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ooba tooba

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You guys have some awesome stuff! This popped up on my FB marketplace but I have other priorities. No ]

That is an outstanding vise. I don't think I've ever seen one of the Reedsman vises with that much of the original paint left. That original deep royal blue with a hint of violet was such a cool color Craftsman used back in the day. Thank you for showing that.
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I just posted it elsewhere too. I would want one of you guys to have a snag at it since I just can’t right now. It’s a real beauty.
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Nice find Smokes. The only problem is, once you own an original copy of that tool flyer, you're required to wear a white lab coat and neck tie in your shop at all times.
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I seem to recall someone who needs to do the same while using his flex shaft polisher on his black roadster :) But seriously I was looking at that... i have seen it in the plomb catalogs as well. Did guys seriously wrench in a tie?
 
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I’m glad For you. I like flipping through them too. A nice in hand reference too if in your garage and working on putting together a set. Scrolling online can be a pain, but I still appreciate those who go to the trouble to upload them.
 
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Hoorn said:
Appreciate you weighing in Ed. That heritage logo Reed is very uncommon. Finish on it is superb. I've looked over your fantastic collection many times, out of curiosity do you have a favorite? Is there one vise that you feel is superior to the others as far as fit, function, strength, design?

I ask because, although the Reedsman vises are my favorite, it's more because of their appearance and because I'm a Craftsman guy and really like the long C logo. I think the logo looks particularly handsome cast on these vises.

When I put my 5181 next to my Athol 614, despite the Reeds having a reputation for being very strong vises, in almost every category the Athol is bigger. Both the dynamic and static jaws are significantly beefier, the neck of the jaws are thicker, the Athol weighs more, while much of the Reeds weight is in the 4 bolt base which is huge. The horn underneath the Athol is literally 3 times bigger than the Reed as well, and it has the superior buttress thread vs the Reed acme. Since you have such a varied collection, what stands out to you as the superior vise?
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ED: thanks for the 411 on your Craftsman vises!!

I can't say which I like best in the last picture the perfect 5187 or the Gertsner behind it. WOW!!
 
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Ed thank you, great feedback. Your 5187 is a superb piece of iron.
Drives, I second that, fantastic backdrop for pics.
 
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Smokeshow69 said:
I seem to recall someone who needs to do the same while using his flex shaft polisher on his black roadster :) But seriously I was looking at that... i have seen it in the plomb catalogs as well. Did guys seriously wrench in a tie?
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I have a picture of my grandfather from the same time period where he has a tie on under his shop coat while working at the lathe. He was a machinist, not a wrench, but it was normal.
 
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I have a picture of my grandfather from the same time period where he has a tie on under his shop coat while working at the lathe. He was a machinist, not a wrench, but it was normal.
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Good to know... I know that going to department stores or a sporting event used to be a real big deal that folks would dress up for... or even flying. That was real high class stuff :bounce:.
 
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ed4banger said:
It was suggested I post this link up in this discussion, its for Long-C logo decals sized correctly for the Craftsman vises made late 30s and 40s . I asked jimenginedecals to make these for me, and he has been selling this size on ebay since then. His decals are really nice.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Craftsman-Tools-Vise-vintage-style-decal-1-3-8-Set-2-early-blue-gold-yellow/154211571519?hash=item23e7b9d73f:g:NwAAAOSwd7RfvZXq
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Those are some nice original vises there Ed!
 
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ed4banger said:
It was suggested I post this link up in this discussion, its for Long-C logo decals sized correctly for the Craftsman vises made late 30s and 40s . I asked jimenginedecals to make these for me, and he has been selling this size on ebay since then. His decals are really nice.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Craftsman-Tools-Vise-vintage-style-decal-1-3-8-Set-2-early-blue-gold-yellow/154211571519?hash=item23e7b9d73f:g:NwAAAOSwd7RfvZXq
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Those are some nice original vises there Ed!
 
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I have a picture of my grandfather from the same time period where he has a tie on under his shop coat while working at the lathe. He was a machinist, not a wrench, but it was normal.
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Hope it was a clip on. Can’t imagine running the lathe with a tie on. I just know I’d somehow choke myself out haha.
 
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Yeah, 6hrs one-way, plus an accident in a tunnel that stopped us for 2.5hrs on the way out. Farthest I have ever gone for something.

I have found a website with scans of the seasonal and Christmas catalogs, but they are a pain to download. Takes some knowledge of html and css to find the actual image link. Fun part is seeing all of the different ads for various things posted.

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Yeah, 6hrs one-way, plus an accident in a tunnel that stopped us for 2.5hrs on the way out. Farthest I have ever gone for something.
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Similar - Google says 6 hours each way, only I was towing a trailer at 55 so probably 7 each way... My Clausing 8520 Vertical mill (towing my aluminum tent trailer box behind a 1L 45 HP Samurai...)
 
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Cruzan80 said:
Yeah, 6hrs one-way, plus an accident in a tunnel that stopped us for 2.5hrs on the way out. Farthest I have ever gone for something.

I have found a website with scans of the seasonal and Christmas catalogs, but they are a pain to download. Takes some knowledge of html and css to find the actual image link. Fun part is seeing all of the different ads for various things posted.

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Yup, I remember that story :) Pretty glad it worked out for you!
 
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Any idea what a single rivet BE female ratchet goes for now? This is part of a local auction I am watching. Other stuff is just filler, nothing great. Not sure if there is any other BE sockets in the lot, hard to tell.1614866845_08a4d58b_324z-3~2.jpeg

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Condition will matter, but I bought a rough one for 20$ and I have a really nice pre long c one I would not sell for less than 250.
 
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I think this qualifies a Underline C post.
A motor that came with a Dunlap table saw i recent got. Barely has any red left on it and I didn't try to clean it as I know what happens to the red and black paint on these tags.

 
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wrenchguy said:
I think this qualifies a Underline C post.
A motor that came with a Dunlap table saw i recent got. Barely has any red left on it and I didn't try to clean it as I know what happens to the red and black paint on these tags.

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Too bad you're not in So Cal, I'd trade you motors. That 1750 RPM is geared more for a drill press, my 3450 would work great on your table saw. There are 10 Craftsman 3450s on OfferUp in my area right now and not one 1750. I'm piecing together a 150 drill press from parts people are essentially giving away.
 

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As I walked through the Flea Market this morning, this pouch of punches jumped up and grabbed me by the collar. It wouldn't let go until I bought it (for more than I'd like) and then it suddenly said "Wait- you're not JoCo!"
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Provincial said:
As I walked through the Flea Market this morning, this pouch of punches jumped up and grabbed me by the collar. It wouldn't let go until I bought it (for more than I'd like) and then it suddenly said "Wait- you're not JoCo!"
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Nice!
 
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Provincial said:
As I walked through the Flea Market this morning, this pouch of punches jumped up and grabbed me by the collar. It wouldn't let go until I bought it (for more than I'd like) and then it suddenly said "Wait- you're not JoCo!"
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I knew I sat those down somewhere!!

Nice find!
 
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Provincial said:
As I walked through the Flea Market this morning, this pouch of punches jumped up and grabbed me by the collar. It wouldn't let go until I bought it (for more than I'd like) and then it suddenly said "Wait- you're not JoCo!"
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These are super nice! If you dont want these, I am sure rileysan would be interested in acquiring them :dunno::D
 
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