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Good question. How far did you tear it down? Is it possible some of the washers on the shaft are messed up? Another possibility that would cause it to lock are metal debris in the windings or damage to the windings. Is it locked with the grinding wheels on or off?

Thanks for the info! How can you ID the date on these? I usually have to guess if I can't find it in an old catalog.

lol! I grew up using Craftsman and there's a lot of history to it that I find interesting. I chase it because I build sets of decent tools to donate out to people who need them and USA Craftsman is still fairly easy to find. I want new mechanics to start with American Made Tools whenever possible. I do keep the Snap On that I find. :)

I hear you! I've got a tool box where each drawer is what I've collected of some of these brands. No comlete sets yet and some likely will never be completed. I've got Blackhawk, Vulcan, P&C, Williams, Bonney, Harley Davidson, Mustang, Easco, Powr-Kraft and more. Maybe someday... :)

That's awesome! I do pretty much the exact same thing. A lot of what I take in gets donated out again. Not just to teenagers but anyone who wants to learn. When they complete a project they get to keep any of the tools used that they don't have. Even simple things like showing them how to change the oil in their cars is a great experience and i usually get to learn some things as well. Glad you're out there helping young people learn how to be self sufficient!

That's a good point. Do you heat them to bend them? I've come across custom bent wrenches in tool box hauls but I've never made one.

Nice! One thing I've always hated doing is brake lines. I'm originally from New England, so the bane of my existence as a kid was when a line would blow. It meant every line and hose had to come out and they would all be rusted solid.

I think they're fine as well as a lot of the newer Taiwan tools. China is mostly junk and India is generally even worse. It's just that I grew up when USA tools were everywhere, so I'm more interested in them. That being said, I have some foreign made tools which are regulars in my toolbox.

@@floridarusticrepairs Japan is known for their high quality tools checked by their quality standards called the Japanese Industrial Standards, like KTC tools, Nepros, Tone, Asahi tools, Lobster, Vessel, Anex & Ko-Ken.

@@jdive12 Thanks for the info! I come across a lot of older Japanese tools from back when the quality was not what it is today but not much of the newer stuff.

That's awesome! These grinders will last more than a lifetime. Congrats on the tool haul!

Lakeland, FL and Plant City, FL

Thanks! i donate to anyone who needs them and wants to learn how to fix things. Students or adults.

Thanks! i grew up with Craftsman. My father and grandfather had them and i saw truck mechanics using them so i've always liked them. I didn't need Snap On or whatever other expensive brand was out there. Craftsman has never let me down.

Yes!

Will do! Danke.

Agreed! Soon I'll be going through all of the sockets again to build some others and see what else I may be missing to complete other sets.

Most of my life is bought second hand. I picked up this trait from my mother who was frugal to the end.

lol! Where are you living? some people think I live far from civilization because it's central Florida. :)

@floridarusticrepairs ...... Yukon Territory , Canuckistan. Right next to Alaska. Town of 500 with the largest populated center a two hour drive away.

I love my Chevy Suburban. It's been a reliable truck. Thanks for the tip on the bench grinder. I'll look into the bearings when I restore it.

The only explanation I have for why there are so many tools at these two flea markets is that it's a somewhat rural area. I've never seen anywhere else that compares. the grinder was the deal of the day.

I admit that I do have a few of the Craftsman China tools I don't collect them or look for them at the flea markets. Only the older USA stuff. I guess it's because I grew up using it and it never failed me. Not that I don't look out for other USA brands but the Craftsman is easier to build sets with.

Yes, in Plant City. Wed is the biggest day followed by Sunday. Saturday is quite limited but sometimes I do go and find some great deals. Lakeland at the Silver Moon Drive In is biggest on Sunday. Their Saturday is limited as well.

Thanks for the info!

Zephyrhills is close to me. The Plant City flea market on Wednesdays is great.

Agreed! The ones near me are great. Soon enough though they'll be taken over by Chinese junk.

lol! I've heard it called Monkey Wards but never heard Monkey and Wrench. I'm thinking of working on that drill tomorrow. It looks like it'll be fun.

Thanks! That was the deal of the day. It'll make a great project.

Yes! That's a great box to keep for road trips. It's surprisingly strong. Is Rubbermaid not manufactured in the USA now?

lol! Yes, he's skittish around loud tools.

lol! I wonder if he'll ever figure that bed out. He just likes to sleep on the work bench.

@ he will. Mine usually have an adjustment period for anything new.

He's my boy. :)

Ah, Nesting Tools makes sense. I guess for field kits where space was a premium. I'm near Tampa and Lakeland. I've never heard of Williston so my guess is it's not too close but if it is, let me know. I go every few weeks.

I'll be doing a restoration video of the Montgomery Ward's drill so I'll show the model number then if that helps to further ID it.

Thanks for the reminder. I've heard this said but it's just habit for me to always wear gloves when working on projects like this.

Glad it was helpful. It's been almost tow years since I did these and they still look good.

Thanks! I took a chance and was not disappointed with these budget lights. So far none have failed on me.

Prices are coning down dramatically but another thing which figures into price is how efficient they are. For LEDs, these each consume a lot of electricity. 40 watts each.

Thanks! I agree, especially on the value of having a battery powered impact driver. I recently saw one of these saws at the local flea market for only $20. They're out there so you'll eventually find one. Good luck!

Thanks! It's only been three months but so far no issues.

I totally agree! I've added some bench lights already but need to add one over my carpenter's bench next.

Thanks for the info! Worth the ten dollars.

Thanks! These were an incredible deal. So far after a few months they're all still working.

Looks good! I am blind as a bat so lots of light is good. I would be afraid of the tie wraps fatiguing over time or getting brittle. Thanks for sharing

@@91Z50 Thanks! Interesting point on the ty-wraps. I'd expect they will become brittle over time. The lights weigh very little though and I used heavy ty-wraps so I think it'll be ok for a long time.

Yes! I This video was shot a few months ago so I figured I'd best get it released and since it's short I just sent it out.

Yes, it's become one of my favorites.