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#71
General Discussion / Re: Is PHARTS real? and if so,...
Last post by d42jeep - February 01, 2026, 09:54:51 AM
I'm a fairly long time member.
-Don
#72
General Discussion / Re: Estate Sale Buy 1/31/2026
Last post by lptools - February 01, 2026, 09:51:43 AM
Good lot!! Those offsets usually follow me home , too!
#73
General Discussion / Re: Is PHARTS real? and if so,...
Last post by Yadda - January 31, 2026, 10:08:50 PM
It is real. Papawskid can probably grant membership once you provide evidence of a perfect handle screwdriver restoration.  Before and after pics required.
#74
General Discussion / Estate Sale Buy 1/31/2026
Last post by Yadda - January 31, 2026, 10:05:58 PM
Today's estate sale buy. Two sets of Craftsman offset screwdrivers, a macbinist level ,two beefy cold chisels, a marking knife, a battery terminal puller, a small Cinncinnati Tool clamp, an adjustable  angle clamp, and some more tiny screwdrivers for the collection.
#75
General Discussion / Is PHARTS real? and if so, can...
Last post by Taxidermyman - January 30, 2026, 01:47:30 PM
title.  it has intrigued me greatly  :cheesy:
#76
General Discussion / Re: some interesting stuff
Last post by Taxidermyman - January 30, 2026, 08:10:42 AM
I love old locking pliers that are not made by vice-grip. there were many interesting designs
#77
What's-It Forum / Re: Interesting utility blade
Last post by Taxidermyman - January 30, 2026, 08:05:15 AM
I think x-acto made these many years ago. But it is a very outdated design, and not preferred for medical use due to the fact that It is hard to clean compared to a regular scalpel. I cannot say what x-acto was thinking with this design, but it's very hard to find the blades. I've felt the same when I find cool old utility knives! Blades are always hard to find. I had an old brass furrier knife with one dull and unusual blade. My plan was to purchase a modern blade with a similar shape and then bore the correct holes so that it locks into place.
#78
General Discussion / Re: some interesting stuff
Last post by Sudsy - January 29, 2026, 11:12:40 AM
Love the Stanley !!
#79
General Discussion / some interesting stuff
Last post by skipskip - January 28, 2026, 07:16:40 PM
A box of things came my way this week.

rivet press

couple machinist jacks

saw set

Channellock linesman's pliers

Grippo vice grips

Deane boiler works DOE

biggest gimlet I have ever seen

SK ratchet repair kit  (BIB)

Very early Stanley 75 bullnose plane

sewing kit

leather punch

and something I dont know what it is.  The  seller said swedge, but I don think so

maybe a form for pouring  lead?

jan293 by Skip Albright, on Flickr
#80
Classic Auto and Motorcycle Tools / Re: Craftsman Teardrop Ratchet...
Last post by Yadda - January 27, 2026, 06:45:36 AM
Hi Jim, 

Yes. Type 9. Mine is missing the patent info to make it a type 8.

Thanks!