2023 Garage Sale Thread

[Outlawmws]

Nice oilers! I picked up an Eagle I think between those two a short time back but the "horn" or funnel shape fount

 

[Outlawmws]

12" Starrett dial calipers for $10.

That's a U_SUCK!

 

[brockmub]

Here’s a close up. The little one has the “1923” patent.

Tried to duplicate your photo.

 

[brockmub]

Nice oilers! I picked up an Eagle I think between those two a short time back but the "horn" or funnel shape fount

I have 10-20 of that style but none stamped Eagle, nice find!

 

[Provincial]

I think it will definitely be handy after it’s cleaned up. I have a spike buck antler shed I found that I think will become it’s new handle.

Having spent my time in a machine shop in the pre-CNC/carbide insert/electronics era, I can tell you that this scraper would be right at home in such a shop. Every machinist had one, and used it to deburr holes. Later on, more sophisticated designs did the same job, but the basic 3-corner scraper is universal. They were sold ready-to-go, but most apprentices made their first one from a worn-out triangular file. This process was done on a bench grinder, which created a slight relief behind the working edge. The process also taught patience and attention to retaining the temper of the edge by not grinding too long and cooling in water regularly.

 

[Old Radar]

That's a U_SUCK!

for @WNYflyer

 

[four.cycle]

^ I know I've seen that tool in an old catalog, but for the life of me I can't place it... it would be a matter of scrolling through several hundred *.jpg images but eventually I'd find it. I just don't have time right now.
Provincial nailed it there, though - it's just a scraper thingie to make round holes round and smooth out edges on stuff.

 

[ctuai]

Estate sale ($30): Leclerc Dorothy 15", 4-shaft table top loom (Mfg. 1972 QC, Canada).

Must be fated to find a loom as last week almost bought a floor loom, but just couldn't justify the space.

 

[mikeinri]

I most definitely have a problem… an auction problem.

I got all this plus another half a pick up load and only spent $50

Got all these books for $4, mostly vintage small engine stuff (one of my many hobbies).



These two were together for a bank breaking $6. Anybody know the brand of the small one or info about the top one?
The other rolling box is a Kennedy with 2 drawers and a storage cubby for a buck.



Got a bunch of T handle allens, most of a set of Bondus drivers and some small engine tools.


Got all the stuff in this pic for $10 lots of specialty tools for working on briggs and Kohler K-Series engines(my favorite) been wanting some of these for a while now so now we are in good shape.
More pics after sorting hopefully.

That's some insane suckage, right there...

Mike

 

[mikeinri]

Been sidelined for the past 3 to 4 weeks but finally able to get out this weekend though not much going on tool wise. Only thing to show for the weekend sales and from a newly retired machinist, 12" Starrett dial calipers for $10.

You ****!

Mike

 

[Patrickm82]

Having spent my time in a machine shop in the pre-CNC/carbide insert/electronics era, I can tell you that this scraper would be right at home in such a shop. Every machinist had one, and used it to deburr holes. Later on, more sophisticated designs did the same job, but the basic 3-corner scraper is universal. They were sold ready-to-go, but most apprentices made their first one from a worn-out triangular file. This process was done on a bench grinder, which created a slight relief behind the working edge. The process also taught patience and attention to retaining the temper of the edge by not grinding too long and cooling in water regularly.

Awesome info thank you! Here it is in its new Handle. Still needs more fit and finish but it’s football time.

 

[Old Man Roger]

Having spent my time in a machine shop in the pre-CNC/carbide insert/electronics era, I can tell you that this scraper would be right at home in such a shop. Every machinist had one, and used it to deburr holes. Later on, more sophisticated designs did the same job, but the basic 3-corner scraper is universal. They were sold ready-to-go, but most apprentices made their first one from a worn-out triangular file. This process was done on a bench grinder, which created a slight relief behind the working edge. The process also taught patience and attention to retaining the temper of the edge by not grinding too long and cooling in water regularly.

Used them working on bowling balls too.

 

[Squez]

Swap meet haul

Proto dbe 1151 1150 1125 10 & 8 inch adjustable 13/16 combo A << 3/8 >> to almost finish my set 15/14mm 5/16-1/2 dbe
6 other proto wrenchs I didn’t need but got anyway sockets 25/32 1 1/8 11/16 plyers 7 screwdrivers
Plomb 1 1/4-1 3/8 dbe and 1 doe 15/16 and 1 1/16 sockets
4 inch blueprint adjustable
Craftsman #1 tappet
1/4 craftsman ratchet. ( first one that style I’ve seen )
3/8 sk ratchet
Mac 3/8 long allen
Snap on nut driver
Ford adjustable wrench or what every you call it
1/2 breaker bar I thought was a plomb until I got home and realized it wasn’t.. I think it’s a Walden I’ll have to clean it up

 

[d42jeep]

I think I see "ton" at the end so I'mmma guessing Dayton ?????

Thanks to alinc100 for the ID of my Dayton hammer. I finished cleaning it up today and removed the red spray bomb paint from the handle.
Here is a picture of one on eBay with a better stamping.
Finished cleaning up the tools from my Friday haul.
Another mystery tool.
-Don

 

[Old Radar]

^^ I think that is to remove/replace the pin in the master link of a bicycle chain.

 

[Subie FI]

d42
That’s a bike chain tool. OR got it right. Used for pushing the pin on a bicycle chain.

 

[Outlawmws]

Don those Shakespear fishing pliers are pretty cool. any indication of maker or COO?

 

[BlueBomber]

I most definitely have a problem… an auction problem.

I wouldn't mind having problems like that. You definitely ****!

 

[d42jeep]

Don those Shakespear fishing pliers are pretty cool. any indication of maker or COO?

Thanks, Outlaw. There weren’t any markings on the tool itself. Here are a few more pictures that I didn’t post.
-Don

 

[RTM]

d42
That’s a bike chain tool. OR got it right. Used for pushing the pin on a bicycle chain.

Or an unaware seller could try to sell a similar tool w a crappy picture as a saw punch. Got a free chain breaker out of it.

 

[Superunknown 7]

Checked out the tail end of a few estate sales today, expecting nothing to be left.

$80 later...

 

[gleman]

Checked out the tail end of a few estate sales today, expecting nothing to be left.

$80 later...

I almost never see */32 wrenches. Nice haul!

 

[Provincial]

11/32" is standard opening for #8 machine screws. Sometimes you run into 5/16" hex versions, but they are rare. A lot of electrical connectors use #8 fasteners.

Almost no wrench or socket sets included 11/32 when I was building my sets in the late 1960's and 1970's. I had to order individual pieces to fill the gap.

 

[Harley94]

Don those Shakespear fishing pliers are pretty cool. any indication of maker or COO?

Back in the 60's Abu Garcia was the first that I can recall selling them. Only difference is the handles had blue plastic. I still have mine.

 

[Blackmarket]

Yes all the edges are sharp. Thanks for the answer that sure seems like it.

I could be wrong but it also looks like it could be a babbitt bearing scraper. Used for scraping down high spots in the bearing material.

Edit: I was a little late to the game on this one. We still use these quite often on our pipeline pump bearings. Although, a bit newer style scraper.

 

[zanyad]

These came out of the evaporust today and are now finished.

Don, it looks like the plastic/rubber handles made it through the Evaporust fine. Did you submerge the whole tool or just the exposed sections?

I most definitely have a problem… an auction problem.

You ****!

 

[SuburbGuy]

Last day of estate sale, sifted through the remainder of a guy's basement workshop. Package of 30 gallon heavy duty paper bags (not shown), roll of galvanized utility wire, cheesecloth (for straining liquids), Castrol Super Clean (full gal. jug), Mapp gas (full), American Camper brand multi tool with case (made in China, ha), zip ties, tire valve caps (made in Hong Kong, sold by long defunct regional discount store), well made pair of reading glasses with case, Snap On 3/8 drive short extension with Husky 7/16 deep socket attached. At another sale I found amongst a floor level shelve filled with chemicals this cool oiler. According to the Internet they're still in business and sell oilers but not embossed like this one

 

[Jim_No_Garage]

On Sunday we hit the FM and saw lots of interesting stuff. I got a "new in packaging" Irega 4" adjustable wrench and Mrs No_Garage saw an enameled box that she loved. Since it's our shared "birthday week" that was an easy B-Day gift for her.

Cheers

Jim

 

[ctuai]

Estate sale ($25):

3 - Hodgon pyrodex (2-sealed) 2 RS, 1 P ($20); JB Weld; TDC rifle capper; Westinghouse 12LA4 fan



2-part epoxy; PB blaster; Challenge Mchry no. 578 letter type height gauge; 6" carpenter's square; Hampden "Sta-Brite" brass head screen numeral tacks; Stanley 110 block plane w/ box; Benzine dispenser.

One use of benzine is in cleaning letterpress type. Fill, invert and push up to dispense benzine onto a rag.

 

[d42jeep]

Don, it looks like the plastic/rubber handles made it through the Evaporust fine. Did you submerge the whole tool or just the exposed sections?

I generally don’t have any problem with plastic or rubber going into evaporust, Wood, on the other hand, tends to dry out so I try to suspend any wood above the evaporust with just the metal submerged.
-Don

 

[Provincial]

The monthly flea market wasn't real busy Sunday, but I did find a few things. I got out the door for $11.00.

Sockets:
Thorsen 3/8 dr. swivel spark plug socket 13/16
Snap On SF 240 3/8 dr. 12 pt. deep 3/4
Snap On SF 220 3/8 dr. 12 pt. deep 11/16
Snap On SF 200 3/8 dr. 12 pt. deep 5/8
Snap On F 120 3/8 dr. 12 pt. 3/8
Plomb USA 5277 3/8 dr. 12 pt. swivel 5/8
Duro 3/8 dr. 12 pt. 1/4
SK 40988 1/4 dr. 8 pt. 1/4 black finish?
Lufkin H433 50' steel tape
Imperial Eastman TC1000 tubing cutter (new in box)
Nicolson 3-corner file with handle
6" 32nds/MM stainless steel rule
Kobalt folding utility knife
Crescent 888-6 bent needle nose pliers
Husky ratcheting combo 1/2
P&C 2932 DOE 15/16 x 1"
Bonney ZEB24 combo 3/4
Powr-Kraft DBE 11/16 x 3/4
Snap On SSDP-63 #3 Phillips
MAC wood-handled flat blade

Book on Classic Douglas Airliners

 

[oak_park]

From last week estate sales....



Kobalt 409431 Double Drive3/8ths gimmicky twist & extend ratchet was in the 2 dollar otherwise I would have left it.
SK Wayne 45170 3/8ths
Snap On R-716 1/2 ratchet wrench
PowerKraft 84W4758 1/4in ratchet seems new.Made by Wright I believe.
Snap On TMK739 1/4 ratchet, needs rebuild kit
Craftsman 1/4 Cross Bar for Flex head/breaker bar
Master Mechanic small box cutter



Master Mechanic WC5 locking pliers by Vise Grip
Channellock 41GS nos in pouch
NOS Craftsman pliers set 945285 Made In Japan BF series. Thin pouch with no clasp. I've enjoyed the BF made stuff, seems good.
Indestro Super 4 inch 3585 sadly with owners marks
Crescent USA 4 inch adjustable, nicely made, usually they are loose but not this one.



Vaco DUP-12 Phillips 1 &2
Super Tri Grip Greenlee slotted, Made in Germany, stamped with Witte on back side of handle. I never knew Greenlee worked with Witte.
Craftsman9 41402 Torx bits ,nos with pouch
NOS Craftsman 42093 flare wrench with "K" stamp by S-K.
NOS Stanley pocket screwdriver 63-310

Lastly, I ran into my old friend who used to post here, Mickey_O. I learned tons from him, we don't live that close to each other anymore so it was nice to see him. He's good, still out there finding good stuff, showed me a bunch of his haul pics. Amazing the stuff he finds.

 

[jeffmoss26]

More restore stuff!

 

[SuburbGuy]

More restore stuff!

Hey that's deceiving! The socket box says it's a 9 piece set but it's only 8 sockets. I guess the tray is a "piece". That's funny.

 

[mikeinri]

Hey that's deceiving! The socket box says it's a 9 piece set but it's only 8 sockets. I guess the tray is a "piece". That's funny.

Still happens, a lot. Not funny to me. But, it's better than the "200-piece" socket sets that contain 30-40 screwdriver bits...

Mike

 

[S-K Tool Fanatic!]

More restore stuff!

Nice stuff, can you post a closer picture of the reversible screwdriver?

 

[Outlawmws]

Nice finds again guys!


Probably my last post before I go hunting through next week! Stay safe and good luck picking!

 

[SuburbGuy]

Still happens, a lot. Not funny to me. But, it's better than the "200-piece" socket sets that contain 30-40 screwdriver bits...

Mike

It's funny because it sounds like modern marketing and thinking, like you said. I didn't expect Sears to mislead the buyer like that back in the day. Hell, as a naive young guy buying that set back then i would have assumed I was buying 9 metric sockets, not 8.

 

[tombell572]

Clever wording--9 "pieces", of course it's correct. That set with the steel tray is the first metric item I ever bought in the 1970's to work on my wife's Datsun. Still got 'em.

Tom B.

 

[WisJim]

We stopped at a sale out of town a few miles this morning, a couple of hours after it opened. It was poorly advertised and I went mostly because I had driven by the farm in the past and it looked like an interesting place, and I had nothing pressing to do otherwise. It was an older couple working on cleaning up the place, and they were selling the remnants of the previous generation's antique store, which had been in the barn years ago (I've lived here over 30 years and had no recollection of their store). Anyone, they had lots of furniture, mostly decent solid stuff, but nothing that we need, lots of dishes, glassware, etc., and lots of tools and hardware. Apparently the old fellow's father had been a carpenter and woodworker in addition to having the antique business and they had the odds and ends left from his endeavors, which had been neglected for years and also picked over before we got there this morning. But I came home with a few odds and ends and got it all for $5. I could have brought home a carload of nails, bolts, hardware and miscellaneous for little or nothing as they just wanted to get rid of stuff.
I got a new bandsaw blade that should fit my Delta Rockwell, a wood clamp, a Yankee 131 push screwdriver, a large roll of brace bits plus some extras for my boring machine, a wrench, and a Craftsman brace with metal handle.