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Hi All, I just got a spam email from here about some flat wrenches. Jut a head up. Mike

O.k., the search thread turned up a huge amount of threads on this subject. I would like to insulate my garage door to retain heat and keep cool in the summer. I have seen kits at HD for this. Question, how well do these work vs. me cutting to fit my own foam with a foil covering? Mike

Hi Folks, Passing these coupons on to you to print out and take with you. There are some really good deals there. Have a good Christmas/Chanukah(sp?)/Kwanza/Ramadan/ whatever your special holiday is and thanks for all of the help and advice. Mike

I was at my car meeting last night and asked if anyone had a USA made floor jack for sale. Well, a guy comes up and says he has a mechanical floor jack from the 20's that he will sell me. My question is this: what can go wrong with type of jack and what should I look for? I have never seen one...

I have an antique brake arching machine that I need to restore so I can use it finally. It has some rust, not bad but it needs to go I can paint it and free it up. I have some ideas like a wire wheel and electrolysis but there are some issues. First, the bottom piece has two tags that I need to...

A co worker just dropped these off and I was curious as to when they were made. I am guessing the Lockheed brake fluid is from the 50's as I think that is when they stopped making them? And the oil is from the 70's? I have never seen 4 weight viscosity oil before. Thanks, Mike

Hi All, I am going to be in the market for a floor jack soon and need advice. I would love to get an antique and rebuild it so that I know it is made in the US and has good seals. That is my ideal goal. Barring that I would like a modern US made jack but I don't think I cans swing $400...

Hi All, I have a shot at buying a early 40's Logan lathe and have one question: I am garage mechanic not a machinist and was wondering what I can use this lathe for. I am trying to decide if the cool factor has gotten ahold of me or I could actually use it. Thanks, Mike

I am going to install some pegboard on one wall so that I can hang odd sized, bulky tools and parts. This is the plan I am thinking of:drywall and paint the walls then add the PB. My question is how do I hang the PB? I saw on a previous post where someone used furring strips and I went cool! So...

A coworker asked me if I wanted so 30 wt. oil for my car and I said sure thing. Hey, it is free and it was a case. So he shows up with these babies. I think I have a press spout around here somewhere. But I don't know if I have the heart to use them because of the cool factor. Mike

Hi all, I have a compression question that I need help with. I am going to put my Atlas drill press back together and it came with a spring to help rasie and lower the head. The spring is inside the tube (bench model) and the tube is about 4 ft. long. The spring is about 5 ft. long and is...

Hi All, I am looking at getting a new battery charger for an electrolysis tank I will be setting up. I am looking at getting a 'westward': Battery Charger, Charger/Starter, UL Rated Amps 6V 10, UL Rated Amps 12V 2/10, UL Rated Amps Start 55, Manual 6/12V (M), Charge Time 3 to 5 (Hours) 6V...

Hi all, I have a chance to get an old lathe that may have broken teeth and or gears. Are the gears replaceable and are they easy to come by? It looks something like this one. http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS4Z4Ykk-MqxYcjNbVXI8aBAenubOHRkKkPMUCQqieBX1rPZd8NlQ Thanks, Mike

CL posting ID #3053175550 (bay area, ca) Hi all, I just closed the deal on a 40's table top drill press and need some info. It does not come with the adj. table top, where do I find one? It also looks like it needs one of the three turning arms which I figure should not be that hard to...

Hi All, I need to rebuild my tire gauge that belonged to my grandfather. It leaks air past the seals and it won't register air that is in the tire. Question: where do I get seals for it and how do I make sure I get them to seal? Mike

Hi All, Not sure if this is in the right place or not but I was not sure how to search for it. But I need a manual for a 'King Motor Analyzer' from the late 30's. Can someone point me in the right direction or give me a point of contact. I would like to restore it and get it functioning...

Hello all, I am busy organizing my new garage which I absolutely love and has been worth every penny so far. Here is my dilema, I will be setting up a darkroom at some point this year-I hope. I can design a folding table for the enlarger and dryer. But I need a sink that needs to be...

Hi All, I am having a new garage built starting next week. So here are my questions: Finish-Apparently smooth is the best with no sealer correct? Any other recommendations to the contractor? Covering-What is out there for options? I am leaning towards an epoxy finish to seal and protect...

Hello, I am going to try like $%$% to build a new garage this summer. I live in Oakland Ca. and would like to heat it in the winter. The measurements are approx. 14X30 and it will be insulated top and sides. So here is the question: how do I heat it and with what? There are propane type...