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    Thoughts on Reed vise values.

    Have a line on a Reed 3C and a Reed 4ca vise. Both are in great shape, just some worn paint. Jaws are good and no cracks or welds/repairs. I know this is subjective, but what is an estimated worth for each?
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    2 post vs 4 post lifts

    Big new shop and trying to decide on a lift. I have room for both types but only want one for now, the other type will follow later. So, which do you have and what made you choose that type? Brand favorites? Thanks in advance!!
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    Couldn't stay retired, so a new chapter starts.

    Just turned 62 but retired at 56. Even with multiple hobbies, I was bored stiff. So, the wife and I decide to jump into another business and bought a former covered horse arena and stables on 10 acres. We are converting it to Boat and R.V. storage, but I'm keeping a large portion for shop space...
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    Unknown vintage vise

    Does anyone recognize this vise? It's coming up at a (semi) local auction. Never seen one like it. It's advertised as having 4" jaws and looks old and very well built. This is the only close up picture they provided. Looks like the vise body swivels 360 degrees and tilts 90 degrees. I can't make...
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    Sears pre block grinder, left side housing

    Correction!!! Motor housing! Looking for the left side housing for a Sears pre block grinder, model 115.7566 TYPE CR16E. Thanks in advance!
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    Vise manufacturer unknown

    Any ideas on the maker folks? 5" jaws
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    Sears "pre" block grinder capacitor.

    Hey all, I have a Craftsman "pre" block grinder, Model 115.7566 type cr16e, 1/3 hp...According to the plate, it pulls 5.5 amps. From what I've seen on the regular 1/3 hp block grinder, they pull 3.8 amps. I need a new capacitor, but the existing one has no markings at all. Any ideas? Specs for...
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    Smart battery chargers

    Has anyone ever seen a smart charger with an LED screen that graphs the charging information? Just saw this on youtube while researching for a new charger....
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    Sears "pre" block grinder. HELP!

    This was thrown in with some other stuff at auction awhile back. It's a Sears pre block grinder, model 115.7566 TYPE CR16E. There's a reason it was free. The whole left side bearing housing had been broken off and welded back on by someone that didn't know how. Looks like bubblegum stuck on...
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    Garage Journal shirts

    Just got my new GJ shirt!! If you don't have one, get one! It has the best "feel" of any new t shirt I've ever owned. Like it's been washed 100 times..soft..
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    Best home shop metal working machines

    O.K. folks, so what machining equipment is a must have for a home shop? Metal lathe, Vertical mill????? I'm looking for the TWO most versatile machines. I need to finish out my home shop in the next year or so before I retire. Thanks for your input!!
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    HELP!!! Need to I.D. this vise...

    I know there are some vise collectors and experts here and I could sure use some of your expertise.....Any idea who the maker or what the model is? Thanks in advance!!! Gary
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    Estate auction deal...

    Bought an older black face Millermatic 200 (1985) with the stich/pulse panel, cart / bottle rack and a tweco no.4 gun today for $135....The son of the previous owner said it was working a few years ago but hasn't been used since. Dirty and dusty, going to the local welder service shop next week...
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