Well some degreaser, a toothbrush, and some grease and it works like new. Looks like grease inside was just dried cake of its former self.Got for $1. Selector switch is stuck will take apart and probably rebuild the internals.
2023 Garage Sale Thread
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I've noticed that with Craftsman tools over the years. Seems like every change featured less metal in the construction, yet the same model number used...
That'll do it!
Mike
I've noticed that with Craftsman tools over the years. Seems like every change featured less metal in the construction, yet the same model number used...
That'll do it!
Mike
brockmub
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Finally emptied all of the bins and toolboxes from the Hoarder Mechanic. The next stage is identifying what I've got. As was noted previously, I look right past an Army shovel and sweet plane because there's so much stuff. There are tools I don't know what they are and then there's 80 screwdrivers. It's nuts. Today I found long C, proto and plomb wrenches. Had no idea they were in there, just like this green toolbox. Completely missed going through this box, it's really cool though. Any idea what this label was?
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Smokeshow69
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This carry box is KennedyFinally emptied all of the bins and toolboxes from the Hoarder Mechanic. The next stage is identifying what I've got. As was noted previously, I look right past an Army shovel and sweet plane because there's so much stuff. There are tools I don't know what they are and then there's 80 screwdrivers. It's nuts. Today I found long C, proto and plomb wrenches. Had no idea they were in there, just like this green toolbox. Completely missed going through this box, it's really cool though. Any idea what this label was?
Good eye, I missed that!
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Smokeshow69
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Thank you sir! I have picked up a thing or 2 from all the crazy around hereGood call! It's hard to mistake that logo:
I picked up this Proto 9997 box a couple weekends ago. The guy I got it from said it had been his dad’s. Among a bunch of newer import tools there were a few Plomb wf pieces, three TAC crows feet, a nearly complete set of Snap On swivel sockets, a couple Proto LA things, a bunch of Proto mfd era stuff, and a ton of other random odds and ends
d42jeep
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The label probably looked more like this.
-Don
-Don
RTM
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Me too, even after it was pointed out twice. Drive by gloat there.
Private Lugnutz
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If there are no labels, those hip roof cantilevered boxes were only made by two mfgrs in the 40s and 50s, to USAAF/USAF Type II specs. They are otherwise identical, except for the pattern of the indent stiffener in those lid sides. Kennedy is triangular. Simonsen is round.
BlueBomber
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Good call! It's hard to mistake that logo:
Still proudly made in Van Wert, Ohio. Would be a good two-fer visit on a mid-west road trip through Ohio when paired with the Gerstner factory in Dayton .
History - Kennedy Manufacturing
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brockmub
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I love it!!! Would be awesome if it was still there. This is definitely something that I will keep.The label probably looked more like this.
-Don
They get heavy really fast…
S-K Tool Fanatic!
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You can easily load it beyond your ability to carry it!
brockmub
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I don't doubt it that it can get heavy, there's so much space. Might be a good thing to keep a "kit" of something for one specific job like carb rebuilding or rotary tool or maybe a favorite set of collectible tools.
RTM
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I see them full of plumbing fittings, and they are practically unliftable. Also seen one with wheels underneath.
Old Radar
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Mrs. Radar and I just got back from the long Memorial Day weekend spent with my younger brother and his wife on the shore of "Lake-O-the-Boonies", Indiana. Quiet, peaceful and relaxing, due in no small part to the lack of connectivity. Just finished reading through the last three pages and here are my replies and comments:
Lugz: Thanks for the info on the tool roll. I would not have suspected it was offered separately from a wrench set, but can see how it might be needed as a replacement as a high-wear item.
Alinc100: You **** for that $7 haul!
LS: Thanks for the vector on the Bonney marking on my socket box. If there was something there, it's long gone. Also, a belated Happy Anniversary!
Smoke: I found that same Ford padlock w/ two keys and a silicone pad on the shackle over a year ago for $1 and sold it for $70. JimDon is correct about it belonging to '80's Bronco spare tire racks.
Beemer: You **** for those machinist tools!
Lugz: Thanks for the info on the tool roll. I would not have suspected it was offered separately from a wrench set, but can see how it might be needed as a replacement as a high-wear item.
Alinc100: You **** for that $7 haul!
LS: Thanks for the vector on the Bonney marking on my socket box. If there was something there, it's long gone. Also, a belated Happy Anniversary!
Smoke: I found that same Ford padlock w/ two keys and a silicone pad on the shackle over a year ago for $1 and sold it for $70. JimDon is correct about it belonging to '80's Bronco spare tire racks.
Beemer: You **** for those machinist tools!
Oh those crazy Red Devils! We'll buy anything with 96 on it!
d42jeep
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bmwrd0
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Don, like me, will pretty much buy anything with a leather handle.
d42jeep
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Or without. It’s on the left end of the picture above. Handles are just a bonus. I like creative ones.
-Don
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Well the Bandit Shed is getting closer to being demolished. I spent 8 hours there today dismantling the lean to and removing the tin from the roof. I went back to the dog run and found a few more goodies. Part of a Walker Turner mortising jig, shackle, Toledo power threading dies, Hubbard 6 pound lumber wedge and a Herbrand DDL-124 wrench for a Delta lathe.
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3baygarage
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I think that’s the most Hubbard ever found in one location. What was it, two pieces?
Good luck with the rest.
Good luck with the rest.
S-K Tool Fanatic!
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Are you just go to take the shed apart and move it to your house lol!
-Tommy
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Private Lugnutz
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Lugz 2023_16
ObnoxiousFumes
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I’ve gotta stop hanging around this thread. I’m getting anxious, having not acquired any new-to-me tools in several weeks! 
Oldsmobile
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I couldn't say no to a $1 Indestro / Montgomery Wards 1/2" socket set.
I couldn't find a Wards catalog online for any clues as to age, but I was guessing 1930s. It has 1/2, 9/16, 19/32, 5/8, 21/32, 11/16, 3/4, 7/8, 15/16, and 1.
Here's another handful that cost $1--I always grab Vacuum-Grip pliers when I see them now. And the little Picquic screwdrivers are cool.
Finally, I located at a surplus/warehouse sale a supply of Boraxo. I bought every box they had and it turned out it was on half-price day. $17.49 for eleven five-pound boxes. I should be set for life now.
I couldn't find a Wards catalog online for any clues as to age, but I was guessing 1930s. It has 1/2, 9/16, 19/32, 5/8, 21/32, 11/16, 3/4, 7/8, 15/16, and 1.
Here's another handful that cost $1--I always grab Vacuum-Grip pliers when I see them now. And the little Picquic screwdrivers are cool.
Finally, I located at a surplus/warehouse sale a supply of Boraxo. I bought every box they had and it turned out it was on half-price day. $17.49 for eleven five-pound boxes. I should be set for life now.
3jakes
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The Craigslist add had some Snap-on tools in the first photo as well as a 1/4 Cman thumbwheel.
I messaged him about asking prices on the Snap-on & was pretty sure he would not negotiate.
I stopped there first this morning to get the Craftsman for $10.00 as I still needed one.
But for another $40 was able to bundle the 1/4 T72 ratchet 2013 date as well as the 9 piece metric socket set 2014 date.
I messaged him about asking prices on the Snap-on & was pretty sure he would not negotiate.
I stopped there first this morning to get the Craftsman for $10.00 as I still needed one.
But for another $40 was able to bundle the 1/4 T72 ratchet 2013 date as well as the 9 piece metric socket set 2014 date.
gleman
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@Oldsmobile , you ****!I couldn't say no to a $1 Indestro / Montgomery Wards 1/2" socket set.
I couldn't find a Wards catalog online for any clues as to age, but I was guessing 1930s. It has 1/2, 9/16, 19/32, 5/8, 21/32, 11/16, 3/4, 7/8, 15/16, and 1.
Here's another handful that cost $1--I always grab Vacuum-Grip pliers when I see them now. And the little Picquic screwdrivers are cool.
Finally, I located at a surplus/warehouse sale a supply of Boraxo. I bought every box they had and it turned out it was on half-price day. $17.49 for eleven five-pound boxes. I should be set for life now.
$1 1/2" set in a nice box.
Are the Picquic TeenyTurners or Stubbys?
I don't know what I'd do with that much boraxo but I'd bid on it too!
gleman
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My thrift store Haul this week.
A Jacobs Adapt-A-Drive for $2
15 2x2 squares of floor mat for 20 bucks.
A Lazy-Boy rocker recliner for 90 bucks.
The arm rests have some sun bleach and the lever needs to be refinished but otherwise in excellent condition.
Anyone have a recommendation for Leather dyes or paint? It still has the sample and I'm guessing color code stapled to the frame.
A Jacobs Adapt-A-Drive for $2
15 2x2 squares of floor mat for 20 bucks.
A Lazy-Boy rocker recliner for 90 bucks.
The arm rests have some sun bleach and the lever needs to be refinished but otherwise in excellent condition.
Anyone have a recommendation for Leather dyes or paint? It still has the sample and I'm guessing color code stapled to the frame.
Right? I'm a yard sale fiend, and I don't think I have been to more than 5 so far this summer. I've been too busy this year, and it *****. At least I can live vicariously through you guys lol.I’ve gotta stop hanging around this thread. I’m getting anxious, having not acquired any new-to-me tools in several weeks!
You ****!
ObnoxiousFumes
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Yep I hear ya, way too busy this year for that kind of stuff, it really *****.
Looks like a 2nd gen Stanaloid in the middle of the top tray!and then there's 80 screwdrivers
1st cousin to that large Stanley-mfd Bonney (or is it a Stanley?) in Lugz’s haul..is the other a Forsberg-mfd Bonney?Lugz 2023_16
Old Radar
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Oldsmobile ***** for that sweet Indestro Monkey Ward set! Post your Vacuum Grips here.
gleman--I doubt those Lazyboy arms are bleached by the sun. That looks like oily/sweaty skin bleach. Probably explains the need for refinishing the lever, too. Use some good leather cleaner before you attempt any dye. I use Lexol.
gleman--I doubt those Lazyboy arms are bleached by the sun. That looks like oily/sweaty skin bleach. Probably explains the need for refinishing the lever, too. Use some good leather cleaner before you attempt any dye. I use Lexol.
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