Alex Johnson
Member
I know at least a few of you have these. I recently picked up a vintage MMC power checkering tool and have a few questions. This came from a retired 92 year old gunsmith and he apparently has not used it in over 20 years. It seems to run fine, but the cutter is definitely on the dull side. My concern is with the packing grease in this thing. The manual with it states that after years of use the grease will become hard and ineffective and they specifically state not to attempt disassembly of the tool. I am not opposed to opening it, but just curious if anyone here has already done that.My next question is where does one find replacement cutters for it, or who sharpens the existing ones.
It is possible MMC is still in operation as I did find a website, but everything is out of stock. I will try getting in contact with them. Has anyone here worked with them recently? I am kind of nervous sending a tool I have several hundred invested in out to a company I have no references for.
Any info would be most appreciated.
It is possible MMC is still in operation as I did find a website, but everything is out of stock. I will try getting in contact with them. Has anyone here worked with them recently? I am kind of nervous sending a tool I have several hundred invested in out to a company I have no references for.
Any info would be most appreciated.
