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We found this vise amongst a bunch of tools. It is still in the original box. The date of purchase is September 1st 1977. Looking for an idea of what it might be worth? As you can see by the pictures it has seen a little bit of use but doesn't appear to have ever been mounted to a bench. We...

I was in need of a new drill since my old craftsman and makita let the smoke out. So after some research I decided to purchase the DEWALT DWD215GR 1/2" 10-Amp Mid-Handle Grip Drill. I like the mid handle as opposed to the pistol handle others may not agree but it fits my needs and preferences...

Starting to document my tools. Since I have pictures of them thought I would share. All vises in this thread have been fully restored and repainted with rustoleum hammered gray. They all came in various states of rust and missing parts. Did not take pictures of them before but all worked but...

Just broke a fiskars all steel digging shovel. It was a gift a couple years ago and has been a really nice shovel. Has a lifetime warranty but Home Depot would not exchange it for me. Just wondering if anyone has ever had to warranty one and how it was done?

I have been researching ratchet options lately and came upon these Bahco ratchets. BAHCO 8150-1/2, BAHCO 7750, BAHCO 6950. They have the dual 80 internals (except for the 1/4 = 72) although quite a different look on the outside. I am not looking to start a debate on COO but I could not beat the...

Not sure of their exact name but I have an old york bullet vise in need of two lock down nuts/handles. The carriage bolts that fit the vise are 7/16 - 14. If you have a broken vise or have these lying around PM me and tell me how much I could get them for. If you have a source to buy these...

Seeing a vise from a fellow GJ Member now has me searching for one. I have included a picture of his vise as a reference. The Yost vise I am looking for was made in Muskegon Michigan. I am from Muskegon originally and this would be a great addition to my garage. If you have another size Yost...

Just wondering if there is a source for corner guards (or whatever they are called) for mobile tool boxes. I am finding that the corners can take a beating with things constantly being moved around in the garage and would rather have a guard in place than let my box take the brunt of it. I...

Looking at another post here I noticed the Craftsman Professional Vise Model# 87018. I am looking for some feedback from people who own this vise. I know that this vise is made in China so if you are just going to respond with the pro USA stuff please save it for another post, I understand that...

I was looking at getting these after the good reviews from fellow Garage Journalers. After holding back on just buying them at full price or just buying one at a time I came across a deal on Sunday night. Each ratchet was on sale $10 off regular price(which I think they still are as of today)...

Just thought I would post this story I saw today. Sometimes people forget even the most obvious dangers like painting near an open flame heat source. Even an enclosed in a wood stove is still not a good idea. "Spray-painter burned in garage fire Man was painting near a wood-burning stove...

http://grandrapids.craigslist.org/tls/2050039140.html Not mine but thought I would throw it on here, I know a lot of people complain that they can't find a descent used box, this one looks good. Not sure of any details but thought it would be a good heads up for people in the area.

Found this today at a yard sale. Dunlap 5244 Vise, looks real nice works smoothly. I could not just let this little guy sit there for $10. It is missing the handle for swiveling but I am sure I can fab something up. My wife just rolled her eyes when I came home with it, but smiled when I...

Well got the vise today and it is not a 500 it is the 450. Guy did not know what he had and didn't do a very good job describing it. But on a good note it looks very good and just needs a little rust removal and paint. Ended up paying $50. My brother traded a chainsaw for it and gave me a...

I have a chance to pick up a Wilton 500s made in USA vise. http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/WILTON-Bench-Vise-6Z394?cm_mmc=Google%20Base-_-Hand%20Tools-_-Vises-_-6Z394 http://cgi.ebay.com/Wilton-500S-Machinists-Bench-Vise-10026-NEW-/390258017766?pt=Clamps_Vises&hash=item5add30c5e6 It is used...

Ok I know I posted some stuff earlier and in the wrong area, but I felt the need to update everyone on all the deals I found this weekend because I am feeling pretty good about my finds. First up are the items I found at an estate sale of a retired GM machinist. There is a 8" B&C adjustable...

Ok I know I posted some stuff earlier but I need to update everyone on all the deals I found this weekend. First up are the items I found at an estate sale of a retired GM machinist. There is a 8" B&C adjustable s-curve wrench Craftsman 3/8 v ratchet Craftsman 1/4 v breaker Old Craftsman 3/8...

Anyone used old or broken tools to decorate their shop? Or have used the tools for a new purpose? Here is an idea I came across, I have also seen wrenches cut and used for a hose reel. In Cabellas they used huge wrenches for clothes racks. Looking for ideas to add custom touches to my garage.

Well the first time I tried to post this it was erased and got me banned. Lets see if I can get a thread started this time. I have been browsing this site for quite some time looking at all the different ideas for garage storage. I was curious if anyone has ever tried or seen these drawers...