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    The VISES of Garage Journal

    Looks a lot like a Wilton 825.
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    Torque Wrench - how to calibrate with metal filled handle?

    Heat it up and use a solder sucker or something similar to remove the liquid metal.
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    New 4.5" angle grinder: Bosch, Makita, other?

    I prefer Fein or Metabo although I also still use a 4.5" Makita that is 40 years old. The Makita is the first grinder I ever bought.
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    Torque Wrench checkers & testers - anyone own one?

    I have 3 torque testers for different ranges. I used to buy used torque wrenches and torque screwdrivers and fix and recalibrate them. I still have over 90 torque devices I believe. I don't work on stuff as much as I used to so I always check the calibration of my torque wrench or screwdriver...
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    PB Swiss insert bits on Amazon - Beware

    I simply stated my personal experience with Amazon. I have no problem with you not using them. That is your personal decision.
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    PB Swiss insert bits on Amazon - Beware

    One of the reasons I use Amazon is because their customer support is some of the best I have ever encountered. I have purchased over 1,000 items on Amazon and have had problems maybe 10 times. Each time I had a problem Amazon customer support was quick, efficient and very helpful. I can't...
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    Tools of Japan

    Pink handled KTC clip tools.
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    Dipping my feet into machining. Should I buy a mini lathe?

    I have absolutely no experience in machining and was also pondering buying a mini lathe or mill due to space constraints. I would have liked to get a bigger lathe, but there is just no space. So my main concern then was that I wanted a lathe that was going to be pretty high precision out of...
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    The VISES of Garage Journal

    Finished the toddlers and Pow-R-Arm Jrs so it's time for another project.
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    The VISES of Garage Journal

    The Pow-R-Arms are hammered gray rustoleum. I have about 25 of them and I usually paint them that color.
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    The VISES of Garage Journal

    Finished 4 Pow-R-Arm Jr's and one of the Wilton 2 1/2" toddler vises. Painted this vise verde green, but I can't make up my mind about the color for the other toddler.
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    the classic German HAZET companion tool cart, just too cool!

    Here are some pictures from several years ago. The drawers open to either side and the trolley opens upward from the closed position with a power assist provided by gas struts I believe. A nice little cart. I keep all of my specialty cutters in this trolley along with some other miscellaneous...
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    the classic German HAZET companion tool cart, just too cool!

    Each cart has tools for a specific purpose. When I have a job to do such as changing the timing belt on my Tundra I will set up a few carts with all the tools I need for the job along with several Snapon carts which I use to hold the parts as I take them off the truck. This makes it much more...
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    the classic German HAZET companion tool cart, just too cool!

    Here are some pictures of my German tool trolleys and also a Japanese KTC trolley. There are 4 Hazet 160ST, 2 Hazet 166C, 3 Hazet 166N, 1 Stahlwille Rollmaster, 1 Gedore trolley and 1 KTC trolley.
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    the classic German HAZET companion tool cart, just too cool!

    I see Orangina has answered your question. I measured mine and came up with the following: Top tray 7 1/4" x 17 1/4" Drawers 22" x 9" x 2 1/8" Bottom 22 1/4" x 9" x 4 1/2" Height collapsed 18" Height fully open 37 1/2" Be aware that there are drawer dividers that are not...
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    the classic German HAZET companion tool cart, just too cool!

    I'll check the dimesions on the 160ST tomorrow.
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    The VISES of Garage Journal

    I am going to use verde green and gray I think. The toddlers are indeed hard to find now. I think I have 14 baby bullets and 13 toddlers. These 2 toddlers had missing and broken parts so they have been sitting for a couple years. I am now able to make the parts so the restoration is in...
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    The VISES of Garage Journal

    4 Wilton Pow-R-Arm jr's and 2 Wilton 2.5" toddler vises undergoing restoration. First 2 pictures are of the parts after cleaning. Last 2 pictures are of the painted parts after primer.
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    Are there any good spray bottles?

    This is the best spray bottle I've ever used. Made in Switzerland. I don't know if there is a US supplier. I got my bottles from a supplier in Germany. Reilang spray bottle
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    The VISES of Garage Journal

    I've had a Wilton 2.5" machinist vise sitting on a shelf for about 2 years because the spindle was trashed when I received it. Somehow it was bent pretty badly and it would barely screw into the nut with a lot of pressure. The spindle screw broke when I tried to straighten it out. I gave up...
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