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    Solar Security Lighting

    Hi GJ Friends: I currently have a solar security LED lighting fixture in my yard barn. It has a motion sensor so when I go into the barn after dusk, the light comes on and automatically turns off a few minutes after I leave. The problem is that it's lasted only 1.5 years. Time to get a new one...
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    Let's See Your Vintage Electronic Testing Equipment

    Hello GJ Friends: Growing up in the 1970s, many of us dreamed about a career in electronics when we grew up. Many were hobbyists. However, I haven't seen much discussion about vintage electronic test equipment. For your review is a Tektronix #465 oscilloscope, with OEM cart (known as a...
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    Making Your Own Drill Press Feed Handles

    Hello GJ Friends: The other day an early 1950's Cman #103.23141 drill press with mortising attachment stowed away in the back of my truck and came home with me. Although everything works as it should, I decided that the 3 long bolts used as feed handles had to be replaced. I decided to make my...
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    PSA: Be Safe With Wire Wheels!

    Hello GJ Friends: Last night, I was cleaning rust off some old c-clamps with an 8" wire wheel. The hub came apart and wheel flew off. Unpleasant surprise. Thankfully, my wire wheel machine is always used in its enclosure, to catch most of the shrapnel. The enclosure kept the wheel from flying...
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    Show Your Arbor Press

    Hello GJ Friends. I just bought a Dake Model 2 1/2, 6 ton ratcheting arbor press. Weighing in at >300#. The first picture has a yard stick leaning against it for size reference. Looking forward to using it. Searching the internet, I found little information about them. Seems there's not a...
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    Greenlee Horizontal/Vertical Bandsaw

    A few weeks back I won a Greenlee #346 contractors bandsaw. Paid $50 for it. I had intended to resell this saw after a good cleaning and servicing. But after I finished and saw some YouTube videos on it, I found that it is truly a diamond in the rough. The saw is heavy. Cuts like a dream. Tires...
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    Formed Plastic Motor Cover For A Vintage Powermatic Table Saw

    Hello PM Friends. A few months back, I bought a 1963 Powermatic PM65 table saw from the high school in Mt. Carmel, IL. Worked as it should. One piece that was missing was a cover for the large opening in the side of the cabinet where the motor is. It was lost years ago. After looking at...
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    A Tale Of 2 Welders...A Good Problem To Have

    Hello Peeps, This past weekend at an estate auction, I won a Miller 250 Twin stick welder. Purpose of buying it is to resell. I tried it out and it worked amazingly. Here's my good problem: I already have a Hobart AC-DC Stickmate LX, that I bought ~5 years ago. It does everything I need (I'm...
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    Let's see your Job Boxes

    I don't see very many threads about job boxes (aka gang boxes). Over the years I've resold several. They've always been interesting to me. Here's a Clarke "Strong Box" construction site gang box that I won at an auction a few weeks ago. Instead of reselling it, I decided to restore it and...
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    Red Kennedy Tool Box Color Match?

    I want to touch up a red Kennedy tool chest. I don't want to pay $$$$$$ for a can of Kennedy factory color. It doesn't need to be perfect, just look good from a distance. Does anyone know what is a close rattle can color match from Rustoleum, Krylon, etc would be? Thanks in advance.
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    Herbrand 1/2" Socket Wrench Storage Box

    Up for sale is an original Herbrand storage box for the 1/2" wrench set. This box is in great shape for it's age. Light rust on hasp & hinges. Terms: Cash for local pick up. Paypal for out of town. Buyer pays for shipping.
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    Big Proto 2 Inch Combination Wrench

    Up for sale is a Proto 2" combination wrench. Please see details: * MADE IN USA! * Model #1264. * Overall length 28". * 12 point box end. Asking price: $35. Cash for local pick up. Pay Pal for out of town. Buyer is responsible for shipping. Thanks for your interest.
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    My Prentiss Vise Restoration: The Journey

    THE START OF THE VISE RESTORATION JOURNEY! Hello Vise Friends, This is my story about a very challenging vise restoration. The vise is a Prentiss No. 54 Bulldog vise, manufactured by The Prentiss Vise Co, New York, NY, in the 1920s. I won it at an auction knowing that it had a large crack...
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    1/8" Blade Screwdriver Advise?

    All, Over the last 40+ years, I've been using Craftsman tools, both professionally and as a DIYer. When I break a tool, I just get a new one from our local Sears. Now that Craftsman has been sold, I feel that the easy lifetime replacement days will soon be over. Maybe they won't completely drop...
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    The 2016 "Visees" Awards: The Best Of The Best Vises

    Hello Vise Friends, There are many great looking and interesting vises that have been featured by GJers throughout the years.With as many vises featured on the main Vises of GJ Thread (2449 pages at this moment in time), and other vise threads around here, it would be interesting to see who has...
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    Door Mirror & Bracket For Old GMC/Chevy Truck

    Up for sale is door mirror with bracket for a GMC or Chevy truck. The information stated in this ad is from research on the internet. Please let me know if I need to make any corrections. Please see details: * Original door mirror for 1960 to 1966 models of Chevy and GMC trucks. * For passenger...
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    1949 Oldsmobile Rocket, Jet Airplane, Chrome Hood Ornament

    Item has been sold. Thanks for looking.
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    Thin Wall Impact Sockets...Recommendations?

    All, With Father's Day coming up, I have to think of a few gift suggestions. Here's the background: Years ago, we (all in my family) agreed to create wish lists on Amazon to provide suggestions for gifts. Although there are no surprises, there are no unwanted surprises. I decided that impact...
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    A Vintage Polish Vise Restoration: The Journey

    THE START OF THE VISE RESTORATION JOURNEY! Hello Vise Friends, This is my story about a very challenging vise restoration. The vise is a FPU machinist's vise, manufactured by Bison-Bial in Poland, in the 1950s. I purchased it at a “pick” that I traveled 70 miles to. Paid 50$ for it. Not only...
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    Welding Oxygen Regulator Set

    Up for sale is an oxygen regulator. I don't know much about it. However, it works (see second picture). Asking price: $20.00/ offer Cash for local pick-up. PayPal for shipping. Buyer responsible for shipping charges. Thank you for your interest.
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