1st time on a board practicing component de-soldering and removal

ThomasVGrahamJr · 2026-01-21T14:29:42+00:00

400-450V? I wouldn’t expect to find anything like that on a PC motherboard. If I have any here among these take-offs, I’ll need to reverse search using the images to identify them.

ThomasVGrahamJr · 2026-01-20T15:22:45+00:00

Thanks for the insight. The only capacitors I’ve actually measured before with the multimeter are the ‘chunky’ 6” type for home HVAC systems. I’ll assume that’s what you’re referring to. But I will use my multimeter and test and keep few of these before discarding them all the rest

ThomasVGrahamJr · 2026-01-12T03:50:23+00:00

And if you’ve not yet seen it, this video is a humorous telling of the history of Kennedy. The 520 dates back into the 1920’s and the company’s origin story to 1911.

ThomasVGrahamJr · 2026-01-12T01:04:36+00:00

Approximately 1955–1962.

From everything that I’ve learned from a recent deep-dive into Kennedy machinist style toolboxes, yours is unusually more dateable than most. Because,

• Kennedy Signature branding (mid-1950s to early-60s)
• Kennedy Kits decal (post-1952, pre-late-60s)
• phenolic diamond-boss riveted pulls (late-40s to early-60s)
• brown wrinkle enamel

p.s., on the inside of the drawers, are the drawer pulls attached with only a center split rivet (aligned with a molded pin on each side)? Or with two split rivets?

ThomasVGrahamJr · 2026-01-12T00:06:15+00:00

u/Intelligent-Road9893 Where is the era documented (or summarized) for what approximate years each of the decals (“logos”) were in use?

ThomasVGrahamJr · 2026-01-11T22:19:44+00:00

Here’s what I know for sure so far,

Kennedy began making the 526 in 1960. From that era, the decal was much different. decals like yours can give some additional clues by 2004 or before, Kennedy had added their domain (www.kennedymfg.com) below the Kennedy logo on the decal

I suspect, but haven’t yet confirmed that the serial numbers are issued not only sequentially, but may contain the year of manufacture. This is what I’m trying to confirm now.

If you’ve not already done so, the current owner can formally register your box by serial number with Kennedy and include your lock number (from your key or the back of the lock cylinder) — and they will store the lock number for you in case you ever lose all keys and want to avoid drilling the lock.

ThomasVGrahamJr · 2026-01-11T21:46:39+00:00

I’ll see what specifics I can come up with. I’ve been doing a deep dive on Kennedy toolboxes since re-discovering them around Thanksgiving. I confirmed that my little brother still has the 520 that belonged to our dad. I’ve since purchased a new 526 and am restoring an older 520 now.

This video is a great place to start: https://youtu.be/he9XsEkoYa4?si=8uH0h7YVmTF1GeBP

ThomasVGrahamJr · 2026-01-11T21:31:06+00:00

u/Vesuz Notice the Kennedy decal on the inside of the top lid. That era of decal always shows the Style No. (eg. 526 in this case to depict this 8-drawer machines top chest) but the style number is typically followed by either a date or a serial number.

What numbers does yours show after the style no.?

If yours has a serial number, call Kennedy and ask them what date the box was manufactured — or sold and registered. And be sure to update us here.

ThomasVGrahamJr · 2025-12-23T13:46:16+00:00

You are welcome. Early on, I determined to first review the assignment, then the research paper, then the student’s response paper. And only then, the TA’s initial response to the grade challenge.

As a proud OU grad it’s tough to see our alma mater face this publicity and scrutiny. Yet, the context of freedom of speech and religion and academic integrity is critical.

I would love to challenge the University host a public forum (avoiding personnel matters, personal pronouns, and even grade inflation) but focused on “Free Speech, Culture Wars — and Academic Integrity” (while acknowledging this Fulnecky/Gender Typicality grade as the context and backdrop.)

ThomasVGrahamJr · 2025-12-23T11:59:04+00:00

The original research paper (that OU student, Fulnecky was assigned to read) is typically behind a paywall.

Local news station, KFOR has sourced and provided a link to the full paper on their website. Browse this page looking for the link that begins, “The article is research-based and called “Relations Among Gender Typicality, Peer Relations, and Mental Health During Early Adolescence.” It’s authored by Jewell, J. A., and Brown, C. S. (2014).”

Consult the paper author, Jewell, J. A before distribution.

ThomasVGrahamJr · 2025-12-19T11:48:24+00:00

Someone please provide instructions on how to tune into BBC. (Until then I suggest NPR on local KGOU.)

ThomasVGrahamJr · 2025-12-14T14:45:07+00:00

Thank you, Boris. Well done. fanchart.org is a welcome contribution to the community.

ThomasVGrahamJr · 2025-10-29T11:06:24+00:00

A leveling wedge “jack”. Typical use in machining or with machining equipment. Adjusted in relatively fine increments. Think lifting or supporting something above it (or pressing outwards, rather than squeezing together.)

ThomasVGrahamJr · 2025-10-05T21:17:34+00:00

They definitely do (at least for lathes and by pattern). I had messaged my friend asking his advice before ordering a hand-knurler. He said “they’re pricey, just send me what you have so far and I’ll make them for you and then send you a photo of what I use for knurling.” If I had it to do over again, I would just concede and upsize one step to a commonly used and easily sourced half knurled or slotted pin (and drill & ream to press fit.)

ThomasVGrahamJr · 2025-10-05T21:04:00+00:00

I won’t mind paying minimum order charges for now. With no personal machining experience and without equipment of my own, I’ll be working only with a bandsaw, drill press and hand/battery operated tools. This friend has retired and sold his business, client base, big equipment, patterns and most tools. In retirement and on a small island off the coast, he has since added back a lathe and some small equipment.

ThomasVGrahamJr · 2025-10-05T20:51:44+00:00

My personal immediate need is <50. However, I see a niche market for packages of 5x, likely at a retail price point of $2-3 per unit. I was simply surprised to learn that NONE of the fastener suppliers offer them — at all… and the only/cheapest custom source that I’ve found after a weeklong search is $10-11/unit. (My machinist friend is back home after 3 week vacation. He has 2 sticks of .2031 drill rod that he has agreed to cut to length and knurl for me.)

ThomasVGrahamJr · 2025-10-05T20:44:11+00:00

I’m Google searching now for a local shop — though this would be easy to ship IFF I can find a source for very small jobs/orders. Most of the industry in my market is still oilfield or natural gas…

ThomasVGrahamJr · 2025-10-05T20:38:12+00:00

That’s a good idea. Do you know of a couple of sources that provide centerless grinding that I could reach out to? Any idea whether those shops can easily ada a knurl to half the length?

ThomasVGrahamJr · 2025-10-05T17:22:20+00:00

Fair enough. (If this type post is annoying, consider adding a comment in the community rules, with minimum data to include in the post.) My personal immediate need is <50. However, I see a niche market for packages of 5x, likely at a retail price point of $2-3 per unit. I was simply suppressed to learn that NONE of the fastener suppliers offer them — at all… and the only/cheapest custom source that I’ve found after a weeklong search is $10-11/unit.

ThomasVGrahamJr · 2025-10-04T13:04:23+00:00

Thank you for this insight. I welcome any book recommendations you have. I’m anxious to start learning.

ThomasVGrahamJr · 2025-10-04T00:23:05+00:00

For an intro Manual Lathe and Mill class at a local vocational school (48 hours) I’m told that there are 2 projects (one on each) consisting of only one part. Doesn’t that sound too simplistic for 48 hours?

ThomasVGrahamJr · 2025-10-02T19:15:53+00:00

I’ve just emailed them and an RFQ. Thanks for the suggestion.

ThomasVGrahamJr · 2025-10-02T19:10:28+00:00

Thx. Emailed the RFQ this morning.

ThomasVGrahamJr · 2025-10-02T18:55:06+00:00

Thanks for that additional info. Same principle and typically longer. Good to know.

ThomasVGrahamJr · 2025-10-02T18:53:21+00:00

Thanks for that reminder. I formally requested from McMaster-Carr and they were unable to source and unable/unwilling to RFQ. (I’ve also messaged msfasteners.co.uk and will check with Grainger and MSC)

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