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An interesting little tool - I just got one, and figured I'd start a thread for what they are, and what I'm doing to refurbish mine where needed. There is not a lot of info on these, so i'll also post links for what I've found, and some general info I struggled to get. Also feel free to post...

For about a week I'm not getting notifications for new posts in threads I'm subscribed to. No they are not going to spam I've tried "Unwatching" then "Watching" again - No Dice I've tried posting new content - that worked last night, then died today... I had ONE older thread send a...

By far my favorite style of adjustable wrench is the Masterench made by the Heller Brothers Co. out of Newark New Jersey. Commonly marked with 4-14-25, and 7-5-27 patent dates, and a Horse Logo. The length, "MASTERENCH" and chrome Vanadium is usually marked on the opposite side. Why do I...

Hi Guys. I'm posting this as a favor to Carla, as she has difficulty dealing with pics. Background: Carla is in the process of letting go of some of her tools and related. Carla has posted for years periodically, a lot on the Vices threads, and always has well thought out commentary. If you...

This writeup was by request, and was a simple one to accommodate. I know they make much better and far more powerful LED flashlights. There are lots of threads and even Forums for those, including custom builds. This is not intended to compete with those uses or users, so I'd appreciate not...

Not sure this has posted here on GJ, but my son sent this to me... Seems apt!

WrenchGuy and I were discussing this, and I know we have threads like this for the Heritage and Crown marked tools, which are mostly power tools and boxes, (the tools generally having =V= or -V- markings...) but we were unable to find one for the older "Long C" Craftsman tools. Backgrond...

Posting this here in Vintage tools since I’m sure some here may think I’m a vintage tool… :evil: OK, this is my twenty thousandth post (not counting the ones deleted in any “threads gone bad”). It doesn’t seem any different than the others, except it’s not about tools, or “doing stuff”...

Let's try this again... Not sure this hasn't been done; I checked the "show me" thread and the sticky for stickies, and tried to search, but... :dunno: So I often buy a tool "Because I'm sure I'll need it someday!" And eventually it comes true. So this was a recent one and I DID need it last...

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Wow, I guess DOE's get less respect than even adjustable wrenches! There is a thread (or more) for adjustable wrenches, and a strong one for DBE"S but for DOE's? Nada. So lets get one going: Just a starter for what I have (admittedly the Combos and DBEs do outnumber them in my shop...

Here is one of the "whatzit"s I got last week. I've figured it out, but thought it would be fun to see what you all thought:

I've NO idea what practical use this "hatchet" blade is for - Anyone?:

This keeps coming up where someone scores a parts bin, and it's missing one or two drawers. Others have scored individual drawers but what do you DO with em? So lets post up pics of orphans and bins we need to find its long lost litter mate(s) with outside dimensions, and see if we can't...

I hate spending (wasting) time hanging my house xmas lights so I've pre-mounted them and I can hang them all in like 15 min. Here is how. (at the request of someone on the "What did you do in the garage" thread...) Apologies in advance for some of the pics, having exposure issues bad lighting...

Have a happy and safe one! :3gears:

Have a happy and safe one! :3gears:

I picked this up today fairly cheap, and its seems to be operational, other than the rust is everywhere. Not just rusty; but lichens... - Sorry, this is not "patina"... I'm going to E-tank or otherwise de-rust it, and want to paint it in original color(s). I suspect "Walker Blue" but what...

So I picked up another Long C Craftsman Ratchet in 1/2 drive today. I noticed it had "Pat Pend." on it, and decided to check the rest of them I have, which is (now) two Craftsman in 1/2, one "None Better" (New Britain, These are all New Britain made), and two 3/8 Craftsman. All three 1/2's...

OK, A co-worker has found something in an antique store, and neither he nor they have a clue. I have a guess or two, but I'l see what others think... THEY think its a tool, I'm not so sure...