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    nine4's projects, restorations and blunders

    Thanks 94 for the interesting pics. I have the same lower cabinet as your'e only mine is a tan colour. Paid $15.00 for mine a few years ago.
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    2014 Garage sale thread!

    Wow,, neat scores everyone!!
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    Walker Tuner Belt/Disk Sander

    Great old sander, congratulations!!
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    Chainsaw recommendations

    Ok, i'll chirp in here with my saw. Lol It's only a Poulan model 3400 anti-vibe,(56cc)-20inch bar, i bought new in 1988, and am still using it, always starts, usually on the first pull, and has cut 100's of cords of firewood. I've burnt wood for 40 years, so have used this saw every season...
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    Lathe then a mill.. Mill then a lathe?

    I bought my lathe first, it's only an Atlas 618, but came with lots of tooling . I have the Canadian version of the G0704 mill, and so far am very pleased with it. However,,,,,,,,, This all depends on what you plan on doing with it. Heavy work on that mill won't be good for it or you. If...
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    Trying my hand at salt and vinegar

    The problem with freeing up that adjustable is going to be the screw seized to the small shaft that moves it back and forth. That wrench in my opinion is almost toast. Vinegar will remove rust nicely, but pits it cannot do anything about as the metal has been eaten away .
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    Trying my hand at salt and vinegar

    I've only used just the vinegar also, never added the salt. The vinegar works fine for me.
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    Craftsman Lathe experts--please ID

    I have a 6 inch, and that is not a 6 inch headstock.
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    My Take on The Ultimate Welding Table

    dr clyde, i have that same vise that you have posted the pic of, and yes it is from Poland, and i believe the brand is Bison, that what appears on mine. A real nice vise, love it.
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    Do I get a " You **** " for this

    Nice cabinets, put them up on your wall and enjoy them.
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    What to look for in a metal lathe

    The "Lathe Hater" obviously has a real cheapo machine shop he goes to, OR it is run by his relative etc. Lol Pay no heed to the negatisim, if you'd like a lathe go buy one!! I'd suggest that if your are unfamiliar with them, take someone with you who knows what to look for in a used lathe for...
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    1920's Floor Jack

    Sweet jack, can't be too many of them left around!!
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    Understand car battery charger

    Fully charged 12 volt car battery should read 12.6 as you posted.
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    Where can I buy grip on pliers and Bessey clamps in Toronto?

    KBC tools and machinery in Toronto carries Bessy Clamps.
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    1974 snap-on 167-tm-b 1/4" midget set and 3/8 ferret set brand new?

    Wow, beautifull sets!! Congratulations.
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    Very big and very old lathe - Barn find sorta

    That lathe will sell. Lodge and Shipley made good HD machinery. Thanks for not sending it to the scrappers! Thousands of good, usable,rebuildable machines have been crushed and sent off to China! But,,, FIRST spray that thing down! Get some diesel fuel, used oil or anything similar and spray...
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    2014 Garage sale thread!

    Anvils have a harem too? Lol
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    Record vise quality?

    JMO, but i always judged a vise by it's weight. Records to me always seemed on the light side, but haven't seen any old ones.
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    Arbor press usefulness ?

    PC06 You just gave me a great idea i never thought of, using my dake for pressing out dents in trim pieces or whatever. Thanks.
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