it's garage sale season!!

[jeffmoss26]

You did good!!

 

[Outlawmws]

Beerdog, that would have been a good deal on the box alone!

Venture, are those big German wrenches Hazet? I picked up a little Hazet 10 X 13 mm DOE and a 100 ft Lufkin steel tape for $3 this am.

 

[venturesomerite]

Beerdog, that would have been a good deal on the box alone!

Venture, are those big German wrenches Hazet? I picked up a little Hazet 10 X 13 mm DOE and a 100 ft Lufkin steel tape for $3 this am.

The really big ones are gedore (german) and the smaller big ones are stubai (austrian)

 

[bigcaddy]

I finally decided to venture out on a sunday and take a look at some sales. I saw one that started on friday and mentioned "workshop" in the ad. It had been gnawing away at me for some time so the woman and i decided to take a sunday drive to see what was there.

The tool selection wasn't too bad and i even picked up a vise!

The claw hammer is Vlchek, so is the ratchet. The ball peen hammer is a Plumb and the like new screwdriver is a craftsman

 

[jjjrmx5]

bigcaddy,

Big Plumb 32oz or 40oz ball peen = win.

Looks like a new handle is in order unless u can mod the one on it.

 

[bigcaddy]

The second stop produced a very neat and possibly home made tool. I've looked it over and couldn't find a single makers mark so its my best guess.

I think its an inclinemeter but i could be wrong. If anyone has a better guess, let me know.

The razor knife is made of cast iron and though it looked neat. Anther member posted the exact same knife that he bought yesterday.

 

[bigcaddy]

bigcaddy,

Big Plumb 32oz or 40oz ball peen = win.

Looks like a new handle is in order unless u can mod the one on it.

The other side is stamped 2lbs

 

[jjjrmx5]

The other side is stamped 2lbs

LOL.
That would = 32 oz hammer.

Pint's a pound the world around. (well except an Imperial pint...)

16oz = pint/pound.
32 oz = 2 pounds.

Still the world-around no matter where ya are---even in Cali.
LOL.

 

[jeffmoss26]

Nice stuff bigcaddy.
Outlaw, do a search for Stanley Hex-a-matic and you will find a similar nutdriver to the Klein!

 

[Lone_Wolf]

I need first hand experience and personal opinion about old wrenches. When I say old I think on period before let"s say 1970, or on period when manufacturers where not owned by corporations. I was on "Alloy Artifacts" web page and it is very informative. But I need your opinion which wrenhes are top quality products and which are average and which better to avoid.
I have no acces to old american wrenches that is why I am asking you.
Thank you on any useful info.

 

[jeffmoss26]

Your question would probably be better served as its own topic.

Jeff

 

[bigcaddy]

LOL.
That would = 32 oz hammer.

Pint's a pound the world around. (well except an Imperial pint...)

16oz = pint/pound.
32 oz = 2 pounds.

Still the world-around no matter where ya are---even in Cali.
LOL.

I knew it was a 32oz hammer. I've seen hammers marked either way and this one happened to be marked 2 lbs.

I gave Outlaw a 50+ ounce Ball Peen hammer a few months ago and i think it was marked 3 lbs, even though it would only be a 48oz.

 

[Lone_Wolf]

Thank you again, I will make separate topic.

 

[Zaylor]

This dang thread made me want to hit up some sales this weekend. Here's the haul:

Never heard of "Penske"

Bluepoint puller contraption...hard to find out anything about it online. It seems it's a battery terminal puller? I saw a snapon version in a picture earlier in this thread.
Empire mini combo square to match my 16 inch, cool.
I don't know what the multimeter thing is even for.

C-clamp says "JUDD3"
Littlestown no 25 vise, $5
awesome little oil can
What's the cman "clench-wrench" for?
in the box is a strut compressor

Found this at the dump...anyone know what it held? Anyone want it?

 

[Zaylor]

my first vise

 

[Zaylor]

I also found this old dremel. Lady wanted 2 bucks for it. I just wanted all the high speed cutters I saw in the case.

Those frankenstein nubs on it unscrew to reveal the brushes, pretty cool.

Its label:

Anyone know anything about model #2?

 

[Zaylor]

This thing is cool!

 

[B17E1943]

Never heard of "Penske"

Penske, Roger: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roger_Penske

Nice haul!

 

[jeffmoss26]

Could I see a close up picture of the multimeter?

 

[Flatintoone]

Penske, Roger: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roger_Penske

Nice haul!

Does anyone know where the Penske tools were sold and when? I'd guess 1980s in Kmart (because of the Penske auto centers), but I don't really know. I see timing lights and multimeters around pretty regularly, did anything else have the brand on it?

 

[B17E1943]

Penske was affiliated with Sears for some time; don't know how long:

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=sears+penske+&_sacat=0&_odkw=sears+penske+t&_osacat=0

 

[Zaylor]

Could I see a close up picture of the multimeter?

 

[Zaylor]

Does anyone know where the Penske tools were sold and when? I'd guess 1980s in Kmart (because of the Penske auto centers), but I don't really know. I see timing lights and multimeters around pretty regularly, did anything else have the brand on it?

Penske was affiliated with Sears for some time; don't know how long:

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=sears+penske+&_sacat=0&_odkw=sears+penske+t&_osacat=0

Well, this is what the timing light says on it

 

[Flatintoone]

Penske, Roger: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roger_Penske

Nice haul!

Penske was affiliated with Sears for some time; don't know how long:

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=sears+penske+&_sacat=0&_odkw=sears+penske+t&_osacat=0

Great, just great. Something else to collect...

 

[jeffmoss26]

Nice, an Ideal meter.

 

[Zaylor]

Nice, an Ideal meter.

Okay, noob question time. This mm enables me to put the jaws around a cable and measure amperage and voltage without touching copper, is that what the hoopla is?

 

[B17E1943]

Great, just great. Something else to collect...

Only if you feel compelled to do so ...

 

[Outlawmws]

Okay, noob question time. This mm enables me to put the jaws around a cable and measure amperage and voltage without touching copper, is that what the hoopla is?

You need to track down a manual for the MM, but it will likely only measure amps without contact, and only if you have one wire of the pair running through the Jaws...

 

[Zaylor]

You need to track down a manual for the MM, but it will likely only measure amps without contact, and only if you have one wire of the pair running through the Jaws...

Just got the manual downloaded. You're saying I would have to seperate 1 wire out of the 3 in a power cord (for example) to measure current?

 

[Outlawmws]

Just got the manual downloaded. You're saying I would have to seperate 1 wire out of the 3 in a power cord (for example) to measure current?

That, or make up a pigtail with one wire looped out to make measurements...

 

[sumner52000]

Saturday's finds all from one small estate sale. $20
Pissed the folks off when i showed up at 7:30 and they started at 9:00. I explained i just got off work at 7:00 and they let me look around.

Several nice ratchets, Plomb wrench, (2) Snap on 1/4 flexible extensions, Williams superrenches, Craftsman ignition wrenches, Fairmount line wrenches, 1944 date code snap on socket.

 

[Zaylor]

wow /\
nice

 

[jeffmoss26]

Nice!

 

[Outlawmws]

Great Deal Sumner!

 

[lowbucktruck]

Wow Sumner, nice haul for 20 bucks!

 

[zuk123]

Ok, I'll play

Small estate sale this weekend. I always wait until late on the second day when everything is 50% , and 'volume pricing' is in effect. I know I miss lots of good stuff, but I STILL manage to take home lots of goodies!

For $15 here's the list:

Craftsman/ Dunlop 30's era scrollsaw model 103.2179
Companion #4 buffer/ 4" grinder arbor, and new wheel
Big old hacksaw
small sledgehammer, big tack hammer, tiny claw hammer
old jab saw/ keyhole saw
trowel
chineeese pvc cutter
old sanding block
tool supports for a grinder (probably NOT the companion, not any of my baldours either)
"AC" made in USA socket (13/16, spark plug?)
Proto deep socket
3/8 drive 3/8" craftsman ==v== socket
made in US and germany small wrenches
big allen key with springloaded ball catches
big '4 in hand' still sharp
craftsman copy screwdriver
awesome multi-pound cast iron 3M tape dispenser (4 inch rolls)
stanley knife
mini stanley framing square
lufkin folding rule (36" good, rest missing)
dirty unknown tiny folding rule, missing brass depth gage
2 new saw blades (trade in for free new blades at LOWES)
inside calipers
lock and key
assorted bits for brace
sm. USA C clamp
cheap toolbox tray
hood ornament?
several pounds of brass plumbing (should cover my gas)
some hose stuff
2 packages of solid brass hinges and some wall anchors
full size mattox/ pickax (not pictured)
rusty platform cart to carry it all to my truck!

(forgot the HUGE rusty wrench and the little weird double end pliers/nippers)
(forgot the Coke, StarRx made in USA bottle opener, genuine original or repro?)

the scrollsaw will join the project list, as will the companion arbor
the rest will get a quick clean, handles, etc

And yes, I know, without pix it didn't happen! I keep getting a 'security token missing' error when I try to attach photos. I'll get them in my photobucket acct, and edit or post again.

zuk

 

[zuk123]

Link to whole album:

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v642/zukworld/general/estate sale 4-28-2012/

 

[zuk123]

 

[zuk123]

Pix referenced above:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v...te sale 4-28-2012/2012-04-28_16-42-58_825.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v...te sale 4-28-2012/2012-04-28_16-43-29_601.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v...te sale 4-28-2012/2012-04-28_16-43-57_366.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v...te sale 4-28-2012/2012-04-28_16-45-05_408.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v...ate sale 4-28-2012/2012-04-28_16-47-27_52.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v...te sale 4-28-2012/2012-04-28_16-58-15_459.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v...tate sale 4-28-2012/2012-04-28_16-58-27_6.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v...te sale 4-28-2012/2012-04-28_16-58-30_312.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v...te sale 4-28-2012/2012-04-28_17-00-13_963.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v...te sale 4-28-2012/2012-04-28_17-00-19_864.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v...te sale 4-28-2012/2012-04-28_16-45-49_655.jpg

zuk

 

[zuk123]

Huh, that didn't do what I thought it would. I thought it would display the pix.

Probably better as links, for slower connections.

zuk

Oh, I forgot, there was also an electric floor scrubber, 1970's style, 2 counter rotating 5" brushes. Been looking for one for a while. Perfect for scrubbing the kitchen floor tile. That was included in the $15.