2025 Garage Sale Thread (14th Annual)

[Patrickm82]

a6hux ***** big time​

Had to look up what a new one retails for.

Graymills Clean-O-Matic With Three Way Cleaning

Graymills Clean-O-Matic With Three Way Cleaning

www.southern-tool.com

Holy hell!! Yes he does.

 

[DetailSeeker]

$75 at a estate sale. Works perfect!

You ****.

 

[Outlawmws]

Holy hell!! Yes he does.

Yep, Big time!

 

[AE2]

I found this Coleman quicklite lamp. I usually buy the lanterns but I took a chance on it for $20. If anyone has any info on these I’d love to know about it. No visible date stamp.

This should get you started.

 

[Mr. Wonderful]

This should get you started.

Ok, thank you!

 

[four.cycle]

My favorite junk store in beautiful downtown Sequim had this apparently never-used "Spec Tools" "Squeezewrench" set and a pair of locking pliers which seem to look familiar but have no discernable markings at all.
The Goodwill Store (right across the street) had a couple cheap Barbies to add to the garden.

 

[craftsman creep]

Does this get me any you *****?
Broke my tibia in a four wheeler accident on Easter Sunday. So no tool haul for me right now. Was weight bearing right after surgery.
Went from a walker to crutches to now, just a brace on my right leg to keep my knee locked while I walk. Because of my quad muscle damage had a 1 1/2 inch deep gash in my inner thigh.
-Preston

 

[Provincial]

I spent a lot of time in Alaska in the 1980's. It was 3-wheelers then, and they were really accident prone. The worst thing about a 3-wheeler was that it got unstable if you went slow, so everyone kept their speed up. The manufacturers got sued so bad they came up with 4-wheelers in the mid-80's. Now 4-wheelers have grown so heavy that they really do some damage when they get tipped over or crashed.

 

[SC Fly Guy]

Does this get me any you *****?
Broke my tibia in a four wheeler accident on Easter Sunday. So no tool haul for me right now. Was weight bearing right after surgery.
Went from a walker to crutches to now, just a brace on my right leg to keep my knee locked while I walk. Because of my quad muscle damage had a 1 1/2 inch deep gash in my inner thigh.
-Preston

Not a you **** because you can’t ask for them, but I will give you a THAT *****!! I hope the recovery goes smoothly.

 

[DetailSeeker]

My favorite junk store in beautiful downtown Sequim had this apparently never-used "Spec Tools" "Squeezewrench" set and a pair of locking pliers which seem to look familiar but have no discernable markings at all.
The Goodwill Store (right across the street) had a couple cheap Barbies to add to the garde

Nice; they definitely look like Petersen vise grips. Curious to see if any markings show up under the rust.

Does this get me any you *****?
Broke my tibia in a four wheeler accident on Easter Sunday. So no tool haul for me right now. Was weight bearing right after surgery.
Went from a walker to crutches to now, just a brace on my right leg to keep my knee locked while I walk. Because of my quad muscle damage had a 1 1/2 inch deep gash in my inner thigh.
-Preston

I mean, it's certainly a pretty unique piece of hardware, in great working order, and you've got a fantastic record of where it came from!

But I just can't summon up the wish-it-had-been-me feeling. I will say it absolutely *****, though.

 

[four.cycle]

Nice; they definitely look like Petersen vise grips.

That's why I grabbed them for $3.50, but I am certainly no expert on locking pliers. They do look very similar to those I already own - the screw on the tail end is the same. Maybe after a few nights in the Evaporust bath some markings will turn up.

 

[RTM]

I have a toggle bolt in my upper arm bone, closest I have to onboard hardware. Not a contest I want to win.

Best of luck on your recovery.

 

[alinc100]

ESTATE SALES 05/08/25
Craftsman woodboring set
Craftsman 3/8” x 7/16”,1/2” x 9/16”,3/4’’x7/8” dbe’s
Craftsman 25/32” x 13/16” doe
Williams 8” adjustable
S-K 1/4” x 5/16” doe
MAC Sabina 9/16” combination
Williams superrench 3/8” x 7/16” dbe
JC Penney 3/8” dr 11/16” 12 pt shallow(Thorsen made)
Craftsman Aluminum Meter Stick
PowrKraft adjustable nut driver
Craftsman Fastener Wall Chart
Tommy bar for 1/2” flex breaker

 

[ctuai]

Got my Justrite Streamlined carbide lamp working. Soaked it in vinegar overnight and voila. Fired right up. The only challenge was figuring out that you have to hold your hand over the reflector to capture some acetylene, then run your palm across the striker to get it to ignite. Just flicking the striker doesn't work. The other odd thing is that even with the water turned off it continues to run. It seems to take very little moisture to make acetylene from calcium carbide.

It's very cool bit of kit.

 

[Beerhippie]

Got my Justrite Streamlined carbide lamp working. Soaked it in vinegar overnight and voila. Fired right up. The only challenge was figuring out that you have to hold your hand over the reflector to capture some acetylene, then run your palm across the striker to get it to ignite. Just flicking the striker doesn't work. The other odd think is that even with the water turned off it continues to run. It seems to take very little moisture to make acetylene from calcium carbide.

It's very cool bit of kit.

POP!

Love that sound--but I can't really stand the smell of carbide burning anymore.

Depending on how long it burns after you close the water valve, it may not be closing fully. Did you fill the top with water and take it off to see?

 

[alinc100]

3rd stop today was a FBM find Craftsman Metric Crowsfeet 10mm-19mm appear to be unused . Craftsman 11/16",13/16",7/8",1" 17mm,18mm combination ,15/16" x 1" doe.

 

[ctuai]

POP!

Love that sound--but I can't really stand the smell of carbide burning anymore.

Depending on how long it burns after you close the water valve, it may not be closing fully. Did you fill the top with water and take it off to see?

It continues to put out a tiny flame for at least enough time for me to run down to Menards and back. I checked the water feed tube and no water is running. I opened the can and let out any trapped gas and it doesn't seem to be producing any more gas. Probably opened the valve to wide and let too much water into the chamber. I'll have to goof around with it a bit more.

I figure vacuum seal the carbide into 1/2 oz packets and off it goes into my camping gear.

 

[Beerhippie]

It continues to put out a tiny flame for at least enough time for me to run down to Menards and back. I checked the water feed tube and no water is running. I opened the can and let out any trapped gas and it doesn't seem to be producing any more gas. Probably opened the valve to wide and let too much water into the chamber. I'll have to goof around with it a bit more.

I figure vacuum seal the carbide into 1/2 oz packets and off it goes into my camping gear.

That's fairly normal. Playing around with the water flow will get you right.

Did you replace the seal between the carbide and water portions? It can be disturbing when flames start issuing from there.

We used these back in the day ('70s-'80s) for caving. The energy density of carbide was far higher than any existing battery tech then--alkalines being the height of the tech. They were also bright, even compared to the new, high-falutin' halide headlamp bulbs. But they stank, they were VERY hot and they did need to be refilled about once an hour. A plastic baggie for the waste and old-school film-cans for the refills while using the back-up battery headlamp did the job.

Justrite made some very fancy ones with nylon gas generators--some with remote generators. I could never afford one of those. I still have my old Autolite I used to explore unmapped caves in Grand Canyon and a Justrite similar to yours I picked up a few years back.



I even have my old hat:




PS: DO NOT LEAVE CARBIDE RESIDUE IN THE LAMP! It'll corrode it. Empty and wash with warm water after every use.

 

[Provincial]

Micarta!

 

[mikeinri]

Does this get me any you *****?
Broke my tibia in a four wheeler accident on Easter Sunday. So no tool haul for me right now. Was weight bearing right after surgery.
Went from a walker to crutches to now, just a brace on my right leg to keep my knee locked while I walk. Because of my quad muscle damage had a 1 1/2 inch deep gash in my inner thigh.
-Preston

Wow, THAT *****!

I'm amazed that your leg was weight-bearing so quickly, that's a very good sign.

As mentioned above, none of this is a contest, but I thought my Easter was rough because I hit a rabbit on the way home from dinner at my sister's house. That was the SECOND time I killed the Easter Bunny. First time was in college 30+ years ago (same way)...

Get well soon. I think your first hunt needs to be for a scooter, that way you'll have no excuse to avoid the sales...

Mike

 

[four.cycle]

That was the SECOND time I killed the Easter Bunny.

Maybe you missed it, but somebody here just started an "Animal Attacks" thread.
I'd be careful if I were you.
Just sayin'.....

 

[alinc100]

Does this get me any you *****?
Broke my tibia in a four wheeler accident on Easter Sunday. So no tool haul for me right now. Was weight bearing right after surgery.
Went from a walker to crutches to now, just a brace on my right leg to keep my knee locked while I walk. Because of my quad muscle damage had a 1 1/2 inch deep gash in my inner thigh.
-Preston

That looks way more complicated and painful than my OTJ incident In Oct '23 . Shot me self with a 23 ga pinner. Required outpatient surgery and 6 weeks of follow up care.

 

[Harley94]

I trashed a perfectly healthy knee a few years ago. This is how they pieced it back together.

 

[Marsim]

Just got this for $5 just because it looks cool as hell. Uses pellet gun co2 cartridge for pressurization. Kinda of gimmicky for a growler, but looks victorian/steam punk.

 

[WisJim]

We had a lot of garage sales in town this weekend, starting Thursday. On our way to one that advertised "man stuff" and "tap and die sets", we saw a sign for an unadvertised sale and stopped there. As we drove up we talked about not stopping, but it turned out to be a good start for the day. The big Channellocks, Diamond K36 pliers, Stanley cat's paw and a rusty Pritzlaff Hardware wrench. The advertised "man stuff" at the next sale was mostly rusty farm tools, and the "tap and die set" was a few large taps and dies loose in a cardboard box and very rusty--marked $65 will not separate. A disappointing sale. Next stop was at a woman I worked with years ago, whose husband died and she was moving, and I got the box of 15 or 16 different Loctite products ($1)and a Kennedy K-20 tool box ($2.00). Third sale resulted in me getting a Chinese made 8" grinder for $10. And then on the way home, we found an estate sale that we hadn't been aware of, that had started hours earlier, but I did get two full unopened cans of Coleman fuel for $1 each, a set of 8 Grace screwdrivers ($5), a Speedy Stitcher sewing awl, an Eagle oil can and a small bar clamp, all $1 each. And then I asked if they would consider less for the camera case with 2 Graflex 2 1/4 x 3 1/4 press cameras, one a Speed Graphic with the focal plane shutter. The outfit was marked $120 and she said "How about $80?" so I brought the cameras home too. I used a Graflex of that size when I was the photographer for my high school paper and yearbook many years ago, and had one of my own years ago also which got sold long ago, but I think I still have a few things for that film size around. And I got a few books on local history and Wisconsin vegetation and animals at some of the sales, but the rest of the sales on Thursday and Friday were a bust for me--but the wife go 3 large shopping bags of wool yarn for knitting socks on her circular knitting machine and an armload of knitting and spinning books, so she was happy too.

 

[RTM]

Here is my CL pickup from last night. Tried to set it up for Monday after work, but a cold got in the way.

Seller was older than I, and his retirement project was making putters in his garage, he was moving out a few tools that he didn’t need anymore.

Decent price, not a steel, made in Germany, 1-5/8” face Dial Test Indicator (I believe). Came with a mounting system. Looks like a US brand, Ash Precision, Detroit 8. Circa 1965






Tomorrow won’t be much finding, as we are selling at a HS monthly flea market, hoping to get rid of some surplus household stuff, and tools too. Tho, if our booth settles down, I might sneak away to search. We go 2-3 times per year. Paly space 70 if anyone is nearby.

 

[knock knock]

Picked these up off market place for $25.Seem way to short to be useful for as large as they are.All marked west Germany.

 

[knock knock]

Picked up some snap on sk and couple of old us made knives not to bad for $60.

 

[mikeinri]

We had a lot of garage sales in town this weekend, starting Thursday. On our way to one that advertised "man stuff" and "tap and die sets", we saw a sign for an unadvertised sale and stopped there. As we drove up we talked about not stopping, but it turned out to be a good start for the day. The big Channellocks, Diamond K36 pliers, Stanley cat's paw and a rusty Pritzlaff Hardware wrench. The advertised "man stuff" at the next sale was mostly rusty farm tools, and the "tap and die set" was a few large taps and dies loose in a cardboard box and very rusty--marked $65 will not separate. A disappointing sale. Next stop was at a woman I worked with years ago, whose husband died and she was moving, and I got the box of 15 or 16 different Loctite products ($1)and a Kennedy K-20 tool box ($2.00). Third sale resulted in me getting a Chinese made 8" grinder for $10. And then on the way home, we found an estate sale that we hadn't been aware of, that had started hours earlier, but I did get two full unopened cans of Coleman fuel for $1 each, a set of 8 Grace screwdrivers ($5), a Speedy Stitcher sewing awl, an Eagle oil can and a small bar clamp, all $1 each. And then I asked if they would consider less for the camera case with 2 Graflex 2 1/4 x 3 1/4 press cameras, one a Speed Graphic with the focal plane shutter. The outfit was marked $120 and she said "How about $80?" so I brought the cameras home too. I used a Graflex of that size when I was the photographer for my high school paper and yearbook many years ago, and had one of my own years ago also which got sold long ago, but I think I still have a few things for that film size around. And I got a few books on local history and Wisconsin vegetation and animals at some of the sales, but the rest of the sales on Thursday and Friday were a bust for me--but the wife go 3 large shopping bags of wool yarn for knitting socks on her circular knitting machine and an armload of knitting and spinning books, so she was happy too.

I see a few Sucky items / prices hiding in that haul!

Mike

 

[mikeinri]

Cleanouts at work are ongoing...

I picked up some plexiglass sheets today (pics / measurements later if I remember, LOL), but they threw away a filing cabinet I'd been waiting to pick up. Oh well, there are more, I'll grab some later in the month/year.

There are 4 Scotch racks waiting for me, I need to bring my trailer to pick them up. 8' high, 4' wide, 30" deep. Corrugated steel shelves, some also have thin sheets (of something) covering them.

Anyone heard of these?



What I really want is a bunch of pallet racks, but my manager is hell-bent on selling all of them (we have tons, they won't miss a few)...

Mike

 

[gleman]

Struck out at the thrift store.



The plus-sized mannequin caught my eye.

This place had a chair that I regret not getting a few years ago.

 

[Marsim]

Finally finding a few tools. I think the corroded ratchet is an early 40s craftsman. The guy claims he used the chainsaw last summer and now it won't start. All in for $17

 

[alinc100]

Finally talked a buddy into walking the flea market that is open every weekend here. It's usually pretty entertaining. he was surprised the amount of tools (its his first visit here,but I guarantee not his last)
Anyhow my picks for the day:
Craftsman 1/4” dr 4-13mm deep
Craftsman 1/4” dr 4-12mm deep
Craftsman 1/2” dr 9-15,17,18,19 6 pt shallow easy read
Craftsman 3/4” drive 1-1/4” 12 pt shallow(NOS)
Craftsman 3/8” dr 19mm 6pt deep,3/4” 6pt shallow
Wright 3026 3/8”dr 13/16” extra shallow socket
WardsMaster Quality 1/2” dr 11/16”,1” 12 pt shallow
Craftsman 1/2” dr 1” 12 pt shallow BE
Bonney 1/2” dr 15/16” 12 pt shallow

Craftsman 1/2” ell wrench
Craftsman 3/8” flex breaker bar
Craftsman 7/16” x 1/2” 8 point Ford Brake Wrench
Craftsman 9/16” saltus wrench
Craftsman 5/8” x 3/4” stater manifold wrench
Craftsman 3/8” x 7/16” offset dbe
Craftsman 5/16”,3/8” combination wrenches
Craftsman 1/2” x 9/16”,19/32”x 11/16” doe
Craftsman Arc Joint pliers
Craftsman Professional straight screwdriver
Dayton ⅞” combo
Wright 9/16” combo
Herbrand 13/16” combo
Vanadium 3/8” x 7/16” doe
Hindsdale 1/2” x 9/16” offset dbe
Tru-Fit 3/8” x 7/16” offset dbe
Proto 1/2” x 9/16” offset dbe
Plomb Pebble 1/2” -3/4”combination wrenches

 

[mr57]

Older Beech box, with a few tools. A few Craftsman wrenches and sockets. This is the third of these boxes I've bought. Love them as they're not too big,not too small. Not bad for $10

 

[jeffmoss26]

restore/antique store finds

 

[bmwrd0]

This place had a chair that I regret not getting a few years ago.

I have a chair with lions at the front like that. They dig into your leg and, in my case, left bruises.

 

[SVE Performance]

Yes I have some Scotch Rack .They went out of business a few years ago so you cannot get replacement parts.

 

[Beerhippie]

Today's small haul:



Forgot the pre-lever Petersens:



Not bad for $10.



The rules are for combination squares--one Union, The other LSS. The Starrett is thicker than any rule I've handled.



Any advice for cleaning a paper label?



The only marking I can find on the big crimpers. BoE. I'll see what comes out once they come out of the sodium citrate.

 

[Skellyii]

Struck out at the thrift store.



The plus-sized mannequin caught my eye.

You couldn't move her with your smooth lines?

 

[mikeinri]

Yes I have some Scotch Rack .They went out of business a few years ago so you cannot get replacement parts.

I figured as much. I found a place online selling whole (used) units:

Used Scotch Rack Wood Deck Shelving

Used Scotch Rack Wood Deck Shelving for sale now at American Surplus, your most trusted supplier for heavy-duty bulk shelving. Call or visit us online!

www.americansurplus.com

Mike