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What's-It Forum / possible to find this wrench patent?
« Last post by international3414 on January 20, 2025, 02:30:25 PM »other side reads made in usa with the same fits all in the center,about 6" long...any ideas?
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General Discussion / Re: old school lube
« Last post by Bill Houghton on January 19, 2025, 03:59:30 PM »...bear fat on wagon wheels...Probably easier to find bears than pigs as you migrated West.
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General Discussion / Re: old school lube
« Last post by skipskip on January 19, 2025, 07:42:56 AM »Thanks Joe
I thought bear fat on wagon wheels was a movie trope
maybe not
I thought bear fat on wagon wheels was a movie trope
maybe not
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General Discussion / Re: old school lube
« Last post by JoeCB on January 18, 2025, 11:33:12 PM »In all the old machining guides, lard oil was the go to stuff. I have heard guys recommend bacon grease... might smell pretty good besides..
Joe B
Joe B
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Classic Auto and Motorcycle Tools / Re: Craftsman Teardrop Ratchet (1956-1993) Type Study ©
« Last post by Jim C. on January 18, 2025, 07:42:47 AM »Note: the 43175 pictured above has apparently had a "QR2" rebuild kit installed (no protruding post). (I've seen many ratchets with "incorrect" parts swapped into them. For example, I have a 43185 with the protruding post (small diameter) like the latest versions of the 43175. One can never be sure what parts are original, other than those that cannot be removed/replaced.)
Marf,
That’s for sure! When I was trying to get this type study together, I looked at more ratchets than I could count. I’ve seen plenty of them with incorrect parts, alterations, and anomalies. Sears sold millions of them. There’s bound to be a few oddballs out there.
Jim C.
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Classic Auto and Motorcycle Tools / Re: Craftsman Teardrop Ratchet (1956-1993) Type Study ©
« Last post by Marf on January 17, 2025, 11:59:47 PM »Note: the 43175 pictured above has apparently had a "QR2" rebuild kit installed (no protruding post). (I've seen many ratchets with "incorrect" parts swapped into them. For example, I have a 43185 with the protruding post (small diameter) like the latest versions of the 43175. One can never be sure what parts are original, other than those that cannot be removed/replaced.)
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Classic Auto and Motorcycle Tools / Re: Craftsman Teardrop Ratchet (1956-1993) Type Study ©
« Last post by Marf on January 17, 2025, 11:54:21 PM »I went looking and found images of another potential 1/4" Type 10. This one appears to show the suggestions of a chromed-over plug like I mentioned.
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Classic Auto and Motorcycle Tools / Re: Craftsman Teardrop Ratchet (1956-1993) Type Study ©
« Last post by coolford on January 17, 2025, 03:16:51 PM »Jim C----I figure this is not the place to discuss these Craftsman wrenches, but since I didn't get your message in my messages section here goes!! These were in a box lot and appear to be mistakes or someone just fooling around. All three wrenches have not been plated, sizes are 3/8 and 7/16" on the two DOE's and the single combination is 7/16". The DOE's are vv-44572 and the combination is vv-44694. The size stamps on the DOE's are on different sides of the two wrenches and are not located in the proper location. Also, the Craftsman name is also offset and one is double stamped on the reverse. The combination is even more of a mess, as the box end has not been punched out. Again, the Craftsman name is offset and has been punched too hard as it is very deep, and the reverse is also the same. Sorry, cannot do pictures as my phone is so messed up I will have to get a new one or send it back to the factory. I have no desire to keep these wrenches, so if you want them they are yours. Coolford
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Classic Auto and Motorcycle Tools / Re: Craftsman Teardrop Ratchet (1956-1993) Type Study ©
« Last post by Jim C. on January 17, 2025, 07:33:06 AM »Hey Marf,
Great write up! At this time, I’m leaning toward calling your ratchet an anomaly. However, if these start showing up more often, then I think including it in the Type Study is likely.
Jim C.
Great write up! At this time, I’m leaning toward calling your ratchet an anomaly. However, if these start showing up more often, then I think including it in the Type Study is likely.
Jim C.
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Woodworking Forum / Re: Hand Planes
« Last post by Jim C. on January 17, 2025, 07:12:16 AM »Coolford,
It’s really great to hear from you! I’ll admit that having not heard from you for some time, I did fear the worst. I did receive your message and I thought I responded. Well, I did write a response but I’m not sure why you didn’t get it. Regardless, I’m really happy to hear from you.
Jim C.
It’s really great to hear from you! I’ll admit that having not heard from you for some time, I did fear the worst. I did receive your message and I thought I responded. Well, I did write a response but I’m not sure why you didn’t get it. Regardless, I’m really happy to hear from you.
Jim C.