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I wanted an old portable typewriter. Just because. I found a red 1929 Corona in mint condition. I use it a few times a month. Then I went garage saling and snagged a couple more. That's all I can do for, but there's a few more I've got my eye on. A couple of old Remmingtons. Post 'em if you got...

Here are four Wilton decals that I reconstructed from images donated by a few individuals from this sight. I have included some background info for each: To my knowledge, this decal was used on larger vises in the 40s-50s. Because I was unable to piece together a complete decal from...

The previous owner of my Wilton 400S 101028 (1974) somehow destroyed the original nut pin(s) and jammed a carriage bolt halfway through the pin slot. I am trying to dislodge the carriage bolt, but it won't move. I was considering drilling it out. I don't want to do that without knowing if the...

Need a set of jaws for a 40s/50s Wilton 4.5" machinist vise. Don't have to be new, or rust-free. The jaws currently on the vise are 5.5" long, .625" tall, .625" thick. They have some rust, but are otherwise in great shape. They are smooth with no sign of ever having texture. Sawdust behind the...

Found a damaged Wilton 400S from 1974 with a workbench for $25. Craigslist find. The guy said that he had received about 15 calls within a few minutes of posting. I was going to sell the vise and bench, but they fit nicely on the front porch. And the wife said I could keep it. The bench is...

I am going to clean up an old Wilton vise. I noticed that it still has a tiny scrap of the original decal on the back, close to the end cap. Does anyone have an old Wilton with one of these decals intact...and would you be willing to post some large pictures of the decal? I plan on recreating it...

Looking for a used fiber (fibre) barrel / drum with or without lid. Doesn't have to be spotless, but can't be saturated with chemicals. Aprx. dimensions: 13" x 30".

I make lots of things, but so far lamps have been the most enjoyable and the best supplemental income. Some day I'd like to have a storefront, but Etsy works ok for now. Sold this one today:

4" Yost for trade: http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/bar/3247910149.html

I was in Delaware with my wife and her family -two sisters and mom- and I had to get away. I found Steele's gun shop and saw a British Enfield No2 Mk1 revolver. From the late 20s to the early 40s these revolvers had hand carved walnut grips in two styles: checkered and reeded. In the mid 40s...

How many of you have an old pencil sharpener? I got into them about a year ago. I found one, minus the steel shavings catch. I did the research and felt that it would be worth a try at soldering brass and make a new shavings catch. I made a waterslide decal and applied it, however its not...

I live in Chicago with my wife and son (and one in the oven). We turned our living room into a shop. One half is where I design, build, and restore lamps and gun grips. My wife uses the other half for sewing and knitting. My son and cats inhabit the rest. I'll post some pictures in the "My Shop"...