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I was organizing a bit this weekend and decided to photograph something at random for the purposes of starting a new topic. I may have missed it, but after searching GJ, I was unable to find a topic that was dedicated to speed wrenches. Why do I care, do you ask? at the age of 15, I had few...

A couple of weeks ago, I purchased my first vintage vise from Craigslist for $35 - a Craftsman 5152 4" machinist vise, which according to the Scuttle Wiki page, has the following stats: Built: 1937-1942 (with question marks - indicating they aren't sure if this is 100% accurate?). Cost: $8.90...

I came across this drill press when responding to a CL ad. The guy let me into his barn to see about purchasing other tools when this caught my eye. I asked the owner if I could take a photograph and he agreed. It is for sale, but we didn't discuss a price - nor is it currently listed anywhere...

As I stated in my introduction after finding this forum, I knew I'd fit right in. Along with all the great information this site provides are some threads showing off unbelievably beautiful shops/garages. My garage, however, should be declared a federal disaster area. Having grown tired of...

My brother-in-law called me a few weeks ago to tell me he was going to have his dining room/kitchen flooring replaced - less than 18 months after it had been installed. The problem was that the existing floor was chosen by his (now Ex) wife and he wanted it removed as soon as possible. He knew...

I found this forum a few weeks ago while looking for information on woodworking vises. Since then, I've been lurking around many of the other threads and I must say, I am in my element! I currently am a journeyman maintenance mechanic for a steel mill in Portland. Over the past 30 years, I have...