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I’ve had my dad’s Craftsman chisel (WF 9 36884) in a toolbox for maybe 20 years. It was chipped, stained, and l’ve used it to pry things rather than as a proper chisel. I didn’t know any better when I first got it. Before restoring I saw all sorts of videos on chisel restores using bench...

I have a very humble Gorilla rack style workbench. Is 5’ wide x 2’ deep. It’s got some sort of 3/8” particle board top. It’s served me well.. but I’m using my workshop for more things.. I’d like to upgrade the top. While a nice thick solid wood or butcher block top would be nice.. I need to...

I have bought two vises to restore recently.. ugh.. I’ve just gotten started. This one comes with the rusty welding table which I have no need for. What would you offer for just the vise alone (assuming he splits them and sells just the vise)? Thanks!

I recently picked up a 3” Wilton Bullet to restore. Date code is from 1977. The screws in the horse shoe collar and jaws are in bad shape. What are the specs/sizes of these screws? Measuring both sets of screws - the threaded part looks like it’s 5/8” long on both sets. Any special grade or...

My uncle gave me this old Craftsman sander and it doesn’t work. I plug it in, have my finger and thumb engaging the trigger and safety and it won’t start. No noise at all either. I’ve taken it apart (top side as well, just no picture) and there are no obvious (to me) parts that are loose or out...

I picked up an old Wilton Cadet and am doing my first vise restore. I bought it for $150 and hope that's a decent price for it. All parts are functional, but well used. The stationary jaw support has a chunk out of it, which you can see in this picture. The jaws are custom made with v grooves...