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So I found an old tool dealer and picked these up for $12 Solidhed pliers. Leather punch and eyelet plier. I really needed a leather punch to punch extra holes in my belts. I lost 25lbs since September, and all my belts are too big. Anyone know how old this thing might be? Lufkin Rule Co. and...

I'm the proud new owner of this vintage Craftsman Band saw. It's in pretty good shape. I found it by accident while searching for metal cabinets on Craigslist. Picked it up for $40 from a contractor who is downsizing his workshop. The cord is broken so I didn't see it run yet, but it was only...

I just got a reply from a Craigslist ad that he wants $50 for this band saw. Worth it?

Any one have one of these all steel equipment cabinets? I'm going to look at this one on Craigslist this afternoon. Measures 42x18x28. The guy is asking $80 But now that I'm looking at it while I'm not half asleep, it must be 28" deep. Might be too deep to fit anywhere in my garage.

I'm looking for a 4 step pulley for my Duro drill press. Other manufacturers made an similar drill press with a splined quill. It has a 6 spline bore. Bore diameter inside of splines is 1/2", 5/8" o.d. of splines. Splines are 1/8 wide. 6 of them 13/16" bore underneath the pulley 7/8" deep...

I'm building my workbench using old kitchen cabinets and 2x4s. Should I put something like exterior plywood under the wooden cabinets or do you think they will be fine. I know the floor doesn't get moist like my basement. I just thought about it when I was measuring to buy 2x4s.

Has anyone used hubbell plugtrak. I was at the Habitat ReStore and picked up 2 6 foot 20 amp power strips for $10 each. I guess there are made for raceways applications but the deal was too good to pass up. I see them going for $40+ on ebay. Right now I have a subpanel wired but I haven't wired...

Saw this at the local harbor freight in the clearance section. It was marked down to $185, then they dropped it another 20% to $148 because it there 2 weeks. So Monday, if it's still there, it will go down another 20% to $118+tax so about $125. It's the 26" wide 8 drawer bottom toolbox that is...

So I wasn't paying attention and let my worklight wire hang in front of my propane ready heater. The wire melted and the gfci tripped. At least I know I wired the outlet correctly. It's a craftsman wl500dpt tripod worklight. It has a 12 foot cord. I want to replace it but I want to find an...

Looking for 5/8" taps and dies. Coarse and fine. And also 5/8" thread chasers/restorers.. Pm me with what you have.

Just picked up these J.T. Slocomb Co. Micrometers for $2.50 each. These say made in Glastonbury, CT . Does anyone have info on how to calibrate them or if it's even possible? If I can, I want to clean them up, remove the engravings prom the previous owner, and polish them up.

My newly acquired Duro V-3080 drill press. Restore thread So I just started looking at vintage drill presses this week and found a bunch on Craigslist. I found this Duro Metal Products Co. bench model listed for $100. The owner of 2 bay auto service shop was selling it. He was a pretty cool guy...

So I'm about to purchase materials for my workbench top and have a question. The workbench is going to be about 11.5' long along my garage wall. This is what I have in mind for an inexpensive yet sturdy top. •2x4 along the full length of the back standing on edge. •2 sheets of 3/4 plywood...

Who has their drill press mounted on your main workbench? I've seen Jack Olsen's and it's a very nice setup. Please share your drill press setups. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Saw this on Craigslist for $125 and wondering if it's worth buying? condition: good make / manufacturer: Rockwell model name / number: 15-069 70's era 15" floor drill press. Good condition. Quill return does not retract properly. Returns manually. Spring might not be seated correctly. Has 3/8"...

Seems like a good deal at $99.96. Has anyone used these? I can use an upgrade to my wrenches and the stubby ones can come in handy. https://m.sears.com/48-piece-Full-Polish-Ultimate-Wrench-Set-Inch-Metric/p-00923731000P Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I'm trying to choose a generator for the home for emergency use during power outages and spend under $700. I'm using an interlock kit setup so i can turn on and off circuits based on need. I want to run my refrigerator, oil furnace with indirect water heater, lights, and tv/computer. The...

I'm about to install a 30 amp power inlet box for a portable generator. I'll be using an interlock kit to prevent backfeed. My question is about wire size. I'm estimating my run to be about 65' so let's assume I will run 75'. What gauge wire should I use to run from my main panel to the...

I was trying to find a good pace for my folding chairs and canopies so I decided to make a quick holder for them. I used scrap 2x4s and 5/8 plywood I had laying around. Help get rid of some wood and got my chairs and canopies organized. My plan is to either put it in the basement for now. Later...

This is my house color. Should I do tan or silver/gray epoxy? I already have a rustoleum professional silver/gray kit that I bought and never opened a few years ago which I can use. Gray floor, beige walls, wood cabinets, red toolboxes. Too many decisions.