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Wout: since i don't see much if any Hazet I don't collect them, but i know they are good quality. some of the guys would love to just have one of those boxes and I know even though you have more than one you'd probably buy another if you found one and had the cash in your wallet.

thanks for sharing!!

ALL: anybody have the older Parkinson vice version of my Record quick release vice. I really like these Quick Release vices and i've got a few Record wood and a couple bigger newer ones.

 

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[tombell572]

Wout, that is truly an outstanding lathe. Schaublins are among the best. I have to differ with you on one point however--of course you can have two lathes! The first time you have a complicated job in the Schaublin and then have another quickie to take care of right away, you'll be glad for the second machine.

Tom B.

 

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I repainted 2 ikea lamps in Hazet blue some years ago and hang them above my workbench. They’re nice imo but didn’t gave enough light for welding and other little jobs. I wanted to hang a few more but as they where no longer available at ikea, the hunt for second hand ones was on. Finally found a few but had to rewire them cause the cables where to short. A lot of extra work but think the result is ok. Will leave them so for some time and then align them a bit more.

Wout

LED bulbs will do wonders. Get yourself a few and you'll have enough light to land aircraft on your workbench.

 

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[Farmer J.]

I repainted 2 ikea lamps in Hazet blue some years ago and hang them above my workbench. They’re nice imo but didn’t gave enough light for welding and other little jobs. I wanted to hang a few more but as they where no longer available at ikea, the hunt for second hand ones was on. Finally found a few but had to rewire them cause the cables where to short. A lot of extra work but think the result is ok. Will leave them so for some time and then align them a bit more.

Wout

Those look great Wout, inspiring idea. Thanks, and Merry Christmas. J

 

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[drivesitfar]

Wout: i'm jealous that you have 3 phase power cause i've got a nice welder that uses it that i'm storing at a friend's garage cause I can't use it. pics below and my friend (also a GJ member) really did a nice job spiffing it up for me so maybe one day i'll see it in action and learn how to use it.

I think our Norwegian Krumkakka (sp?) is somewhat like your Lukken and OMG they are tasty and addicting. I think we still have the old iron to make some here. my 86 year old mom brought over lefsa with butter and brown sugar on them last weekend and my niece actually makes it from scratch.

ALL: here's to all of you having a great 2020 and hope you maybe get time to post up a few good words and pics of cool tools here on GJ.

cheers

 

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[bugnut]

Wout, being a bug guy I have followed your postings, especially drooling over the Hazet tools.

I like the "lukken" and was surprised at how much they looked like the Italian pizzelles.

Looks like another good tradition for the holidays.

Take care, bugnut

 

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[drivesitfar]

Wout: I really wish a lot more of those old hardware stores were still open so we could go shop where some stuff has been on the shelves for 50+ years. maybe not for rubber parts, but I think you know what I mean.

cheers and congrats

 

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[drivesitfar]

Wout: I'm not sure if you noticed the Vise Repair 101 thread I started and moved to this vintage section a few years ago, but if you might need some help or ideas on how to clean or improve your vise's (vice's) action just ask if you can't find the answer. that thread is getting pretty big so there is a lot of stuff in there.

I like how some of your old European vices have the replaceable jaws screwed in from their back through the jaw towers.

in case you just want to clean it up and wipe on some BLO (boiled linseed oil) that is what I'd recommend and then grease or oil the main screw and all the parts that move metal to metal for a start. if you need to tighten up the action a bit using washers and/or thrust bearings might help if you can't tighten the sleeve up closer to the body that fits over your main screw.

what is the name on that old vice and a few more pictures if you have time would be great. here's my big old Reed 4c that I put on a few coats of BLO about 6 or so years ago and yes i could shine it up and maybe paint it or keep the surface rust from happening, but it works great as is. I didn't have a picture handy of the big Wilton copper jaw covers that I use on my Reed 4c, but they grip anything pretty well and don't leave marks like the jagged serrated new jaws on vises can.

cheers

 

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[drivesitfar]

Wout: with a bit more cleaning you are ready for BLO and if you don't like it naked several members have just painted over BLO and had great results. one member (Fretters) even used shoe polish on one of his old English vices and it kept the surface rust off and he lives in damp England.

if you need a little help or advice just ask otherwise it looks like you probably can figure it out.

I'm not familiar with that name so maybe a few more pictures of the sides showing the name and numbers might help someone in your part of the world give you (us) a bit of it's history.

cheers

 

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[drivesitfar]

Wout: sounds like the broken bolt was one holding the jaws on or do tell? glad to hear you fixed the backlash and that your vise is now looking and working better so you can use it and smile a bit more.

i'm not certain, but I think I might have seen an Ideal vice in the past posted here somewhere on GJ. maybe post up a few pics here of it painted and a few on the old tools thread to see if anybody owns one or might know more information about it. from it's design and stoutness i'd imagine it was pre 1970's and probably with that casting maybe around WWII era.

just curious how you took care of the backlash? did you move the sleeve or put a few washers in the gap or ?

 

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[drivesitfar]

Wout: great fix using 3 washers to take out the backlash and i've never seen a bolt holding a sleeve on and maybe that was the one that you mentioned was a PITA to get out.

looks like it's ready to work now. are those aluminum jaw covers? I use copper jaw covers on my vises and they work great and don't scratch up my stuff which is always nice.

 

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Wout: great fix on your slop in your vice!!! as far as the aluminum jaw covers since aluminum is so soft they be easy to cut to length or being a bit long isn't a bad thing. with my OCD i'd probably have to cut to length or buy/find a bigger vise/vice.

ALL: anybody have this Rockwell (maybe Delta too) shaper? i'm curious how well it works and it came with a nice box of cutters so maybe I can make something cool when I have time.

 

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Wout: I just mentioned my OCD to your inner OCD and IT WON. as we always say "it didn't happen without pics", but in this case i'll take your word for it.

ALL: speaking of vintage tools i'm not sure how old my 415 mm Makita beam saw is, but it's a beast and I need to be thinking and careful when I fire this bad boy up. anybody use beam saws regularly and want to share tips on cutting, clamping or safety please do.

 

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[drivesitfar]

Wout: well I have to say that I LIKE that your removable aluminum jaws are flush, but more importantly do YOU LIKE IT?

they look great on top of that good old vise.

 

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