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I just bought a Huber Warco 4D grader, and it has what I'm pretty sure is a DD 4-53. It's old and thrashed, but the only thing it obviously needs is an oil change. I have a bunch of Rotella 15W-40, and some Delo 15W-40. Is either of them suitable for this old iron?
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Bits are not hard to get out, but mine have detent balls in lieu of o-rings.  I got mine in S. Florida around 2000.  Either at Restoration hHardware or at Brookstone.  Both stores were newly opened on a project in W.P.B.  Now that you mentioned it, I wouldn't mind having the same setup in all of my vehicles.  Torx tips have also been useful.
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This bent shank type is great for sticking in a hip pocket. They used to come with computers we sold 30+ years ago, and everyone in the shop had a few. Can't find'em anywhere now.
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ANTIQUE/COLLECTOR TOOLS/BOXES/HAND ONLY / Re: Got a favorite hammer?
« Last post by slip knot on April 25, 2024, 08:37:00 PM »
I've got a no name claw hammer thats been with me for 50+ years. I've replaced the handle several times but I will never intentionally get rid of that hammer. I dont recall where or when I got it. its was my hammer as a kid growing up. Nailed tons of shingles on, smashed lots of thumbs and fingers. Flipped several houses... I made a lot of money with that hammer.
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ANTIQUE/COLLECTOR TOOLS/BOXES/HAND ONLY / Got a favorite hammer?
« Last post by john k on April 25, 2024, 08:27:12 PM »
I have several, but the ones I will hang onto are these.  In 72' I was working in the local Ford garage.  My father came in one afternoon, handed me a sack, "think  you will need these".   I was a little astonished as he was never one to part with a dollar unless necessary.  He had bought brand new 2 ball peen hammers,  a 12 oz. And 16 oz. Both stamped Coast to Coast stores.  Some wrenches were in there too.  The heads still have little traces of the blue paint that long vanished store chain used.  There is a little 6 oz. ball peen I rather cherish.  It has Craftsman in an oval on the head, it has been here on the farm since my folks came here in 1947.  Jobs were scarce in Chicago when the defense plants closed, the decision was made to sell out, buy a farm in Nebraska, my uncles chipped to buy a new set of Craftsman tool to take with them.  Most of them have survived near 75 years use on this farm.
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That folding T handle driver is a must have for me.  Working at a car dealership always had one in my pocket, great for under dash repairs, always had Philips 1-2-3s, + straight tip which saved a lot of running back to the tool box.  Found my first one marked Crescent, in a box next to the cash register in my local hardware.  It is my shop somewhere.
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I have seen those before, K20 also offers a skinny pen sized style.
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Came across this SS beauty the other day. Nice and compact, all metal construction, designed and assembled in the USA.

https://kmotorperformance.com/shop/stainless-steel-pocket-screwdriver-with-magnet-clip-phillips-flat-k20-tools/
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The way I see it a lot of the pliers were as cheap if not cheaper than many inferior quality imported options available today.
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GUNSMITHING/ KNIFEMAKING / Re: Personal airgun smithing.
« Last post by hickory n Steel on April 24, 2024, 06:01:40 PM »
Thanks.
They have really been great.
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