Smokeshow69
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Saukit ***** for that nice haul!
I got one years ago as a groomsman’s gift, and it currently lives in my son’s hockey equipment bag. It’s perfect for that kind of thing, or a glove compartment.@Outlawmws : Those Gerbers don't have folding pliers. The pliers retract into the handles. Push both the little buttons on the handles and pull them back.
One of the better MT designs, IMO, but I don't find much use for MTs.












A truly **** worthy haul.4 stops yesterday and 1 estate sale this morning. Only 2 of the stops produced.
First was a blue point KRW148B for $25 and the tools for $25
Blue point, Bonney, SK and new Britain wrenches
Williams adjustable
Craftsman V 1/4 drive and husky US 3/8 drive sockets
Blue point air pressure gauge
A cool old tubing cutter no name
Long C craftsman ball pein
Bag of tiny zip ty’s
And $.70
Next was stop 4 , a Kennedy 220 with tools for $30
A Fiskar hollow handle hatchet
Craftsman prof. multi tool
Craftsman EE and G, SK sockets
Craftsman nut splitter
Truecraft 5/8 saltus wrench
2 V wrenches
Crescent 6” adjustable
New Brunswick “never slip” linesman’s with replaceable cutters
Elkind folding screwdrivers
And some junk
And finally the estate sale this morning. $15 for everything
8 snap on wobble extensions
Snap on 7/8 6 point 3/8 drive
Snap on 9/16 6 point 1/4 drive
Snap on straight blade driver
Craftsman prof. #2 phillips
3/8 drive SK 6 point sockets
1/4 proto ratchet
3/8 fine tooth craftsman ratchet
SK 6 point 7/16 wrench
Small pair of Bernards
Klein knife
And finally a no name awl w/ a nice wood handle
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Just the beginning of the suckage on this haul!blue point KRW148B for $25 and the tools for $25
Another suckworthey haul!Next stop was a sweet window and ornate door for $40.










Very nice finds!Pair of American Optical Vietnam era Pilot sunglasses, pair of old Ray Ban Aviators,
Mark DROP-FORGED on the flip side. I have one just like it. I have tried to talk myself into it being Utica, due to the hanging hole and that little bit of a pad pattern inside the handle where it's marked, which they had a design propensity for. At other times I was thinking German import. EDIT: But German imports usually have a capacity marking, too. Such as 1/4"-4....a 4 inch adjustable only marked Tool-Steel,
4 inch adjustable only marked Tool Steel,
Wasn't Tool Steel an early Diamond Calk mark on adjustable wrenches? I thought that it indicated their earlier stuff. Did they private label without their name? I don't have enough knowledge to compare features, and am away from mine right now, way too hard to do on the phone.have one just like it. I have tried to talk myself into it being Utica, due to the hanging hole and that little bit of a pad pattern inside the handle where it's marked, which they had a design propensity for. At other times I was thinking German import.
Sweet collection!!Maybe. IDK. I'm not a big Diamond fan/aficionado. The marking is actually "TOOL-STEEL", with a hyphen, if it matters. Here's a shot of all my 4-inchers. And two others with a closer-up of the unit @jb books just picked up, front and back.
Thank you, sir! 5 J.P. Danielson, 4 Crescent, 3 Diamond, 1 German, 1 TBD, and 1 Utica and counting!Sweet collection!!
I couldn’t agree more! Being from Jamestown, I have a special love for Crescent and Danielson tools. From time-to-time, I have found ‘packaged sets’ of adjustables from 4”-16” - almost always by dealers at exaggerated prices. Over the years, I’ve assembled several sets of my own … 1 piece at a time … usually for a few bucks for each piece. It’s the thrill of the hunt that makes this fun.Thank you, sir! 5 J.P. Danielson, 4 Crescent, 3 Diamond, 1 German, 1 TBD, and 1 Utica and counting!
Quick story, but fitting for the thread. When I first started hitting the fleas pretty regularly for tools, about 15 years ago or so, there was a guy with a bunch of 4-inchers on a wire, just like a stringer of fish. Probably a dozen or so (so, well over any legal limit I know of!). I am not too proud to say that at the time, I remember being quite fascinated. The seller - a bit of a huckster - tried to sell the whole thing to me for $100. 'Who buys anything for $100!' I remember thinking, first of all. Secondly, I never go to the flea with $100 in my pocket. Not then, and still not now. As I think about it now, practically speaking, it probably was a pretty good deal. But it would also take all the fun out of it. And feel like cheating. This is also a mantra or motto I have lived by ever since - and, lo and behold, 15 years later, I have a stringer of my own! And probably for no more than $15!
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If I recall correctly, Republic Aviation was based out of Farmingdale on Long Island back in the 50's or 60's. Last time I was by there the airport was still there, right off Route 110.This is most of the haul from an estate sale I hit yesterday. The owner was apparently a merchant marine, and there was a lot of nautical stuff.
The little Fuller vise is stamped “Japan” on the bottom, but I love the quality of my everyday-use Japanese-made Craftsman vise (70s or so, I think).
The pipe vise is missing a handle, so I’ll have to figure out a replacement, but that shouldn’t be too hard.
The Craftsman vise I wasn’t sure about, but I took a shot on it at $35. As far as I can tell, there is no way to remove the jaws, which will limit its utility for me. Jaws are only 3-1/2 inches, too. It’s still in nice shape though, and I think it will function and look nice when cleaned up.
The real prize for me is the Kennedy box. I know the leather handle probably makes it pre-1950 (or so). All of the drawers slide nicely and have their brown felt, though the felt is fraying/pulling, and probably should be replaced. The paint isn’t too bad. I need to clean off the rest of the hardened yellowed tape that was out all around it, but it’s coming off pretty easily so far. The coolest bit to me is the front cover with the Republic Aviation decal. Nothing comes up when I google that design or the phrase “is this yours?” with the company name. I’m just happy I looked around the workshop carefully, because the cover was actually about 10 feet away from the rest of the box, wedged next to a cabinet, and I don’t think I would have bought the box without the cover.
Just showing everything off. I’m still pretty new and inexperienced with vintage tool stuff, but having a blast saving things from the trash that have some history or life left in them. Happy hunting!![]()

















I went to an estate sale of a locksmith and found 2 lock picking kits/sets. When I went to the cashier to pay for them, he confiscated them and wouldn't let me buy them.I have taken an interest in recent years in locksmith items. It began when I purchased a lamp with a “keys while you wait” globe that I added to my workshop.
At a recent estate auction, I was able to win a metal case labelled locksmith. The lid of the case was held down by 2 latches on either side and the total weight is probably about 30-40 lbs. Once opened it appears that the contents are divided into 4 equal sections in which 2 sides lift out. The other half has a vise that is hinged on one side that opens to the other side. A clever design.
Contents include a number of wood handled files marked Lutz File& Tool Company out of Cincinnati, key blanks, various lock parts, a lockpickers tool, springs, pins and a Rayovac pen light that had Duracell AA batteries labeled “Best Used by Jan 96”. Containers include Sucrets tins and a Scotch Tape metal cannister. It also contained a 0-1” micrometer made by HPC out of Chicago.
Given the contents, this mobile locksmith worked on vehicles, commercial and residential locks and with this kit eked out a living from a days gone by era. I find this stuff interesting.![]()
You ****. That is a great day.***** to @bmwrd0 for the Craftsman box with logo still intact, @Outlawmws for the Gerber flik loks, they are really nice for fishing cause you can open them 1 handed!, and @Squez for the Plomb 1/4" box!
Weekend started off slow but picked up considerably today. Couple sales after work yesterday didn't yield much but did much better this morning.
From yesterday, this sale had some nice stuff but it was a little too rich for my taste. Picked up the Plomb 3050 and a couple SK extensions for sets at $5
Also a few bits from a picked over estate sale for $4. Lectrolite Tru Fit DBE, Proto, Craftsman, New Britain, Husky, and Snap on randoms.
Now on to the better stuff from today. This sale looked to be a bust until I asked about tools and they let me into the garage as they hadn't pulled anything out yet. Complete Craftsman metric combo set in blow molded case and a mostly complete set of GearWrench metric ratcheting wrenches. I don't usually buy non USA stuff but at $20 for both I couldn't leave the GearWrenches behind. I did leave an SAE set...
And finally the best sale of the day, guy was clearing out his shop and there was a lot of it. I loaded up everything in a tote which is always good if they don't pick through it cause you can't tell how much is in there$40 all in for this batch.
Bunch of Craftsman metric combos
Complete set of Craftsman double line V DBEs and a few randoms. Snap on, Mac, Proto, Fleet, Plomb, Herbrand.
1/2" and 3/8" drive sockets, kind of a mish mash but most of a 1/2" =v= set, a bunch of metric 3/8" stuff, a few =v= wobblers, and a couple other bits.
And the best part, a little =v= 1/4" set with a random Snap on 1/4" ratchet in the box and a few other sockets plus the two spinners.
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You ****, especially for the SO wobble extensions, those ain't cheap.4 stops yesterday and 1 estate sale this morning. Only 2 of the stops produced.
First was a blue point KRW148B for $25 and the tools for $25
Blue point, Bonney, SK and new Britain wrenches
Williams adjustable
Craftsman V 1/4 drive and husky US 3/8 drive sockets
Blue point air pressure gauge
A cool old tubing cutter no name
Long C craftsman ball pein
Bag of tiny zip ty’s
And $.70
Next was stop 4 , a Kennedy 220 with tools for $30
A Fiskar hollow handle hatchet
Craftsman prof. multi tool
Craftsman EE and G, SK sockets
Craftsman nut splitter
Truecraft 5/8 saltus wrench
2 V wrenches
Crescent 6” adjustable
New Brunswick “never slip” linesman’s with replaceable cutters
Elkind folding screwdrivers
And some junk
And finally the estate sale this morning. $15 for everything
8 snap on wobble extensions
Snap on 7/8 6 point 3/8 drive
Snap on 9/16 6 point 1/4 drive
Snap on straight blade driver
Craftsman prof. #2 phillips
3/8 drive SK 6 point sockets
1/4 proto ratchet
3/8 fine tooth craftsman ratchet
SK 6 point 7/16 wrench
Small pair of Bernards
Klein knife
And finally a no name awl w/ a nice wood handle
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You **** for that mid box. And some of those old aviator glasses bring stupid money on the auction site.
Wow, I didnt have a chance to look it up. I knew it was good but not that good.NJ Marty *****
His has barely any mushrooming compared to this ebay sale:
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Vintage Old Embossed Kelly Perfect Axe Head | eBay
Great addition to collection. We have not attempted to clean, oil or polish, will leave this to new owner if so desired. unboxed 3lbs 13.8 oz. Barely visible on back side with all the writing inscribed “1890” in large 5/8” numbers.www.ebay.com