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Is anyone familiar with a pneumatic riveter made by the United Shoe Machinery Company? I just acquired one and I am trying to figure out what the maximum psi is. The listed maximum psi was either worn off the label or it was never stamped. It is a model 92844.

What type of machine is this for?

Does anyone have any information on this Donnelly tool?

The tool is about 17” long. I cannot see any manufacturer’s marks on it.

I had bought a set of Facom screwdrivers at an estate sale. The tips of the blades seem to have a different ratio of width to thickness than what I am familiar with. If I grab a screwdriver that seems the appropriate width I find that it is usually too thick to fit the screw. Could these...

Any ideas what this is?

I have a good selection of pop rivets - aluminum, steel and stainless steel. I also have some aluminum rivets that have a steel mandrel. I don't know what their application would be. Where would you use an aluminum rivet with a steel mandrel?

Can anyone identify this logo. I think I've seen the logo before but I can't place it.

This one has me baffled. I found this item at a yard sale of mostly tools. The seller was trying to clear out his garage. I found the item in the back of the garage and when I split the two halves apart I saw the penny inside. It was a wheat penny so I put it in my pile of stuff to buy. After my...

I have very little knowledge in sheet metal brakes but found one at a yard sale for a very good price. Tapco brand. To me it looks to be designed for light gauge metal. It can handle metal up to 8 feet wide. My question is how practical would it be to modify it to handle thicker gauge metal? I...

When spot welding together two pieces of sheet metal, to avoid rusting is there a way to treat the sides of the metal that get sandwiched together that will not interfere with getting a good spot weld?

Anyone have any info on this pipe clamp? I can't find a company name or model number on it.

Bought this saw at a yard sale today. Anyone have any info on it? It is just over 11" in total length.

Saw this item at a thrift store and could not guess what it is for. Could not find any markings on it.

I was working on straightening up my shop and trying to find the top of my workbench when I came across this. Anyone have any info on this type of bit? Labeled: 7/16, Rawltwist, England. It has a tapered shank. Looking at the tip, it does not appear to be made to drill a hole.

I have a small crowded workshop in my basement but looking to get a garage to work on my vintage VW's.