2024 Garage Sale Thread (13th Annual)

[Old Radar]

No purpose for 99.99% but cool to have!

That's exactly what I thought (but I rounded up to 100%) and priced at $3 it was a no-brainer.

 

[Outlawmws]

I have a 2-5/8" Proto socket - Its my pen/pencil/scissors cup -

 

[gleman]

One of the thrift stores I frequent had a literal pile of bikes priced to sell.

There were a few Peuget, Schwinn, a titanium bike($$$) and a few ebikes.





I settled on this for 30 bucks. A couple of rust spots and some of the hardware needs to be cleaned up or replaced.



That's a new warning sticker for me. Seems like a good excuse to pickup a small torque wrench.

 

[SuburbGuy]

Now that's an Awesome find! No purpose for 99.99% but cool to have!

"Better to have the tool and not need it than to need the tool but not have it."

 

[Old Radar]

Friday's ES showed a pic of a benchtop anvil, but when I got there it was smaller than I had hoped, more expensive than I had thought and had Made in Taiwan forged into the side.

Instead, I picked these two items for $5.

The crank action screwdriver has no markings at all, but is well made and that big bulb handle feels great in the hand. The tip is in great shape and shows almost no wear. Has anyone seen this style before?

The other item is a bit of a mystery. My first (and completely uneducated guess) is some kind of manual tattoo needle. The body is hollow, including the appendage jutting off at an angle The rod screws into the main tube and the pointy head fits closely inside, but is free-floating, so you would need to hold the other end with your thumb or finger to have the point make any serious imprint on anything. I thought the angled bit could be an ink reservoir.
The web pointed me to "hand poking" tools for tattoos that all seem much more needle-like than mine, which has more of a bearing scraper head. The "reservoir" has an "H" a "94" and what looks like an "S" intertwined around a brush. The top end of the "S" widens out a bit so it may be a depiction of a snake, but it's sure no caduceus. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

As frequently happens to my wanna-be garage dog, I was barking up the wrong tree with my guess about this being a tattoo related tool.
I showed it to my neighbor who is a medical illustrator and he correctly identified it as a type of Trocar.
Trocars are used in medicine to access and drain collections of fluid or gas in medical, veterinary, or embalming procedures by using the pointed end to push the instrument into the abdominal cavity, retract the rod with the point to the rear of the instrument and allow the fluid/gas to drain or be suctioned out of the bulbous side-tube.
I now understand the logo as a pictogram for use--snake it in and goo comes shooting out!

 

[gleman]

As frequently happens to my wanna-be garage dog, I was barking up the wrong tree with my guess about this being a tattoo related tool.
I showed it to my neighbor who is a medical illustrator and he correctly identified it as a type of Trocar.
Trocars are used in medicine to access and drain collections of fluid or gas in medical, veterinary, or embalming procedures by using the pointed end to push the instrument into the abdominal cavity, retract the rod with the point to the rear of the instrument and allow the fluid/gas to drain or be suctioned out of the bulbous side-tube.
I now understand the logo as a pictogram for use--snake it in and goo comes shooting out!

Great job on figuring that out!

I use to go to the U of Michigan, end of semester sales and they always had old medical equipment, computers and office furniture etc.

I always wondered what half of the antique medical stuff was for.

 

[3baygarage]

 

[Private Lugnutz]

We hit the Allaire State Park Fleamarket over the weekend and I found 2 work lamps.

Funny, I live very close to there, but I have never been. Only once per month, right?

Armstrong Specialty wrench #050573. 2-5/8" with a 5/8" smooth bore in the handle. Weighs 7lb 6oz but feels like 10lbs.

Yowza. That will make a cool door stop or paperweight or something.

Trocars are used in medicine to access and drain collections of fluid or gas in medical, veterinary, or embalming procedures by using the pointed end to push the instrument into the...

I stopped reading right there!

 

[Jim_No_Garage]

Funny, I live very close to there, but I have never been. Only once per month, right?

Yes - Once a month on Saturday's. Rain Dates on some Sundays.

https://exploringallaire.com/exploring/the-flea-markets-are-back-in-allaire-village-for-2024

The unique flea market with over 150 vendors is back in Allaire Village for 2024! It kicks off in March and runs through November.

Mar 16, 2024
Apr 13, 2024
May 11, 2024
Jun 8 & 9, 2024
Jul 13, 2024
Aug 10, 2024
Sep 14, 2024
Oct 5 & 6, 2024
Nov 2, 2024
Pricing:

$5 per person to enter the flea market. Allaire Members get free entry.

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Many of the vendors and my reggler flea market buddies at Collingswood and Columbus talk about it, I've just never been. Usually busy on Saturdays. My days out are Thurs., Friday and Sunday.

 

[pfaustus]

Collingswood is usually light on the days when Allaire is doing their monthly flea. At least, I've heard the Collingswood guys complain about it. I don't remember there ever being a fee before, or at least I don't remember being asked for one. I tended to come in through the bike path parking anyways, or even rode there from Squan. Allaire leans a little higher end, in the sense there aren't any clean out guys and fewer people selling new stuff or just plain junk.

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Collingswood is usually light on the days when Allaire is doing their monthly flea. At least, I've heard the Collingswood guys complain about it.

Yep. It comes up in angsty Friday conversations!

My finds from this morning (Lugz 2024_19).



That handsome wooden socket wrench box, for a Mossberg No. 13 set, is empty. But not for long!



- The wrenches on top of the Mossberg box are an OTC (I have never seen one before...), and a BHM (I already have it, but it could be good trade bait or a nice throw-in with a BHM guy who doesn't), a Long C BE 1-1/8" deep socket, and a Stanley Sweetheart square that helps confirm the ID of a slightly larger one I found with the logo worn off.

- The retractable blade knife handle in front of the box is a Hyde, nothing special, or vintage, but handy, and very well built.

- The 3/8-drive speeder is a Wright. (Me gots questions @misterbill!)

- The tiny vise is the Find of the Day in my book, unmarked, and very unusual. Hope to ID with help.

- Beehive handle screwdriver is a Disston "Electric". (My second.)

- No clue on the brass PEXTO "paperweight". I am guessing employees gift.

- The twist-handle hand vise is a twofer - Lowell Wrench Co (pleasantly unexpectedly!) marked jaws, ((B)M(Co)) logo Braunsdorf-Mueller handle. Gotta put my thinking cap on to figger this one out.

- The plate with the lathe and TRAUB name in bas-relief has a hook on the back for hanging, but it would make a good ashtray in a small machine shop

- The green leather Keufell & Esser case has a Keufell & Esser hand sight bubble level in it. Single dead level reticle. (My second. The first, discussed extensively on the Lugzsonian thread with @Outlawmws and @RTM, who have Frese and Dietzgen models, is a very early (pre-Swift Optical) Swift & Anderson. Love these. They make great "toys" for teaching grandboys some basics in backyard "civil engineering" projects.)

 

[Old Radar]

Nice finds, Lugz!

 

[Provincial]

Two sales today. First one was hard to find and had a good amount of tools, but all were poorly kept--lots of rust--and not the good kind...
Worse, though, were the prices. There were a lot of familiar ES denizens prowling around and all of us were shaking our heads when we weren't laughing out loud.
Second was a lot a lot less interesting but prices were excellent. Only three things of interest and cost $7.

Partial Snap-on 1/4 socket set with SO socket rail, all from 1991 or 92.
Unused hat that I'm sure I'll find plenty of places to wear.
Armstrong Specialty wrench #050573. 2-5/8" with a 5/8" smooth bore in the handle. Weighs 7lb 6oz but feels like 10lbs.
1957 Armstrong Catalog page.

OR, the Armstrong wrench is for the track adjusters on (at least) an Allis Chalmers HD-4 crawler tractor. I know this because I researched the one I found in my father-in-law's stuff, looked up the tool kit for his HD-4, and it was there. The machine had been sold off, so I couldn't check it against the machine, but the numbers matched.

 

[Old Radar]

Thanks Provincial! Now I'll have to keep my eye peeled for a HD-4...

 

[Outlawmws]

"Better to have the tool and not need it than to need the tool but not have it."

Xactly!

- No clue on the brass PEXTO "paperweight". I am guessing employees gift.

I was thinking belt buckle, but you **** regardless!

- Beehive handle screwdriver is a Disston "Electric". (My second.)

Nice that it is marked. I recently discovered that some of the small behive drivers are Singer! I wonder no if Disston was the source for Singer?

- The twist-handle hand vise is a twofer - Lowell Wrench Co (pleasantly unexpectedly!) marked jaws, ((B)M(Co)) logo Braunsdorf-Mueller handle. Gotta put my thinking cap on to figger this one out.

That's the third I've seen posted recently! GJGA rule strikes again!

 

[Squez]

A rare Friday I took off.. first day I’ve taken off since June… hit a estate sale missed out on a excellent condition craftsman lawn mower for 80.00 but was able to scratch out the sale for a few items

Hastings universal compression tester set
Victor regulator I believe is brand new
Bernzomatic 3 in 1 micro torch
3 small spools of solder
3rd hand
3 handsaws
Amsoil brake fluid degreaser and a spray grease
1/4 pint thread sealant
Ls Starrett compass x2?
Pexto compass
Lufkin no2610
Couple cans of spray paint
Ac gauges
Small 3 tier metal table for the kitchen
Small 3 piece hone
Box of plugs caps ect
Kd filter wrench
Can of butane
3 oilers
35.00

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Nice finds, Lugz!

Thank you, sir!

I was thinking belt buckle,

I was hoping belt buckle! I would definitely wear it, especially on tool hunting jaunts. But I'm happy with a paperweight.

That's the third I've seen posted recently! GJGA rule strikes again!

Third hand vise, third hand vise of this type, or third hand vise of this type with Lowell jaws and BMCo handle? If the latter, PLEASE post a link.

 

[Outlawmws]

third hand vise of this type

This^^^ where the handle/screw wedge drives the cantilevered jaws.

 

[Outlawmws]

Bernzomatic 3 in 1 micro torch

Assuming that is the butane (lighter refill canister) type, they live a lot longer if you use the highly filtered butane the orifices in the pen torches are so small they plug really easily.

great finds in there! I didn't see the small micrometer listed?

 

[Squez]

Assuming that is the butane (lighter refill canister) type, they live a lot longer if you use the highly filtered butane the orifices in the pen torches are so small they plug really easily.

great finds in there! I didn't see the small micrometer listed?

It’s between the oil filter wrench and compas and above the regulator

 

[Outlawmws]

It’s between the oil filter wrench and compas and above the regulator

I saw it in the pics, I didn't see brand/size listed -I'm guessing 1/2" but brand?

 

[Squez]

Lufkin no2610

 

[Outlawmws]

Ah! I assumed there was a tape measure burried in there! I don't see many Lufkin mics!

 

[tombell572]

Squez, Outlaw--yes, a 1/2" micrometer which are somewhat rare now. I have a Browne and Sharpe in that size that I believe dates from the 1920's. I don't think they are made any more by anyone. Lufkin had a good line of machinists' measuring instruments that never seem to have gotten the level of respect found with Starrett. Unfortunate because the ones I have are of excellent quality.

Tom B.

 

[Provincial]

I learned about Lufkin quality 50 years ago, and have been reaping the pleasures of their unreasonably low resale value ever since! My Starrett stuff glares at them with hate when they sit in the drawer while I use the Lufkins. I use the Starrett stuff now and then to keep them from feeling neglected.

 

[LesserSon]

I just found these in the 1901 Illustrated Catalogue of Mechanics' Tools Manufactured by H. H. Mayhew Company.

- Beehive handle screwdriver is a Disston "Electric". (My second.)

Nice that it is marked. I recently discovered that some of the small behive drivers are Singer! I wonder no if Disston was the source for Singer?

I’m currently of the opinion that HH Mayhew (founded 1856) manufactured them.
1901 catalog

 

[Patrickm82]

Scored this haul this morning for $75. Scrapped some wire yesterday so I had a little fun money.

Snap on box with 1/2” 12&8 point SW sockets, breaker bar, ratchet, speeder, couple extensions swivel
Some random V craftsman 3/8” sockets
Nice exacto box with all the bits and pieces
Athol 023 1/2 vise
CRM raw hide mallet
Made in USA shingle hatchet
B&C perfect handle wrench
Set of wizard wrenches bummer the 1/4-5/16 is busted. Let me know if you have an extra!
Crusty and rusty 1/4 husky USA ratchet

 

[Private Lugnutz]

I’m currently of the opinion that HH Mayhew (founded 1856) manufactured them.

Interesting. And nice work.

Nice exacto box with all the bits and pieces

Very nice find! That is identical or very similar to the large set (Toolchest No. 87) I found back in February, posted on this thread here, and then a teaser shot later again here, with lots more photos in the X-Acto thread down on the Vintage Board, linked here. And I am jealous, because I think yours has the Balsa Stripper mine was missing.

 

[Patrickm82]

Interesting. And nice work.

Very nice find! That is identical or very similar to the large set (Toolchest No. 87) I found back in February, posted on this thread here, and then a teaser shot later again here, with lots more photos in the X-Acto thread down on the Vintage Board, linked here. And I am jealous, because I think yours has the Balsa Stripper mine was missing.

Sorry I think it was your post that made me keep an eye out for them.

 

[Private Lugnutz]

I think it was your post that made me keep an eye out for them.

If only I could get some fungible benefit out of this kind of Social Media Influencer "work" I've been hearing so much about!

Sorry

No apologies necessary. I'm pretty sure the Balsa Stripper is the black tool on the right hand side, opposite the plane, in your set. I have never seen one in person and with only the small illustration and description in the literature that came with my set I am not exactly sure how it works. So I would love to see some close-ups in the X-Acto thread. In my set, it would go inside the compartment I have circled in red on this photo...

 

[tombell572]

Those are beautiful X-Acto sets, guys. What is the function of the balsa stripper, although I suppose somewhat intuitive by the name and what is the wood piece for?

Tom B.

 

[LesserSon]

Lugz - You need THIS? I had put a thin coat of shellac on this one (removeable with alcohol).
I’m doubtful about it being balsa: seems like hardwood, maybe beech.
Or is a balsa stripper for stripping balsa? Stripping what, bark? Is it metal?

 

[Private Lugnutz]

No, that is the sanding block. My set has one.

@tombell572 I am honestly not sure of the balsa stripper. It seems to be for holding an X-Acto knife blade in such a position in which it is optimized to be run over a piece of balsa and strip very thin slices off of it, almost like stripping a board with a band saw and a fence. There is an illustration of one and a description in the literature that I posted with my set on the X-Acto thread. Click on the last link I posted to Patrick in post #1,669.

 

[Private Lugnutz]

@tombell572 @Patrickm82 @LesserSon and anyone else who may have interest, I posted a close-up of the Balsa Stripper part of the manual in the X-Acto thread here...

Vintage X-Acto, Exactly, Exclusively!

fabulous find there, Lugz. Thanks, 4.c.

www.garagejournal.com

 

[jeffmoss26]

Found a few small items at the restore this week

 

[alinc100]

Top two are China, Middle 5 I can't see a mark, bottom 4 I can't read yet, but one says Austria. Odd that the two China made are the heaviest and thickest of the bunch. Will send them all off to Boggs soon, I'm getting near a box full again.

Curious if you have tried vinegar/mild acid to sharpen yourself versus Boggs Sharpening? I've not done either but I'd ~think~ you'd get 60-70% sharper with the acid method versus the cost of sharpening on common files. I wouldn't attempt it with a costly file like Nicholson 49/50's but I think for common files might be good enough??? Its one of those thoughts I consider when my old employer goes through 100+ laminate files in a year.

 

[NYBODYMAN]

Hit a small garage sale and grabbed the Snap On green handle driver, Husky wedge, Bell System Kraeuter pliers, and CMAN ratchet/universal for $5.

Hit an estate sale and grabbed the two Vise Grips (one needs a spring), KD nut splitter, and unknown tool with a swivel head and 16 mm 6 pt socket attached. It has an odd diamond shaped logo etched in it as well as Made in Germany and DRP stamped in the neck. All for $4. I was thinking a lug nut wrench but I have no clue. Anyone know?

On a side note, does anyone else experience a difference in people's behavior at a garage/yard sale vs. an estate sale? At least here, people at estate sales are complete savages. They stand next to you, breathing all over you while you are looking at stuff. They tear things apart and leave a mess. They way they act is despicable and it's mostly older people too. I truly can't stand these people.

 

[Mr. Wonderful]

I finally got out to a sale this morning. I missed a snap on Wilton. While not as **** as some of the other scores this week, I did land a 40’ welder extension cord for $25. Looks almost new. I needed it badly for an upcoming project so its value is double for me. I think these are about $100 new so not too shabby.

 

[Provincial]

I've been recovering from a knee replacement, and haven't got out much. This winter a friend gifted me some older wrenches, a Delaval wrench/screwdriver, a Fairmount 26 DOE 1/2 x 11/16, a Deere stamped DOE 1/2 x 11/16, and a Walden laminated SBE 11/16 6-pt. This was intended for adjusting Ford Model T brake bands, and the number was reused for a wrench with a fixed end and a ratcheting end used for the same thing.

Yesterday I had errands to run in the nearby larger town, and was able to check out an estate sale. It was in it's second day, and they were willing to deal. $12.00 filled a bag with these:

Three air regulators, a Speedarie, a Devilbiss, and a SMC. All work.
4" twist wire cup brush, 5/8" NC thread
Spatula, long and narrow
11" Auto wrench
Craftsman LG socket 1/4 dr. 6-pt. 5/16"
Wizard (D-I) sockt 1/2 dr. 12-pt. 5/8"
Barcalo Buffalo DBE 13/16 x 7/8
Herbrand Van-Chrome H-4 tappet 3/4 x 7/8
Thorsen 2012 long combo 3/8
Yankee phillips driver
There was also an interesting cardboard box that contained a pair of Wiss pinking shears:


On the way home, I stopped by a sale at a nearby small town. Prices were not that cheap, but there were plenty of interesting items.