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Hi! I can't afford a lathe but want to be able to chuck a vintage tool, metal, wood, etc. Into something and spin it at a high speed so I can sand it. I have a bench grinder but it doesn't cut it! Any thoughts on how I can make this happen or a piece of machinery to make this happen? I...

Hi everyone! How would I go about removing this (unknown type, maybe chrome?) plating that's already chipping from 48hr EvapoRust bath? If it matters this is an old Stanley drill brace! Thanks!!

Hi all! My hobby is restoring vintage tools. (Big surprise why I'm posting here) I've run into the constant annoyance that when sanding surfaces, especially when wet sanding with WD-40 as my medium, the sandpaper I buy degrades fast. Also it hurts my hands to use and pinch onto for a while. I...

What is the best finishing product for durability and aesthetics for a bare metal tool finish/ protectant? I've used Shellac, carnuba wax, homemade Pastewax from boiled linseed oil and beeswax... It just seems like there has to be something better and more durable than these for bare metal...

Say on a pair of vintage channelocks. How would I go about getting into the "nooks and crannies" in order to get a high gloss finish on bare metal sanding? I don't have access to a sandblaster :/ Have a 1" belt sander, 4inch belt sander, and elbow grease with sandpaper! Thank you for any help!

This might be stupid to ask, but is this charger manual or automatic? Meaning, can I use it efficiently for Electrolysis of rust? Picked it up for $2 at a thrift store! I'm having trouble seeing if it's a manual charger from the manuals online...

What is the best way you've found to get old Craftsman acetate screwdrivers to be transparent and clear? I've used scotch Brite with a follow up of PlastX and friction from a microfiber cloth but it still has this fogginess to every one I do. How do I achieve pure clarity and "see-throughness"...

Whenever I put pressure onto the belt the motor drive belt still runs (as does the disc sanding portion) but the roller stops and the belt stops. Essentially, whenever even light pressure is applied, the belt stops moving. Here is the manual for the sander...

Hi everyone! Pardon me if my post doesn't fit here as it is my first post on this forum. I acquired an old Craftsman bench grinder recently and was looking to see if someone can help me determine the manufacture date? Model: 410.19660 Design: A561X2000 3/4 HP Can't seem to find any...