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Thanks very much AB. Really happy about the Reed find. I have already soaked the swivel lock in oil/penetrant and hammered on it. It is soaking again now. I will add more leverage the next time I mess with it. I wasn't sure if there is any other consideration after the main (bottom)...

Found a Reed 204 1/2 on craigslist recently. This is how i found it in the wild. The first thing I noticed after bringing it home was that the main fastener on the bottom is not the typical style that I see online for Reeds (they seem to usually have a round with a large slot). This 204 1/2...

My first vise restoration began with this Parker 205 earlier this month. Bought on the bay as vise restoration syndrome took hold. Unfortunately, it arrived with a broken main screw. You can see that the front collar has been brazed to repair a crack (this damage was known before my...

The broken rod is 7/8" diameter and the pitch appears to be 3 TPI.

Thanks Dave. My first thought was also McMaster, but don't these old vises use square thread, not Acme? Is there a source for an Acme threaded nut for Parker vises? Apologies if these are obvious questions - I'm learning. Also, can I remove the broken rod from the meatball and attach a new...

Anyone have a source for a replacement main screw for a Parker 205?

EDIT: we found a Reed 208 in August 2021. We are looking for a large swivel-base Reed vise in good structural condition for our workplace. Anyone have a 109/209 or 108/208 that they would part with? We will pay market value. Cosmetic condition is not important. Proximity to north Georgia is a...

We are looking for a large swivel-base Reed in good structural condition for our workplace. Anyone have a 109/209 or 108/208 that they would part with? We will pay market value. Cosmetic condition is not important. Proximity to north Georgia is a plus.

My wife just bought me this. She may not be an expert but she understands some basics. She told me that it was the only 4-ton model they had in stock and even though it has some plastic parts, she knew I needed one so she bought it as a gift for me. My question for y'all is this: if this is...

I like these.

In case they go back up, looks like the same thing for that price regularly at northern.

Recent acquisition

I just ordered some of that last week. Good to know someone has had good luck with it. I ordered one can of the regular and one can of the HD version so I could try them out.

So you guys think electric is definitely a better choice than pneumatic for an angle grinder?

I have a feeling I will use a 3/8 ratchet and blow gun the most often here at home. eschoendorff, I want to look into 4" - 4.5" angle grinders - what brand(s) do you recommend? After looking at a few products online - it looks like this may be one tool where it makes more sense to go electric...

So would you not recommend using a cut off wheel on an angle grinder? Or on an angle drill using an arbor?

I am new to air tools. I just got my 26 gal Dayton compressor. I do stuff in the garage on weekends but I don't really have too much time for projects - I am by no means a professional. This stuff is more for fun/entertainment/hobby interest for me. I have a 1/2 impact (IR). My next...

I use mine almost every time I work on the car(s). edit: but if I had a lift...

x2 This is my plan - I just got the compressor and haven't had time to do anything other than drain the tank. I need to pick up some rarus and some fittings including a HD Dynaswivel.

I guess it was pre-Speedaire: http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/wwg/itemDetailsCompareAlternates.shtml