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I've been meaning to post this for a while, I'm not sure where it should go, and I thought some of you would be interested... My wife and I were walking one of the trails near Niagara Falls a month or two ago and we got to the site of the old (collapsed) electric plant. There I saw a ton of...

Hey guys, I accepted a job to repair of couple of parts of a vintage couch base for someone who restores and resells such things. In the past I made a replacement base for a Florence Knoll Credenza for him, and he was very happy with it. I'd like to do a good job on this so he'll continue to...

I saw one of these at a friends shop and thought it was a great idea. So... I made one for myself. He didn't really tell me how he made his, so I kind of made it up as I went along. I used scrap pieces I had littering my shop, plus some cheap bearings so it could spin. It holds about 18...

Hey guys, I got a Famco 612, and it looks and works great. However... the only part missing is the part that would push on a handle to turn it off when done cutting. Is anyone who has one willing to reply with a picture of that part so I make a replacement? I did try to make my own, and as...

Hey guys, I got some things in a box from an auction... there are a couple of things I need help identifying. One looks to be a quick change tool holder for a lathe tailstock, and it's MT2, the same as my Sheldon 10". CTW is the brand... The tool that came with the 'holder' is broken...

We drove from Philly to Albany for our son's RPI graduation, and I came home with some extras... First... an Oliver No. 2 miter trimmer... all 430 lbs of it! Luckily it was easily broken down into a few parts, and then we could carry it out of the basement. This I bought specifically to...

I'm sure there is a ton of knowledge here, and I need some thoughts... I'm trying to make a living making things out of my garage/basement. My big money maker is a welded stainless steel Mjolnir. Thanks to the new Avengers movie I just got orders for 3 of them, and I'm just finishing up a...

A while back I bought 2 static Wilton 4" bullet vises to restore and sell. One was so beat up I kept it, planning to use it myself. Then I was given a Morgan 140 that the owner considered scrap since it was missing the screw/handle. Last night I used the Morgan swivel base to turn my 4"...

And just like that, I'm an auction guy! 3 Parker vises, 974, 954, and I'm not sure the model of the last one (far left, swivel off the base, newer Parker), plus a tool box full of goodies! All the vises are in great condition, and will restore nicely. And all for $105! Wooo hooo!

Hey guys, there is a large Emmert Pattern makers vise for sale for $300 in Hakettstown, NJ... If it was closer to me I'd be driving there now.... Seems like a really good deal https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/375226803323648/

Hey guys, I've been helping an older guy get rid of some of the **** he has accumulated over the years, as he is losing some of his storage space. Most of it is stuff I'm selling locally, all well used stuff like wrenches, air tools, motors... I do have a Greenerd No 2 press for anyone local...

Hey, I've been doing some work for a guy who is losing his storage space. He has been selling off a lot of stuff, and he asked me to do some repair work on this Fisher chain vise. As you will (hopefully) see in the pictures, the jaws have some damage. It looks to me like someone has already...

I can't afford this, and perhaps one of you wants it? they are asking $300... https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/310191123000404/

Hey guys, I got a bunch of tools to sell for a friend. Most were just used tools I'll sell locally, however one was this REALLY nice Craftsman all metal worm drive saw. I went to do some research on it to know what to list it for, and I can't even find one instance where one of these sold...

I was given a bunch of tools to sell for a guy I know who it losing some of his storage space. I'm selling it locally on craigslist and FB marketplace, and I can find examples of most of these things to help me on pricing. And... I searched the web and can't find another one of these... Have...

Hey guys, I picked up this Parker 434 1/2 for $75. It was missing the wrench, and I've already ordered a new one. It's also missing 1 of the 3 pipe jaws. I'm hoping that one of you has a single Parker pipe jaw you'd be willing to part with. Thank you, Steve

Hey guys, I am restoring this old B & D 10" 3 phase grinder. I'm almost ready to start assembling it, and I have a question about wiring the lights. I'll attach pictures to describe what I found... Each light housing had 4 wires going to it from a box on the back of the grinder. Nothing...

Hey guys, I'm working on restoring a large vintage 3 phase B & D 10" pedestal grinder. I was lucky enough to get it with ALL of the parts. The glass shields, lighting fixtures (with glass magnifying lenses!), and brass cups. However... the original on/off push button switch on the front...

Hey guys, I've done some searching and I haven't found the answers... maybe because I'm not asking the right questions ; ) First, I'd like to "restore" this old grinder, and replace the original push button switch on the front. Are they still available, and it this a good idea? I couldn't...

I just got home with this old Black and Decker 10" Grinder. I will do some future welding work for it, so... score! He It has large glass shields intact, along with lighting. It also has the cup holders and cups! Seems like it's all there! It is 3 phase, so I'll have to get a VFD if I...