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This is a long adventure which I went through during the last multiple weeks. It was one of the hardest, dumbest and interesting tool adventures I had since I joined GJ. Take a beer, vodka, coffee or drink of your choice and sit down to read... As many of you know, I bought a Blackhawk Red...

Good evening. I hope everybody is doing well. I have a vintage Red Rover by Blackhawk. While in the distant future I will consider paying somebody to sandblast it, straighten couple of dents and possibly powdercoat it in original color, at this point I am consider to change the wheels. I do...

I recently sold the KD 435 tool. It was in great condition visually and appeared to work appropriately. The buyer is trying to return it under "does not work or defective" category as he claims "It is heavily worn and bent. I would not resell it.". He also tried to explain "As you can see...

I to restore/save old Ferret 70N It was not holding position well and the direction level would not move easily. I took it apart and noted that the original grease became almost rock consistency. I actually used a small knife and a screwdriver to start cleaning the gear wheel and the area. I...

Good evening This tool came with my last tool purchase. I tried to look it up on the internet, but can not find anything Can anybody give me an idea - how old it is, which cars it was used for, what might it be worth (rare because obsolete, not useful or just my failure to locate it on the...

Good morning. I am trying to buy an old toolbox. Approximately 23"x13"x10". The weight is around 49.5lb. What would be the least expensive way to ship it? I am looking for the shipping across multiple states. What is the best way to pack the toolboxes to avoid dents if the postal carrier...

I am looking for a Blackhawk Tool Chest (3 drawer one) in good condition (mechanically, paint issues are not as important). Please let me know if you have one and would be interested in selling it or trading it for other tools/toolboxes Thank you!

Good morning Sorry, may be it's too far of a shot... I was wondering if anybody is leaving near El Paso, Texas (or planning to be in town) and would consider helping me out. I am trying to get a deal on a tool chest there. Unfortunately it's too far from me. Would anybody be able to look at...

Good evening Came late after work and decided to try to take apart my recent purchase as it felt sticky. One bolt was gone to start. The second one barely moved right and left, but no luck to take it off). I sprayed a little PB Blaster on top of it. Well, some of it made it inside the ratchet...

Good evening I will hopefully soon be working on disassembly of hydraulic unit. There are several large size nuts (up to approximately 2 inches) which will need to be released. I do not want to use a large pipe wrench as it may mark the nuts. I am thinking about buying an adjustable wrench...

Good evening. Got a lead on SK sockets for sale 1 1/16-1 1/4 (which would be be 1/2 drive most likely) which belonged to a person who died 25 years ago. No pictures yet, but owners son is considering to sell. Which led me to my old purchase of SK socket set box pictured below. I agree, it's...

Picked up with several other rusty wrenches 2 weekends ago on the way to work (I guess at least something good from working that weekend). After sitting for more than 7 days in the garage (COVID19 virus lives around 7 days on metal from what I know) I finally found some time to clean it up...

Good evening I want to start a separate thread for Whitman and Barnes Manufacturing Company pictures. Woody 73 and Twertsy started created a good history review with references https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=334517 ...I discovered it among the rusty wrenches which were...

I asked about a vintage jack a while ago and one of my friends picked it up and delivered it for me today. Weaver. 51.5" long, 5.5" saddle. Likely a 2 ton. Unfortunately description by seller was wrong - bought it unseen. Was told that all wheels work, jack needs some oil and is stuck...

I do not think we have a thread for showing our favorite pliers and cutters. While I can not brag about super fancy and brand new ones, I am proud that more than a half of mine were restored from stuck and rusty to working and useful! The last picture is the example how they often find me...

Good evening. Can somebody tell me how to decipher Snap On wrench codes? There are oexlm, oexm, oshm,etc. tried to find it on the internet, but no luck. Is there a reference page somewhere? Sorry if it’s a stupid question, but am trying to learn more. Thank you

Good evening Does anybody know what jack it is? Do you know how much it can hold? Assuming it needs a total restoration - is it possible to get hydraulic parts for it? (Or how much do you think it would cost to have hydraulics restored professionally) Thank you in advance - there is a...

Good evening. I enjoy restoring tools. I sometimes come across pliers which have damaged/flattened threads (sorry, not sure what I should call it - may be groves - please let me know). Sometimes they are straight, sometimes crossed for better grip. Please educate me if it's possible to do it...

Good evening. Got this set on a yard sale (posted in sales thread among other tools I got). Appears to be barely (or very carefully used) It has a stamp 451719 in the right lower corner of the plastic insert Below is 5-76-0 (I assume may 1976 date) Sockets are (left to right) 3/16, 7/32, 1/4...

This is an unusual roller for sale. The owner says it's Snap On, but no emblems or stamps can be found. Does anybody know what brand it is? Looks interesting. The brand could be hidden under the stickers... ...Sorry, that's the best picture I got