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RK_TEK: Below is a link to a thread I posted covering my restoration of a Walker jack of about the same vintage. There are a few others on GJ as well, but the one that inspired me was the one by BB767: the link that was already posted. Your jack might be a 4 ton or a 2 ton--hard to tell from...

Been subscribed and following along. It's always a treat to see something new. I agree with the others.... What you've done in the time you've put in so far is nothing short of amazing. Your craftsmanship, unbelievable. Always creative, always developing new skills. Your photography...

Been following for a while. Fantastic build, and a great looking shop. I might have missed it, but what are your plans for heat...if any? Don't think there was any radiant in your slab. Wood burner, or? Must be great to have it together and usable. Congrats!

I agree this is a good thread. But crazy? You're not crazy. I thought everybody had lots of jacks. Right now, I'm slacking. I only have four. You need: 1) general purpose, medium size jack 2) small one, for tight spots and ease of handling 3) extra large one for heavy/big stuff 4) spare...

A few months ago I posted a picture a couple of jacks I got at an auction for $24. I was excited to win the bid because one of the two jacks was a Weaver WA 73A, made in 1955. The other I think is an import, and I haven't even really looked at it yet. The Weaver was in pretty rough condition...

I would say that the agency missed the boat on the retouching of your shots...to me, your submission has so much more drama and focus on the bikes. Theirs has too much bright, primary color, distracting from the machines. That's just me, but I spent many years working with agencies and...

Here's what came home with me today. The two jacks were an auction lot, which cost me the grand total of $27.40, plus a few gallons of diesel to go get them. The little one is (I think) an import, which may just need fluid, and possibly seals. Or maybe it's just a giveaway. But the big one...

Saw this pop up today on eBay... An amazing nugget set, but the price! :scared: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Incredible-Vintage-Blackhawk-7-16-Drive-Nugget-Sockets-Ratchet-Bullet-Toolbox-/201375486805?

Well, here's an update. I'm into this vise for $20 to purchase, plus a can of rustoleum. I didn't go crazy on restoration. As suspected, the dynamic jaw has had a repair which could be better seen after the parts came out of electrolysis--so the vise isn't perfect. Also, it's missing the old...

Thanks, guys, for the responses and information. Rusty65: Now I can see how the swivel was supposed to work, and the parts that are missing on mine. I think you're right about the weld bead--probably the original boss got worn down. However this vise made it to an auction, the base and...

Ok, I blame all you guys and your fascinating threads for getting me into this. The same thing happened to me after seeing BB767 and his Walker Jack restoration. :thumbup: I've been keeping my eye out for a heavy duty vise to replace an import I've had for years, after learning just enough to...

Thanks for the feedback! It was a fun project, and I've been using the Walker as my main jack for the last few weeks, and it's a pleasure to use. Sturdy, stable and smooth... I'd recommend one to anybody who happens to find one that's complete. As others have said, these jacks were built to...

Here's the last official post... The jack is all done and ready for duty! It's pretty cool to see the result of the earlier work come together, and I'm stoked to be able to use the jack. And I'll be putting my import 3-ton on CL soon. As a reminder for anybody who is looking at this from the...

fourjeepin: Well, you might be right, some people might be reminded that CL can have some hidden treasures. I often find things I am looking for...sometimes it takes quite a while, sometimes you get lucky. This one was a complete surprise. Literally the first search turned up my Walker 882...

A little more on reassembly and detail painting. I'm hoping that the project will be done this weekend... The front wheels are yellow on the outside, and blue on the inside. I'm not a fan of the cotter pins that were used for the wheel retainers, so I had planned to try using the clevis pins...

So, here is another update on progress with the Walker 882. It's almost done, so here are a few more pictures of what I've been doing. After, sandblasting all the parts, it was time to start painting. I decided to go with the original scheme as far as the layout. I didn't have any luck...

I've lurked on your thread for a while, and I'll just chip in to say that your riveter is another of many, many examples of your amazing craftsmanship. Something the rest of us can aspire to! I really enjoy seeing your projects progress and how they turn out. Hats off.

Well, apologies to any and all who might be taking a look at this rebuild project. I've been traveling this summer, and having had to farm out some machine work, I had an extended period with no updates. But I haven't abandoned the work... So, in the meantime, I have been sandblasting and...

I've enjoyed checking your thread from time to time, and have always been interested in your projects, especially your ability to imagine and design such creative solutions. Now, having looked through your production of lumber for the butcher block tops, I have to chip in with a comment: WOW...

Thanks, guys for the responses from each of you. Provincial, I think you're the winner on identifying this thing. Now that it's off the bandsaw, I looked a little closer at it, and tried it a couple of different ways. It is definitely a gearbox--seems to be a 2 speed. From the way it's...