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    Picked up a Blackhawk S4 have a question.

    Picked up this jack from a friends neighbor for $75. They told me it did not work but turns out it works fine. Although while changing the fluid i found a bushing of some sort in the reservoir and was wondering if anybody knew where it supposed to go or what it does. Thanks guys.
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    New floor jack, Weaver Lo-Way

    Picked this up today from Craigslist $50. Really neat, I don't plan on using it much just maybe a nice restoration. Anybody know the capacity and if there's a way to do a controlled lowering of is it just an all or nothing deal. Thanks.
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    new to me blackhawk s4 (I think)

    My father in law just dropped this off in exchange for a brake job. Hydraulics appear to work fine. I'm going to clean it up and try and find a new handle top and cover plate. Any comments or advice on where to locate parts, fab new, or any literature would be helpful. Thanks. Pics soon.
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    milwaukee m12 hammer drill

    Wondering if anybody has used them and if they are any good for the occasional 1/4" anchor.
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    is this a good wilton?

    saw this on craigslist and though i remembered reading that wilton's were made in china at one point. i would like to know if this is a good old american or china. The guy is asking $75 should i go get it?
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    Baby's First Ratchet

    Was on a Mac truck today and noticed the MR4C mini ratchet and when the guy told me it was $100 for a 1/4 metric socket set and get the ratchet free i had to buy it. Thats my 4 month old daughter figured i better put chrome in her hands before mommy puts dolls in them.
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    Ausco floor jack

    Is this a good USA made Jack http://cleveland.craigslist.org/tls/2604776829.html
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    Garage Sale Vise Find

    found a Columbian Gyro-Vise today and paid $5 for it. Anybody have any idea what the pivoting arm does under the jaw. The one pictured is not mine but an identical one.
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    Hardwood Floor Sanding Questions?

    I recently installed 3/4" white oak in what will soon be my baby's room and cannot find anybody to sand and finish it till October or November. So i have been researching methods to do this myself. First does anybody have any recommendations or experience with these style of sanders...
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    Wood Floor Finishing

    I am in north east Ohio and just installed 3/4" white oak in a 13x14 bedroom. How much should i expect to spend per sq ft too sand and seal, no stain im leaving it natural, thank you.
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    Over Garage Door Sheet Goods Storage

    I am thinking about building some racks to store my sheet goods over the garage door, i was wondering if any of you guys had opinions on whether or not this is a good idea or if it will too much of a hassle to get too. I am quickly running out of floor and wall space especially since the wife...
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    Steelman Floor Jack?

    did search but couldn't find anything. There is a 3 1/2 ton steelman jack for sale near me for $80 and i have never heard of these, there is also little info online. Are these good USA jacks with rebuild kits available and is that a good price?
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    Todays Estate Auction Haul

    Picked up the following items at an auction today: Craftsman Drill Press $50 Rockwell/Delta 14" Bandsaw $45 Hanson Drill Index with Craftsman 1/4" set $26 GE Garage Fan $8: And Finally Grillin Tools $5: so guys how did i do $135 total? Sorry pics didn't work before.
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    New CL Vise Find

    Picked up this Prentiss yesterday with a bunch of other junk for $75. This is the best vise i have ever come across and love it. It has a stamp of 44 so i am assuming thats 1944. I have one problem though i cannot get the pin for the swivel jaw to release i have been soaking it with blaster...
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    how do you guys store your hammers?

    Ive got a drawer full of hammers in my box and it is now overflowing. I am just wondering if you guys have come up with any creative ways to either hang or sort your hammers. I have all types of hammers for auto metal working and general construction. Thanks.
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    Todays Craigslist Deal Simplicity 860

    got this off of craigslist today for $75. anybody have any experience with these, i didn't even bother trying to start it for that price. looks like i may need a key of some sort to start i do not have one, any idea where i may find one. thanks.
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    Good Craigslist deal on Proto?

    http://akroncanton.craigslist.org/tls/2434790172.html should i hurry out and get this tomorrow?
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    What ratchet did i buy?

    Got this at a flea market for $30. The handle is a mac part number vr15f but i cannot figure out what the head is. It is a good ratchet i am just curious. Its a 1/2" drive. The seller told me its the same head they put on their torque wrenches but i cannot verify that i looked on mac's...
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    CL Drill Press?

    http://akroncanton.craigslist.org/tls/2175072584.html can anybody tell what manufacturer, model, or any specs on this press. Also is it a good deal?
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    Retractable Workbench Casters

    Anybody have plans or ideas for a caster setup similar to this: . Or a setup like the ladders used at stores where you step on the lever to lower the wheels and lift up to release the wheels. I have searched all over the internet and have not come up with anything as clever or functional as...
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