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    Vise / Anvil identification

    Does anyone have any idea what this is? A friend of mine has it and he was wondering who the maker was. Sent from my Pixel 2 using The Garage Journal mobile app
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    Floor Jack Identification -Hiball?

    Can someone tell me what this jack is? I am thinking early 80's Taiwan but it seems pretty beefy and solid. No name that I could see on it. Thanks in advance
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    Checking Battery Charger Amperage and Voltage

    Has anyone ever checked the output of their battery chargers? I have a couple that are rated at 200 to 300 amp output, and they seem to work, but on the highest jumpstart settings I see about 5 amps if I measure with an amp clamp on a multimeter. It does go lower on other settings. My Genus...
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    Removing Rhode Island Nickel

    My dad's term for aluminum silver paint, that one of his friends used to use in place of nickel and chrome in restorations. I am wondering if anyone has any easy way to remove the stuff short of regular old paint stripper? I have used Easy Off oven cleaner successfully in the past but it...
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    What Am I? Die Press?

    Anyone have any idea what this is for? Thanks!
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    Bridgeport CNC Best 1 Phase to 3 Phase Conversion

    Can anyone tell me what the best way to put a VFD on a 2HP 3ph Bridgeport with Prototrak CNC control, if that matters. Is 110 1ph input OK or do I need 240? Or do I have to do a phase converter? Thanks!
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    Mystery Mount, What is it?

    Anyone have any idea what this is? The flat area is tapered like you would slide something onto it. Vise mount? Thanks!
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    How Sturdy is this Bench?

    Anyone have any experience with these? I'd love to hear your input. https://www.globalindustrial.com/p/work-benches/open-leg/adjustable-height/96-x-36-shop-top-work-bench-adjustable-height-1-1-2-top Thanks!
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    Caster recommendations for heavy steel bench

    I am looking at putting stem casters on a bench that has pretty heavy cast iron legs and a steel top, for mobility. I understand it won't be as stable as on the floor but I have other benches on the floor. I think it is about 48 x 24 but I will check that later tonight and if I had to guess...
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    Coats 7065EX spins slowly, pops breaker tire machine

    Good morning everybody I am working with the above machine which has an electric table to spin the tire. Last time I used it it was fine, put a tire on this morning and it spun very slowly and popped the breaker on the machine in the back. Has anyone run into this issue before? Appreciate...
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    Mystery tool, any ideas?

    Can anyone identify this and tell me what it is for? I am stumped.. Thanks for your input
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    Challenger VS10 install, can I get some input?

    Hello everyone. I am about to install a Challenger VS 10 lift and I have a couple questions. Should I use 3/4 x 5.5" anchors? It says nothing in the install manual about what size. Is Simpson an acceptable brand? It is going on a fairly new and level 4" concrete floor. How far do I need...
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    Hofman Tire machine advice, info

    I'm looking for a rim clamp machine and this Hoffman is pretty close to me and inexpensive. Missing the bead blaster, which I can probably live without, and he said it needs a seal. I didn't see a model number on it. Can anyone give me any insight regarding value and durability, capability...
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    Vertical Steel Storage between stud bays

    Good evening gentlemen. I am looking at storing steel stock vertically between bays in Morton building, probably 8' wide bays. Are there any better ideas than just horizontal 2X's? Various lengths let's say 3 to 8 feet, most under 2" diameter Thanks for your input
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    Was 20 bucks too much? Walker Pneumatic Jack

    It works. Air truck jack. I did have to add some oil Video here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/iT1hnMWT8ZMd8Jt77
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    SNAP ON WB240 Wheel Balancer Hub Nut Handle Wanted

    Looking for a speed handle for the balancer above. 28 MM shaft. The one I have has been repaired with super glue and the glue just broke. Anyone have one for sale or know where to get one? The part number is WB1329. I know some of you have parts machines out there..... Thanks!
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    Snap On WD240 Wheel Balancer Alum Rim Question

    Hello everyone I have the above balancer and I am having difficulty balancing wheels on a 2004 MDX. I set the balancer to AL, set the inner distance to 4.5, the diameter to 17 and the width to 7. It tells me I need 5.5 ounces on the outer part of the wheel, I have moved the wheel, cleaned the...
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    Hein Werner 1.5 ton WS Knob needed

    Looking for the knob part 15 in this diagram. Not looking to pay $50 plus shipping that HCRCNOW wants! Anybody have a used one? Thanks! https://ohiohydraulic.com/images/drawings/HW1999/WS.pdf
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    Cordless chainsaws

    Anyone have opinions? It would be homeowner use and light commercial property cleanup. I have Milwaukee M12 and M18 stuff already, but I don't really see the value in spending $400 on a saw. Ryobis seem to look good, and my dad already has a bunch of their tools, so that might be a fit and I...
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    Eastwood Strut Coil Spring Compressor

    Anyone have any input on this? It looks nice to me. I am doing springs on a Honda Pilot and they seem a bit big for both OTC clamshell and rental Advance Auto screw sticks. I am thinking either these or a used Brannick for 3X the price. I don't do them that often, maybe 3 to 5 times a year...
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