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    ~1950 Craftsman Drill Press - Questions...Lubrication Holes, cracked handle, etc

    Looks great! Glad you went with the Power Bronze approximate color... If you are going with an epoxy repair for the handle, recommend trying some color matching epoxy samples to get the color close. Have you watched the rebuild videos from Jeff's Shop...
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    Old Dremel Set at Thrift Shop

    I picked up one of those at a flea market two months ago for $5.00. Could not believe the price was that low... Same as pictured, but missing the pamphlet. Now looking for the stand for it like this one: These will only fit the older model No. 2 and No. 3 Dremel bodies.
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    What would you purchase from Harbor Freight with 25% off?

    Clone of a Leatherman Wave for $39.99:
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    Old anvil

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    Amazon Deals on New Retail Items - Post them!

    Agreed. Here is an excerpt from the top critical reviewer: "...It is a shame, however, that you can view real time images on this device, but it will not capture video or pictures, otherwise I would have posted a pic or two as an example. 3.5 stars out of 5..."
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    Gateway pliers for the Knipex brand?

    10" Pliers Wrench. It is used more to squeeze and straighten metal than for wrenching fasteners. Also have a 5" pair to augment my motorcycle tool kit.
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    Vintage Canton Foundry Portable Crane & Hoist

    Canton, Ohio Canton Foundry and Machine Company 1906 Home of the Timken Company - Timken Tapered Roller Bearings, Timken Steel Plants 1901 Former home of the Dueber-Hampton Watch Company 1888 Home of the Pro Football Hall of Fame and birthplace of the NFL in 1920 First commercially produced...
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    What did you do "IN" your garage today?

    Worked on a Sloan Flushmate 501B pressure lower supply. No longer made separately, now you have to buy the whole tank that includes the identical lower supply regulator. $167 instead of $30 for the replacement part.... tank and regulator should be here Sunday morning Fixed a Toro lawnmower...
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    Amazon Deals on New Retail Items - Post them!

    For two bucks more, you can get the VEVOR Power Tool Organizer, 4 Slot, 3 Layers VEVOR 4 Slot, 3 Layers
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    Quick machine turned look on boat hinge backer plates

    I use a wooden dowel and lapping compound for engine turning on sheet metal. It creates a uniform depth swirl pattern. Cratex is the default material, but I can't chuck up diameters over 1/2" in the drill press, so I turn one end of the size dowel needed on the lathe to fit my chuck.
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    Found a deal on craigslist? - List Here!

    Wow!! and Wow....
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    Tools You Need to Buy High End Brand Name (2024 Edition)

    A few things I will try to prevent 4-40 tap breakage: For steel, stainless, and iron, using a .0890 #43 reamer after drilling with a # 43 drill, a tap guide block if tapping by hand, and tapping fluid. or use a #41 drill with guide block and tapping fluid for longer threads. May try a...
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    Amazon Deals on New Retail Items - Post them!

    Mine came in as well. Once the pleather gives out where the snap hooks attach, I'll replace them with real leather. Found if you wear the apron a bit higher, you can cross the tie straps behind you and they will meet at your stomach. Thinking of attaching a couple split rings to the...
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    Tools You Need to Buy High End Brand Name (2024 Edition)

    Sorry, not suggesting anything to do with brand. The underline was only supposed to be for the 4-40 breakage issue. I've corrected it. The reason I posted the tap/drill table is the tap and drill chart on my wall only listed a #43 drill for a 4-40 tap. I was looking at other charts online...
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    Found a deal on craigslist? - List Here!

    We had a division that had an big old Swedish drill press that had been there since the 1950s. Worked great. I stopped by one day and noticed it was gone, so I asked where it was. They said, "We tossed that in the scrap bin because is was old." and "We are going to order a new one". :mad:
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    Vintage Craftsman Drill Press

    The ball end lock handles are on eBay all the time.
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    Dissuade me from getting a radial arm saw

    Most RAS accidents are from: Improper hand placement Improper initial adjustments (setting up the saw) Removing safety guards Improper ripping setup I could replace the term 'RAS' with 'Table Saw' and they would still apply. The pull cut on a RAS is a climbing cut. There is a setting on...
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    I need a friend with a lathe

    It is hardened steel. I doubt a punch would do anything but bounce off.....
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