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has anyone had any experience with this?http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...3907.m743&_trkparms=clkid=8179624913591841626
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blackoak
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A couple nice finds
I went to a local auction last night and picked up these two fine items. A 3/4 ton CM puller come-a- long for 10 bucks. These pullers have saved my ass many times. I also got this old school vintage Clark Electric Company bench grinder for 5 bucks. This is a heavy well made little grinder. It has a cast iron base that had a crack in it, but it is now brazed up good as new. I replace the cord and it now works perfect. You really have to push on it to get it to bog down. It weighs close to 40 lbs. From what I found on the net, this grinder is probably 65-70 years old. It had two stone wheels on it, but I replaced one with a wire wheel. I by far use a wire wheel the most on all my bench grinders. I ended up with these two tools and 6 saws.
I also got this item and I can't figure out what it was used for. Anybody know?
I went to a local auction last night and picked up these two fine items. A 3/4 ton CM puller come-a- long for 10 bucks. These pullers have saved my ass many times. I also got this old school vintage Clark Electric Company bench grinder for 5 bucks. This is a heavy well made little grinder. It has a cast iron base that had a crack in it, but it is now brazed up good as new. I replace the cord and it now works perfect. You really have to push on it to get it to bog down. It weighs close to 40 lbs. From what I found on the net, this grinder is probably 65-70 years old. It had two stone wheels on it, but I replaced one with a wire wheel. I by far use a wire wheel the most on all my bench grinders. I ended up with these two tools and 6 saws.
I also got this item and I can't figure out what it was used for. Anybody know?
No, but I'd like to know more. I want one of those tankless heaters but the problem is we have no natural gas on the east coast , and I've gotten mixed messages on how well the propane ones work.
Sounds like a great idea,especially for someone whose hot water needs are sporadic.
The price is really good on the one you found........
Mastermind
Work Saw Specialist
I went to a local auction last night and picked up these two fine items. A 3/4 ton CM puller come-a- long for 10 bucks. These pullers have saved my ass many times. I also got this old school vintage Clark Electric Company bench grinder for 5 bucks. This is a heavy well made little grinder. It has a cast iron base that had a crack in it, but it is now brazed up good as new. I replace the cord and it now works perfect. You really have to push on it to get it to bog down. It weighs close to 40 lbs. From what I found on the net, this grinder is probably 65-70 years old. It had two stone wheels on it, but I replaced one with a wire wheel. I by far use a wire wheel the most on all my bench grinders. I ended up with these two tools and 6 saws.
I also got this item and I can't figure out what it was used for. Anybody know?
That grinder is just like the one that we used when I was in trade school in 1981. It was pretty old then, I would like to find one of those myself. Great finds, ya done good.
I ain't got a clue on the last item...anyone, I'm wondering too.
Have had them installed in a couple of houses I've built.Not that particular brand though.Should have a all copper manifold...yep it's got that.The real good ones have stainless steel innards.
The energy savings are fairly huge,not to mention true endless hot water.
The only down side to the design I've seen is it's tendency to plug up/loose efficiency when used with hard water.
parrisw
Tree Freak
Thread repair.
Fixed some stripped threads on a case of a 395 today, a saw I'm rebuilding. The threads are for the top cover, typical threads to strip on a Husky when they are run loose.
Here is the insert all finished.
Hole drilled and tapped out to the larger size.
Insert installed with red loctite
Drilling out a bolt on the lathe. I just use a bolt, drill out the center then tap it for the size you want, this case was M5x.8
Other side all done.
Fixed some stripped threads on a case of a 395 today, a saw I'm rebuilding. The threads are for the top cover, typical threads to strip on a Husky when they are run loose.
Here is the insert all finished.
Hole drilled and tapped out to the larger size.
Insert installed with red loctite
Drilling out a bolt on the lathe. I just use a bolt, drill out the center then tap it for the size you want, this case was M5x.8
Other side all done.
Jkebxjunke
*Politically Incorrect*
Fixed some stripped threads on a case of a 395 today, a saw I'm rebuilding. The threads are for the top cover, typical threads to strip on a Husky when they are run loose.
Here is the insert all finished.
Hole drilled and tapped out to the larger size.
Insert installed with red loctite
Drilling out a bolt on the lathe. I just use a bolt, drill out the center then tap it for the size you want, this case was M5x.8
Other side all done.
looks good... now that gives me an excuse to get a lathe...... DOH!!!
parrisw
Tree Freak
Thanks!
Paul001
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I'll second that. Make the 109 Craftsman lathe I've been looking at seem very attractive. I refuse to seperate out the number of inserts/helicoils/thread repairs I buy every year because I don't wanna know...but if I do so, it might pay for that lathe rather quickly.
WesternSaw
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Parris
Hi Will.your re and re looks real good.Guess that lathe you picked up is coming in real handy!Next thing you will be adding machinist behind auto tech.
Lawrence
Hi Will.your re and re looks real good.Guess that lathe you picked up is coming in real handy!Next thing you will be adding machinist behind auto tech.
Lawrence
parrisw
Tree Freak
Ya, it works real well, took me a few tries to get it right the first time, I was trying to use too small a bolt to make the insert and the wall thickness was too small, and kept breaking while trying to tap it out. I used a 5/16" NC bolt this time.
Thanks Lawrence, long way to go to be a machinist! I need a milling machine now! LOL
Mastermind
Work Saw Specialist
Fixed some stripped threads on a case of a 395 today, a saw I'm rebuilding. The threads are for the top cover, typical threads to strip on a Husky when they are run loose.
Here is the insert all finished.
Hole drilled and tapped out to the larger size.
Insert installed with red loctite
Drilling out a bolt on the lathe. I just use a bolt, drill out the center then tap it for the size you want, this case was M5x.8
Other side all done.
Will, that is a great idea. I'm wishing more and more often that I had a lathe... Usually that's when I stop wishing and start the hunt.
Great post. Thanks.
parrisw
Tree Freak
Ya, they are really great tools to have, you can do many things with them. Good luck in finding one!
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Like you didn't already have one...
Good stuff with the thread repair there! I wonder, if I was reallllly careful with the drill press...
parrisw
Tree Freak
I suppose you got nothing to loose! Would be hard to get it straight though.
logbutcher
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No, but I'd like to know more. I want one of those tankless heaters but the problem is we have no natural gas on the east coast , and I've gotten mixed messages on how well the propane ones work.
Sounds like a great idea,especially for someone whose hot water needs are sporadic.
The price is really good on the one you found........
We've had the tankless propane hot water heaters for ten years. The first ones installed were Takagi (now branded as Bosch) that had problems from the start. The distributor in Vermont had excellent tech support, giving me almost all of the components to replace for a repair. Nothing solved the problems with irregular operation over a few years. They finally returned the purchase price.
Five years ago we installed a Rinnai. Other than yearly maintenance (flushing the coils with vinegar), the Rinnai has done what it should: unlimited hot water, for multiple and simultaneous uses such as a shower while running a dishwaher. You'll discover that you don't save any $$$ since long hot showers over the worn bod feel just right after a long winter's day cutting and hauling. The Rinnai is not cheap-- total ~ $1200.+ .
The tankless mentioned from the "trucker" sounds just too good to be true: no warranty, no track record. Just cheap. The outdoor tankless heaters are not good for northern areas like ours with winter temps well below freezing. Water is held in the copper coils and could be drained. The cold though will decrease any efficiency.
WesternSaw
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Painting
I was debating if I would post this in the tool forum or not and decided that I don't think I should clutter this thread up with my painting problem because it's not really about paint brushes, it's more about a paint problem.So if some of you multi talented fellas could check out the post I put up in the Off Topic Forum on any "Painters Here on AS" I would appreciate it a whole lot!
Many Thanks
Lawrence
I was debating if I would post this in the tool forum or not and decided that I don't think I should clutter this thread up with my painting problem because it's not really about paint brushes, it's more about a paint problem.So if some of you multi talented fellas could check out the post I put up in the Off Topic Forum on any "Painters Here on AS" I would appreciate it a whole lot!
Many Thanks
Lawrence
7oaks
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Golf ball handles
I don't know if ya'll will appreciate this posting since you are showing such nice old tools but I'm always looking for cheap ways to improve the tools I use frequently so here goes.
I hate the handles for my chain files whether they are wood, plastic or what not they always come loose and are never comfortable. So a while back I found a golf ball in the woods near the house and put it into my pocket thinking it might make a good handle for a file.
Back home I drilled a very small hole into the center of the ball then drove the file into it. Viola, the most comfortable handle I've ever used and it stays on the file very firmly. My neighbor golfs every weekend so I have an endless supply of "bruised" or "dirty" balls.
Okay, go ahead and give me some :censored: for being a tight wad but hey I remember in my college days when I could get a pitcher of beer for 50¢.
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I don't know if ya'll will appreciate this posting since you are showing such nice old tools but I'm always looking for cheap ways to improve the tools I use frequently so here goes.
I hate the handles for my chain files whether they are wood, plastic or what not they always come loose and are never comfortable. So a while back I found a golf ball in the woods near the house and put it into my pocket thinking it might make a good handle for a file.
Back home I drilled a very small hole into the center of the ball then drove the file into it. Viola, the most comfortable handle I've ever used and it stays on the file very firmly. My neighbor golfs every weekend so I have an endless supply of "bruised" or "dirty" balls.
Okay, go ahead and give me some :censored: for being a tight wad but hey I remember in my college days when I could get a pitcher of beer for 50¢.
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Jkebxjunke
*Politically Incorrect*
I don't know if ya'll will appreciate this posting since you are showing such nice old tools but I'm always looking for cheap ways to improve the tools I use frequently so here goes.
I hate the handles for my chain files whether they are wood, plastic or what not they always come loose and are never comfortable. So a while back I found a golf ball in the woods near the house and put it into my pocket thinking it might make a good handle for a file.
Back home I drilled a very small hole into the center of the ball then drove the file into it. Viola, the most comfortable handle I've ever used and it stays on the file very firmly. My neighbor golfs every weekend so I have an endless supply of "bruised" or "dirty" balls.
Okay, go ahead and give me some :censored: for being a tight wad but hey I remember in my college days when I could get a pitcher of beer for 50¢.
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and just what is wrong with being a penny pinching tightwad?
good idea... way to 're purpose' used golf balls... you could say you are even 'green' by recycling.. since that is the big buzz word now
Jkebxjunke
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well actually I dont... but right now my focus is on finishing out a building to be my shop... (a 24x40 pole barn) first thing is a concrete floor. then walls... then insulation, then satellite dish... heat... AC.. it already has 200 amp service.
