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    The VISES of Garage Journal

    supposed to be another pic. ???
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    The VISES of Garage Journal

    ok, NOW it's finished. Installed the stepped washer I machined that locates the wave washers and itself into the dynamic jaw. ZERO backlash just like I like it. There's a bronze bushing inside there as well to eliminate screw wobble.
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    The VISES of Garage Journal

    Just needs some lubricants and screw retaining bits installed and it's ready to work.
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    The VISES of Garage Journal

    W. Bingham Co. Cardinal - the latest vise rehab project. Cleaned, did some fettling to make it fit/work a little smoother, made new jaw faces (just smooth). Now time to glass bead bare, prime, paint. I'll post again when it's ready to reenter the workforce.
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    The VISES of Garage Journal

    Picked up as part of a lot of items. Wasn't looking for another vise just worked out that way. Not sure I'll keep it. If I do, I'm equally unsure if it's left as is (with a little wipe down and lube) or make it nicey-nice again.
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    Show us your arbor press!

    Do you still have that?
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    Show us your arbor press!

    _-_-_
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    Show us your arbor press!

    Other than stop rings for the handle, the 0 is (finally) done and ready to go to a new home (keeping the 1 after a similar refurbishment). Shimmed it 'just so' and it works perfectly. Fun and rewarding project.
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    The VISES of Garage Journal

    Very, very cool.
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    Would you trust an NOS torque wrench?

    Relaxed beyond adjustment from non-use. :headscrat I would say you were sold a dud and the seller knew. If what you say is true/accurate, there's no reason to expect any clicker wrench to last any more than a year or two under regular use. I bought a Craftsman clicker in the late 80's. It was...
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    Show us your arbor press!

    I bagged two Dakes a few weeks ago. A Model 0 and a Model 1. Both missing their plates but otherwise in perfect working order. $200 for the pair. Here's the Model 1. The other's already taken to bits and is half way to being repainted.
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    The VISES of Garage Journal

    I believe they are welded in. The vise is 'all forged' and the pipe jaws are hardened and so, either way, they're not cast. Point taken though.
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    The VISES of Garage Journal

    https://www.cpooutlets.com/ridgid-f-45-f-series-4-1-2-in.-forged-bench-vise/rgsn66987.html allegedly free shipping, even to HI. don't forget the promo code.
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    How do you change your oil?

    I suspect you're spot on. ;) I have always and will always drain it from the sump plug or (as currently fitted) a Fumoto valve.
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    Buying Welder. New or used?

    https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200482227_200482227 Not endorsing any machine. Just giving an example of what you can get new.
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    What did you do "IN" your garage today?

    No. This one was in Akron. Is there one available in CF? I'd be interested in that. I have two Wards Riverside (Benelli) 250s I'm also sorting out.
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    What did you do "IN" your garage today?

    Yesterday, I added yet another motorcycle to the fleet (back to 7). Gilera 106SS (sold by/as a Sears way back). Ugly paint but, 98% complete, has spark, and engine spins. No compression so, this morning, I pulled the top end off for a look see. Rings were gummed up, which has now been removed...
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    vapor blaster: vapor hone by vapor honing technologies

    I've long wondered the same. Of course, I've simultaneously wondered why it's used in conjunction with the word 'vapor'. It's neither a vapor nor is it (supposed to) hone. Honing is the final step in material removal. It is a very minimal removal but, it is measurable. Wet blasting (what I...
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    Show us your cool, "old" drill press

    It drills small holes in metals easily (1/2" is max I've tried). I am working on building up an intermediate pulley so I can slow things for larger holes. It will also get a 1/4" thick aluminum plate between it and the drawer set/stand it's on to stiffen things up. Looking for a cross slide, too.
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    Show us your cool, "old" drill press

    I snagged a Delta DP-220 for $85 this summer. Bought it from the grandson of the original owner. Still has its original light fixture. Near zero no runout. No idea how old it is other than the last patent listed on the tag is from '37. Here's a pic of the serial # tag.
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