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**cberg** · Feb 23, 2016, 11:56 AM

Hello. I my name is Chris. I am starting to get really interested in restoring old tools like bench vises, planes, hand tool boxes and someday roller boxes / work benches. I am building up my tool kit and roller box from what I inherited from my father. I have a fair amount of Craftsman stuff with other brands mixed in. My internet time is spent looking at workshop organization and Pinterest-ing ways of organizing my inherited Craftsman roller box. I have a small corner of our garage now but have grand plans when more space comes available. I really enjoy learning about others projects. I look forward to reading and interacting with the forum more over time.

Thanks Chris.

**kbalch** · Feb 23, 2016, 11:58 AM

Hi Chris,

Welcome!

Sounds like you've got some neat projects in your future. Keep us apprised of your progress.

What are you going to tackle first?

Ken

**cberg** · Feb 23, 2016, 12:03 PM

I have recently watched a few video's on restoring bench vises. My dad gave me the Craftsman vise he used all his career in plumbing, what a peach it is. Get it back to a nice coat of Safety Red and go over the raised lettering with a touch of white paint. Once the restoration is done, keep using it and display it even more proudly than I do now.