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GENERAL TOOL AND MACHINE DISCUSSION / Re: Two Time Tested Vintage Electric Drills
« Last post by goodfellow on April 05, 2024, 09:05:43 PM »
Love old B&D electric tools. I have a few in my own collection. That company was a marvel back in the day. Great looking drill OCG.

I'm sure that old Sioux spade handle drill would twist your wrist off if you gave it half a chance.
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GENERAL TOOL AND MACHINE DISCUSSION / Two Time Tested Vintage Electric Drills
« Last post by oldcarguy on April 05, 2024, 07:41:27 PM »
Single speed (275 RPM) Black & Decker Professional model # 1556 reversible 3/4 inch magnetic drill press. I purchased this toy used 30 years ago. I'd guess it's over 50 years old. Weighting a ton, it is strong as an Ox! Over the years I have drilled many 1” diameter holes in steel. The magnet is powerful enough to drill upside-down from a beam. And never break loose. Mind you to use the provided safety chain.






This is a 5/8” Sioux model # 120 electric drill. Single speed 400 ROM and only right hand direction. Though the company was founded in the early 1900, It was the early 1920's they expanded into making electric drills. In 1958 they introduced air powered hand tool and gradually discontinued their electric models.. Then in 1994 they merged into Snap-On.. Where they rest today... It was given to me 40 years ago by the son of a trucking repair shop. It's well used and can imagine how many trucks it was used on..

This baby is definitely not for the faint at heart. I cannot imaging using this monster an hour let alone all day. They must have been muscular men that operated this one. It's very difficult for me to just pick up let alone drill a hole.



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GENERAL TOOL AND MACHINE DISCUSSION / Re: Another old tool store
« Last post by muddy on April 05, 2024, 06:14:48 PM »
Quote from: fatfillup on April 03, 2024, 11:00:46 AM
Wow, I thought my place was cluttered and it is, but not that bad :D
I don't know the upstairs is a bit untidy :))

I really need to get down again soon help clean out some inventory.

Sent from my twisted mind of the mudman
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TRACTORS/MOWERS/HEAVY EQUIPMENT / Re: 1951 Farmall Super A
« Last post by john k on April 04, 2024, 11:35:40 PM »
With points install, a slotted screw holder is a must.  That little fiber ramp needs just a touch of light grease to keep it from wearing down.  Good to hear them fire up, isnt it.
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TRACTORS/MOWERS/HEAVY EQUIPMENT / Re: 1951 Farmall Super A
« Last post by highland512 on April 04, 2024, 07:40:44 AM »
After many hours of frustration, adjusting the carb, revving the engine, adjusting the timing and governor reaction. I found my issue to be the points and condenser. On the points there is a fiber "ramp" that rides the cam to open the contacts, mine was wore down to nothing which would explain why the machine ran like crap at every speed but idle or wide open.

I know many people praise this system for its simplicity but personally, after installing ignitor digital system on my Oliver that has no moving parts and two wires. The only advantage a points and condenser has is low cost and parts can be had easily at the local NAPA. The wireless system never needs adjusting, cleaned, lubed, or filling off of corrosion. When I looked up the same system for the Super A I was shocked to $250 + shipping. WOW.........apparently inflation was a real bitch at the Pantronix company. O well, at least little man got an education on diagnosing a breaker points system and how it works, and I got a reeducation on installing tiny fasteners in on a horizontally mounted distributer.  :D     
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GENERAL TOOL AND MACHINE DISCUSSION / Re: Cordless Lawn Tools
« Last post by highland512 on April 04, 2024, 07:21:18 AM »
Well I bit the bullet and ordered the Craftsman yesterday. I also ordered a 6ah battery, should be here today but dont look for any reviews anytime soon. We have water standing everywhere and it was snowing when I left the house this morning.

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GENERAL TOOL AND MACHINE DISCUSSION / Re: Another old tool store
« Last post by Midnitemack on April 03, 2024, 09:25:20 PM »
Quote from: fatfillup on April 03, 2024, 08:59:23 PM
Quote from: Midnitemack on April 03, 2024, 12:23:00 PM
Quote from: fatfillup on April 03, 2024, 11:00:46 AM
Wow, I thought my place was cluttered and it is, but not that bad :D
Are you still doing the auctions , and trading in a lot of cool stuff Phil ?


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Haven't been to an auction since







Last Saturday  :))

Only 2 online ones this week ans a little local one

So yes, I am still getting lots of cool stuff
So it’s probably a good thing I live so far away !!!!


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GENERAL TOOL AND MACHINE DISCUSSION / Re: Another old tool store
« Last post by fatfillup on April 03, 2024, 08:59:23 PM »
Quote from: Midnitemack on April 03, 2024, 12:23:00 PM
Quote from: fatfillup on April 03, 2024, 11:00:46 AM
Wow, I thought my place was cluttered and it is, but not that bad :D
Are you still doing the auctions , and trading in a lot of cool stuff Phil ?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Haven't been to an auction since







Last Saturday  :))

Only 2 online ones this week ans a little local one

So yes, I am still getting lots of cool stuff
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TRACTORS/MOWERS/HEAVY EQUIPMENT / Re: You think your Mack is big.
« Last post by jabberwoki on April 03, 2024, 07:30:15 PM »
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GENERAL TOOL AND MACHINE DISCUSSION / Re: Another old tool store
« Last post by Midnitemack on April 03, 2024, 12:23:00 PM »
Quote from: fatfillup on April 03, 2024, 11:00:46 AM
Wow, I thought my place was cluttered and it is, but not that bad :D
Are you still doing the auctions , and trading in a lot of cool stuff Phil ?


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