Between 485 & 705 SQ/FT 11b30b4’s workshop and build links

11b30b4 · Apr 20, 2021

Vintage Drill Press Slow-Speed Pulleys

Price shipped USPS: $200 via PayPal 1/6/26 -- Almost 5 years supplying the upgraded kits with consistent positive feedback from customers. Slight price adjustment reflecting increased cost of materials. 10/9/21 -- I am kicking off my new and upgraded design! There are a couple ready to go and...

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MattBlast’s Vintage Sticker and Data Plate Reproduction. I do not even know how many decals and data plates I have ordered from Mat but it’s a lot and every time I am amazed and impressed with the quality and price.

Vintage Grinder Sticker Reproduction

A beat up old sticker on a newly restored grinder makes it look bad. Many restorations require that the label be removed (and destroyed in the process) to repaint. When I restore a grinder I go all out - sandblast, paint, new bearings, replace cord, replace rubber feet, etc. I want my old...

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Oldironowner’s Reproduction Craftsman 100/ 150 Drill Press Quill Handles. I ordered a set of these for my first 100 series Drill Press and they are the highest quality and a great price.

For Sale - Reproduction Craftsman 100/150 Drill Press Quill Handles

Up for sale here are reproduction Craftsman 100/150 quill handles. CNC machined out of 316 Stainless steel. Available in sets of three only. Available in 3/8-16 thread or 1/2-13 thread. Knobs not included. $50 a set plus shipping. 73586C89-7978-49BD-9A29-088D44620401 by J Brauer, on Flickr...

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Useful Links-
Casting or Forging Companies Markings

Guide for Identifying Markings Found on Collectible Wrenches

Trademarks and Logos

Trademarks

Table of registered trademarks used by the hand tools industry.

alloy-artifacts.org

Early Toolmakers

Early RI Toolmakers & Tradesmen

Tool Catalogs

Blackburn Tools - Rose Tools scanned catalog archives

Tons of links

Old logo ID markings guide

Sometimes are fellow GJ members need some help in finding out what company made their tool and maybe this post will be a stepping stone for future review. please feel free to add other helpful information that others might need. http://www.wrenchingnews.com/wrench-logos/logos-page-1.html...

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Vintage Machinery Craftsman Page

Sears | Craftsman - History | VintageMachinery.org

Craftsman Replacement Ball Bearing List

Replacement Bearing List - Sears Craftsman/Companion/Dunlap/Fulton/Kenmore Machinery - VintageMachinery.org Knowledge Base (Wiki)

wiki.vintagemachinery.org

About me, I am Jeff and I live in Snellville Georgia. Snellville GA is a small town just outside Atlanta, I am actually about 8 miles east of Stone Mountain GA. I am a native of GA and have lived here most of my life. I am retired from the Army after 24 years and I work in government now. Everything I do on GJ is in my spare time. I like to tinker and expand my knowledge.

A lot of my initial tools were cheap in quality and only barely qualified for the definition of tools. As time progressed, I have expanded my collection of working tools and upgraded to higher quality tools. I, like most people am not made of money but I endeavor to improve when I have the available funds and the need to upgrade a tool.

I will add more to this thread once I have some good pics.

Thanks for the interest.

11b30b4 · Apr 21, 2021

This will be a walk around the shop. Compared to other garages and shops, mine is not that impressive but it fits my needs.

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In this pic, moving from left to right:
Smithy Midas 1220 XL Lathe and Mill combo
Craftsman Sander (forgot to grab the model #) 2” belt with 6” disc
Harbor Freight 1” belt sander
Craftsman 100 series Drill Press 103.23130
Craftsman Emerson Drill Press 113.213780
Craftsman 150 series Drill Press 103.24531
Against the back wall is a work bench with:
Craftsman Block Grinder 397.19350
Pegboard with Craftsman Hand Tools
Reed 204 ½ R Vise
Working along the right side from back to front:
Gunsmithing bench
Wilton 1740 Vise
Vertical Oven
Sink
The main work bench (Free standing) with
Columbian 415 Autocrat
Foredom SR
Spray paint storage

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A closer look at the Smithy Midas 1220 XL combo. I realize it’s not a Monarch or Bridgeport but it was free and does what I need it to do.

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A closer look at the sanders drill presses. In all honesty, the 1” harbor freight belt sander see more use than the other belt sander and the block grind (when I had sone wheels on it). For the money, the 1” sander is a great tool. I do wish the quality was better, but I have not been able to find a better 1” sander without spending a fortune.

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A different view of the drill presses and my small storage area.

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a different view of the back wall. Block Grinder, peg board with hand tools, Reed vise, gunsmithing bench, Wilton vise. Small Refrigerator stocked with water and Guinness. In the corner you can make out my Columbian collection.

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Nuts, bolts, and misc. storage with some cheap HF power tools.

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This is a pic from the back wall look towards the front of the shop. Left to right:
Craftsman 14” Band Saw 124.32607
Craftsman 12” Band Saw 103.24260
Cheap harbor Freight compound miter saw
Paint booth
Spray paint storage
In the center you can see the free-standing bench

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Another pic of the same from a different angle.

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Paint booth, air compressor, media blast cabinet, etc.

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Spray paint storage.

Well that’s my shop in a nutshell.

Thanks for the interest.

autopts · May 4, 2021

That's one hell of a nice shop you have there 5 STARS!!

gearhead1960 · May 5, 2021

Nice looking space! Is this a garage that you have used, or is this a separate area?

11b30b4 · May 5, 2021

autopts, thank you.

gearhead1960, this is my basement. I have a ranch and the basement is the same footprint. The garage would be too hot in the summer here in GA.

NickH · May 5, 2021

Awesome looking shop! Very well organized and functional.

11b30b4 · May 5, 2021

NickH, thank you. The basement is a good shop choice in the summer in Atlanta but the largest down side is when I use anything that has a strong smell. For example, Frank Lee turned me on to using citric acid for rust removal but that stuff kicks off a rotten egg smell and if i let something sit for 24-48 hours in a citric acid bath, the entire house smells like rotten eggs for a day. I now put that stuff outside on the porch but anything that smells will extend throughout the house. Whenever we move, I am hoping to get a external shop like a detached garage.

gearhead1960 · May 5, 2021

11b30b4 said:
gearhead1960, this is my basement. I have a ranch and the basement is the same footprint. The garage would be too hot in the summer here in GA.

10-4. My work space is in my garage. It does get hot in the summer here in VA, but I have large fans to help with that.... enjoyed your DP preservations. :beer:

consti2tion · May 13, 2021

That's a great use of space, very envious of this. I wish I had half the ability to set my shop up as a useful space. How does one get a free lathe? Love the set up man.

11b30b4 · May 14, 2021

Consti2tion, Thank you for the comments.
So, how do you get a free lathe? You have a friend who decided he wants to cut down barrels and thread them on several rifles and decided it would be cheaper and more fun to do it yourself rather than pay a gunsmith to do it.

The that same friend decided its too much trouble to move the lathe after its all done and you offer to buy it from him and he says, nope you can have it.

In 5 years, my wife and I will be moving into our final home and I will seek to acquire a Monarch or Bridgeport lathe at that point. Until then, the chicom Smithy does what I need to do.

Trapps · May 14, 2021

1. Thank you for serving!!!
2. Great organization. Your shop looks fully prepared to tackle all of your interests with dedicated spaces for specific tasks; awesome!
3. You have a stockroom worth of parts and materials - that is one of my own goals, so I can avoid the 4 trips to the store in one day time penalties.
4. Your build thread(s) documentation is excellent - pics and descriptions!

:beer:

11b30b4 · May 14, 2021

Trapps, thank you and it has been my privilege to serve.

consti2tion · May 14, 2021

11b30b4 said:
Consti2tion, Thank you for the comments.
So, how do you get a free lathe? You have a friend who decided he wants to cut down barrels and thread them on several rifles and decided it would be cheaper and more fun to do it yourself rather than pay a gunsmith to do it.

The that same friend decided its too much trouble to move the lathe after its all done and you offer to buy it from him and he says, nope you can have it.

In 5 years, my wife and I will be moving into our final home and I will seek to acquire a Monarch or Bridgeport lathe at that point. Until then, the chicom Smithy does what I need to do.

Sounds like a great friend indeed.

You will have a hell of a lathe with a Monarch or Bridgeport, I look forward to seeing some more stuff you’ve got in the works.

My wife and I purchased what we are hoping is our final home last year. I just need to talk her into letting me get a lathe now hm.. a Bridgeport mill would be a nice addition as well.

Between 485 & 705 SQ/FT 11b30b4’s workshop and build links

11b30b4

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Vintage Drill Press Slow-Speed Pulleys

Vintage Grinder Sticker Reproduction

For Sale - Reproduction Craftsman 100/150 Drill Press Quill Handles

Trademarks

Old logo ID markings guide

Replacement Bearing List - Sears Craftsman/Companion/Dunlap/Fulton/Kenmore Machinery - VintageMachinery.org Knowledge Base (Wiki)

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autopts

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