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    VISE REPAIR 101 all vise repairs, lubricants, sources for parts and the tricks to fix

    I am restoring a Parker 976 and the two screws that hold the spindle collar on have gone missing. Does anyone know what size/thread these may be?
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    Looking for a few Snap On items to complete my set

    I am looking for a few items to complete my No.47B Master Service Set from 1937'. A date code of 36' or 37' would be fine. They are as follows: 3/8” SW-120 ½” SW-160 Found 19/32” SW-190 Found 5/8” SW-200 Found 29/32” SW-290 1 1/16” SW-340 ½ Found 1 1/8” SW-360 ½ Found 1 3/16” SW-380 ½ 1 ¼”...
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    Trying no 3/8 sets

    I have recently had the same thought bsaint.
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    Reed 204 1/2 Vise

    I live close to you and have also seen that vise for sale on CL. If you plan on keeping it as a user I wouldn't blink twice at that price as long as there are no issues (cracks, welds etc) If i were to restore that vise i would ask at least double what he is asking and would have no problem...
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    Looking for a few SK sockets to complete my set

    Looking for a few 1/2" drive SK Knurled sockets to complete my set from 1943' #40118 - 9/16" Found #40121 - 21/32" Found #40130 - 15/16" Found #40131 - 31/32" Would be willing to purchase outright or trade.
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    VISE REPAIR 101 all vise repairs, lubricants, sources for parts and the tricks to fix

    I know i have seen a post regarding what material to use in making a new jaw pin for a Parker 974 vise but cannot seem to locate it at the moment. Does anyone have any insight they can share? On a side note, i have recently had a Wilton 450, Parker 974 and a Reed 204 1/2 stripped down to bare...
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    2017 Garage Sale Thread

    Riley - Nice score on the Superwrench set i have one of their standard sets and love using them.
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    The VINTAGE toolboxes of Garage Journal!

    Any suggestions on what to use to clean off a somewhat significant overall coating of shop gunk, reside on a MAC top box? The paint underneath is in good shape with barely little or no rust which I would like to preserve as much as possible. I've tried several items such a solution of Simple...
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    The VINTAGE toolboxes of Garage Journal!

    Picked up the box today the gentleman wanted 100.00 but after some lengthy discussions into a common interest (gunsmiths) he said what the hell take it for 25.00 and here is a set of T handle hex wrenches i don't need anymore.:thumbup: Ive looked over the entire unit and cannot find any markings...
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    The VINTAGE toolboxes of Garage Journal!

    Thanks for your insight. Asking 100.00 for it seems like a fair price may be able to get him down a few.
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    The VINTAGE toolboxes of Garage Journal!

    Can anyone help identify this toolbox? I am thinking about picking it up tomorrow. Seem like it is in very nice shape. He says the dimensions are 35x27x18.
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    2017 Garage Sale Thread

    Not a bad day at the annual Good Friday Auction picked up a new Baldor 3 Phase 2HP motor for 7.00 and a Parker model #88 Vise for 12.50. The vise should clean up well ill fix the handle and find some pipe jaws the upper jaws are in great shape. Only down side of the day besides the sunburn is...
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    Wilton 600S questions

    I have several large Parker 6" vises and the handles are not bent. I guess they were trying to split an atom or something of that sort. I think his price is somewhat high especially if not restored. If it were me and it was mechanically sound i would not go above 175.00 with the bent handle and...
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    2017 Garage Sale Thread

    Waltrip88 - Nice find! And I thought i had a good weekend. You ****!
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    2017 Garage Sale Thread

    Good weekend here first got the 1/2" S&K set and just picked up a SO KRA-63A off of CL for 60.00. It is in great condition with just a few pieces of masking tape to remove. Perfect fit the the MAC bottom box i got a week ago. :thumbup:
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