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I picked up my first real tool box a few weeks ago and I'm loving it so far! It's a Snap-on KR-1000B from 1988 (does that count as vintage? Most of my vintage tools are from the 1940s or earlier, so this one feels a little on the "new" side for my usual vintage tastes). It's in great shape...

So I was going to buy a Trinity tool box from Costco, but I found this Snap-on box for the same price. I picked it up yesterday and it’s an absolute TANK of a tool box! It’s my first Snap-on product of any sort. I always figured the Snap-on quality was probably over rated, but I must say I am...

Can anyone help ID this pedestal? I can’t find any markings to solve the mystery. It does have a number plate toward the bottom that is hidden under many layers of paint.

Can anyone help me ID this pedestal? It might have a marking it two under the layers of paint act

I picked up this disc sander a couple of weeks ago for $100. They rarely come up in my area and I've been wanting one of these for a couple years, so I'm excited to add it to my growing line-up of American made machines from the good ole days :) It doesn't have much of the original paint left on...

So, I picked up an Atlas drill press head lift this morning and I'm wondering if anyone can tell me the purpose of the small metal pin in the attached pictures (see closeup in the last pic)? For context, this isn't the more commonly seen table lift. This one came off one of those drill press...

Man, I really love these old Atlas drill presses. This is my second one. First was a Model 53 that I restored a couple years ago. Lately, I've been working on restoring this Model 64. Still have to finish up the motor, but everything has been degreased, paint stripped, bearings replaced, and all...

So, I picked up this 1947 Delta Triple Duty grinder about a year-and-a-half-ago and planned a full restoration. It ended up sitting as a box of parts for a little longer than planned, but I'm finally wrapping it up. I gave it a full restoration with new Japanese made bearings and fresh paint. I...

I picked up this Wilton 1765 a couple days ago. It was pretty greasy, and after a good cleaning, I could see that the swivel base had been welded to repair a crack. What do you think…just leave it, or should I look for a replacement? Looks like a new one is about $140 which seems expensive for...

Hi guys, I picked up this grinder and plan to do a full restoration. Just looking for some info at the moment, but I'll document the whole process here when I get around to working on this project. I guess I really have only one question at the moment. Does anyone know what the original paint...

Hi guys, I’m picking up this 1940s Delta grinder this weekend. Just curious, what’s the attachment on the left side used for? I came across a real similar one on an old Baldor grinder, but can’t find anything on what it’s for.

***FOIUND*** Hi guys, I’m looking for a good condition original motor pulley for my Atlas Model 53 drill press. The model number on the pulley is 53-30 and the same pulley looks to have been used on a few different Atlas drill presses: Models 54, 63, 1010, and probably some others. Looks like this:

I picked up an Atlas Model 53 drill press this weekend. It's in pretty good shape, but I think it may need a little work to run like new. Few questions for the experts: 1. It looks like a 6205 2RSJEM bearing is what I need for the spindle pulley. Can I get one Made in the USA? 2. Is there...

I have a NOS Wilton Toddler 2.5" vise that is still in its box from the late 90s (I'll double check the date). The box is rough, but as far as vises go, I guess you would say it is mint--completely unused. If you are a collector and happen to have this same 2.5" vise but slightly used, I would...

So, my neighbor just gave me a small Wilton vise. I knew he had worked in the tool industry, but it turned out he retired from a long career with Wilton. When I found that out, I told him I’d been on the search for a bullet vise for a while. Long story short, we just moved out of the...