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    Craftsman 4" jointer 103.0501

    Picked up this jointer today. Not sure if I did good or bad. Screw handle on side is broke and need to get blades. I do have a motor for it. Anybody have any info in it, if its good, and where I can get new blades?
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    Just got craftsman 103.0209 saw

    Stumbled upon this today. Its a craftsman dunlap 103.0209 table saw. Included the fence and miter. Its been setting a while it looks and will need to make a portable stand of some sort for it. Will probaby do a teardown to vlean up. Was looking for a larger vintage table saw, and still am...
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    Preferred vintage craftsman table saw

    Looking to get an older cast iron craftsman table saw. What model shoukd I keep an eye out for? There is a model 113.27610 I seem for sell completely redone on a metal stand for $250. It seemed a little pricy to me but have not researched them much.
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    Lenox bandsaw blades to get

    I am looking to order a couple new bandsaw blades from Lenox. Looking at a 6 hook tooth flex blade ag 1/4". The next would be a 10/14 vari tooth diemaster 2 also at 1/4" for both metal and wood. My plan would be to keep the diemaster on all the time so ready for whatever material I need to...
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    Delta rockwell 11-120 drill press runout

    I have a vintage delta/rockwell homecraft 11" drill press model 11-120. When running, I see a good bit of wobble in the tip of the drill bit. Where do I check the runout at and any idea how to correct it? Replace bearings or possibly dirty chuck?
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    Craftsman 103 bad saw tracking

    I have the manual thst came with the saw and went thru the entire adjustment process. Every time I try cutting with it, it never cuts straight. Blade always ends up cutting an angle towards the back of the saw. Any suggestions on how to correct? The blade is not very long so there is not...
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    Craftsman 103 bandsaw accessories

    I have an older craftsman bandsaw #103.24280. Anybody know the part number for the miter gauge or rip fence? When I search online, it looks like there was a 103 model table saw and thats what usually pops up.
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    old aluminum craftsman mower

    Picked this mower up at an auction. Very heavy aluminum deck. Added some gas and it fired right up. Trying to get some info on it as I can't find anything out there searching. From the tag, looks like it is model #131.91236. I will need to try to find an air filter for it. The mower says...
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    Westinghouse genrerator opinions

    Been in the market for a new generator. After much debate, i went with a westinghouse 10kpro. It is 10kw run 12.5kw start. Has a 680cc v-twin motor with oil filter. Also includes a remote control start. I was a little worried as westinghouse is a fairly new to the generator business and this...
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    Computing scale company restoration

    I recently picked up a really cool scale from the computing scale company out of dayton ohio. It is style 144 with a patent date of 1896. I bought it knowing it was in non-working condition. It looks like it was from a hardware store so i thought it would look really cool in fhe garage. I am...
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    Compressed air to basement thoughts.

    My garage is connected to the house via about a 15' breezeway. In the ground I have various utilities connecting the 2; power, data, catv. I also have a copper flex line bare on each end. Originally, this was what I assumed to be for future water to the garage. However, no drain to the sewer...
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    grease guns never work

    Anybody have any grease gun advise to keeping them working? I have 3 of them lying around, one of which in phneumatic and none work. I'll pull the plunger lever back and let it go several times with the cap loose, tighten the cap and it will work for 1 or 2 pumps. I'll open the top cap up and...
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    antique us gauge co. tire gauge

    I found a 50LB baloon tire gauge from the us gauge co. today at a sale. works, but the o-ring is missing at the valve. anybody know how to get the benzle off? there is some crud in there I would liek to clean up. Update: made an O-ring. It reads pressure but low. There is a screw under...
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    Jarvis and greenlee taps ok? Care?

    Background: I have been looking for good taps and dies. I have a cheap HF set that does not work on the bolts and nuts they are supposed to. I picked up an older craftsman tap handle and a tap/die set with about 5 standard sizes. Now: At a sale today, I picked up a box of about 50 taps...
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    Found an old erie #43 vise

    Here is an interesting vise I found this morning. Anybody know anything about them or their value? I'm planning to disassemble, clean it up, and mount on a welding pedistal (tire rim with metal post).
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    Interior garage layout help

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    any old wrench experts?

    I picked up a bunch of old rusty wrenches and am finally getting around to cleaning them up if its worth cleaning up. Beyond tools on the market now, I am not famaliar with tools though older quality tools get my interest. Here are the ones I could identify the name of, regular open ended...
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    air compressor water jet warning

    I have a tall upright CH air compressor; 120psi is the shutoff I believe. I go the unit used from a friend several years ago and it set in storage for a few years. When I installed it, I put a shut-off valve on the bottom with a clear flex hose to drain the water every so often. When I first...
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    HF welding blanket

    Are the welding blankets at HF any good or will they go up in flames when used?
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    chicago pneumatic impact thoughts

    I got an older CP impact mode 40 RSS. I am trying to find some info on this impact. Can't locate on CP website. Anybody know anything about this impact? I am specifically looking to find out how well of a built impact it is, how to maintain it, the specs, and how t use the adjustment knob on...
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