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I found this old Stanley level in my 89 year old dad's effects. I think it is pretty unique and was wondering if anyone has any thoughts on a restoration? I would like to clean it up like new (if possible) and display it with some other tools. IMG_0855 by Robert Moorman, on Flickr IMG_0856 by...

Was given this Doerr motor. IMG_0765 by Robert Moorman, on Flickr There was no cord. I opened up the wiring cover and the two prongs are all that is there. IMG_0766 by Robert Moorman, on Flickr Does anyone have any idea how to wire this from these two pictures? Thanks.

As the title says, I want to be able to cut metal. I know the current set up produces too much speed for it to be used to cut steel. I've looked at YouTube and they mostly do it with pulleys. To do that I'll need to add some pretty large pulleys. So I was looking at a 440 lb, single line...

I have an old Cman bandsaw. I would like to "convert" it to cut light gauge sheet steel for a couple of truck projects I have. Has anyone done this? I've read that I'll need to slow the speed of the blade down to about 200 ft/min or so. Is this correct? I've seen some people converted an...

I am working on a 48 Chevy pickup and 2 of the four bolts holding the hood to the hinges have stripped the nut built into the hood. The nut is built into the hood support and I can't get to the back side, and it will be a real pain to get the supports off to work on the back side. The hood...

1/4" drive: 9/16 - 12 point 5/8" - 12 and 6 point 4mm - 12 point 4.5mm - 12 and 6 point 5mm - 12 point 5.5mm - 12 point 6mm - 12 point 7mm - 12 point 8mm - 12 point 9mm - 12 point 10mm - 12 point 11mm - 12 point 12mm - 12 point 13mm - 12 point 14mm - 12 point 15mm - 12 and 6 point 3/8 drive...

I was doing a test fit of my truck and found one of the hood bolts had stripped the threads out of the side and the PO had just tapped it out to a larger bolt. IMG_0172 by Robert Moorman, on Flickr IMG_0173 by Robert Moorman, on Flickr The one on the right is the one on the bottom in the hood...

I was just given an old Cman hack saw. I did a couple of searches here and on line, but didn't come up with much. It is in decent shape for a tool left in a barn for the last 5 years. I was hoping someone could direct me to an Owners Manual and parts. I looked at ereplacement and sears...

While on vacation, the wife found this shell and this is(the side she wants polished. IMG_2071 by Robert Moorman, on Flickr The other side looks like this IMG_2072 by Robert Moorman, on Flickr I was hoping someone could give me an idea as to how to polish it up.

I picked up a stainless 3rd brake light for my 54 Chevy truck cab. The instructions said "can be welded in place". I would like to weld it but have never tried welding stainless and don't know if it is a different wire or process or what. I have a Lincoln 140 MIG that has worked well on the...

What do you call the tool that is used to find the contour on sheet metal. I'm working on some curved body panels, doing some welding and would like to find the shape so I can check later. I've seen them, they have little tentacles that go up into the body of the tool so you can tighten it...

I'm looking for the following Craftsman tools: 3/8" drive sockets 7/8" 6 point 15/16" both 6 and 12 point 1" both 6 & 12 pt 1/2" drive sockets 1 1/16" both 6 and 12 point 1 1/4" 6 point Wrenches 11/32" 6 point 3/8" 6 point 11/16" 6 point Metric 3/8" drive sockets 6mm both 6 & 12 point 7mm...

Is there a difference in the following Craftsman screwdrivers or just some type of factory/date code? 1/4" # 41583 AB WF 1/4" # 41583 AA WF Then on the 1/8" screwdrivers 41589 T WF 41589 AB WF 41589 AA WF 41589 J WF 41589 G WF 41589 Q WF I have a number of flat and Philips head screwdrivers...

As stated above, I was trying to use my bandsaw for the first time in months and it has a vibration. I could barely use it as it was shaking pretty good. If I had to cut a very accurate or intricate piece, I couldn't. So I checked the pulleys for any play, but they seemed firm. Anyone have...

I need a body dolly for the cab of a Chevy AD truck. I would like it to be universal as rebuilding old cars/trucks is my hobby for my soon to be retired years. So I found this one as a pattern. IMG_1794 by Robert Moorman, on Flickr Then I wanted to add a stand to it so I can roll it up onto...

Yesterday I brought home a used Econoline Model RA-42-24 sandblast cabinet with the Econoline 100 CFM dust collector. I've never used a blast cabinet before, but have some parts for my '48 5-window Chevy truck that need to be cleaned of paint and rust. I have the Econoline manual and have read...

As stated, my Craftsman 6 1/8" planer/jointer needs new bearings. I got the old ones out with a hammer. However, the way this thing is built I'm wondering what the best way is to put the new bearings in. Anyone have one or have an idea of what works best? Thanks

Kevin, if you read this, please PM me or email me as I would like to talk to you about my Scout vise. I have a post under vintage tools so you can take a look at it to see what the jaws look like. Thanks, Robert

First, I'm a novice welder. I have a Lincoln Ranger 8 stick and a Lincoln 240-T mig. I've been using the mig with shielding gas to do some body work on my project, 79 Jeep Cherokee. I've used the stick around the farm on cattle guards, etc. However, I read MP&C's post here to figure out what...

Looking for a real anvil. I have the HF one, but it dents and dings if I drop a nail on it. I found a 75lb one with a Rockwell Hardness of 52. Will this be hard enough for hobby use so I don't have to sand or grind it to keep it fairly flat and smooth on top? My gut says no, but I don't...