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the set is gunmetal chrome plated. So it is plated, just more of a grayish chrome. https://www.lowes.com/pd/CRAFTSMAN-282-piece-Gunmetal-Chrome-Mechanic-s-Tool-Set/1002618996

Made to separate the leaves in a leaf spring pack to allow squirting in some grease to reduce squeaking

Try posting on the vise parts thread. https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=8746934#post8746934

I've tried many styles over the years; this is my favorite. Longer and wider than most, unusual but comfy and easy to use shoulder strap system. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Bucket-Boss-26-5-in-3-Pocket-Duckwear-Super-Shop-Apron-80300/205070671?MERCH=REC-_-pipsem-_-205070668-_-205070671-_-N

Here's something for the BH nugget nutz: https://www.ebay.com/itm/184340100454?ul_noapp=true You can Buy It Now for a mere $250! (Not mine)

from page 119 of June 1946 Popular Mechanics...

forging a wrench:

Here's a nice original example of your bandsaw on the Vintage Machinery website: http://www.vintagemachinery.org/photoindex/detail.aspx?id=4068

Here are a few pics of an International Forge Co. 1/4" ratchet that recently sold on eBay as part of a misc ratchet lot: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Lot-Craftsman-1-4-3-8-1-2-Drive-Ratchets-Kal-Crescent-Tools-Nice-/193510434418?_trksid=p2385738.m4383.l44720.c10&nordt=true&rt=nc&orig_cvip=true

you could try looking through the numerous vintage Starrett catalogs here to see if you can find a match: =subject%3A%22tool+catalog%22"]https://archive.org/search.php?query=starrett&and[]=subject%3A%22tool+catalog%22

Wallpaper knife seems to be all there is (?): This one is made in USA: https://www.amazon.com/Hyde-6113-31550-Change-Wallcovering/dp/B000PSB1K0/ref=sr_1_8?dchild=1&keywords=wallpaper+knife&qid=1592702538&sr=8-8

I think you guys didn't catch that OP is looking for a knife that uses single edge RAZOR blades, not utility knife blades.

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motion activated security camera. Ring sells one that will send you a text if someone enters during off hours, lets you review recordings of times when motion is detected, and allows you to live view any time. About $60, connects to your wifi network.

Here's a couple links to Lazzar's, which has the largest selection of hydraulic jack docs I've seen on the web. Main page for jack diagrams, etc: https://www.hcrcnow.com/drawings Hein-Werner page: https://www.hcrcnow.com/drawings/hein-werner Here's a link to a parts diagram/manual for HW OLD...

Pli-Rench by Whale Tool Corp. of NY, NY. http://www.datamp.org/patents/displayPatent.php?pn=2489057&id=34400

Another Dropfo thread. https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=244610

Very cool vise! Apparently called 'Dropfo' because all its parts are drop forged, rather than cast like most other vises. From GJ member davethorik's pictures:

IME, a significant portion of MF tools are lightly, and at times incompletely, stamped with their logo. The stamp itself can range from the full triangular logo to a simple MF Co. As pfaustus states above, one place to look is on the chuck. Another common location is on the flat bar that...

You can tune a vise but you can't tuna fish!