2023 Garage Sale Thread

[Outlawmws]

@Outlawmws I'm with you about wanting more of the ORD marked ammo cans. However, the modern ones make better users, IMO.

I like the near silent open/close, and use those for hunting/range work. I don't want a loud "Bang" if I'm getting into the ammo in situ...
Besides, ever cracked your fingers with one of those modern latches?

Todays $10 second hand store haul.

Suckage right there!

 

[Smokeshow69]

Please let me know if you want to sell the orange pliers!

Pm'ed you sir

I like the near silent open/close, and use those for hunting/range work. I don't want a loud "Bang" if I'm getting into the ammo in situ...
Besides, ever cracked your fingers with one of those modern latches?



Suckage right there!

I hear you. The modern ones kill if you have the latch pop up and smack your finger bone. Not for the faint of heart.

 

[ctuai]

Well, if they're really like new, that's a serious ****.

Yah, they're nice. No scratches on the face shields or the shell and just a tiny scuff on one. Came in box, bag w/ instructions. Still has that new car smell. They also came with what looks like neck gator. Any idea what they are and if they came with the helmets.

 

[pfaustus]

Sunday, the girlfriend says lets go check out this "Warehouse/Estate Sale," whatever that might be Get to the address in the ad, and it is a closed catholic school in the process of being gutted. Weird. In the gym, she notices a ripped up old box behind a stack of rusted steel racking with a picture of a bandsaw on it. I had walked by it looking at the 3' high pile of old wiremold socket strips that might still have use installed on the wall behind a workbench. Looking as directed, I see a label for a "Central Machinery" 14" wood bandsaw that had never even been assembled. There was a danger of parts having fallen out the trashed box, plus the Harbor Freight risk factor. I offered $50 thinking they will probably reject it, and that will be that. To my surprise, however, they accepted. Sorry, no before pictures as it is now spread across my basement awaiting assembly. Anyone know whether it would be better to use the link belt I bought earlier this year, or order new belts?

 

[Old Radar]

They also came with what looks like neck gator. Any idea what they are and if they came with the helmets.

Not sure what you're asking in the first part of your question--you've already tagged it as a neck gator and that's what it looks like from here. Unless there are some kind of integrated fastening points the helmet and gator share, I would doubt they came together. See if the instructions mention it. On the other hand, they could have been some combo deal from the dealer.

 

[gpw_42]

I like the near silent open/close, and use those for hunting/range work. I don't want a loud "Bang" if I'm getting into the ammo in situ...
Besides, ever cracked your fingers with one of those modern latches?

What's this "ammo can hand" you and Smoke are talking about? I've heard of "M1 Thumb" and work attentively to avoid it, but never heard of hurting fingers on an ammo can.

I hear you on the bang of closing a modern ammo can latch, but that's a camp/home process for me. I like the effective gaskets (vs rock hard on WW2 cans). But have enough cans stacked up that the bottom line is availability: 9 of 38 of my stacked cans are WW2 vintage, plus some others which aren't stacked up.

 

[454ragtop]

Haven't posted in this thread, seems a little quiet around here, and a lot of crappy weather on the weekends. But this all changed this weekend, went to the flea market and scored a new in the box Craftsman grinder with disc sander on the left, a minty Prentiss no. 2 swivel jaw vise, some new buffing wheels, a lathe cross slide stop, and a like new Husky ratchet. The ratchet is super smooth with a real fine ratchet, really like it.

 

[Outlawmws]

Awesome finds on the Vise and Grinder 454!

 

[RTM]

Haven't posted in this thread, seems a little quiet around here, ....

scored a new in the box Craftsman grinder with disc sander on the left, a minty Prentiss no. 2 swivel jaw vise, .

Came back with a vengeance tho.

 

[454ragtop]

So then on my way home, went to another flea market, waste of time, nothing there of interest, so headed home. Passed a yard sale on the way, had to do a U turn and go back to it, glad I did, picked up
Huge Sunex screwdriver bit set
Craftsman rounded bolt remover set, made in USA
Astro tire plug kit
4-1/4" bi-metal USA hole saw
Husky USA screwdriver (thought it was Craftsman when I bought it, LOL)
14MM Craftsman socket - needed to fill in a set
Bag of about 18 new hose clamps
Screw extractor kit
New Silverstar Ultra H-11 bulbs - fit my truck
New Roloc disc holder
Variable speed Dremel Moto Tool with so many accessories couldn't close the case
And the best part $25.00 for all !!!!
By the way, if you get a chance to buy those Craftsman bolt extractors, grab em, used one for the first time last week, couldn't beleive how well they work.

 

[Patrickm82]

Haven't posted in this thread, seems a little quiet around here, and a lot of crappy weather on the weekends. But this all changed this weekend, went to the flea market and scored a new in the box Craftsman grinder with disc sander on the left, a minty Prentiss no. 2 swivel jaw vise, some new buffing wheels, a lathe cross slide stop, and a like new Husky ratchet. The ratchet is super smooth with a real fine ratchet, really like it.

That’s a mighty fine haul!

 

[ctuai]

Not sure what you're asking in the first part of your question--you've already tagged it as a neck gator and that's what it looks like from here. Unless there are some kind of integrated fastening points the helmet and gator share, I would doubt they came together. See if the instructions mention it. On the other hand, they could have been some combo deal from the dealer.

We went through the same thought process. Maybe it's something for cold weather sumo wrestling ; )

 

[ForrestT]

454ragtop get a you ****! Sweet deal for $25!

 

[mikeinri]

Haven't posted in this thread, seems a little quiet around here, and a lot of crappy weather on the weekends. But this all changed this weekend, went to the flea market and scored a new in the box Craftsman grinder with disc sander on the left, a minty Prentiss no. 2 swivel jaw vise, some new buffing wheels, a lathe cross slide stop, and a like new Husky ratchet. The ratchet is super smooth with a real fine ratchet, really like it.

You **** for the grinder and vise, great finds!

So then on my way home, went to another flea market, waste of time, nothing there of interest, so headed home. Passed a yard sale on the way, had to do a U turn and go back to it, glad I did, picked up
Huge Sunex screwdriver bit set
Craftsman rounded bolt remover set, made in USA
Astro tire plug kit
4-1/4" bi-metal USA hole saw
Husky USA screwdriver (thought it was Craftsman when I bought it, LOL)
14MM Craftsman socket - needed to fill in a set
Bag of about 18 new hose clamps
Screw extractor kit
New Silverstar Ultra H-11 bulbs - fit my truck
New Roloc disc holder
Variable speed Dremel Moto Tool with so many accessories couldn't close the case
And the best part $25.00 for all !!!!
By the way, if you get a chance to buy those Craftsman bolt extractors, grab em, used one for the first time last week, couldn't beleive how well they work.

You **** for this entire $25 haul!!! I bought a set of those bolt extractors a couple of years ago (Craftsman or Lisle). They're awesome.

Mike

 

[zanyad]

@454ragtop ***** twice over

 

[Raineman]

454ragtop get a you ****! Sweet deal for $25!

This ^ x2

 

[NYBODYMAN]

Two you ***** for 454ragtop. Nice grabs!

 

[Old Radar]

Two you ***** for 454ragtop. Nice grabs!

 

[ctuai]

Estate Sale ($100): The linesman's gear is pretty cool and the leather is in great shape. The Chase Parker vise is a monster.

Klein 5249N Linesman's climbing belt (1991). Buckingham climbing spurs ($115).



Stanley No. 5 plane (Type 18); Des Moines, IA Police Lieutenant's hat badge. Stanley Handyman C-32 plane; Reliable no. 190 Stearine flux pliers; Bell Telephone puller; Hilton bottle opener/spoon; Shoot-a-Light spark starter; Britney Metal Tool Co. pick; Klein 72192 Diagonal Telephone Cutting pliers; KBL "400" lighter (nib); Baby Chanpion lighter (risque); Craftsman 39556 combination square



Chase Parker 49X vise; Acetylene tank setup.

 

[bmwrd0]

There should be an oval plate on that Klein belt, telling you what year it was made. I don't know if you are going to use it, but that model has been superceded, and now they use what is called a Buck Squeeze. Basically, a second loop is placed around a pole, and as you go up or down, you move that loop around the pole, it is a safety feature in that it prevents a fall. Much safer than what was called hitch hiking or free climbing, but it is much more work.

 

[S-K Tool Fanatic!]

Got this for $3

 

[ctuai]

There should be an oval plate on that Klein belt, telling you what year it was made. I don't know if you are going to use it, but that model has been superceded, and now they use what is called a Buck Squeeze. Basically, a second loop is placed around a pole, and as you go up or down, you move that loop around the pole, it is a safety feature in that it prevents a fall. Much safer than what was called hitch hiking or free climbing, but it is much more work.

Thanks. I found the plate. Made in 1991. What I can't figure out is how to tell if it's full- or semi- floating or doesn't float at all?

 

[jeffmoss26]

Spent $10 at the restore

 

[S-K Tool Fanatic!]

Diamond Crescent wrench?

 

[Outlawmws]

Spent $10 at the restore

Brands?

Was the flirty cashier there?

 

[jeffmoss26]

Brands?

Was the flirty cashier there?

No markings on the hammer. Adjustable is Crescent brand. Cashier wasn’t there today lol

 

[gleman]

My 50 cent wrench that got lost from last weekends garage sailing.
a 14" Trimont.



Not too rusty and works well. I'll throw it in the electrolysis tank and see how it cleans up.

 

[brockmub]

Got away for a pick and nearly came away with an anvil and vise but the farmer didn’t want to part with them. He didn’t even know they were there because we uncovered them from underneath a bunch junk. Happens quite a bit when we go digging. Did come away with some galvanized wash tubs, a few grease cans, and some other farm stuff. What I love finding are the little oilers. Everything else will get resold but these go in my collection.



There are a bunch these cans, each with their own subtle differences.

 

[gleman]

Got away for a pick and nearly came away with an anvil and vise but the farmer didn’t want to part with them. He didn’t even know they were there because we uncovered them from underneath a bunch junk. Happens quite a bit when we go digging. Did come away with some galvanized wash tubs, a few grease cans, and some other farm stuff. What I love finding are the little oilers. Everything else will get resold but these go in my collection.



There are a bunch these cans, each with their own subtle differences.

I like the oilers, the Archer is a new one for me.

 

[gleman]

My ReStore find. A Wilton Shop King, unsure of the age but no cracks or welds.

 

[zanyad]

My ReStore find. A Wilton Shop King, unsure of the age but no cracks or welds.

Gorgeous!

 

[zanyad]

Stopped at an estate sale yesterday. $15 for this Wilton 9800:

Picked up this Columbian 43-1/2 for free via a local Buy Nothing group:

 

[S-K Tool Fanatic!]

Stopped at an estate sale yesterday. $15 for this Wilton 9800:

Picked up this Columbian 43-1/2 for free via a local Buy Nothing group:

You ****!

 

[bleedinorange]

My best find a Marketplace so far. A complete set of Bluepoint 1/4 and 3/8 short in deep socket for $90. It looks to be a service set that snap on sales but the top half of the case it is missing. still I thought $90 is pretty sweet.

 

[CoogarXR]

Found some USA goodness along the lincoln highway sales:



Some Klein, Vaco, Xcelite, and some 90's red-handled Craftsman. The yellow pliers and needlenose aren't USA. It was a dark garage and I couldn't see, lol. The blue linemans might be klein? I can't make out the stamp, but they were with the klein drivers, so hopefully...

 

[Old Man Roger]

Gleman, that is a cool looking vise.

 

[S-K Tool Fanatic!]

Found some USA goodness along the lincoln highway sales:



Some Klein, Vaco, Xcelite, and some 90's red-handled Craftsman. The yellow pliers and needlenose aren't USA. It was a dark garage and I couldn't see, lol. The blue linemans might be klein? I can't make out the stamp, but they were with the klein drivers, so hopefully...

Sweet haul, always thought the solid colored Craftsmans were kinda cool.

 

[CoogarXR]

Sweet haul, always thought the solid colored Craftsmans were kinda cool.

Me too. I turned my hands black digging through a giant tub of misc drivers to find all of them that they had, lol.

 

[Old Radar]

Stopped at an estate sale yesterday. $15 for this Wilton 9800:
Picked up this Columbian 43-1/2 for free via a local Buy Nothing group:

Two vises for $15?? You ****!!!

My 50 cent wrench that got lost from last weekends garage sailing.
a 14" Trimont.



Not too rusty and works well. I'll throw it in the electrolysis tank and see how it cleans up.

Maybe it's just the picture, but I don't see any rust to speak of. Dirt and grime--yes, but the e-tank won't do anything for that. Degreaser or Simple Green and a wire brush should be all you need.

 

[S-K Tool Fanatic!]

$17 Yard sale haul.

1000 piece pack of 8” zip ties: $4
3 bundles of wire: $1 each
Fairmount hammer: $2
Advertising screwdriver: $1
Utica 6” Crescent wrench: $2
Mac PM114: $2
Chevy pickup service manual: $1
1973-1980 Chilton pickup repair manual: $2.

Does anyone know if there is a thread for pocket/advertising screwdrivers? If not I might start one.