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I've been trying to find a drill press on craigslist for a wile without luck... Finally picked one up yesterday. Not 100% what I was looking for, but the price was right and it seemed like a significant upgrade over the Ryobi 10" tabletop press it will be replacing. Delta 17-900 3/4 HP...

This is really starting to frustrate me more and more... ***** getting old. I pretty much need reading glasses for most detail work as well as reading manuals, etc, and it's a real pita in the shop. For reading and computer work, I use cheap Costco 1.25 power reading glasses and use a neck...

I am evaluating a home purchase where the garage (and the rest of the siding) is EIFS over exterior gypsum sheathing. I am pretty familiar with the issues relating to the EIFS, but have never seen a building sheathed in exterior gypsum. Corners are braced with dimensional lumber, and smaller...

I have a Fluke 8020B that I've had since 1985 and I can't seem to kill... but found this little gem in the pawn shop today and couldn't resist. Fluke T5-1000 The majority of my DMM work is quick continuity, voltage, or resistance testing and this baby does it all very nicely in a small...

In my area, decent craigslist finds are few and far between... Junk is often listed for way too much, and anything top quality like Snap-On sellers seem to ask ridiculously high prices for... But I did manage to scrape together a decent purchase today. Found a Workmate 425 today. Like new...

Here's my new Wilton find... June 1970? What year did Wilton change to the newer style pinned jaws and revised body? Nick, do you have jaws for these earlier Wilton's as well?

Snap-On Model Q2750R. This is a previous model torque wrench that has had very little use. The ratchet lever and mechanism moves smoothly in both directions, as does the torque adjustment knobs. This wrench requires a manual reset after the torque value is reached. I'm not sure if this is...

Snap-On Model TE25FA. Mint condition. As new! Includes SO red case, calibration certificate, instructions. Selling because I bought a Snap-On digital techwrench. :bowdown: $125 shipped (CONUS). Paypal or money order. Super precise instrument for measuring and setting smaller torque values...

Snap-On Model QJFR275E. Excellent condition with very little use. Stored properly, includes SO red case. Selling because I bought a Snap-On digital techwrench. :bowdown: $120 shipped (CONUS). Paypal or money order. It's a great torque wrench. Flex head, lower torque settings, very...

Before: During: After: Notes on the restoration: Degreasing with WD-40 then Simple Green. Rough cleaning and rust removal with wire brush cup on grinder. Reshaping and smoothing of anvil and jaws area with grinder and belt sander. Finer cleaning with wire brush...

Wanted: SO 1/4" metric socket set... Prefer deep, will consider shallow as well.

I didn't know much about vises a week ago, other than that I needed one. Garage journal to the rescue! I was advised to skip the new Chinese **** vises and buy a used USA vise. I probably should have waited, but I jumped in with both feet and bought this Wilton on eBay. The vise arrived...

Anybody know of an off-the-shelf hammer tone spray paint that is close to the original Wilton color?

Probably should have spent a bit more time looking & learning, but wanted a vise and it seems like the US built Wiltons are highly regarded. I'm betting I paid too much, but really didn't want to start dealing with all the CL crazies to try and save a few bucks. Info is a bit thin on this, I...

Any recommendations on a general purpose work bench vice? I'm thinking 5" or 6". Will be used for general clamping and fabrication in my garage. I'd prefer to spend under about $150 shipped from an on-line retailer. Suggestions? I'm looking at the Wilton 63302, about $130 shipped from Amazon...

About three years ago, I decided to stain my concrete driveway. I read up on acid stains, but was talked in to using an alternative product by my local pro paint supply. They recommended an acrylic stain, Superdeck products "Masons Select". To make a long story short, the application has failed...

95% of my work these days is on moto's or the occasional import autos. Almost all metric. I almost never touch my standard tools. Wondering if anybody is interested in some of my extra standard SAE wrenches. Open to trades for metric wrenches, sockets, gripping tools, screwdrivers, whatever...

Do any of our board member SO dealers offer any discounts on new SO tools? I know I can order from the Snap-on site directly and pay full list plus shipping. Or buy some new SO on ebay at great discounts, but with limited selection. I'd also like to be able to order things not often (or ever)...

Bought some inexpensive Wiha pliers. Their "basic" series. They look nicely made, and say "Made in SROV" I know some Wiha's are made in the Czech Republic, and saw mention of some now being made in Vietnam. Anybody know what SROV stands for??

I wasn't really looking for a roller and chest, but I came across one that I might be able to buy for a great price. Classic 78 chest and roll cabinet. Used, perhaps 3 years old, appears to be in good condition but it's jammed into a corner so it's hard to really get a good look at it all. I...