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I thought you guys might like to see a new video I just posted on my near 100 year old Eisemann magneto coil tester. It's a pretty amazing piece of technology that still works!

I picked up this little gem yesterday. It works, but needs a little TLC. I got the tag partially cleaned to reveal its a Walker Lift-A-Car rated at 1-1/2 tons. I don't know its age, but it may go well with my 1931 Ford model A pickup. Does anyone else have one or know anything about it? I also...

Actually converting large bore (larger than .22 cal) cartridge cases from centerfire to rimfire. Perhaps something a little different for the Fabrication & Techniques forum, but I thought some of you might find this interesting. I've been collecting and shooting antique rifles for 40+ years...

I restored this old Walker model 88 bumper jack last summer. I normally use it for my old Willys jeep. Today I got my garden tractor out and ready for the season. After changing the oil, I needed to pull thet blades and sharpen them. It's always tight getting under the mower deck. But then I...

Old brake line fittings can be tough to get loose, especially if Bubba has already rounded off the hex with an ill fitting wrench. Even proper flare nut wrenches can round off a fitting if they are really tight or already damaged. I'm getting ready to do a rear end swap in my Willys CJ2A jeep...

I was asked to make a video of my 1940s metal shaper. I thought you folks might enjoy it too.

It is very cool, but I just don't have the room for it. It would be great in someone's retro garage. It not mine, I have no connection. I just saw it on the fb marketplace. Someone save this thing! https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1204897139969591/

After looking at a lot of vertical portaband home made tables and SWAG's, I decided to take the easy way and order a SWAG V3.0 table. I really like the quick removal feature and that the plate is pre-drilled for multiple saws...

Its not a tool I use very often. But yesterday I pulled it out to undercut the mica on a Willys jeep starter armature. I snapped a photo as I was doing it. In todays modern, throwaway world, its not something you see very often. I thought maybe you guys would appreciate it.

My old jeep had the spare tire mounted to the tailgate. It was not designed for this and was really stressing it. So I decided to build a rack that puts all the weight on the drawbar which is frame mounted. Its made of 1.25" square steel tubing. It also carries a jerry can for extra gas and a...

I picked up this cool old jack today. It is made by the same company that makes the current Hi Lift jacks. I've looked at the company history, but not sure exactly how old it is. But its certainly appropriate for use with my 1948 Willy CJ2A. The original wooden handle is especially nice. I just...

Does anyone have experience with these old school battery chargers? A Marquette like this one is for sale locally. The guy doesn't know if it works or not. I wouldn't mind adding it to my garage full of vintage equipment, but I don't need a boat anchor. What should I look for? What typically...

I just picked up this guy. It works well. But needs a little work. I do not see an ID or maker tag. Does anyone recognize it? I'm guessing its 1940s, your thoughts? It may come in handy for working on my 72 year old Willys jeep :-)

I got a new 56" tool box. This bag of little black plastic pieces were in the parts box. What are they for? I see no mention of them in the manual. Thanks.

There are threads running for both cheap and not cheap pocket knives. I thought it would be interesting to see what old school knives you carry. I'm not a knife collector, but I like old tools of all sorts. Here are two that I carry, depending on what I'm doing. One is a Camillus, from the...

I'm always looking for equipment or display items for my 1948 Civil Defense Air Raid Warden jeep. A couple weeks ago I found this WWII era navy battle lantern. These were originally mounted throughout ships to provide emergency lighting in case of power loss. I thought it would make a nice...

It's a little slow so I thought I'd share a repair on an 1867 Remington rolling block navy carbine I just finished. This rifle uses a simple stud extractor below the chamber to pull the fired shell out. The extractor stud was poorly repaired previously and just didn't work. It was a lousy glob...

I've been wanting to step up to a dual voltage MIG from my 115v Lincoln for a while. Been researching the various candidates. I really liked the Hobart MVP 210. I found it on sale at Northern Tool for $829, that's a pretty good price. But they also give a 10% military discount, so I showed...

I picked up this old Sasgen Derrick winch last week. Not sure what I'll do with it, but it was too cool to pass up :-) The brake handle is bent and the brake linings are all but gone. The gears and drum are heavily pinned to their shafts, so I'm not going attempt to separate them. I've removed...

Does any have experience with this little cold cut metal saw? https://www.eastwood.com/eastwood-mini-metal-saw.html Within its limits I think it would be really handy around the shop, so I ordered one yesterday with a couple spare blades. Check out the videos in the link. I cut a lot of...