The Gratuitous Vintage Tool Rebuild Thread

[thehorse13]

Since this is a gratuitous thread, I'm still looking for a pull knob for this poor Blackhawk box. A knob from a Snap-On K60 is an identical match.

 

[don long]

I posted this saw back a while ago but I think it fits in this thread.
After seeing a saw like this one on another thread I went on the hunt for one. After finding it I thought it needed a little love so I took it apart refreshed the bearings and gave it a little rubbing



I also like spark plug tester/cleaners so I've worked over a couple of them

 

[BMoscato]

Last one for today
My old tire machine looks so much more inviting to use after a little clean up

This turned out amazing!

 

[don long]

Thanks Moscato
Here is the tire changer that sits next to the tire machine

Before



Now

 

[bbsjetta92]

Thats gorgeous!

 

[BMoscato]

Some of you guys are actually true artists at your craft.

 

[BMoscato]

Have any of you ever done a sewing machine? My wife inherited her mom's Singer and I'm debating on doing a complete teardown.

 

[wrenchguy]

1934 Kato Engineering "Service Truck" compressor powered by Brigg Stratton "A" 1 1/2 hp engine.





Video.

 

[Farmer J.]

Have any of you ever done a sewing machine? My wife inherited her mom's Singer and I'm debating on doing a complete teardown.

I'm thinking about it. Recently posted the machine on Lugz's Singer/Simanco tools thread.
Meantime I found a helpful guide on cleaning the up.

Sewing Machine Maintenance | New Mexico State University - BE BOLD. Shape the Future.

A well-made sewing machine—traditional or serger, new or old, used often or only occasionally—will sew perfectly for many years if it is given proper care. It may need to be adjusted or a part may need to be replaced, but a sewing machine that is given proper maintenance and cleaned regularly...

aces.nmsu.edu

 

[BMoscato]

I'm thinking about it. Recently posted the machine on Lugz's Singer/Simanco tools thread.
Meantime I found a helpful guide on cleaning the up.

Sewing Machine Maintenance | New Mexico State University - BE BOLD. Shape the Future.

A well-made sewing machine—traditional or serger, new or old, used often or only occasionally—will sew perfectly for many years if it is given proper care. It may need to be adjusted or a part may need to be replaced, but a sewing machine that is given proper maintenance and cleaned regularly...

aces.nmsu.edu

Thank you, I totally missed that thread.

 

[Ricky Joe]

Does this engine crane fit here?

 

[11b30b4]

Ricky Joe, it does fit here. Have you refurbished it?
Guys this stuff is amazing. Clearly yall are in a masterclass of rebuilding.
Don Long, what model is that Craftsman circular saw? Now I need to go find one to rebuild.
Here is a very minor and meager rebuild.

Craftsman 9-2504 (1960) Tool Light Rebuild.
Before:

I acquired this tool light attached to Delta Rockwell grinder /pedestal that I purchased for $75.00. The grinder had the lighted eye shields, so I have no idea why the previous owner attached this light to the pedestal. Regardless I did rebuild the grinder and later decided to rebuild the Craftsman light. It now sits over one of my work benches. Per JoCoSawdust's request, I painted this lamp with Rust-Oleum Hammered Gold spray paint and the inside of the heat shied was painted with a gloss white spray paint. I had to straighten the bottom tube since it was bent and I polished all the ball joints.
After:

Keep the rebuild coming. I love all these amazing pictures and I am discovering a lot of (new to me) brands and tools. Thank you all for your contributions.

 

[thehorse13]

My 10 dollar Snap-On middle box before and after.

 

[thehorse13]

Now this little grinder has a fantastic history. The very short version of the story is that it witnessed the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Still used regularly in the horse stable.

 

[Shiftless]

You guys are killing it! Fantastic work.

 

[thehorse13]

Jack stands anyone? Are you tired of me posting yet? lol.

 

[JoCoSawdust]

Who could get tired of this? I'd like to hear the Pearl Harbor connection story Horse. I've got 4 of those Walker jack stands waiting in the line at home. Not sure they'll ever be pretty again but they sure do get used a lot.

 

[ed4banger]

Old Samson, early '30s (Rock Island sold by Sears). Had a bit of jaw work to do on this one.

 

[thehorse13]

Who could get tired of this? I'd like to hear the Pearl Harbor connection story Horse. I've got 4 of those Walker jack stands waiting in the line at home. Not sure they'll ever be pretty again but they sure do get used a lot.

Have a look here at the restore thread that I did for that little grinder. It's post #10 in case it doesn't drop you down to that post.

1939 (maybe) Black & Decker Special 6 Type A Grinder Restoration Thread

Today I started yet another project in the shop. I picked up what I thought was a 1920s Black & Decker Type A grinder but it seems as if this one is from the 1930s. If anyone can confirm the date, I would certainly appreciate it. Thus far, I have one guess of 1939 but nothing definitive as of...

www.garagejournal.com

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Nothing as intricate as the amazing machinery restorations I have seen here, but here are some toolboxes I have fixed up, all previous victims of spray bombing and neglect.

 

[Shiftless]

Here is a Prentiss 524 I redid recently.

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[don long]

I like the red dots on the vise. That really stands out.

Jack stands anyone? Are you tired of me posting yet? lol.

Those jack stands make great partners with the blackhawk jacks.

 

[ed4banger]

Don't really mess with anything not craftsman anymore, but this is the last little Reed i did.....

 

[thehorse13]

I like the red dots on the vise. That really stands out.


Those jack stands make great partners with the blackhawk jacks.

They sure do!

 

[bmwrd0]

Horse, I would gladly trace my Craftsman 7" grinder for that 6" Black and Decker no matter the provenince. Pearl Harbor having been witnessed is just icing on the cake.

 

[don long]

Here are mine mixed in with my jack and tire machine

 

[freudianfloyd]

I posted this toolbox a while back, but need somethings to add to thread.

 

[freudianfloyd]

A few other projects

An old Blackhawk socket set

An old Reed made Craftsman vise from the 1940s. Decided to give it a military theme.

 

[freudianfloyd]

A few more

This ugly Savage 1907 I picked up. Looked like somebody painted it.

 

[Modern Garage]

Jack stands anyone? Are you tired of me posting yet? lol.

How did you manage the beautiful labels on those jackstands? Are they common enough (though I've never seen one in person) that someone has them available or did you have to massage an internet photo?
Joe

 

[thehorse13]

How did you manage the beautiful labels on those jackstands? Are they common enough (though I've never seen one in person) that someone has them available or did you have to massage an internet photo?
Joe

I took the original to a vinyl shop and had new ones made.

 

[Mallen]

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Here is another one.
It is an asbestos shingle cutter that I found lying in the dirt at my grandfathers farm



Lemme just blow the dust out of the books and granny's with some compressed air..... Pfffoooossssshhhhhh....

 

[Oldtuleguy]

That is the coolest shingle cutter I have seen

 

[FordFanatic]

This thread is absolutely blowing my mind - keep up the amazing work and sharing it with us mere mortals!

Cheers,
Tim

 

[Oldtuleguy]

My fixed up wilton cadet

 

[Shiftless]

My fixed up wilton cadet

You nailed the original color. Not many realize that the original color on those is orange.
Is that Chevy engine orange or ????

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Had I mixed at paint shop. It's pretty close.

 

[ed4banger]

Last one I think, Craftsman 5222, only appears in 1934 Sears CatalogView attachment 1528886View attachment 1528887View attachment 1528888View attachment 1528889View attachment 1528890View attachment 1528891

 

[11b30b4]

ed4banger, one of the coolest vises I have ever seen. I saw the writeup yo did on this one on the vise thread and loved the design and ingenuity that went into that vise.

 

[bmwrd0]

I picked this small Kennedy roller up at a farm sale, and you know they won't let anything go that has use still in it. Smelled of mouse piss, filled with **** and scrap;


after a cleaning and a repaint of the rusted out parts:


And something to use the tools on:


A 100-year-old Morris chair found in the scrap heap outside an estate sale. Here it is restored: