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    Looking for cover for Dewalt/MAC impact driver

    That's PERFECT...! Thank you very much for the prompt reply !
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    Looking for cover for Dewalt/MAC impact driver

    I've seen (but can't find the thread...) a protective, neoprene cover for my Dewalt DCF899 1/2" impact driver. Seems it was labeled as a MAC product but was compatible for the Dewalt. Any help to direct me to that item would be much appreciated... Thanks in advance...!
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    What is this ?

    Thanks guys...very much appreciated...!
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    What is this ?

    This came with a bundle of tools that I purchased from an estate. It appears to be stainless steel and has very sharp edges on each end. Could it be a scraper or finishing tool...? Anyone know what the actual use or purpose is...??? Thx in advance...
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    Parker Vise Help

    Found this online and thought you might find it helpful (if not helpful, at least interesting...) :)
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    Making a better tape-measure

    Stanley Tools marketed a magnetic, tape rule holder back in the late 80's, early 90's. It was called the "Quick-Draw". It consisted of a belt clip which had a very strong magnet and a steel plate that replaced the original belt clip that was supplied from the factory. You simply pulled the...
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    Stanley/DeWalt new manufacturing facility in Texas...

    Bringing it on home... :beer: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/stanley-black-decker-open-300-133000409.html
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    Craftsman tools coming to Lowes

    SBD just announced they will begin selling Craftsman tools at Lowe’s the 2nd half of 2018...and will be teaming up with other distribution channels https://www.thestreet.com/story/14356988/1/stanley-black-decker-to-start-selling-craftsman-at-lowe-s.html
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    Stanley bashers...

    Just another note...StanleyBlackandDecker sells their excess inventory 3 or 4 times a year by conducting tool sales at their plant and warehouse in New Britain. 100%...that's 100%...of money raised (which happens to be thousands and thousands of dollars) is donated to national charities...
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    Stanley bashers...

    A little known tidbit for those naysayers who constantly enjoy bashing Stanley Black & Decker ... https://finance.yahoo.com/news/stanley-black-decker-contributes-125-210200803.html...
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    Standing Drill Press REcommendation?

    Today I picked up a Walker Turner 900 series drill press (benchtop) manufactured in 1947 from a fellow who was cleaning out his factory. It's heavy, dirty, needs a good cleaning but runs like a top. $50.00... :thumbup:
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    Walker-Turner 900 drill press rebuild

    Thank you Beamer...really appreciate the link...! :beer:
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    Walker-Turner 900 drill press rebuild

    Thank you...! Your input is VERY much appreciated...! :thumbup:
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    Walker-Turner 900 drill press rebuild

    Hi All...hoping to find some guidance and suggestions... I recently picked up a Walker-Turner 900 series drill press which I hope to clean and do a partial restore. The motor hums but will not start without some help. When the spindle is spun by hand, the motor will run. The capacitor is...
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    what you guys think about this box

    Looks like they might have used it "on display" at a trade show or seminar. Often, they companies will use items for a show and then sell it/them at a heavily discounted price so they don't have to restock it...
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    Need help to I.D. this tool...???

    HAH...!!! You guys are great...!!! :bowdown:
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    Need help to I.D. this tool...???

    Thanks guys...much appreciated...!
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    Need help to I.D. this tool...???

    I recently purchased a cargo trailer (loaded with tools...) from a contractor who wanted out of the business. While doing a inventory, I found this and have no idea what the heck it is. :dunno: Overall length is 10 1/2", appears to be a casting and the material is magnetic. Can anyone I.D...
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    Why aren't the manufacturing jobs coming back ?

    Here's an interesting link... http://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/a-student-who-worked-in-a-chinese-iphone-factory-explains-why-manufacturing-jobs-arent-coming-back/ar-BBAyp2Q?li=BBmkt5R&ocid=spartanntp Perhaps this is posted in the wrong forum, however, the overall concept is the same...
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    Stanley/Craftsman update - N. B. Herald

    in addition to Black and Decker, most recently Irwin and a host of others... :thumbup:
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