Browse files, pick the one I want and go to upload and it always says, "Upload failed" Any help please? Thanks, Jim:(

I'm restoring a 50s gas pump I just got. Show me what you guys have as far as restored or original old gas pumps. I'll post a pic of mine soon. Thanks, Jim

Hi all, I am looking for a older gas pump to restore for my garage. If you have one sitting around and won't ever get to it please let me know. I'm in Warren, Pa 16365. Thanks, Jim:)

First time posting. I really enjoy this forum. I've spent the last 4 months re-doing my garage since completing my Factory 5 Roadster. It was a mess in there after doing the body work and paint so I decided to do a makeover. I put down Garage Deck flooring, painted the walls bright white and...