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Thanks Woody! These old machines can't be beat and I'm sure will last for at least another 75 years. :beer:

The other night I started cleaning up the "cone head" drill press. It just had a little oily dirt on it. The Power King logo is almost wore off. Pulled the motor off. It's a Dunlap (division of Craftsman) 1/3hp that was made in '47. It's two years older than my grandpa's old Dunlap grinder I...

Thanks! That's a nice little scroll saw you've got. It's awesome that something that's 80 years old still works as well as it did when new.

Haha thanks, Herb! I've found that all you have to do is say, "I'm done searching for tools on Craigslist, and I will never buy anything else on Craigslist again." Then ****** the next day (when you get on Craigslist just for the heck of it) there will be a great deal on some kind of tool you...

Thanks! Yeah, I was thinking about doing something like that...using one as a dedicated rabbet/dado cutter. I'd love to find or just make my own low speed pulley assembly for the Delta Milwaukee. Then I'd have that one for metal and the Power King for wood. Haha, I'm glad I have all the space I...

I like 'em a lot too. My grandma bought this one new in '73. She was gonna trade in the '66 Bel-Air (2 door post car) until grandpa thankfully stepped in and said no. In a couple weekends the '66 will hopefully be in my shop, so I can start working on it. Your Buick is really gonna get after it...

I've been looking for a belt/disc sander for a while now, so last week I saw a Craigslist ad for a belt/disc sander, tablesaw, drill press, and work table for $150. I emailed the guy, and he said he'd take $100 for all of it. I already have an old Craftsman tablesaw and an old Delta Milwaukee...

That's a neat shop!

Thank you! I will definitely continue updating even when things slow down. It's been a crazy last few months for sure.

Haha! Well, like every good story, it starts on Craigslist. Two weeks ago, I had seen the Delta Rockwell shaper I posted a picture of earlier on Craigslist for $40. I knew it was a good deal because it had the stand and 4 brand new shaper cutters. It was about 2 hours away in Clinton, Missouri...

Thanks, Dave! I am a member over there, but I only lurk. There is a wealth of info over there. Haha yeah, I understand their way of thinking though...if they start giving out appraisals, it makes it harder to get good deals on old 'arn. Thanks! Yeah, that is unfortunate that you couldn't...

Thanks, Grizz! Old machines are really neat to work with. It's neat to see how you do things over in the UK, and I'm really liking your truck build. Haha, it sounds like you've had some good times in that car. Here's a pic of the '73. We put the moon hubcaps on it during my senior year of...

I got a chance to take some more pictures this weekend. Here is the open shed to the side of the main barn. And this is the other smaller shed in the opposite corner of my yard. I've just got a little firewood in it right now. Here's a pic of it. I need to do some body work on it. At some...

Well I've had a very busy weekend, and now my wallet is considerably lighter. I won't spoil it til I can get some pics uploaded tomorrow, but I will give a hint. It involves some more old 'arn and very shiny (and expensive) new 'arn.

Thank you, Chris! Yeah, up until this last year when Dad bought a 4630, we used the 60 for all of the field work at one of the farms. We use a 70 for most of the field work at the other farm. I've spent quite a few hours in the seats of both of those tractors, pulling a disk. They do have an...

No kidding...it's been a month since last activity. Hope everything is ok.

Herb, your garage is fantastic! I like how you have a place for everything and everything in it's place. One day, I hope my shop is as organized as yours. Anyways, I hope your wife continues to recover quickly and that she doesn't get tired of your bologna sandwiches. :lol:

Thanks! The only shot I have of it is this one from the driver's seat while we were hauling some hay. I'll be sure to get a pic of it tonight though.

Thank you for all of your kind words, Herb! I know I have been blessed to find these old power tools. I will definitely hold on to them and one day pass them on to my kids.

Thanks! I'd been meaning to make a thread for a while, but you finally gave me the push to actually do it. I thought the same thing while I was going through your thread...man this guy is a lot like me...similar cars, similar hobbies. lol Your Caprice is pretty nice...it makes me almost want to...