Tool Talk
General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: amecks on June 19, 2020, 12:54:13 PM
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I wasn't sure I'd find anything interesting since I was just here last month. But I knew they had some bicycles. I bought this Rollfast...
(https://i.postimg.cc/KYBf0KVQ/20200619-104717-01.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Rusty rims - not sure how to procede but the overall "patina" of the paint is good. Repainting these old bikes is only an option if there's a complete restoration.
If you have fixable bikes now's the time to sell them - the stores are sold out! I repaired an ugly pink/yellow ladies 10 speed and then fixed up an adult trike - sold them each in one day. Got $60 for the ugly pink and $150 for the tricycle - no haggling.
But more to the point here is the haul -
(https://i.postimg.cc/sXzcqjCz/20200619-111221-01.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
4 Perfection box wrenches
a None Better wrench
Williams ratcheting box - now soaking in vinegar
several Williams Superrenches. The long versions of 1/4, 5/16, 11/32 and 7/16 are to add to a set I'm trying to complete.
From a garage sale - spark tester and a pocket tool (China) by Smiths "since 1886" which appears to be sharpener with round flat and tapered surfaces, possibly diamond?
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Perfection is a new brand name to me. Better, I imagine, than the less expensive "Imperfection" wrenches.
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They were made just after the"Almost Perfect" series. Well, I didn't remember the name either, I had to look it up on AA. It was a Duro brand sold thru Western Auto.
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Hello, Al. Good score!! Nice comeback, too!! Regards, Lou
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Yep that's a Smith's diamond knife sharpener. The back side has a groove so you can sharpen fish hooks. It has good reviews.
The Perfection set came with 6 pieces, (probably) two larger wrenches, I'm guessing 13/16 x 7/8 and 15/16 x 1.