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I have a few SK tool boxes/ratchets sets that have been spray painted over the original textured green. I would like to try removing only the top coat-realizing that the original paint isn't going to be great. Got any ideas how to remove one and not the original? I wish someone had some paint...

I have a Gertsner Tool Chest that I picked up at an estate sale for very little money. It was missing a drawer and the wooden panel that goes over the drawers to secure it. I got the drawer made and now it's time for the front panel. My question is if anyone has one, what is the thickness of...

I enjoy going to garage sales. I've noticed thru the years that it seems like each year there is some item that is more common (or at least I purchase). This year it seems like it is 6-8" C clamps- good quality. I bought about 8 over the summer for probably $5.00 each. One year it was plumb...

I got this vice about 10 years ago. It does everything I ask of it. I prefer the distressed paint so I keep it that way and wipe with a little oil now and then. My question is how is it supposed to be "pinned" for the swivel? Does anyone else have one and willing to post pictures? 99% of...

I have an air compressor that has a fluid filled pressure gauge. While doing some repair, I lost some of the fluid. There is a fill plug on the top, so if I knew what the fluid was I could refill it. Could it be something like mineral oil? Obviously its clear but doesn't flow as fast as...

I am getting a resto mod done to my 67 Camaro RS. I am using the checkbook and having a builder do it so I can get it done before I can't drive it. It is getting a Roadstershop chassis, with a new LS3 "hot cam" and a 6L80E transmission. To keep my mind occupied (builds take a long time), I...

I guess this is a tool. I found it at a garage sale and had to bring it home to identify it. It's about a foot long. If I had to guess, and I am probably wrong, I would say it's made to hold something short so you can grind it. There is no evidence of that though. Maybe it isn't a tool...

I have a nice little oil can with a bent spout. It was probably from a sewing machine. Anyways it leaks somewhere around the seam in the bottom. Is there something that can be used to seal it up? Not a big filler hole so it would need to be something pretty fluid? I would prefer to do the...

They are installing some new poles in neighborhood. They installed one across the street from me that is 15 ft away from the existing one, and the wires cut across my property to back yard pole in easement. I've talked to utility supervisor who said there were too many underground utilities to...

I went to thread something the other day and all I've got for "dies" is some cheap foreign products that my Dad picked up for pennies at a garage sale. Quality isn't good. I already have a lot of "taps" and don't care to purchase any more. So question is can you just purchase a set of...

I have a drill bit extension-garage sale find that uses a small "(1/8" wrench) allen set screw to tighten to bit. I've used liquid wrench for a couple weeks, propane torch, soaked in rust remover, and I can't get it out. The "hex" seems to be worn so my wrenches just spin. Even with a new...

We were watching a talk show tonight, and someone mentioned that they had one as a kid and do they even make them anymore? Anyways, my wife commented that I am the only person that she knows who carries a pocketknife. I mentioned that she only hangs out with a bunch of "geeks" who would be...

I believe these are vice jaws? Maybe Columbian? Please let me know if you can match them to a vice. I think they are brand new. I need to figure this out before I can sell them. I would accept a good offer. Thanks.

I haven't gotten mine this month for a free socket, have you? It's usually here by now.

Have you ever seen a "c" clamp like this? The "wing" part is what has the treads, and this one kind of turns-looks like someone took a punch and tried to make it stationary. I don't think it is homemade, but don't see the purpose of the wing? Brand name is "Columbian" made in USA. Unique...

Probably a stupid question, but I purchased a Harbor Freight ultrasonic cleaner this summer, and used it a few times. I dumped it out and let it dry. My question is will it be alright getting frozen in my garage? (I won't use it til next summer) Should I be safe and bring it into the house...

What would you do to make a switch for my drill press and for my air compressor? Both are 1 to 1 1/2 motors that run on a 15 amp circuit 120 volt. I don't like the way the cord arcs when plugging it in, especially if I don't get it in easily. My drill press has a relay that tends to hum when...

I have a set of older but in good shape 3 legged jack stands. I believe they were from Montgomery Wards. They are the ratcheting type. I don't know the weight rating, but my Father purchased them, and he didn't mess around with things like that (he was a heavy repair mechanic at a John Deere...

K-D Tools 1/2" micrometer torque wrench there is one listed locally on Craig's list for $30.00 The ad says:K-D Tools 1/2" micrometer type torque wrench: * Model 3265 * 10-150 ft lbs * Made in USA * Very nice/like new condition overall, but the gear/mechanism in the head does not engage...

This is a picture of an anvil made out of a rail road track that my 85 yr old Mother in Law gave to me. She said her uncle made it when he worked for the rail road. It's got to have some age to it. It comes to a semi sharp point, and the top looks like it was machined. She asked if I was...