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Hi all, I have a 3 ton Blackhawk bottle that, and I have no idea how they did this, all four corners are bent upwards. Is there away to 'rebend' them into there original flat plate? Well mostly get them flat again. The metal is cast iron so maybe a small torch and gently and slowly force the...

Hello, I just picked up a small 3/8" craftsman drill and am trying to find out how old it is. It has a grounded plug on a craftsman power cord so I am guessing 70's. But, I thought there was a thread somewhere that shows the different styles of 'craftsman' designs by years. I looked and can't...

Hi all, I am posting this for a club member. A fellow club member is downsizing and giving away his engine analyzer. He used to have a garage and says it is in fine shape and works. If you want to contact him his email is: [email protected] Mike

I just picked this up from a club member who is moving out of state. The price was perfect even though it needs some work. Hope I can get it all fixed up so that I can use it. Any thoughts on the machine? I will just use it occasionally. Mike

Hello, I have a chance to buy two automotive test pieces by Electro Producs Co. One is a mixture analyzer (rich, normal, lean) and the other is a Tach/Dwell type meter. I can't find squat on the net. Anyone have any info on these items, like how to use them. The guy wants $25 each and I was...

I think this is where this should be, if not please move it. I picked this desk light up today and just in case I need to rewire it, can this loom still be found and if so where? Any idea of the age, I am guessing 50's? Any idea what the hole int he base was for, another switch? It has two up...

Hi All, I have a chance to get a craftsman tool box for free. But without the handle. Is it worth trying to source another handle and replace it? The box seems in good shape and the lid has the place where the handle fits into but it is like it broke in half and they just removed it. Mike

Hi folks, I had to strip all of the old paint off of a piece of trim. So now I am down to taking off the residue. The bottle of citri strip (the water based citrus stuff) says to use mineral spirits. Will that work on wood or should I use water and let it dry for a few days? Mike

Hi All, I am just completing my basic welding class and need to enroll in either MIG or TIG this fall. I enjoyed TIG as it is slow and I can see the weld pool easier than with MIG. MIG is generally a little cheaper and easier to learn on. This is what I will be welding on. I have some fenders...

Hi All, I am finally getting around to 'restoring' my King Motor Analyzer this year. Well after cleaning it up I discovered that is has been repainted once before and it is due up again. Well the original color is closer to the light metallic blue that SUN used. Does anyone have a idea where to...

Hi All, I am trying to restore an antique engine analyzer. At this point I am trying to figure out which gauge wire to use on the starter tester. In the first picture you can see what the machine says it should be able to handle. The second picture shows that back side where the sire hook up...

Hi All, I am trying to rebuild a Marvel Carb for my A and am running into some issues. The kit I received has a different idle mix screw that does not appear to fit correctly and is not built like the original. The original is bent (how they did that is anybody's guess), is it possible to...

I just could not pass this up for $5:thumbup:. Probably just needs a good cleaning and oiling.Anything I should know before I dig into her? Mike

Just curious, when did 3/8" drills come on the market? All I seem to see in the vintage drill market are 1/4 and 1/2" and that is it. 1/2" would be great if they went a little faster than 200 RPM's. Mike

Hello, I would like to install a 240v. outlet in place of a 110v so in the future I can do some welding. The garage is already set up for 220/240 and I have an outlet for the dryer (just can't use it due to location). Is this something a novice can do? Mike

A friend just picked this jack up and I suspect it is American made there just is no label anymore. The colors are blue and yellow and it has a foot pedal to raise the saddle until the handle starts pumping it up. does not leak and seems to hold but may need to be bled as I can hear air hissing...

Hi All, I saw a 70's craftsman air compressor for sale here and was wondering if it will work as a general compressor. It is listed as 1hp, twin cyl. @ 12 gal. and is on wheels. Apparently it was set up as a paint sprayer (it says so on the side of the tank) from the factory. Assuming the tank...

Rather that hijack another thread I thought I was start a new one. I am curious when buffing things out, what are the different compounds used for? I have seen red, white and black (I think). I would like to restore a set of head lights for my car and they are stainless steel. Thanks, Mike

Just curious....I was belt sanding one of my doors yesterday and the sander a 1970 Craftsman aluminum bodied model started to get rather warm. I also have a jig saw that is aluminum bodied that will do the same thing after prolonged use of 20-30 minutes. Just wondered if that is normal or there...

Hi All, I just bought a Craftsman belt sander from the 50's. It is one of the polished aluminum 3x21 (315.22420) jobs. Anyhow, I would like to get a manual for it just so I have the instructions. Anyone know where I can find one? Sears does not have any, even in electronic form. Mike