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2024 Garage Sale Thread (13th Annual)
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I've been wanting a metal lathe for a long time. A buddy called and told me he'd found a guy who was selling everything out of his late FIL's garage. It was about 2 1/2 hours away.
Long story slightly shorter, I bought a Sheldon lathe, 13 by 36, I believe. It has a quick change tool post with several tool holders, tailstock live center and chuck and a steady rest. Also included was the 3 phase converter. $250 total...
You ****!!!!!
Mike
BlueBomber
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Dang, I believe you've just taken the title for the most Suckworthy metal lathe score from me. Congratulations, that's a helluva deal!I've been wanting a metal lathe for a long time. A buddy called and told me he'd found a guy who was selling everything out of his late FIL's garage. It was about 2 1/2 hours away.
Long story slightly shorter, I bought a Sheldon lathe, 13 by 36, I believe. It has a quick change tool post with several tool holders, tailstock live center and chuck and a steady rest. Also included was the 3 phase converter. $250 total...
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The raised-diamonds grip pattern makes me think of Red Devil, but not sure about the enclosing border. Same with Kraeuter.
Utica, Barcalo and PS&W typically have depressed-diamond grips.
Old Man Roger
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Yep, suckity **** **** for the lathe. i7083
Private Lugnutz
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Were the older Diamond Calk pattern grips raised? Later ones were depressed.
3baygarage
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I'm glad you said Red Devil. I was thinking them. I also looked a lot at Pexto. And Kraeuter. There's no way I could put all my chips on any brand at this point.
Not sure on the changes in Diamond. I looked at every brand I can think of. Pliers are a tough nut to crack! I thought adjustables were bad. It sure helps when there are some forge marks or a great big WF stamp.
Thought I'd bring the other early 30's Craftsman pliers on AA to you guys. All of these have the xxxx-x part number scheme and diamond checkered handle.
As always, thanks for the input. Pliers are not my specialty.
Private Lugnutz
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I'm going with Crescent/S&H (Red Devil). I can see why the very distinct border (like an enclosed panel of knurling) concerns LS, because the S&H Red Devil grip did not have a border along the sides of the grip, the knurling extended to the edges of the whole handle lengthwise, but I have S&H slip-joints that look like those Craftsman and I have short S&H linesman pliers that have the same border on each end of the grip pattern like that (see here). It may have been special for Sears, Roebuck & Co.
We should probably move this to the 'Pliers' thread, though, before We Three Former Hosts give a reason to the Current Host to issue his first course correction scolding.
We should probably move this to the 'Pliers' thread, though, before We Three Former Hosts give a reason to the Current Host to issue his first course correction scolding.
3baygarage
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Thanks for the link. Similar pattern to S&H, but far from exact. Being made for Sears, there maybe nothing exactly the same. This will take some further research for sure.
Private Lugnutz
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It's supercool that they put an etching of the 1927 so-called "wavy" logo on the main blade, but I am wondering what "WLS" signifies. Makers' initials? Can't be Schrade. Founder was a George.
Old Radar
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Private Lugnutz
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Aha!
SC Fly Guy
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Nice find. I have a few of the anniversary knives. I was always under the impression that Schrade made them.
Provincial
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You ****!I've been wanting a metal lathe for a long time. A buddy called and told me he'd found a guy who was selling everything out of his late FIL's garage. It was about 2 1/2 hours away.
Long story slightly shorter, I bought a Sheldon lathe, 13 by 36, I believe. It has a quick change tool post with several tool holders, tailstock live center and chuck and a steady rest. Also included was the 3 phase converter. $250 total...
Private Lugnutz
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When I said "Can't be Schrade," I was referring to the "WLS" initials. That's what was throwing me off. Sorry for the confusion.
SC Fly Guy
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Got it. Here’s my similar Craftsman knife and another model that I believe was made by Buck based on the shield. Also included in the ‘tool-related’ category is a ChannelLock Electrician knife made by Camillus. [Edited to add that I’m sure I paid more than $9 for the 1977 knife!]
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gleman
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ReStore for me.
A index card holder, marked Wilson.
A Craftsman plane. I'm unsure of the model.
A Stanley Rule and Level 10 1/2.
Fiskars loppers.
A Dayton 6" grinder 2Z374-G. Missing the eye shields.
I'm pretty happy about the grinder, I can set my old grinder up for wire wheels and buffing and use this for grinding.
It was 51 bucks all in.
A index card holder, marked Wilson.
A Craftsman plane. I'm unsure of the model.
A Stanley Rule and Level 10 1/2.
Fiskars loppers.
A Dayton 6" grinder 2Z374-G. Missing the eye shields.
I'm pretty happy about the grinder, I can set my old grinder up for wire wheels and buffing and use this for grinding.
It was 51 bucks all in.
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Got it. Here’s my similar Craftsman knife and another model that I believe was made by Buck based on the shield. Also included in the ‘tool-related’ category is a ChannelLock Electrician knife made by Camillus. [Edited to add that I’m sure I paid more than $9 for the 1977 knife!]
Fly Guy:
I like that ACA Craftsman. I think that meant Amazing Cutting Action! Sears always seems to jazz up their descriptions.
Here are the rest of the knives I picked up last week at three different sales. I need to slow down. Maybe go to a meeting for knife-aholics.
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seber
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The second knife certainly appears to be a Buck but the Craftsman fairly screams Schrade. https://www.ebay.com/itm/325309483737?hash=item4bbdf4cad9:g:GLYAAOSw-i1i~kvSGot it. Here’s my similar Craftsman knife and another model that I believe was made by Buck based on the shield. Also included in the ‘tool-related’ category is a ChannelLock Electrician knife made by Camillus. [Edited to add that I’m sure I paid more than $9 for the 1977 knife!]
You ****! My ReStore is super proud of their hand tools and small power tools. The selection isn't that great, either.ReStore for me.
A index card holder, marked Wilson.
A Craftsman plane. I'm unsure of the model.
A Stanley Rule and Level 10 1/2.
Fiskars loppers.
A Dayton 6" grinder 2Z374-G. Missing the eye shields.
I'm pretty happy about the grinder, I can set my old grinder up for wire wheels and buffing and use this for grinding.
It was 51 bucks all in.
So you got a decent quality grinder, a perfectly usable crapsman 9 1/2 block plane equivalent, a 100 year old Stanley 10 1/2 rabbit plane and more for $51 at the restore? You do know that is half the low end of the going rate for the rabbit plane alone? You ****.
ReStore for me.
A Craftsman plane. I'm unsure of the model.
A Stanley Rule and Level 10 1/2.
A Dayton 6" grinder 2Z374-G. Missing the eye shields.
I'm pretty happy about the grinder, I can set my old grinder up for wire wheels and buffing and use this for grinding.
It was 51 bucks all in.
SC Fly Guy
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WOW!! Those are some nice finds. Knives are like tools … there is no such thing as too many. I grew up near Bradford - I call the area the ‘Cradle of Cutlery’ - and I can’t begin to count the number of knives in my collection. Before *Bay, I used to find them for a few bucks. Now everyone thinks their knife is a rare version.
SC Fly Guy
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Man, your ReStore buys are unbelievable … great finds!! I find very little at the one in my area.ReStore for me.
A index card holder, marked Wilson.
A Craftsman plane. I'm unsure of the model.
A Stanley Rule and Level 10 1/2.
Fiskars loppers.
A Dayton 6" grinder 2Z374-G. Missing the eye shields.
I'm pretty happy about the grinder, I can set my old grinder up for wire wheels and buffing and use this for grinding.
It was 51 bucks all in.
Outlawmws
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Yep, Sucakge confirmed!
Man How did I read that and suddenly "Mack the Knife" is stuck in my head?
gleman
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The only reason I know the rough estimates of vintage woodworking tools was from having a snobby neighbor.
His woodworking shop looked like a laboratory compared to my shed and would get completely spun up watching me sharpen a garage sale plane or chisel.
I also fell in love with hand tool wood working while messing with the neighbor.
Mr Crapsman has his original paint so that might be a good user! I think I have the same Stanley in my other shop.
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Well, also thanks to online shopping, people think "rare" automatically means valuable...
If by some miracle you can still find a running Yugo, it still isn't worth anything...
Mike
Old Man Roger
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Saw a mint GEO Metro a few weeks ago..lol
Old Man Roger
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They did come in some crazy colors, this one was purple. Blue seemed to be the most common color though.
Outlawmws
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I kinda like the Geo Metros, but the Suzuki Swift GT/GTI version was a screamer! > 100 HP (compared to 65)
I transplanted a swift GT engine into my SJ410 Samurai... (45 HP stock) What a difference 50-60 HP makes!
But I'm also a fan of the early Pinto with the 1600 in it - I'd love to find a garaged 70-73 wagon with that engine in it... (I had a 74 wagon - Hated that car - the 71 coupe was 10X the car...)
I transplanted a swift GT engine into my SJ410 Samurai... (45 HP stock) What a difference 50-60 HP makes!
But I'm also a fan of the early Pinto with the 1600 in it - I'd love to find a garaged 70-73 wagon with that engine in it... (I had a 74 wagon - Hated that car - the 71 coupe was 10X the car...)
four.cycle
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There's a cherry Geo Metro you'll find parked over on North Proctor at about North 30th. I'd love to own it!
My buddy has a Geo "Tracker" but he's not sure it's going to be drivable since he forgot to put anti-freeze in it last fall.
People laugh about Pintos, but....
I had a customer in Yelm who took a hacksaw and converted his hatchback into a pick-up - so he could haul rocks for a rock retaining wall company.
I hauled 960 pounds of "Redi-Mix" cement (in 60 pound bags) 75 miles one day up to the cabin in my buddy's '73 RootBeerBrown Pinto hatchback.
My buddy has a Geo "Tracker" but he's not sure it's going to be drivable since he forgot to put anti-freeze in it last fall.
People laugh about Pintos, but....
I had a customer in Yelm who took a hacksaw and converted his hatchback into a pick-up - so he could haul rocks for a rock retaining wall company.
I hauled 960 pounds of "Redi-Mix" cement (in 60 pound bags) 75 miles one day up to the cabin in my buddy's '73 RootBeerBrown Pinto hatchback.
Outlawmws
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I once saw a Pinto wagon converted to a "Pinto-Ranchero" (Pinchero? Panchero? Rancherto? 
) full back wall with window behind the front seats and all, Very clean job, not a hack job at all.
I towed light trailers with my 71 coupe...
) full back wall with window behind the front seats and all, Very clean job, not a hack job at all.I towed light trailers with my 71 coupe...
four.cycle
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^ the guy in Yelm did the "back wall" with a scrap of plywood and some black RTV adhesive.
He told me that when he made a parts run down to Boone Ford (in Olympia) the guys in the service department came out and took photos of the car loaded with rocks. FTR: I should include it was also a RootBeerBrown model.
He told me that when he made a parts run down to Boone Ford (in Olympia) the guys in the service department came out and took photos of the car loaded with rocks. FTR: I should include it was also a RootBeerBrown model.
JMLangford
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Today was a good day at the Thrift store (Miracle Hill Industries)
I found a Penn State Industries (PSI Woodworking)
TurnCrafterPro 5spd Mini-Lathe with an extenion table and accesories!!!
The Stanley organizer has 2 lathe chucks and a lot of different jaw sets....A SuperNova2 and Woodcraft's WoodRiver brand chucks
Lets take a look at what's inside the bag......
A wide assortment of carbide tipped turning tools (w/replacement tips) #2 morse taper drill chuck, 2 pen mandrels, wrenches, drive spur, and a chrome-plated bottle stopper kit
All for the low, low price of $285.75 less 25% senior discount.
The lathe works (motor starts) but it needs a drive belt, So I've got a little time to clean up everything before the replacement belt comes in and I can start making wood chips......The spindle is smooth and tight and the tailstock move in and out nicely and the motor sound strong and quiet!
P.S.........i7083 ***** !!!
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I found a Penn State Industries (PSI Woodworking)
TurnCrafterPro 5spd Mini-Lathe with an extenion table and accesories!!!
The Stanley organizer has 2 lathe chucks and a lot of different jaw sets....A SuperNova2 and Woodcraft's WoodRiver brand chucks
Lets take a look at what's inside the bag......
A wide assortment of carbide tipped turning tools (w/replacement tips) #2 morse taper drill chuck, 2 pen mandrels, wrenches, drive spur, and a chrome-plated bottle stopper kit
All for the low, low price of $285.75 less 25% senior discount.
The lathe works (motor starts) but it needs a drive belt, So I've got a little time to clean up everything before the replacement belt comes in and I can start making wood chips......The spindle is smooth and tight and the tailstock move in and out nicely and the motor sound strong and quiet!
P.S.........i7083 ***** !!!
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By "puke green" I meant to say "teal." Teal and purple were inescapable in the very early 90s. Grunge (eventually) wiped that silliness away.
Funny you guys should mention Pintos. I've seen a bunch of those coming up online recently. I think the reputation they earned for bursting into flame in accidents was the end of that story.
Today was a good day at the Thrift store (Miracle Hill Industries)
I found a Penn State Industries (PSI Woodworking)
TurnCrafterPro 5spd Mini-Lathe with an extenion table and accesories!!!
The Stanley organizer has 2 lathe chucks with and a lot of different jaw sets....A SuperNova2 and Woodcraft's WoodRiver brand chucks
Lets take a look at whats inside the bag......
A wide assortment of carbide tipped turning tools (w/replacement tips) #2 morse taper drill chuck, 2 pen mandrels, wrenches, drive spur, and a chrome-plated bottle stopper kit
All for the low, low price of $285.75 less 25% senior discount.
The lathe works (motor starts) but it needs a drive belt, So I've got a little time to clean up everything before the replacement belt comes in and I can start making wood chips......The spindle is smooth and tight and the tailstock move in and out nicely and the motor sound strong and quiet!
P.S.........i7083 ***** !!!
And YOU ****!
Mike
It sure was. You ****!
bmwrd0
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Ahem: a 1987 Yugo sold for $9500 last October.
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In further news, I just got back from my vacation last night, a day early, with a bad case of food poisoning. I will put up pictures of scores later today to tomorrow.
No Reserve: 1987 Yugo GV
Bid for the chance to own a No Reserve: 1987 Yugo GV at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #124,968.
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In further news, I just got back from my vacation last night, a day early, with a bad case of food poisoning. I will put up pictures of scores later today to tomorrow.
Hope you feel better, @bmwrd0, but...
There's a sucker (no pun intended) born every minute...
"17k Miles Shown"
That's the good news. The bad news is, it wouldn't run long enough to see 17,001 miles!
Mike
Ahem: a 1987 Yugo sold for $9500 last October.
No Reserve: 1987 Yugo GV
Bid for the chance to own a No Reserve: 1987 Yugo GV at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #124,968.
There's a sucker (no pun intended) born every minute...
"17k Miles Shown"
That's the good news. The bad news is, it wouldn't run long enough to see 17,001 miles!
Mike
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