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    The Vintage New Britain and Associated Thread!

    There doesn't seem to be any teeth missing and I even tried to putting a small spacer behind that small spring so that it will push the pawl just a bit more. It only skips in the clockwise (tightening) direction. I will try posting some pics but I have never posted any before. Thanks for your...
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    The Vintage New Britain and Associated Thread!

    I took it apart, cleaned and lubed it with ATF but it stilled slips. I will check the model tomorrow. thanks
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    The Vintage New Britain and Associated Thread!

    Hi all, I have a NB Rachet that is skipping and would like to find a repair kit for. Does anybody know if these are still available? Thanks
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    Vane diagnostic equipment

    Hi all, I have the opportunity to buy a Vane diagnostic set, what do you guys think of this make? It is a rather older model but then I work on old vehicles quite a lot. Thanks
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    I value your opinion- what pocket knife are you carrying?

    Hi all, Are Virginia knives and Highlander knives made in U.S.A? I am thinking of buying either one of them but would like a knife that is American. What do you think of these two manufacturers? Thanks in advance.
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    Stick welder

    Hi all, I was able to clean and read the information plate on the front of the machine. It reads as follows; Primary Secondary N 10 KVA Ue 62V U 220/415V I...
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    Stick welder

    Thanks for the info guys. It is an AC only machine. It is made in Holland, bobhdus. Will I do any damage if I use the cables the other way round? Thanks again for the interest!! Glen
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    Stick welder

    Hi all, Thanks for the tips. I was talking to an electrician friend of mine and he told me to use a tester (those screwdriver types) to determine which cable goes where. The socket that illuminates is the stinger and the one that doesn't is the ground. What do you guys think? Thanks Glen
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    Stick welder

    Hi, Thanks guys for the info and the photo. I will post pics soon. How can I tell if it is either an Ac or a DC welding set? Thanks Glen
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    Stick welder

    Hi all, I just got my first stick welder. It's an old one but the owner said that it works fine. The label says "Varios fabricken B.V Groningen Holland type-VT.175". The problem is that the cables were missing, so I bought the cables but I am not sure which goes where. The welder isn't marked...
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    Automotive Machine Shop book

    I would like to buy a book called "Automotive Machine Shop" by J.F Reynolds. Do any of you guys have one for sale? Thanks Glen
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    Organizing drill bits

    Hi all, I would like to know how you guys have organized your drill bits!! I can't seem to come up with a practical idea. Thanks Glen
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