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    Bluebird/KayDee knockdown engine lift question

    Can anyone with access to one of old knock-down 1500/1200 Bluebird/KayDee engine hoists post a length and diameter for the jack handle? I don't have access to the lift and I need to make a replacement. They need to be a certain length to fit into the spring loaded storage feature. Thanks in...
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    Feedback for mouthpiece

    Positive mail transaction on Parker vise base. Thanks
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    Blind Structural Rivet Install Tool Suggestions

    Do any of you have a preference on what type, brand, or model of air powered tool to install 3/16" and 1/4" steel and stainless structural domed blind rivets in a semi-production setting. (Approximately 150 rivets per day) I have a couple of the manual tools for the pop rivet type stuff, but...
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    Associated 6018 Wheeled Charger Questions

    I have an old Associated 6018 Wheeled Charger that is no longer putting out any current. Cooling fan runs but no charging. I bought this unit used and it looks like it has led a hard life. I am going to go through the trouble shooting guide and see what the issues are. Are the 6018's worth...
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    Best tire inflation gauge for seniors.

    I am looking for a tire inflator gauge for seniors keeping in mind hand strength, dexterity and vision considerations. It would be for automotive use probably 60 psi max. Is the classic Milton 5XX series with the magnifier window and a lock on air chuck the best bet out there or is there...
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    Alum-A-Pole or Werner Aluminum Pump Jack System

    I am thinking about buying a system for some upcoming siding and painting projects. Does anyone have any experience with either brand? Thanks for any input.
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    For Sale Wilton 400 Jaws and Copper Liners

    New set of jaws and copper liners. The jaws are the old style that are 1" tall. I purchased these for a vise project but ended up selling the vise with the original jaws. $45 shipped. No longer for sale.
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    1940's Rock Island/Craftsman Vise Question

    I am working on a Craftsman branded Rock Island vise from the 1940's. It has jaws that are channeled in the back and held on with two screws on each jaw. Looking at the jaws on the knurled side, the right screw on each jaw was in like new shape and the left side screw looks like someone tried...
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    Rockwell 11-280 Drill Press

    Anyone have one of these old radial drill presses? I am in need of some help. I got a brief glance at one and am wondering how the belt tension adjustment and the mechanism for moving the belt for speed changes work? I am assuming that there would be some type of quick release or motor pivot...
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    Wilton C-0 Question

    I am in the process of cleaning up an older C-O that is missing the old style two pin pipe jaws. With these being discontinued, I am thinking about making some adapters that would use a modern pipe jaw. My question is what part of the vise on the two pin type carried the load. The pins? The...
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    Wilton Vise Question.

    Has anyone ever seen a hydraulic or air clamping attachment on a Wilton 600S? The picture I saw appeared to show a replacement tail cap extension where the spindle nut is normally retained. Thanks,
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