This spring is from the left lock on a 10ga Pedersoli db shotgun. I guess I over compressed it during removal or it was cracked already and I made it worse. I looked all over the web for replacements. All I found was VTI selling a complete lock for $170, which is about 50% of what the gun might...
I am taking this Brianerd Mill to the engine show in Dublin NH next weekend,Sept 12, for sale. Like to post a heads up here.
I think it is a very interesting old mill because while it is a Lincoln pattern machine it uses an over arm. I can elaborate on line or off. The price is $500. Should be...
Once again, I am way off topic. Closer than some of my past inquires.
I found a Pyle National headlight salvaged from the B&M line and needing serious TLC. The brass tag says "c 270 SA".
It has had the side assembles removed. Those that hold the glass locomotive number. I would like to find...
I was surprised to see this yesterday on a table at the Amherst NH car show and flea mkt. I looked at the price and just casually walked away. At end of the day I passed back and saw it was still there. The owner noticed me and he says that is a rare horn are you interested? I nodded and groused...
Way OT, but this forum is such a diverse and knowledgeable group. (ok, extract nose and ask)
I been looking at websites: salvagebikeauction and another that seems related. They are selling wrecked salvage motorcycles. I would need to become a member to view a bike and later bid. No membership -...
I saw these interesting shape iron objects(?) in an used/2ndhand/antique shop today. Price way below the NYC re-purpose price.
These have an 1 1/4 hole clean through. The seller thoughtfully glued a felt bottom on each, for bookend maybe. Or candlestick holders? Re-purposed already. Purpose...
I know this is way OT, But; the expertise on this forum is such I am sure I can get ideas.
I have a Kubota 4wd tractor with a slight leak at the front axle, where the wheels pivot when steering. There is some school of though that the lack of an axle vent aggravates this leaking, which...
Few old photos of Fitchburg Machine Works shapers
I copied some old photos at the Historical Society Library of machines made by Fitchburg Machine Works.
Here are a few shaper images. The first one old and cute (copy of a copy of a magazine)
The others more heavy duty, are copies old photos...
I guess. After some Googling, this seems the most relevant summary i could find:
Used for the detection the location of trains and setting the appropriate red/yellow/green signal lights. It must have been a bitch when these failed!
I got this at auction yesterday. I had no intention of...
I used to say that in high school. I still dont know what it is.
I do have an H. W. Clapp, "What the heck is it?" Try and guess then you can follow the link and see what you make of it.
Patent US199145 - Improvement in sink-traps - Google Patents
Some time you see an interesting old piece...
I picked this up at local 2nd hand/antique shop. It is supposed to be Starrett. I would like to confirm or find out who made and I can put it away with the appropriate slotted steel ruler (assuming I have one).
The knurled nuts did not match the other Starrett parts in the box. I dont remember...
I buried this deep in another post. No response and I am curious to know more.
For instance, who might have made this. Are they common or valuable.
It seems handy. I forgot, I had it and never clean it off and tired it out.
After seeing a very similar design crane photographed in the abandoned RR shop thread, I though I would snap a photo and post this crane. The former owner removed this from the Dillon Boiler Works shop on Water Street Fitchburg Mass. I believe that was sometime in the 1960's prior to demolition...
This shop equipment was for sale on Craig list 3 years ago. I dont think I ever posted pics of this line shaft setup. I was interested in a few things, but years have passed, its probably all gone now and I no longer have the contact information.
I never saw a line shaft setup using an auto...
Found this in a pile of 'stuff' at local 2nd hand antique shop. I think it came from an estate with a lot of naval things.
Can anyone identify? I though it looked like a Bos'n whistle, but I cannot match up exactly on the internet. The construction is similar to a steam whistle. My lungs will...
Here are a few images of the, Lowell Arms Company, Lowell Mass, lathe we discussed in the following two threads.
http://www.practicalmachinist.com/vb/antique-machinery-history/i-keep-looking-i-don-t-know-why-craigslist-274374/...
I had to stop and think a few hours before putting this one up. Very complete and older than the seller realizes.
Someone in the know can comment as the name Blaisdell & Wood, must or probably predate P Blaisdell or coincident
with the early years. P Blaisdell may go back to 1865 according to...
This looks pretty good if anyone has a big 10" SB needing the cabinet base. Supposedly re-purposed as
a table. But: I do see the belt tensoner lever, collet holder, lamp and F/R switch in place. It appears
some plywood was fitted over the chip tray. Asking $400 which would be fair for lathe...
I read this in two posts "Using Rustoleum Hammered". As usual I am out of the loop. did a quick Google and too many hits to make sense of it all. This is a three part question really. What is it, how good is it and what are the most suitable applications. I saw some guy painting his Jeep...
I got a couple goodies this morning and like to share. First this Sawyer Tool Mfg Co square made in Fitchburg Mass.
I like this because the information is hand engraved. Condition not so good, but I collect more for my own satisfaction than top book value. It would be nice to have a cleaner...
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