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    Grease/oil buildup removal

    Hello folks, What is the best way to remove old oil and grease grunge from garage floors? my garage has the normal dark grungy spots from 60 years of cars dripping on the floor under the engine compartment. It has been there long before I came around and it is tough stuff.:confused:
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    Parker #272 Vise help

    I recently brought home a Parker #272 swivel jaw vise from an estate auction. It is in pretty good shape and even has a set of copper jaw pads that wrap down around the jaws. The problem I have is that the pin that holds the swivel jaw from turning is stuck hard and it looks like it hasn't been...
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    Parker # 272 Swivel Jaw Vise

    I recently brought home a Parker #272 swivel jaw vise from an estate auction. It is in pretty good shape and even has a set of copper jaw pads that wrap down around the jaws. The problem I have is that the pin that holds the swivel jaw from turning is stuck hard and it looks like it hasn't been...
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    Hollands #104 1/2 vise??

    There is one of these for sale locally and I was wondering if they are the same as the Reed vises? What year were the 104 1/2 vises made? Thanks
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    Garden shed work shop ideas please....

    We have a few Amish businesses that make some really decent ready-made buildings. They are as cheap and good as I could build them, and I can by-pass the city red tape if I get one dropped off instead of building it as a permanent building. I am thinking of buying me one for a small man cave...
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    Prentiss #19 Vice color?

    Hello folks, I got a real deal on an old model 19 Prentiss 3 1/2" swivel jaw vice a while back and I want to get it back close to original as I can. Some bubba rattle canned it all black and it looks like it was done by a 4 year old. He painted everything.....yes everything. My question is does...
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    Need mechanics 5" swivel vise ID

    Hello folks This is my first post and I plan to use this site a bunch. It has some great info and I feel right at home when I look around here. I'm glad there are other tool and machine "nerds" like me. :^) Anyway, I am looking at a seemingly well built vise at a local 2nd hand shop and it...
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