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    Cleaning a mid 1900s craftsman motor

    As a side part of my restoration of my father's craftsman drill press from the mid-50s, I am restoring the motor along with it. I managed to get it taken apart and will be ordering new barrings for it soon. Thanks to FrankLee`s thread on dismantling them I have gotten it this far apart. But does...
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    Loyalty to a brand for a dumb reason

    Hey, everyone, I was thinking about some tool brands recently and why we use them. Some for reasons cause they are the less expensive brand some for, the higher quality. Then I thought. "what are some of the dumb reasons for loyalty to one brand more than others?" I for one prefer Dewalt over...
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    Iron Hill smithy

    Hello everyone well Today I made the last step I needed to prepare for my home forge set up to be in working order. The leg vise has been mounted, and with it, all three main components to the shop are fully armed and operational (for the most part). I have not found a local source of...
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    Rusty Leg Vise Restoration

    Hey everyone, while my drill press restoration is on pause, I have been working on my forge area and just recently set up my Leg Vise. I purchased the leg vise at a local flea market that happens once a month. Its a pretty good size vise and and i bought it for about $85 It didnt have a...
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    Restoring a mid 50s model CraftsMen Drill Press

    I have begun the process of restoring a craftsman drill press that my father has had for the last 20 years or so. It has seen a lot of use from my family alone, so it is in much need of some restoring and refurbishing. I am starting on dismantling the machine tonight but here is the before...
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    Repainting old machinery?

    What is your opinion on repainting machinery when you restore is. As in painting it another color then it would have come from the factory. As an example I am going to start restoring a late 100s model craftsmen drill press. From the factory it has a gold finish to it, I am thinking about...
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    Building a home blacksmith shop.

    Hello, everyone, I am building blacksmith shop in my backyard. Do any of you have tips or suggestions on what to include or how to set it up? I already have a small abut 50-65 pound anvil that belongs to my great-grandfather (it has seen its better days ) A portable forge with an attached...
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