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I have a craftsman 150 drill press I am working on and wanted to rebuild the electric motor. It is a GE 1/3HP motor, model #5KC47AB1391X. I can't seem to find any information on getting replacement parts for it. Once I get it apart, I should be able to measure the bearings but I do not know...

Bought a rusted 3/4" ratchet at the flea market today. Trying to get more information and figure out what is the best way to free it up since it is seems to be frozen. It doesn't have an obvious screws or anything to take it apart. There does look to be 2 pins that are pressed in the head...

Scored this parker 63 1/2 vise at the flea market today. It has 3 1/2" jaws and opens to about 5 1/2". There isn't any obvious date code on it, does anyone know how old this vise is?. I tried to search for instructions on how to disassemble it so I can give it a good cleaning but couldn't...

Have a stripped gear on an Elora ratchet. It is a 770-L1-P ratchet and I have already emailed Bloomer Tool who seems to be the only US distributor for Elora. Does anyone know any other ways to get a repair kit for this ratchet? Does anyone have any experience with Elora tools?

Starting to look for donor handles at the flea market. I don't really come across too many snap-on handles, but I do see SK and MAC screwdrivers frequently. Does anybody know if these handles are press fit or injection molded? Any other brands that I should look out for that are press fit and...

I have a piece of 1/4" aluminum with a 1/4" slotted hole. I need to enlarge the hole to get a 3/8" bolt to go through. What is the best tool to use? I was hoping this is something I can do with a cordless drill or dremel as I only expect to do this once. Would a unibit or step bit be enough...

I have a 3/8" 11-974 ratchet that was stuck and needed some cleaning. When I was taking it apart, the lever just fell out. When I went to put it back together, the lever no longer stays in. Does anybody have any experience with the rebuild kits for these ratchets? Do I need to flare the end...

Have a well used single drawer cornwell cart for sale that I purchased with a toolbox a few months ago. Cart was taken apart by previous owner to repaint, have all nuts/bolts in zip lock bag. Located in MD 21234, locals only. Please PM if interested

Picked up a Matco BFR8TG ratchet at the flea market this past weekend. It needs a rebuild kit (spring stuck in selector) and I have never seen a matco truck in the area. Couldn't find much information on it online. I know I can upgrade to the 88t internals, but I really don't need them and...

Looking for a MAC tools Emblem for my MB910 toolbox I am restoring. Please let me know if you got one. Wouldn't mind a MATCO emblem either as I think MATCO manufactured the boxes for MAC at the time. Please let me know if you have one.

Just got this toolbox off craigslist the other day. Needs some work, the previous owner just sprayed the drawers without much prep. I plan to strip down the paint and doing a restoration on the box. Any recommendations on the best way to strip the old paint (aircraft paint remover, sandblast...

Got this set at a pawnshop the other day and when I was trying to use the ratchet, the pawl would not stay engaged to the gear when I go to ratchet the socket. There is a lot of forward to back play in the lever and the T8 screw that holds the lever into the pawl is stripped. I assume someone...

Found these cornwell pliers at the flea market. Haven't seen a pair like them before. Just wondering what they are used for and hold old they might be. Only markings on the tool other than the brand are the two characters on the arm. <a...

I often see stories of scores from flea markets/garage sales. How does everyone seem to find all these good deals. I have visited a few flea markets and have gotten a couple decent buys, but nothing near what others have been finding. I have also noticed there is always a lot more SAE stuff...

Found an old SSDM80 at the flea market today. Missing the cap that keeps the bits in the handle. The cap from SSDM80A is not available anymore so I was wondering if the cap from a ratcheting screwdriver works (Part#SSDMR4A200R). Here's a picture of the screwdriver. <a...

Hey guys. Just found this site a few weeks ago and I'm already hooked. I'm a student in Baltimore, MD but originally from So. California. Its killing me seeing all the nice tools/toolboxes/garages and me having minimal tools and an apartment complex parking lot to work in.