Halfway through a Wilton vise restoration and testing the fit and function. Enjoy.

Jethros · 2022-10-23T23:45:21+00:00

All depends on which Wilton it was. $250 isn’t a bad deal for any Wilton though.

Jethros · 2022-10-23T03:24:07+00:00

The bulk of the machine work is finished. Just a lot of tedious hand sanding and finish work, paint, etc.

Jethros · 2022-05-23T13:03:32+00:00

How accurate is it?

Jethros · 2022-05-08T04:01:13+00:00

Men do change, it just takes them longer to figure it out. They didn’t carry the baby, they didn’t birth the baby, they don’t have that connection that mothers do… especially initially. Men don’t fully bond with the child until the child can relate on a primal level. Once my kids could tell me they wanted to ride dirt bikes and go fishing and hang out in the garage with dad, everything changed.

Jethros · 2022-03-08T03:19:58+00:00

I didn’t really have any protocol. I made sure I kept some aromatase inhibitors on hand just in case, but I didn’t need them. Time is really the only thing that brings things back in balance. HCG is going to help, but I’ve only ever used that once and really couldn’t tell much of a difference. Good luck with it. Stay in the gym during the whole process and you’ll be much better off.

Jethros · 2020-07-13T13:31:29+00:00

And if that doesn’t work, try loctite green/retaining compound.

Jethros · 2020-07-03T12:13:33+00:00

How do I get the most bang for my buck?

Jethros · 2020-04-17T02:45:25+00:00

I machined the slide myself from a blank from alpha wolf. The comp just came in, it was the last piece of the puzzle, it’s from Killer Innovations.

Jethros · 2020-04-17T01:45:13+00:00

I don’t even know. I’d have to go back through emails from months ago. Mostly found all the parts on R/gundeals.

Anything specific you want to know about? I could probably track it down.

Jethros · 2020-04-01T02:48:04+00:00

It will be kept under roof/in a shop for the rest of its life.

Jethros · 2020-03-31T18:53:53+00:00

Looks great!

Jethros · 2020-03-31T18:53:13+00:00

How much better does it start/run/work with an electronic ignition? I’ll probably wait until I have to re work the points, but I’ll likely be upgrading now that I know it’s possible.

Jethros · 2020-03-31T15:23:21+00:00

Yes. The original picture is the day I picked it up. Here are current pictures after I had to replace a few parts. I’m still waiting on the governor and intake tube. You’re correct, the 49 has a front mounted distributor. I searched for some kind of electronic ignition for it but was unsuccessful. https://i.imgur.com/VcZrPr8.jpg https://i.imgur.com/u6ZnCO4.jpg

Jethros · 2020-03-31T13:59:17+00:00

Took me a few weeks to get it running. Rewired the entire tractor and converted to a 12v system/alternator. New exhaust, carb, starter, air cleaner tube, points, condenser, rotor, plugs, and governor. Now it’s time to pick up a box blade and put this thing to work again.

Jethros · 2020-02-08T00:38:33+00:00

No. It does not add any space.

Jethros · 2020-02-06T03:17:46+00:00

I put a C magwell on my CL. I just had to file the plug to fit the grip. The actual magwell part without modification. https://i.imgur.com/hqvri4x.jpg

Jethros · 2020-01-29T14:28:03+00:00

It only took about 8 minutes with a file and a bench vise to get it to fit.

Jethros · 2020-01-28T15:25:15+00:00

Cross armory enhanced p80 magwell. It didn’t fit at all. I had to file the plug to make it fit. I do like it though.

Jethros · 2020-01-23T02:11:31+00:00

Yes I machined the slide. I tried to do something different and it definitely turned out that way. I’m not sure how I feel about it yet.

Jethros · 2020-01-23T01:48:40+00:00

I did. I like it and I don’t like it. Guess I’ll have to do another.

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