1. Power Hacksaw - Early Sawmaster Power Hacksaw

    Got my Sawmaster up and running!  Little time consuming on the cuts but less noise and mess than the abrasive chop saw.  Handles thicker steel much nicer as well.  The sound it makes is soothing as well.  Love the high tech auto off mechanism as well....wait for it at the end of the vid.

    [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbURCyJsaA0&context=C32bef70ADOEgsToPDskIEJD-kxVe0goaSYA3QnFhI]

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  2. Let there be Light - Shimano DH-3N80 with Supernova Pro E3

    As the days get shorter for my commute I dreaded another season worrying about charging batteries.  I took the dyno plunge and wired up the commuter.  Have not rode in the dark yet (will get to that tonight) but the ride in was uneventful and the hub is smooth.

    OK, so I got around to testing it!  It is way brighter than I anticipated.  The photos at Peter White cycles web site show it well.

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  3. Goodell Pratt Metal Lathe

    Model 125 Goodell Pratt Metal Working Lathe.  Probably 1920s vintage.

    Great shape, shown here in as found condition.  Will be cleaning soon and hooking up a motor.  Will get some vids going when it is in action.

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  4. Soap Box Derby - circa 1960s

    I have had this piece for a while but finally got around to taking some pics of it.  It is a great early soapbox derby racer.  Shows some age but is a great looking peace.  Almost folk art in look.  "Rival Unchained" !!! Great name.

    Still has last race banner attached.  Class A race!

    Cockpit is pretty cool too.  Has a 60s auto type upholstery look.  Very cool steering wheel as well.

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  5. Hossfeld No1 Bender - Great Metal Bending Tool

    This is a Hossfeld No1 Bender. I already have it's bigger brother the No2 but I found this one at auction and could not pass it by. I may try to see if I can use it for bending bicycle frame tubing and bicycle forks. It being smaller than the No2 I think it might be easier/cheaper to make dies for it.
    ![]({static}/wp-content/uploads/blogger/hossfeldno1.jpg)Close up - all necessary parts are with it including the bending yoke and eyelet bender for the top. See [http://www.hossfeldbender.com](http://www.hossfeldbender.com/)/ for details.

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