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Pawnie finds: 8-9-19

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bonneyman:
A set of CPS A/C gauges that needs parts and love (have both). Saw USA made and took it.
An Indestro double ratcheting wrench where one side spins fee, and a Diamond 8" wide opening adjustable that has seen better days. The spiral knob pin is not a screw in type. so I'm soaking it in JAFE juice to see if it break free and come out. Since it's in rough shape I may play around with plastic/rubber and make my own ergonomic cover for the handle. Gotta clean up the jaws flats as well.
And a Husky Universal Square that's in remarkable shape. Total spent: $10

J.A.F.E.:
Nice score you got there. I am intrigued by the Husky gauge not seen anything like that but then I don't do much work in wood.

Will you be repairing the Indestro wrench?

bonneyman:

--- Quote from: J.A.F.E. on August 11, 2018, 12:18:28 PM ---Nice score you got there. I am intrigued by the Husky gauge not seen anything like that but then I don't do much work in wood.

Will you be repairing the Indestro wrench?

--- End quote ---

Definitely! Ground down the rivets so I could get it apart and see what's wrong. Very similar mechanism to the Dunlap's I have. Got it wire brushed and cleaned up - hex gears look great. Gotta get some stainless Chicago bolts from the store tomorrow and put it back together.

The square isn't something I'd use everyday, but knew I could get it cheap in the lot. This store treats me very well. then found it on-line when I got home - retails for $10. Not bad.
My niece is looking for a chest of drawers to replace the one's she's got that's falling apart. I told my SIL I'd keep an eye out during my estate sale travels for an older, solid wood one that I could restore and give to my niece as a gift. A square would probably come in handy doing that restoration work.

J.A.F.E.:
That is cool. Do you have any pix of the repair?

Nice of you to restore CoD. Actually sounds like a fun project.

Squares and levels are always handy. You can't check too many times.

bonneyman:
Camera crapped out so will be a little while before I can up load pics of said repair. But I will document it. The manifold set is all cleaned up and fixed. Even used lauvers plastic treatment to clean up the lenses to an acceptable level.

Yeah, the niece likes old, solid furniture, and - though I'm not great with wood - been watching some videos (Ross Taylor Woodworks) and I've caught the bug. So I figured I could fill a need and have some fun, too.

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