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    How to repair this cracked main spring ?

    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...
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    Brainerd No8 Lincoln style mill with over arm- for sale

    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...
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    Help from RR guys, with Pyle National Headlight parts

    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...
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    American Watch Tool Co, Ooga, car horn

    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...
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    Buying a motorcycle at salvage auction?

    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 -...
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    Identify cast Iron Spools (Candle stick holders)

    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...
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    How to vent a axle housing via a 1/4 pipe opening, or should I?

    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...
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    Few photo of Fitchburg Machine Works shapers

    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...
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    Vane Relay, for railroad signaling

    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...
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    I got the Clapp !

    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...
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    Please indentify protractor

    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...
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    Identify machinist vise, will grip odd shapes

    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.
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    Small Forged Jib Crane from Dillon Boiler

    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...
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    Yankee Inginuity - Line shaft setup

    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...
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    Is this a Bos'n Whistle and a PETA taunt

    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...
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    Lowell Arms Lathe

    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/...
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    Pre1870(?) Blaisdell & Wood lathe on NH Craiglist !

    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...
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    Southbend cabinet base on RI craiglist $400 asking

    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...
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    What is up with Rustoleum Hammered?

    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...
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    Sawyer Tool Mfg square and old iron bell ringer

    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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