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My next set will be Williams USA line.

And the sailor, dock worker, etc will still benefit because buying domestic doesn't eliminate world trade. We can actually ship products made here to other countries, instead of empty containers. And then there's all the service industries that survive when people have decent paying jobs...

A lot of guys like Thompson for bang for the buck, not sure what they have for a mini lathe. When I get my lathe restored I have been thinking of going with carbide tools. This mini set reviews well: http://www.rockler.com/carbide-mini-turning-tool-3-piece-set I had been planning on going...

I have 3 routers. I started off with a Milwaukee, 2.25 hp I think, with fixed and plunge bases. It got great reviews and is nice, but I primarily keep it in my router table. I figured I'd just always use 1 router, but since that's changed, I probably wouldn't have bought that one today and...

I see the mechanic on "Chasing Classic Cars" using Craftsman all the time.

Not insane at all. I'm much the same way and probably one of the reasons I don't have kids. lol

Thanks for the advice! I am surprised by how many hammers I come across with no makers marks on them. I just assumed that at one time the maker was on a sticker on the handle or something. I've just been staying away from those. I have a number of old woodworking machines that I've restored...

Very cool! My grandfather was a tool and die maker as well but I think most of his tools have disappeared over time, he did have 4 sons. My father was a patternmaker and he gave me what he no longer had any use for. So I have a nice Kennedy tool box with a lot of Starrett tools. I'll also...

Thanks! I've seen Herbrand here and there but wasn't sure as to the quality. I have seen Proto ball peens but never Plvmb. Didn't I read that they never labeled their ball peens Plvmb, just other hammers?

Is that all the original finish? It's in amazing condition for being over 20 years old.

That's a great looking hammer! I really like the color and finish of the handle.

Thanks! It's going to take a while to read through that thread!

I was looking at buying a Trusty Cook dead blow ball peen but I was more interested in something in a 16oz size and their smallest was 24oz I believe.

I'm in the market for some ball peen hammers and have a feeling I'm going to become addicted to vintage hammers. So far I only own a small Maydole ball peen and a 22 oz Maydole carpenter hammer. I was wondering what other brands I should keep my eyes open for, or what some of your favorite...

I've been wanting one of those grinders to go with the rest of my old machines.

I just use my elevator. :)

PB Swiss is 20% off at Count on Tools right now.

Thanks for the info! You did a great job so I'm totally going to have to copy you. lol

What thickness of foam did you use? I'd love to do this with some of my tools.

I have restored a DP220, 14" band saw and a 12" disk sander. I'll have to take some pics.