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I'm on the search for a vintage (early 1940s) Craftsman 7" worm drive circular saw, p/n 119.2302. Attached are pictures for reference with a legible data plate. I'm willing to pay for shipping if the price is reasonable.

I wasn't able to find a thread for vintage Eklind tools. So figured I would start one, considering they did contract tool manufacturing. "1923 – The company was founded as Eklind Tool and Manufacturing Company in Chicago, Illinois by Swedish immigrants Henning and Ruth Eklind. The company...

Where are my automotive gurus at? I have been following a floor jack for sale about 3 hours from me and wanted to see if it is worth the drive and worth the $250 (I will try to negotiate when we can ID it). I have attached the pictures, I really appreciate the help! Sent from my SM-G973U...

Decision: Skil Saw Home Shop 520 or Craftsman 6-1/2" Circular Saw? I'm in a bit of a pickle here, I found two circular saws that are in great shape for extremely cheap about 2 hours from me. I am torn between a Skil Saw Home Shop 520 and the Craftsman 6-1/2". I am leaning towards the...

Hello, everyone, I was wondering what your large garages/shops looked like on the inside. I am going to start building up the inside of my 30'Wx40'LX14H garage once we get some of the junk cleaned out. The rafter ties are 11' from the floor and I want to run A/C ducts on the outer edges along...

I was wondering if anyone could help me find some good quality accessories for my early 1940s drill press. I'm done with everything except for the new capacitor that is being made for it and would like to get a list of some Period-Correct accessories if anyone has suggestions. Thanks a lot...

Good afternoon, everyone, I was wondering if anyone had any info about this setup on my grandpa's work bench. The Bradford Metalmaster Drill and Skil Drill Stand, model 6401. I know Skil made their own drills at the time, so I would assume someone bought these separate. Vintage Machinery...

Hey, everyone, just wanted to share something cool that happened. I am working on a late 1930s or early 1940s Westinghouse motor and I contacted Cornell-Dubilier for a replacement capacitor. The sales rep got back to me and they are going to custom-make a replacement, but the coolest part is...

I'm trying to repair my motor for a drill press, and I'm wondering if anyone knows where to find some publications or wiring diagrams. This is an early 1940s motor and some of the wire insulation is crumbling apart and some wires have crude repairs. Everything else is in good shape. The...

I'm trying to repair the wires in my motor for a drill press, and I'm wondering if anyone knows where to find some publications or wiring diagrams. This is an early 1940s motor and the wire insulation is crumbling apart and some wires have crude repairs. Most of the wires are in good shape, but...

Hey, everyone. I'm looking for some advice about my garage doors. I live in Florida and had insulation put in a few months ago. I'm going to install an A/C unit, but I want to fill in these gaps before I do. Does anyone have suggestions? There is about a 2-inch gap between the doors and the wall...

I stumbled upon this Buffalo drill press on marketplace and was wondering if anyone had any info about it. I am hoping to find a decent drill press to fix up and use. Would this be it? Sent from my SM-G973U using The Garage Journal mobile app

Is this normal? I bought this set today at Rural King on sale and the saws are either gapped at the weld, oblong, or the finish is chipping off. Edit: The set was $84, it was 10% off. Sent from my SM-G973U using The Garage Journal mobile app

Hello, everyone! I bought this Craftsman Air Pump today on FB Marketplace for $15. The previous owner used it for airing up bike tires. I got it home and started taking it apart to clean and lube everything so it runs smooth. It has great compression and runs smoothly as it is. It is a Model...

Today I used my vintage tools to change my wife's brakes. All went well, and none of my tools broke. Yay! What did everyone else do today? Sent from my SM-G973U using The Garage Journal mobile app

Hello, everyone! I have been researching ways to treat plain steel tools for some time now, besides wiping with oil occasionally. I stumbled upon a few forum posts relating to BLO but they mostly dealt with removing BLO from old tools or "how long should I let my tools sit in BLO?". What I was...

Happy New Year, everyone! Does anyone have a goal for their 2020 tool collection? Let's hear about it! My plan for this year is to complete a Snap-On Ferret set and maybe a Blackhawk set. Sent from my SM-G973U using The Garage Journal mobile app

Went to my local flea marker and picked up these decent tools for $18. Sent from my SM-G973U using The Garage Journal mobile app

Happy Monday, everyone. I'm back at it again, I found an oval logo craftsman toolbox on FaceBook Marketplace for $20, bought it for $10. I loved the patina on it, but after getting it home and taking a closer look I decided it needed some not-so-tender TLC. Upon further inspection I found...

Hey, everyone. I have a Proto Professional 3/8" ratchet, model number 5252. I'm trying to find out if it is missing the thumb release button. In the selector knob is a small rod that's threaded and I was hoping to find a replacement. Any help is appreciated. Sent from my SM-G973U using The...