Love the old stuff. I have the same Delta sander I inherited from my father-n-law. In fact, the majority of the tools I have in the shop were originally bought by my wife's grandfather when he lived in California (we are in Wisconsin, now) and worked for Sears. All of the old Craftsman stuff and an Atlas lathe. I have gone through them and cleaned them up, replaced bearings and bushings where needed, etc., and use them as intended. There is a time and place for new tools, but for this kind of work, I prefer the old stuff. And part of the fun is refurbishing them. I am sure you know this, but for years I tried to keep the cast metal surfaces of things like the table saw from rusting by just oiling them. It works to a point, but once I discovered using wax, that really did the job. Preserves things after you take the time to clean them up. Take care!
They remind me of the old tools my grandfather use to work with. He didn't have a lot of money but he made do with what he had. Good find Pete, Take care.
Pete them are some interesting tools no doubt. If they could talk no telling what has been made or fixed on them tools. Great find. Have a Blessed Day Friend. Justin
Love the old stuff. I have the same Delta sander I inherited from my father-n-law. In fact, the majority of the tools I have in the shop were originally bought by my wife's grandfather when he lived in California (we are in Wisconsin, now) and worked for Sears. All of the old Craftsman stuff and an Atlas lathe. I have gone through them and cleaned them up, replaced bearings and bushings where needed, etc., and use them as intended. There is a time and place for new tools, but for this kind of work, I prefer the old stuff. And part of the fun is refurbishing them. I am sure you know this, but for years I tried to keep the cast metal surfaces of things like the table saw from rusting by just oiling them. It works to a point, but once I discovered using wax, that really did the job. Preserves things after you take the time to clean them up. Take care!
They remind me of the old tools my grandfather use to work with. He didn't have a lot of money but he made do with what he had. Good find Pete, Take care.
You have inspired me to look for some old quality tools. Thanks for another interesting and practical video!
Great find Pete
Pete them are some interesting tools no doubt. If they could talk no telling what has been made or fixed on them tools. Great find. Have a Blessed Day Friend. Justin
Any update on that box jointing machine?
Are you parting out the HOMECRAFT 11” cast iron lathe 46-230 ? Or know of a tool rest assembly
I have the same tablesaw and joiner. I also have the drill press attachment. Do you have a place that you can order new belts?
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