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    Can I repair a floppy-head Craftsman flex ratchet, or is it rebuild time?

    I bought this Craftsman ratchet new way back in the day. The flex-head is now a floppy head, which makes it annoying to use. Is a repair as simple as replacing the drift pin that connects the head to the shank, or would you folks recommend a full rebuild? I've seen NOS kits on eBay, but they...
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    Another "What is this tool used for?" question

    This came out of a box of tools that I got at an estate auction. The only marking is "VIM" on the rectangular piece. Alloy Artifacts says the Vim Tool Co. has been around since 1931 and made specialty automotive tools. I'm curious about what this tool is used for. Any ideas? Thanks in advance.
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    Another "what the heck is this" find

    I received this in a box 'o tools from an estate sale. Looks like it may have been used in a jack hammer or something similar??? I have never seen anything like it and would love to find out more about it. Thank you in advance!
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    Vices 'R Us?

    I was given this 3-1/2" vice over 40 years ago by my father-in-law. It's been sitting in a box on a shelf for years now and I recently pulled it out and mounted it to a project table that I use. I can find no manufacturer's name or logo on it, only "Made in USA". It's always been missing the...
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    Help ID this vintage tool - Model T valve tool or ????

    I picked this up at an estate sale. It was in a box with a variety of flathead valve tools. I've never seen one like this and am hoping that the collective wisdom and experience at GJ can help me ID it. Thanks in advance for any help with it.
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    Help ID this Unico tool - what is its purpose?

    Got this in a box of tools from an estate sale. Have no clue as to its purpose. Found one like it on eBay but the seller didn't know what it was used for either. Can anyone clue me in? Thanks in advance!
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