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    Stanley/Craftsman update - N. B. Herald

    This should answer some questions regarding COA of the "new" Craftsman Brand...you go SWK...!!! http://www.investopedia.com/news/stanley-black-decker-build-us-swk/ http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2017/01/05/stanley-black-decker-sears-holdings-craftsman-donald-trump/96192526/...
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    Help identifying this item ?

    Thanks guys...!!! Very much appreciated...! :beer:
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    Help identifying this item ?

    This was in a toolbox that I picked up at a tag sale. The red components are molded plastic. I have absolutely no idea :dunno: as to what it might be. Can anyone I.D. it for me...??? Thx !
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    Vintage Corbin padlock

    Perhaps this might help...The Lock Museum of America is located in central (Terryville) CT. Here's a link to their webpage. Perhaps contacting them might possibly help answer some of your questions. Hope this helps...!!! :thumbup: http://www.lockmuseumofamerica.org/home.aspx
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    Stanley memorabilia...???

    Thanks so much for sharing. I've been collecting Stanley related memorabilia (printed matter, promotional items, etc.) for the last 30 years. Nice to see others with similar interests...!
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    Stanley memorabilia...???

    Any unusual items, other than tools. For example, promotional or special event items, gifts or awards, unique marketing items directed toward sales and distribution, etc. ...??? I know there are other collectors out there and I'm looking to hookup... :o)
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    Stanley "neon" screwdriver

    BTW...FWIW...they were "hi-viz", not "hi-glow"... :thumbup:
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    Stanley "neon" screwdriver

    BTW...FWIW...they were "hi-viz", not "hi-glow"... :thumbup
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    Stanley memorabilia...???

    Just curious... :headscrat anyone out there collect old Stanley memorabilia...???
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    Stanley "neon" screwdriver

    This from a friend who worked at Stanley... They were manufactured in the USA in the early to mid 90's. They are no longer in production. I don't know if there was a difference, however, they did make a variety of hand tools/tapes that were similar in color. I haven't seen them in...
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    Paint: Behr or SW

    I ran a business for 25 years. During that time, I worked closely with the facilities managers of some very large corporations and hospitals (such as ESPN and Yale-New Haven Hospital). Their criteria was quality and longevity for their projects. The ONLY paints they would specify or allow in...
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    From an old tool cabinet.

    Really like the Stanley catalog. Friends and family worked there for many years...
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    Vise identification Parker Prentiss?

    Not sure if this will help...??? :dunno:
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    Stanley Safety Saw?

    Actually, most folks don't want to pay the price of American made goods so the old line companies have no real choice but to move their operations overseas to remain price competitive and to stay in business. The cost of doing business in this country is extremely high compared to doing...
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    Exeter's Vintage Tool Restoration Thread

    Here's a link to a similar vise...catalog was copyrighted 1946. Absolutely beautiful restoration...!!! Thanks for sharing...! http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=63694&page=2
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    Parker 271 1/2 Vise Restoration

    This is the first that I saw this thread. All I can say is...WOW...!!! Absolutely beautiful restoration job...!!! Pursuant to this thread: I have an interest as I purchased an old cottage that we decided to update. Well, in the dark, damp cellar was an old workbench with an old vise. It...
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    Neglected century barn is becoming my workshop and garage

    Re: Time to build my shop and I am going to need some help Just found this thread...absolutely great !!! I grew up in Western PA where we had LOTS of old barns...Nothing like this...!!! Great job...thanks for sharing...!!! :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
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    old gas station pics

    Here's a couple more...enjoy !
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    A true New Englander's workshop.

    I live in the Hartford area and prowl weekend tag sales looking for old tools. I have many friends who have (some still do...) work/ed at Stanley. I found this thread to be facinating. So much so, that I spent an hour or so trying to find out more about a Stanley #7 jointer plane that I've...
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    A true New Englander's workshop.

    Great stuff...keep up the great work...! :thumbup:
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