Old Man Roger
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I saw him live at the Château Deville in Framingham Massachusetts.
2023 Garage Sale Thread
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brockmub
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Wrapping up this first load so that I can go get another pickup bed full. After going through all the boxes these were the sockets. Apex, Blackhawk, Cornwell, Craftsman, Crescent, Indestro, Mac, Matco, Pwercraft, Stanley, Ward Master, Wright… I think I got them all. A cool Herbrand speedratchet that’s was new to me.
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bmwrd0
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OK, there is some serious suckage there, Brockmub! That Blackhawk ratchet, the shorty Snap-on, and (whipping sweat of my brow) the Herbrand speeder! Oh my!
Old Radar
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brockmub, you continue to **** off that find. If I could award you another, I would! That's a nice Speedratchet!
Two sales yesterday. I was after a small (15 lb =/-) anvil I spotted in the photos and although I was the third guy into the garage, I was too late.
I picked up an unpriced Fiskars pruning saw but nothing else was very interesting until I spotted a heavy plier-like tool laying next to what looked like a bullet mold. Both were labeled "Manufactured by the Winchester Rep. Arms Co. New Haven Conn. U.S.A." and both were stamped 45-60 for 45 caliber, 60 grain bullets. Surprisingly, the last slug to be molded was never removed. The mold was priced at $8--with Sharpie on the wood handle--Grrrr--but the reloading tool was unpriced. The garage attendant said I needed to see the boss at the checkout table for prices. I asked first about the saw and the boss asked "How about $4?" I agreed and pulled out the reload tool. She turned it over once and again asked "How about $4?" I again agreed, and left after paying $17.23 after taxes. I'm not a antique re-loader so don't know much about it, but after consulting the internet, I was shocked at the prices. I'll be flipping these tools for many times what I paid.
The $2.50 second stop was anti-climatic with only two S-K drivers, a Snap-on 1/4d 9/16" deep socket and a garden weeding tool for Mrs. Radar so she will stop using my Perfect Handle screwdrivers for that purpose.
Two sales yesterday. I was after a small (15 lb =/-) anvil I spotted in the photos and although I was the third guy into the garage, I was too late.
I picked up an unpriced Fiskars pruning saw but nothing else was very interesting until I spotted a heavy plier-like tool laying next to what looked like a bullet mold. Both were labeled "Manufactured by the Winchester Rep. Arms Co. New Haven Conn. U.S.A." and both were stamped 45-60 for 45 caliber, 60 grain bullets. Surprisingly, the last slug to be molded was never removed. The mold was priced at $8--with Sharpie on the wood handle--Grrrr--but the reloading tool was unpriced. The garage attendant said I needed to see the boss at the checkout table for prices. I asked first about the saw and the boss asked "How about $4?" I agreed and pulled out the reload tool. She turned it over once and again asked "How about $4?" I again agreed, and left after paying $17.23 after taxes. I'm not a antique re-loader so don't know much about it, but after consulting the internet, I was shocked at the prices. I'll be flipping these tools for many times what I paid.
The $2.50 second stop was anti-climatic with only two S-K drivers, a Snap-on 1/4d 9/16" deep socket and a garden weeding tool for Mrs. Radar so she will stop using my Perfect Handle screwdrivers for that purpose.
These are some items I picked up today at an Estate Sale for $10.
- S-K # 40961 1/4 inch extension
- Kreauter # 32053 3/8 Breaker Bar
- Herbrand # 31003 3/8 Extension
- Husky # H3713 3/8 Sliding Breaker Bar
- Heller File
- Romo J-269 Knife
- Southwire # 40150N Volt Tester
- Small Cattaraugus # 2265 Folding Knife
- S-K # 40961 1/4 inch extension
- Kreauter # 32053 3/8 Breaker Bar
- Herbrand # 31003 3/8 Extension
- Husky # H3713 3/8 Sliding Breaker Bar
- Heller File
- Romo J-269 Knife
- Southwire # 40150N Volt Tester
- Small Cattaraugus # 2265 Folding Knife
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Outlawmws
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brockmub Does **** for that clean out
OR not surprising, especially for steel molds, (lots made out of alum..) You leave the last one in as cast to reduce the chance of rust.
As to the 45-60 markings 60 is not the bullet weight its grains of Black powder for thst cartige adn its a cartidge name. -they made 45-70, 45-60 etc... even the venerable 30-30 for its original load....
OR not surprising, especially for steel molds, (lots made out of alum..) You leave the last one in as cast to reduce the chance of rust.
As to the 45-60 markings 60 is not the bullet weight its grains of Black powder for thst cartige adn its a cartidge name. -they made 45-70, 45-60 etc... even the venerable 30-30 for its original load....
Cruzan80
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Caught a great private sale around the corner yesterday. Wonder what else I missed getting there a bit after opening. Total for all of this was $75. Going to go back tomorrow for the end and see what else I can find.
First pic is all Mac, set of angled wrenches 3/8-3/4
Second pic is all Proto, 1/4 and 3/8 sockets and a 1/4" reversible ratcheting wrench.
Third pic has SnapOn at the bottom (1/4" semi-deep SAE set, with an extra 1/4" swivel socket), CM 1/4 deeps, older CM 10" adjustable, Indestro nut driver.
Fourth pic is a 3/8 and 1/2 socket set holder. I already have at least one 1/4 version already.
First pic is all Mac, set of angled wrenches 3/8-3/4
Second pic is all Proto, 1/4 and 3/8 sockets and a 1/4" reversible ratcheting wrench.
Third pic has SnapOn at the bottom (1/4" semi-deep SAE set, with an extra 1/4" swivel socket), CM 1/4 deeps, older CM 10" adjustable, Indestro nut driver.
Fourth pic is a 3/8 and 1/2 socket set holder. I already have at least one 1/4 version already.
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S-K Tool Fanatic!
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$4 yard sale find.
-Tommy
Cruzan80
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Outlawmws
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OK, my day started off to a bad start, I went to a monthly HS flea 26 miles away I've been getting good results from, and it was canceled at the gate! I hit 3 TOOs local to it, and might as well have not wasted more gas.
Came back home local and started hitting the ones I had mapped, and things got better, including 1 or 2 TOOs that paid off:
Slow start at #1, the brass wheel I should have checked as its NOT brass, its plated...the aluminum brazing rod is a fingers crossed deal.
#2 was a Bluepoint 17MM, Boker dykes marked "US (so GI issue?), and an Indestro 6 pt combo. $7 for the three.
#3 was mixed bag - The Canopy mounts are 1" so may be useful for the 1" framing I use for extra tarp canopies, the folding hanger/lock loop may go in one of my 2 camping rigs, so the hung clothes don't fall if on a bumpy road so easy, the keys were just because; same with the foot switch, $2 all
#4 I saw this and was cherry picking it and decided to ask how much for all, they said $40 I offered $30 and they accepted
I think I'm good with that:
Mitutoyo Verneers, general 1" mic (I think US general, not HF general...) cute 1/2" Mic, US made, Also marked Speed master Engineering San Leandro CA, not sure if that was owners marks, if so super refined marking... Thread Gauge, bolt gauge, screw gauge, Drill angle gauge, B&S 3" scale, Taps, lots of taps! in yellow packs; 10 Ea 6-32 and 8-32 plug taps, Plastic packs of a dozen Ea. 0-80, 2-56, 4-40 6-32, 8-32, 10/32, and 1/4 -20 taps.... All told, near 9 dozen NOS US made taps! plus a bag of foam ear plugs.
#4, and I may go back for a beat but cheap moped, Lot of cool stuff bu I was selective: Solengen Germany Scissors, brass gun cleaning rod, Pexto needle nose, an extremely modified Williams superwrench 3/8 (1 buck each, I wasn't leaving these behind) the vintage worm box, (we had one when I was a kid, so yes buying my past again)
Same place: this tackle box caught my eye as it was a smaller size of one I had when I was a kid, I wan't really interested until I opened it:
Gun Cleaning supplies! 1 rod, the Hopps #9 is half full, the Gunslick solvent is empty, the oil is full and the aerosol can seems full - hopefully still pressurized, lots of patches, 10 brushes and tips, all the brushes are in great shape.and last but not least, a Herter's 38 Special sizing die.: It was $15 for all at this stop.
A TOO: the smallest Perfect grip in my collection - it has a "2" in an indented triangle on both sides of the blade, Imperial 2 blade knife, the multiblade/tool is "Japan"; Both should clean up decent, A "War finish" 5/16 Plvmb combo, and a "Pioneer" mini caliper, that needs some love but I liked it. they wanted too much for a couple items, but they took an offer of $25 for all.
Last stop: Lufkin aluminum 48" folding rule, 2 Armstrong crows feet, and 2 sizes of grommet dies, that need an E-rust bath at least, but I use these a lot and want them handy in camp gear and at home. I need to reorganize one I get these cleaned up. $7 all.
Came back home local and started hitting the ones I had mapped, and things got better, including 1 or 2 TOOs that paid off:
Slow start at #1, the brass wheel I should have checked as its NOT brass, its plated...the aluminum brazing rod is a fingers crossed deal.
#2 was a Bluepoint 17MM, Boker dykes marked "US (so GI issue?), and an Indestro 6 pt combo. $7 for the three.
#3 was mixed bag - The Canopy mounts are 1" so may be useful for the 1" framing I use for extra tarp canopies, the folding hanger/lock loop may go in one of my 2 camping rigs, so the hung clothes don't fall if on a bumpy road so easy, the keys were just because; same with the foot switch, $2 all
#4 I saw this and was cherry picking it and decided to ask how much for all, they said $40 I offered $30 and they accepted
I think I'm good with that:
Mitutoyo Verneers, general 1" mic (I think US general, not HF general...) cute 1/2" Mic, US made, Also marked Speed master Engineering San Leandro CA, not sure if that was owners marks, if so super refined marking... Thread Gauge, bolt gauge, screw gauge, Drill angle gauge, B&S 3" scale, Taps, lots of taps! in yellow packs; 10 Ea 6-32 and 8-32 plug taps, Plastic packs of a dozen Ea. 0-80, 2-56, 4-40 6-32, 8-32, 10/32, and 1/4 -20 taps.... All told, near 9 dozen NOS US made taps! plus a bag of foam ear plugs.
#4, and I may go back for a beat but cheap moped, Lot of cool stuff bu I was selective: Solengen Germany Scissors, brass gun cleaning rod, Pexto needle nose, an extremely modified Williams superwrench 3/8 (1 buck each, I wasn't leaving these behind) the vintage worm box, (we had one when I was a kid, so yes buying my past again)
Same place: this tackle box caught my eye as it was a smaller size of one I had when I was a kid, I wan't really interested until I opened it:
Gun Cleaning supplies! 1 rod, the Hopps #9 is half full, the Gunslick solvent is empty, the oil is full and the aerosol can seems full - hopefully still pressurized, lots of patches, 10 brushes and tips, all the brushes are in great shape.and last but not least, a Herter's 38 Special sizing die.: It was $15 for all at this stop.
A TOO: the smallest Perfect grip in my collection - it has a "2" in an indented triangle on both sides of the blade, Imperial 2 blade knife, the multiblade/tool is "Japan"; Both should clean up decent, A "War finish" 5/16 Plvmb combo, and a "Pioneer" mini caliper, that needs some love but I liked it. they wanted too much for a couple items, but they took an offer of $25 for all.
Last stop: Lufkin aluminum 48" folding rule, 2 Armstrong crows feet, and 2 sizes of grommet dies, that need an E-rust bath at least, but I use these a lot and want them handy in camp gear and at home. I need to reorganize one I get these cleaned up. $7 all.
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Outlawmws
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Soak it in ATF to start. that's potentially a very nice find!
Cruzan80
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Wasn't sure what ATF would do to the plastic handle.
Sprayed some penetrating oil in it, and got it moving (can now hear the clicks, and spin by hand). Seems like there is still some grit (maybe old grease sticking?) inside. Figured out how to remove the snap ring to take the top art off, but not sure how to get the ratcheting "teeth" out to clean/lube.
Heard great things about these, so super excited when I found it in the $3 screwdriver bin!
Sprayed some penetrating oil in it, and got it moving (can now hear the clicks, and spin by hand). Seems like there is still some grit (maybe old grease sticking?) inside. Figured out how to remove the snap ring to take the top art off, but not sure how to get the ratcheting "teeth" out to clean/lube.
Heard great things about these, so super excited when I found it in the $3 screwdriver bin!
I've been looking for a regular 'ol 26" roller bottom box for a while. I wanted a craftsman/waterloo style to match my other boxes. I keep checking marketplace, and everybody wants a fortune for old beat-up junk, plus they are like 100 miles away. I don't need another toolbox really, but I want to eliminate an old-school stereo cabinet in my garage. I wanted to find a roller box to set my garage stereo equipment on. That way, it takes up about the same footprint (about 6" wider), but I gain some more tool storage. I finally found this beat-up shitshow at a sale today. It was only $40, and the drawers all work smoothly. But it's led a hard life in a body shop...
Yes, that's paint splattered all over it. Sigh. Oh well, it's old, and it's never gonna look perfect, so lets see what I have on the shelf. I had some GM "Claret" spray paint, and some flat black, lets wipe it down and give the front a quick toot:
Not perfect, but much better.
Now add the 19" rack that I got at an auction for $1:
Mission accomplished. It's much better than the ol' stereo cabinet! Pardon my junk piles, I was rearranging things, lol.
Yes, that's paint splattered all over it. Sigh. Oh well, it's old, and it's never gonna look perfect, so lets see what I have on the shelf. I had some GM "Claret" spray paint, and some flat black, lets wipe it down and give the front a quick toot:
Not perfect, but much better.
Now add the 19" rack that I got at an auction for $1:
Mission accomplished. It's much better than the ol' stereo cabinet! Pardon my junk piles, I was rearranging things, lol.
Outlawmws
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Cruz - Support it or use a partially full container so its just the working parts.
Private Lugnutz
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That is a known Tobrin convention to denote the blade length. Made by Tobrin. Nice find.
bmwrd0
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It's a beautiful day here in the valley, mid seventies temperature, a Saturday in the middle of spring, and garage sales galore. In other words, I had a good day. More than a few sales looked good, and I had to pick and choose where to go, and the day did not disappoint.
The first sale I hit, while it had good stuff at good prices, did produce anything I was interested in, sadly. Second sale, on the other hand, did: a Snap-on green sawblade holder and a set of MAC nut drivers going from 1/4" to 1/2". The third sale was a bit funny, as it was in the town this years host lives in and I was starting to wonder as I got closer. Well, sure enough, it was a tool sale held by Smokeshow! Who as kind enough to gift me with MAC, Herbrand and Wright sockets, along with a Stanley driver rack and a half empty box of ignition files. After that, an antiques sale that produced the Mossberg ratchet with bent handle. At the last stop I bought a bag of sockets for a buck, finding Plomb, Proto, Williams, SK, Firestone, Bonney and Bog sockets among the cheapies.
But it was the second to last stop that was the best:
I love a professional sale where they have no idea about tools, or how to price them. Anyway, I found a set of Bondhus long ball drivers, five flex files in slips (one still in my truck, but three of them are unused), Snap-on three jaw puller, APEX bit driver, two Armstrong tappet wrenches, Blue Point combo, Proto flextension, and Armstrong and Snap-on bit sockets. Between the puller and body files, I should be able to cover all of the weekends purchases.
The first sale I hit, while it had good stuff at good prices, did produce anything I was interested in, sadly. Second sale, on the other hand, did: a Snap-on green sawblade holder and a set of MAC nut drivers going from 1/4" to 1/2". The third sale was a bit funny, as it was in the town this years host lives in and I was starting to wonder as I got closer. Well, sure enough, it was a tool sale held by Smokeshow! Who as kind enough to gift me with MAC, Herbrand and Wright sockets, along with a Stanley driver rack and a half empty box of ignition files. After that, an antiques sale that produced the Mossberg ratchet with bent handle. At the last stop I bought a bag of sockets for a buck, finding Plomb, Proto, Williams, SK, Firestone, Bonney and Bog sockets among the cheapies.
But it was the second to last stop that was the best:
I love a professional sale where they have no idea about tools, or how to price them. Anyway, I found a set of Bondhus long ball drivers, five flex files in slips (one still in my truck, but three of them are unused), Snap-on three jaw puller, APEX bit driver, two Armstrong tappet wrenches, Blue Point combo, Proto flextension, and Armstrong and Snap-on bit sockets. Between the puller and body files, I should be able to cover all of the weekends purchases.
S-K Tool Fanatic!
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My bad if I missed it somewhere, but what does “TOO” mean?
3baygarage
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Nice find on the small Snap-On puller.
3baygarage
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Target Of Opportunity
Outlawmws
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As opposed to a planned adn ma[[ed stop.
Lifted from WWII pilots who never came home with munitions left (especially bombs...) if as all possible.
genog
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There were two Garage Sales on the next street over
Found a few good things...
Between the two sales, I could have bought bunches (dozens) of files and a big box of taps and threading dies, but I have enough files, taps and threading dies
So... I opted for a couple of tidbits that I can use, like ANOTHER phillips screwdriver!
But hey, it's a Snappy
A cool ole drill index
Plomb Pebble DBE wrench
MAC butterfly driver which is useless to me, so I am going to keep the handle
And I guess I will start looking for the rest of those V-panel Thorsen combos, which I have been avoiding...could have had most, if not all of them by now.
I see them frequently
Found a few good things...
Between the two sales, I could have bought bunches (dozens) of files and a big box of taps and threading dies, but I have enough files, taps and threading dies
So... I opted for a couple of tidbits that I can use, like ANOTHER phillips screwdriver!
But hey, it's a Snappy
A cool ole drill index
Plomb Pebble DBE wrench
MAC butterfly driver which is useless to me, so I am going to keep the handle
And I guess I will start looking for the rest of those V-panel Thorsen combos, which I have been avoiding...could have had most, if not all of them by now.
I see them frequently
jeffmoss26
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Outlaw, nice keys!
unkqty
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Today:
- Rollaround "storehouse" double-sided rack w/plastic hang-on bins for $40
- 3 big vise-grip clamps for $1 ea.
- Trimming/bow saw for $3
- Sets of T-handled SAE & metric hex wrenches for $5 ea.
- NIB pick/scratch awl set for $1
- Pair of Pioneer CS 88 stereo speakers for $10
- Log caddy for my fireplace hearth for $5
Finally got the big $40 toolbox (fm 2-3 weeks ago) cleaned, lubed and reassembled.
Used a little WD40 to shine it up and then stuck on some magnetic accessories from hobo fright.
- Rollaround "storehouse" double-sided rack w/plastic hang-on bins for $40
- 3 big vise-grip clamps for $1 ea.
- Trimming/bow saw for $3
- Sets of T-handled SAE & metric hex wrenches for $5 ea.
- NIB pick/scratch awl set for $1
- Pair of Pioneer CS 88 stereo speakers for $10
- Log caddy for my fireplace hearth for $5
Finally got the big $40 toolbox (fm 2-3 weeks ago) cleaned, lubed and reassembled.
Used a little WD40 to shine it up and then stuck on some magnetic accessories from hobo fright.
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Dangit, your $40 box is way better than my $40 box, lol.
And on those CS-88's, check the L-pads if any of the drivers seem like they aren't working. I flipped a pair of those a while back. I got them cheap because they supposedly had dead tweeters. It was just dirty L-pads. Cleaned them up, and all was well.
d42jeep
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We found a few sales to check out. The first was a moving sale on the block where I grew up. We got an irrigation controller that we needed and a 12” Proto adjustable. I thought that the little pipe wrench was going to be Craftsman but it turned out to be Master Mechanic, unfortunately The 8 “ adjustable had no COO but worked well 
The second sale was more to my liking. I was allowed into the garage to go through the seller’s toolboxes. I passed on dozens of Harbor Freight tools for every tool I kept. The 3/8” drive Snap-on speeder had owner’s markings but was otherwise a good user. The Long C screw starter screwdriver was an unusual find. A decent mix of sockets, a Plomb ignition wrench, a couple of Craftsman nutdrivers and a metric =v= DBE. I was unable to leave the German dog bone wrench behind just because. Oh yeah, an S-K Wayne combo
-Don
The last sale in Berkeley was picked over by the time we arrived but we found a couple of license plates. My wife picked the lower one.
The second sale was more to my liking. I was allowed into the garage to go through the seller’s toolboxes. I passed on dozens of Harbor Freight tools for every tool I kept. The 3/8” drive Snap-on speeder had owner’s markings but was otherwise a good user. The Long C screw starter screwdriver was an unusual find. A decent mix of sockets, a Plomb ignition wrench, a couple of Craftsman nutdrivers and a metric =v= DBE. I was unable to leave the German dog bone wrench behind just because. Oh yeah, an S-K Wayne combo
-Don
The last sale in Berkeley was picked over by the time we arrived but we found a couple of license plates. My wife picked the lower one.
RTM
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Here is my kinda trivial finds for the day. Went to a barn / flea market sale, no high hope, but a 30 minute drive south, when I needed to go north later in the day. Planned to arrive at 9, but walking the dogs took longer than planned. Misting most of the way down, had to park on the main road, and walk a ways back to the arena used as a venue. The first guy on the walk had some tools, and hand made wooden bowls. I had all the tools he had for sale, marveled at his 9+” wide vise, and he told me had already sold a bigger vise. This vise was odd at 9” wide, but not very beefy thru the body. It had a longer than expected opening range. See the pic, my handspan is 9”, but was 1/2” wider, and had no visible markings. Another unmarked dual rotation vise behind it, guessing both were Asian imports.
First guy in the arena had a couple of buckets of tools, pretty much the only tools. One other guy who I compete with for tools had a Carhartt vest cheap. Everyone else was tack or craft stuff.
Went back to the tool buckets after the gawker traffic cleared, grabbed a few wrenches, wandered around the trailer, saw a nice DP with the light attached, guy wanted $295, a bit more than my level of interest. Went back to the buckets, tried to finish out the set, not sure I succeeded.
Ignition wrenches are Craftsman 15/64, 9/32, 5/16, 11/32 & 7/16 ignition wrenches, Bonney 7/32 x 1/4, and a Proto 11/32, 13mm deep G series Craftsman, and a center bit in 7/8".
Edit, these wrenches gave me a complete 8pc wrench set, as seen in the 1971 Spring Sears catalog, with the three I already had at home. Still have to find one of them.
First guy in the arena had a couple of buckets of tools, pretty much the only tools. One other guy who I compete with for tools had a Carhartt vest cheap. Everyone else was tack or craft stuff.
Went back to the tool buckets after the gawker traffic cleared, grabbed a few wrenches, wandered around the trailer, saw a nice DP with the light attached, guy wanted $295, a bit more than my level of interest. Went back to the buckets, tried to finish out the set, not sure I succeeded.
Ignition wrenches are Craftsman 15/64, 9/32, 5/16, 11/32 & 7/16 ignition wrenches, Bonney 7/32 x 1/4, and a Proto 11/32, 13mm deep G series Craftsman, and a center bit in 7/8".
Edit, these wrenches gave me a complete 8pc wrench set, as seen in the 1971 Spring Sears catalog, with the three I already had at home. Still have to find one of them.
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Private Lugnutz
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Nice find. Made for AMPCO by Alemite Die Casting & Mfg. That hole in the top is for a handle, just a shaft with a bulbous knob at the top, for carrying. There are several on the drill indices thread with various branding (I have an ETNA) if you want to see pics. Yours is the first AMPCO I have seen.
Today’s flea market haul. $31. Klein 3/8” drive set. I believe it’s missing a 6” extension, $15. Cleaned up well. It’s shame it was neglected. $16 for the rest. Lenox mini hacksaw. Utica 12” adjustable. Estwing 16oz claw hammer. Partial SK 1/2” drive shallow set. Superior Tools ratcheting PVC cutter.
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Outlawmws
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It's leather, so clean with saddle soap and if dried out, soak in Neatsfoot oil.
Leather ring grips are often given some sort of varnish as a shiny surface, Not sure what Estwing or the knife companies used.
Leather ring grips are often given some sort of varnish as a shiny surface, Not sure what Estwing or the knife companies used.
BlueBomber
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SWMBO agreed to a Sunday morning estate sale run into the countryside, after her pre-negotiated Starbucks beverage, of course. We hit the second day of the sale, so mostly detritus. The owners were there, an old man and woman, glumly watching strangers tramp through their house and paw through their belongings. SWMBO, being the more sensitive soul, only glanced around before beating a hasty retreat to the truck. I went through the detached workshop and seriously contemplated a slate pool table in the basement before coming to my senses and departing with the following for five bucks:
Purple glass vase (SWMBO's pick)
Arrow T-50 staple gun
I. P. Hyde 6" scissors (still in business in nearby Southbridge, MA!)
Small brass hammer, name brand illegible
Nelson mini brass spray nozzle
Milwaukee #2 Phillips driver bits, 3 left in pack
Craftsman =v= DOE, the sole USA tool left in a drawer of Asian-made wrenches
Purple glass vase (SWMBO's pick)
Arrow T-50 staple gun
I. P. Hyde 6" scissors (still in business in nearby Southbridge, MA!)
Small brass hammer, name brand illegible
Nelson mini brass spray nozzle
Milwaukee #2 Phillips driver bits, 3 left in pack
Craftsman =v= DOE, the sole USA tool left in a drawer of Asian-made wrenches
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bmwrd0
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Oh, man. I hate sales with family members there. And I know that estate companies hate it too, and some even won't allow family to be there, as part of the contract.
unkqty
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can't ever afford to cover sentimental value.
purchased a GREAT pair of vintage (military) shortwave receivers (collins r-388 and a hammarlund hq series) at a family-run estate sale several years ago.
money had changed hands and they were in the truck when a grandson waltzed in and started asking other relatives about them.
although deal was done, he stated that he knew what they were and how to use them, so i took back my cash and let the family unload them - couldn't bring myself to intervene on someone's connection with an heirloom.
suspect they're collecting dust in a corner somewhere but my conscience is clear.
almost as bad are the quarreling relatives - like the ones a couple months ago when one told an off-color ethinc joke that led to a heated exchange with a sister. it was awkward but funny to watch - for awhile, anyway.
there are a few "estate sale operators" in this area whose that i avoid them unless i see something in an ad that i REALLY want. walked into one a few weeks ago by mistake and had fun looking at their insane prices - like (used) wooden back scratchers for $6 - and another with loads of tools where the prices that - by their admission/justification - came straight off ebay. i think i bought two cassette tapes. most others walked away empty-handed and shaking their heads.
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I have told this story a few times…
The first honey hole estate sale I ever went to… the one where I filled 2/3’s of a 5 gallon bucket with truck and industrial brand sockets… the owner was there… he had very bad dementia… he thought we were stealing his things…
d42jeep
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My co-pilot was a little reluctant to go to a late listed estate sale this morning which was fine with me since it would have been the third day in a row. I was out in the garage cleaning some tools when she informed me that she had changed her mind. The sale was in Martinez, CA and I ended up being glad that she decided to go. Here are the finds. The prices ended up being much better than expected.
-Don
After some cleaning.
Xcelite
Snap-on
Proto clutch head (a duplicate).
Screw starter
Cal-Van brake spring tool.
Skroo-zon file handle.
Grinder.
-Don
After some cleaning.
Xcelite
Snap-on
Proto clutch head (a duplicate).
Screw starter
Cal-Van brake spring tool.
Skroo-zon file handle.
Grinder.
Outlawmws
Well-known member
Wow Don! nice haul there!
Much better than my day which was 1 planned stop 3 TOO's and Nada, Zip, Zilch!
I did get a pic of the "Parts Moped" I went back for yesterday - most of the bike itself is scrap, I wanted the motor tank and drive parts.:
How many things can be wrong with this junker of a bike? No seat, handlebars are ****, the rear wheel is a coaster brake, and the only brake on the POS, the tires are garbage, but for $30, the key parts are there.
Going forward I do want a 20" bike (keeping it smaller lighter), suspension, a decent well padded seat high enough to be comfortable, comfortable height QR handlebars, hopefully disk brakes, at least up front, and at least 5 speeds in pedal mode, I might live with three...
The idea is a"pit bike" for camping/hunting, or local yard sales. maybe baskets on the back and some rack of some sort on the handle bars?
I had visions of an electric version, but this popped up...
Much better than my day which was 1 planned stop 3 TOO's and Nada, Zip, Zilch!
I did get a pic of the "Parts Moped" I went back for yesterday - most of the bike itself is scrap, I wanted the motor tank and drive parts.:
How many things can be wrong with this junker of a bike? No seat, handlebars are ****, the rear wheel is a coaster brake, and the only brake on the POS, the tires are garbage, but for $30, the key parts are there.
Going forward I do want a 20" bike (keeping it smaller lighter), suspension, a decent well padded seat high enough to be comfortable, comfortable height QR handlebars, hopefully disk brakes, at least up front, and at least 5 speeds in pedal mode, I might live with three...
The idea is a"pit bike" for camping/hunting, or local yard sales. maybe baskets on the back and some rack of some sort on the handle bars?
I had visions of an electric version, but this popped up...
RTM
Well-known member
around here, the rack would be on the side, and hold a surf board
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