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Yep, I have a piece of perforated angle going across the tank, just hang a hooked wire, thread 'em like a necklace. E-tank doesn't get much of the inside, so they get an Evaporust bath to take care of that.

I went to my favorite flea today, found a few nice things and then ran across this tool box full of -- um, **** would be putting it kindly. Somehow I just couldn't walk away, so I made a lowball offer just so I could tell myself I tried. Darn if he didn't take the 5 bux. I didn't take a picture...

...or failing a place to do as mcj suggested, bolt leg extensions onto your HF 20 ton press (you do have one, riiiiight?) About another 4' would do it. Buy another press with the HF super coupon, bolt its legs onto yours, do the deed, sell the extra press on CL at an obscene profit.

What model is that vise? 63 1/2? Hoping not - I already have all four of the variations I know of on that Art Deco theme, and would love to find another.

Wire recyclers will (at least around here) buy any kind of copper wire except: computer ribbon cable, Coaxial cable. The plastic:copper ratio of the ribbon cable is so high it actually has negative value. Takes more energy to strip than the copper is worth. Co-ax sometimes has a center...

Wire recyclers will (at least around here) buy any kind of copper wire except: computer ribbon cable, Coaxial cable. The plastic:copper ratio of the ribbon cable is so high it actually has negative value. Takes more energy to strip than the copper is worth. Co-ax sometimes has a center...

PierceA -- That instant vise collection is an incredible haul! I thought I had pretty much all the Colton pattern Phoenixes, but I've never seen one like yours. It it a hand vise, or meant to be screwed to the front of the bench? Move pix would be most welcome!

I have a cheapy, and it will not actually expand the pipe. It works well for taking dents and creases out so it's round enough to fit over (or into) the mating pipe, but that's it. To do more than that will take more $$$

Looking for a swivel lock handle - cast iron - for a Shapleigh's branded 3 1/2" open screw swivel base vise. Manufacturer unknown, but I'd sure like to know if anyone can shed light on it!

More on the Shapleigh's vise: Some Web crawling turned up two more examples, and it appears the original paint was tan/brown two-tone! I thought it odd that the body remained a dark, muddy tone after de-rusting, but the dynamic came out fresh iron colored. I chalked it up to different methods...

Looking for help identifying this estate sale find - A little 3 incher that weighs maybe 20 lbs. It's stamped Shapleigh's, a now-defunct hardware powerhouse based in St. Louis. The question is who actually made it? I've looked it over carefully and the only marks are the Shapleigh's stamp and...

See post 10. Click the link - scroll down a bit and you'll find a chromate finished insert that's a dead ringer for OP's. Stands out from the rest because of its golden glow. No doubt, it's a weld-in threaded insert with a blind hole.

It allows the blade to cut a wider range of thicknesses efficiently. Some Sawzall blades are like this too.

Chain Fall ---- umm I find the term Chain Hoist much more comforting.:headscrat

Yes, and to my utter shock and amazement, it worked! Now MOAO and I carry one in our vehicles at all times. Every so often we recharge by plugging into the lighter socket while driving.

And speaking of Evapo-Rust, to whomever sent me a quart of the stuff, THANK YOU! It's already being put to good use, cleaning up some old Thorsen sockets. I guess Secret xmas came early this year:headscrat

Why? I have always used solid copper wire to suspend the rusty tools - 12 or 14 gauge - hasn't caused any problems I'm aware of - or am I just not paying close enough attention?:dunno: I use Washing Soda (Na2CO3) for the electrolyte, in case that matters.

Toolchaser, please check your PM's

Yes, you can use an automatic - just keep a small 12V battery next to your E-tank. Hook up charger to tank electrodes, then briefly touch the battery to the charger leads. It will start the charger, which will then keep working until you disconnect it. An annoyance, but a pretty minor one!

I just checked your link. https://www.amazon.com/Evapo-Rust-Or...66/ref=sr_1_5? The price is $20.78 - free shipping on orders over $25