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    Wilton Baby Bullet 2" vise with PowrArm - SOLD

    I've cleaned up and rebuilt over a dozen of these, this one is in very good shape. Wilton Baby Bullet 2" vise with serrated jaws, PowrArm (missing knob) - stamp date 12-30-64. Clean up details: I take all the rust off, then wire wheel all parts to bare metal. Painted parts have one coat of...
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    Installing A Switch on CM Bench Grinder

    Hi all - I'm sure this is a simple question for anyone with wiring knowledge but I don't want to screw it up and fry something and I haven't been able to get this figured out. I want to install an on/off switch on this bench grinder - I just don't know what where to put it. Photo wires are as...
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    Clean out Prior to Garage Sale

    Sorry after the PB **** I am having problems with photos. When I try to post to GG it keeps telling me my files 'failed. Will continue to work on it. Posting a bunch of things that might be useful prior to a big garage sale in 10 days. Feel free to make offers, I always throw in extras and...
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    CM 1/2 HP motor wiring

    I'm not very educated about wiring . . .working on Dayton 1/2hp capacitor motor and want to run a outlet cord to the motor and then back out to a on off switch. The motor has four lead posts - one with a "green" wire from the windings and one with a "red" wire from the windings. I assume (I...
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    First (real) air compressor reccomendations?

    There are probably tons of threads about this but I didn't see anything when searching.m Looking to get a "bigger" compressor. I currently have a small Husky "silent" which I love for small jobs (brad nails, etc) which is replacing my Bostich pancake 6 gal (which I want to get rid of). Got some...
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    Craftman 80-100-150 Restores

    There are quite a few Craftsman 100 & 150 drill press restoration posts already but I thought I’d throw my hat in the ring as well. When I picked up my first 150 in 2012 I really didn’t know anything about them other than I loved the way they looked. It was a learning curve figuring out how to...
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    Best Buy 13" Macbook Air

    Might or might not be 'garage related' - I use an ipad all the time to look things up in the shop. As of yesterday the 13" (newest model) Macbook Air is marked down $200 to $799. That's a screaming deal - the 11" is still at $899. >The intent of this post isn't to debate PC/Mac **** . . .but...
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    Spring Clean Out

    Cleaning out the shop in anticipation of filling it up again with garage sale finds (:bounce:). Please feel free to make offers or trades. Items do not include shipping but I am a shipping miser and will do my best to ship cheap for you. Ratchets: CMan USA -v- 44985 1/2 Rebuilt $12 Cornwell 1/4...
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    Hindsdale Sockets

    I know they are not extremely collectible but like to hear if anyone has info on these? Alloy-Artifacts was only partially helpful, and nowhere on the web can I find an example of a milled/pressed socket like this. Pretty sure it's Hindsdale (logo?) but if anyone else can shed some light I'd...
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    Gas Cylinders

    Price negotiable especially if you want both. I have tow (out of date) gas cylinders) both good shape. Obviously need re-certs but only because of dates not condition. 1-20# CO2, 1-40cf Nitrogen. Make offer, I'll CL these or simply keep them if no interest. Local pick up only obviously -...
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    Wilton Baby Bullet Swivel Base (2)

    I have one of these and a second on the way - I have two baby bullets on PowerArms so I do not need the swivel bases. Both are from the 820 2" baby, not the 2.5". I see a lot of babys on ebay without the bases so if you need one this is in very good original shape. Original paint I believe, no...
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    WTT Wilton Baby swivel base

    I'd like to trade a swivel base for a 2" baby bullet for a swivel base for a 2.5" baby bullet (have the 2" on a Powrarm but the 2.5 came without a base!). Please PM me if interested.:thumbup:
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    Garage door foam falling all over my garage. . .

    Either I have termites(?) or maybe a mouse? the little bits of styrofoam are piling up at each end of the door and flying all over the place. . . Anyone else experience this? What's the best way to tackle (is there a way to tackle w/o replacing the whole door?
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    Help id Proto/Snap On Crow Foot?

    I picked up a set of these at an estate sale and I believe they are Proto as I have seen one stamped Proto with the "AN-8506" code on it. Others have told me they were Snap On and there is remnants of red paint on all of them. Still others have told me they were WW2 Era Military made by...
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    Need a diagram for outlets in parallel with switch at the end

    Ok I am trying to install four single outlets for florescent ceiling lights in parrallel with the switch at the end of the run. I would prefer not to wire the lights in, just install the outlets so they can be replaced, etc. I can't seem to find a diagram for this install - anyone help?
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    Outlet grounded but . . .can't find the ground?

    I have an outlet in my shop wired from the panel. With a tester it says it is wired correctly, but I cannot find a ground wire; nothing attached to the green outlet screw or the box. This outlet feeds a second outlet through conduit and the second outlet says it has an open ground. Both are...
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    1976 NIB Motorola CB Radio

    Thought I would put this on GJ first in case anyone is looking for something like this . . .Get your Dukes of Hazzard on! (or Kristofferson, you're choice) NIB never hooked up 1976 Motorola Mocat CB Model 2020. Look them up - these were VERY over-engineered, and had great reviews. Made in the...
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    Starrett 680 Blade Tension Guide

    $299 Shipped. Very very good condition Starrett 680 blade tension gauge. Case has some outside scuffing, inside foam is perfect. Gauge is in overall perfect condition with a tiny bit of rusting on the thumb wheels (only). Glass and dial are perfect. Measures 0-35,000psi. Starrett no longer...
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    WIHA Insulated THandle Hex 4pc Set

    Tool Cleanout for Xmas Funds Cleaning out all of my extras in no particular order to get some Christmas cash for presents. :thumbup: Very open to offers or trades if you see anything you want. Most items will ship USPS priority mail unless I can do it cheaper (prices do NOT include shipping)...
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    Why do old tool handles turn white?

    These are two 50's ish craftsman side cuts - I wipe em off and hang them and within a month or two they are covered in white powdery coating again. Assuming it has something to do with the plastic handles - I'm sure lots on here have seen this but wondering what causes it?:headscrat
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