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    The VISES of Garage Journal

    Is that a hammered blue paint??
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    VISE REPAIR 101 all vise repairs, lubricants, sources for parts and the tricks to fix

    I worked on it for a few minutes today with the drill and wire brush. I got close to being able to start the bolt. I think I need to remove the dynamic and get the drive nut out. I’m guessing the hole goes all the way through???? I can’t remember if reeds go through under the dovetail.
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    Woodworking 101--Tools and Tips

    At least one goes all the way through. Good idea with the air and vaccum. I'll definitely try that!
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    Woodworking 101--Tools and Tips

    Ok thanks! Im not sure if this block has any metal in it or not. I'll have to wand it when i get it off the cabinet. Cutting and regluing will be my last try I think. Thanks on the Dawn. I just got it at another sale. it's my second one.
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    Woodworking 101--Tools and Tips

    I wanted to see what you guys thought on this. I have an old cabinet with a butcher block maple top. It's starting to come apart in a couple places. I dont think I can spread some of the cracks any further. What type of glue do you think would be best?? Regular titebond? CA? This would not be a...
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    Metal Cabinets vintage or homemade and no name toolboxes. got any to show please do

    I need it to fit under a workbench and the castors are about an inch too high. I may put some type of wood under it to take up the difference. I might have kept them otherwise. They look like run of the mill hardware store castors but the cabinet rolls great! I think I even saw grease fittings...
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    Metal Cabinets vintage or homemade and no name toolboxes. got any to show please do

    Thanks to @drivesitfar for this thread and @Private Lugnutz for the info. I got myself a 41-C-15 Cabinet. It has been spray painted gray and needs the welds repaired at the ends of the crossbar under the top drawer. I read everything I could about these and it did not disappoint. It's an...
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    The VISES of Garage Journal

    Very cool! thanks for the info!
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    VISE REPAIR 101 all vise repairs, lubricants, sources for parts and the tricks to fix

    Finally landed a swivel base for my Reed 406. Stupidly I didn't even look at the bottom of the vise and couldn't figure out why the swivel bolt wouldn't go in. Any tips on saving these threads would be greatly appreciated! I don't have a tap or thread chaser that big available. Does anyone know...
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    The VISES of Garage Journal

    I'm not very knowledgeable on the Stanley stuff. Hopefully one of the gurus will chime in on this one(y) @Smitty said it's early 40's.
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