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^^^^Now that is pretty handy too!
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Crazy I got a workmate in a scrap haul today and figured someone could use it so i put it out at the curb. Its out there now. I dont know what id use it for seems like it would just get in the way. What do you guys do with it woodworking stuff?
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Mostly, yeah woodworking stuff.
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I had 2 Workmates. One was something that I bought with the step and a top made of particle board. The other was old, and something that was my dad's. When we downsized, I got rid of both. I'm regretting getting rid of my dads. It was much sturdier than the one that I had. Maybe I remember incorrectly and I still have it, but I don't think so.
Your mods are very cool.
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I have 2 newer ones, they're crap compared to the old ones, but still not bad, I think it was a 2 for 1 sale on Amazon. I use one as a base for my sliding compound miter saw, it's *just slightly* too weak, but it works.
I also have a vintage one that would mount on TOP of an existing workbench, it has synthetic clamps with steel edges, and can tilt. 
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Back in the late 70's and early 80's I worked at an independent home center . We were an old school home center/hardware store and sold basically everything . We had Workmate models 100 , 200 and 400. The 400 was the heavy duty model and light blue in color . I still have and use one !!! The particle board top needs to be replaced but I have had a huge variety of projects on that over the years . It is heavy but very versatile .
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I have my grandpas work mate that we got him for xmas in the early 80s. Its pretty heavy duty and I do use it occasionally. Mostly when i need more hands to wood etc. It was the perfect size when I upholstered the targa bar on my 911 as well.
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I have 2 WM's, the cast AL framed one that everyone seems to covet, and another all steel model that I replaced the tops with steel for a welding table. It's handy and I can put it away.
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Jumped on this today two hrs after posted on CL... I figured it'd be gone by the time I emailed.. Perfect timing is all, wasn't looking for these in particular, was just looking for a roller for my Craftsman box.. Guessing it's '40s vintage. Still has the original wrench accessory shelf and the locking strap.
The savings on the roller will probably be lost cause now I HAVE to find a matching top box for it.  
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Local estate sale for $300 Rowe R89 juke box. Not sure yet if its a score. As with all old juke boxes it needs a little tlc. It plays records and sounds decent. Will be fun to have around.
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It came with the records?
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Mostly 70s and 80s. The current selections are exactly what you would imagine being in a juke box from 1985. Some decent stuff and some stuff that will be swapped out. There are some Sinatra records, bon jovi, quite a bit of early 80s country, Meatloaf, John Denver, Springstein. Its super easy to swap out records as long you have large hole 45rpm you are all set. There is a program you can get to make new labels.
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Before he tells you, old Snap on round corner tool boxes of that nature are worth 200. It's worth 30 bucks to me.
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The thing is built like a TANK and I doubt the newer boxes compare except maybe the roller bearings. Slides and drawers on this one are still very smooth. I started looking to see what a matching box top in the same era might go for. Seems to be in the $300-$400 range.
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Just picked this one up....$50 on local CL......just like the one I already have so they can sit side by side! All drawers work perfectly plus casters plus I have the key.
Interesting side note: this was the seller's fathers. 85 years old and they are downsizing so he can move back up north (PA) to be closer to family. Mine was my late Stepfathers. We chit chatted for about 1/2 hour. The seller used to be a parts manager for Peterbilt and also owned several Subway Sub shops up north and a couple car lots down here. He was driving a 2014 Ex-Sherwin-Williams F150 with a lift gate he bought at auction for $1,200. It had 142K on the clock and now has 234K. Mine is an '05 with 2335K on the clock. Couple car guys swapping war stories......     You can see my stepfather's in this pic: 
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Got the new tool chest in place. Turns out it is a slightly larger variation of my Stepdad's old one.
I know - I have a lot of re-organizing to do. Waiting for cooler weather and to get my storage unit done in the side yard.   
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My former car
Porsche
1972 porsche 914
1964 Porsche 356 C Sunroof coupe
1972 Porsche 914 2.0 fuel injected
1983 Porsche 911 SC Targa
Work vehicle
