it's 2013 garage sale season!...

[Outlawmws]

Hey Lump ! Thanks !
Overall prices were very low , especially on the size of some lots that were thrown together to keep things moving.

Outlaw !
The vise was attached to the welding table for 15 bucks (or 12.50 can't remember).
Its a Morgan 35. For no bigger than it is , its heavy !

Cool! Morgan makes a nice vise!

 

[zkling]

Lump, three words: Motorhome and trailer! (Skip the motels!)

Who's going to be the guy with the semi?

 

[Outlawmws]

As always very nice haul outlaw. Mind if I ask what that cabinet set you back? That looks like a super handy, small spot size cabinet. May want bolt it down to make sure it doesn't tip over at only 13" wide. I would hate to see anything happen to you or your finds.

Thanks! Where it is probably going, it won't have room to tip over!

He wanted $25 earlier in the day and when I went back (With the van) the whole court had shut down "operations" His garage door was open and he was in sight at a neighbors, and he said it was still in his Garage "and he wife isn't happy she was hoping it would go away!" I asked what his best price was and He said "I was asking what? $25 earlier? How about $20?"

I said "let me make one measurement, and it's a deal.

I was actually shocked at how DEEP it is. Most office cabinets stop at about 18" deep, this one is near 30!

Right now I'm thinking this will become the new "Striking tool Central", with one drawer given over to the heavy 3/4 and 1" ratchets and sockets. I cleaned up an old box for a 3/4" drive set, but the 1" stuff almost immediately outgrew it (more like the 1" Drive Plvmb ratchet did,,, way too long! But not for these drawers! ).

 

[J HAV]

Man you guys are night owls! Must be the reason you find so many great tools... Because you never sleep

 

[Outlawmws]

Left coast I have a time zone advantage!

 

[jeffmoss26]

figured you did

Does the box have kind of a crackle finish to it in a greenish? Might be a knock off, might of had the handles changed out by previous owner... still awesome looking, regardless.

Actually I might only have one like that! I'll have to check today

 

[eborcim]

Nice Vlchek DOE Sid!

 

[ShadowRuleZ]

I spy a block grinder in Amity's haul...

 

[Amitygravel]

Good eye Shadow !!
It looks complete with guards and light.
Haven't had a chance to go over it yet or plug it in.
It along with the cabinet base was $12.50.
Right now I'm doing laundry pics later !

 

[nine4gmc]

my laundry would have to wait....just sayin

 

[Burgerkong]

*Snip*

And probably my most significant find, was a go-back, this is a Steel Case card file, 13" wide, 28-1/2 deep and 52 high. Drawers are all roller and I don't need to tell you all how heavy duty these guys are!

the drawers measure 10-1/4 X 27-1/2 deep so each is 282 square inches.

Times eight and this thing has 2255 square inches.

They are 4-5/8 deep, so the thing has 10,429 cubic inches!

Does this look familiar? Haha!

 

[Outlawmws]

Damn Burgerkong, I had to look close, for a second I thought you were the seller!

Yep pretty close! your's has different label holders, and is the drawer release under the pull? or is that a pin for that long rod some card files had to keep the dividers from coming out?

It is Steel Case or someone else?

 

[Burgerkong]

Damn Burgerkong, I had to look close, for a second I thought you were the seller!

Yep pretty close! your's has different label holders, and is the drawer release under the pull? or is that a pin for that long rod some card files had to keep the dividers from coming out?

It is Steel Case or someone else?

I have noooo idea, popped up for sale locally, but for 6 times the price you paid, $125.

 

[msgtsmithret]

My $4.35 finds today. Don't get to sales too often or early enough. It was pretty cleaned out but I did find a few gems, the hammer head is a SO, the Matco handle covers are new, the vise grip is a vintage CM, Proto wheel weight tool, and the slide hammer hook fits my 5lb popper.

Nice finds! The tool in the front is a hub cap remover (not wheel cover, the little silver caps) but I can't tell who made it. Can you see?

 

[msgtsmithret]

wow all of you guys got some great scores today! Looks like it was mostly a socket day for most of you... I ended up having a screwdriver day!

WOW! The screwdriver assortment is astounding. I'm drooling on the drill press though. Hope you get it!

 

[ShadowRuleZ]

Went back to that estate sale and dug this out. 1/4" snap-on flex extension, snap-on vacuum grip pliers (no part number on them?), MAC combination wrench, Cornwell combination wrench, 3 smaller DOE Cornwells, 1 small MAC DOE, a Cornwell ratching DBE, a Snap-On socket and a Cornwell socket. The little 1/4" ratchet is a Williams Superratchet NM51.

A lot of this has that same silver spray paint on it. Brake cleaner and a rag took if off, but I have no urge to spend a few hours doing that. Any thoughts on what to soak it in that wouldn't damage anything if it was chrome or whatever coating is on the impacts?

 

[zkling]

Simple green works good to soften cheaper paints. Spray on concentrated and let sit a few minutes. Works even better if you soak a paper towel in simple green then wrap the affect area. Helps to keep the area moist longer. I can't imagine it damaging chrome. It will pit aluminum though, so use caution.

 

[ShadowRuleZ]

I think I have some undiluted Simple Green out there, think I should water it down first?

I don't think any of this is aluminum, but I didn't know what the coating on impacts was.

 

[Outlawmws]

Use the SG undiluted; or you could jut drop them in a pan of lacquer thinner, but that is also a hassle for evaporation, fumes, and handling.

 

[zkling]

I think I have some undiluted Simple Green out there, think I should water it down first?

I don't think any of this is aluminum, but I didn't know what the coating on impacts was.

I would just use it full strength. My comment on the aluminum was more so for if you plan on putting them in a pan. IIRC simple green has NaOh in it, so it will attack aluminum over time. Most impact sockets are coated with a version of black oxide. I doubt that simple green would hut it, always best to test a small area though. Simple green can be pretty powerful stuff.

 

[Outlawmws]

One quick early stop this AM - fairly productive:

10WR Vice Grip, Utica torque wrench with both in lbs and N/m scales, P&C #2 PH, CM Flair-9/11 mm, 10 mm gearwrench, Eklind SAE Allen set,

ChannelLock 446, 15 in Williams, 6" adjustable C clamp,

Rubber Mallet, 1/2 Speeder, Vlchec DBE

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=269754&stc=1&d=1374430266

Not too bad considering almost all he has otherwise was import **** in a broken down newer craftsman top and bottom that was falling apart. (surprising as he was a former drag racer... )

 

[crewchief888]

i hit the local "junk" flea market early this morning

picked up a pair of used 9R vice grip welding clamps for $5.


got slightly annoyed with most of the sellers i talked to due to the language barrier...

and their overpriced junk...

 

[norry]

Stop 3. Barn sale I recognized from the year before.

"Manual of Spring Engineering" was too cool to pass up. So was the old-school Hotchkiss stapler. At bottom is a Snap-On 3/4" drive ratchet head with 24" handle. I think it would work ok after lubing, if not for the missing tooth on the gear. Are rebuild kits still available through SO for these?

Last time I requested rebuild kits from SO national, they told me to send them the ratchets and returned 4 new ones to me by mail. Definitely worth calling them. Worst case, they should at least send you a kit.

 

[ckadams00]

Hit the flea market today with not bad results:

-Three old 1/2" Craftsman sockets for my collection, and a 1/2 and six 1/4 "SK Wayne" sockets.


-Three Proto Professional combo wrenches and a Bridgeport


-A Miller's Falls punch, a Utica needle nose pliers stamped "Bell Systems", an "M. Klein" needlenose, and a snub nose crescent side cuts. Also picked up a Starrett micro gauge and a Bemis & Call wrench in excellent condition.


All in it was $15, so I felt I got a deal.

 

[jeffmoss26]

ckadams, I want those Bell System pliers

 

[Outlawmws]

Best I can make out is PROTO 6-653. I thought it was a hub cap plier when I first picked it up, but the small hammer head and smaller jaw opening makes me think it is a wheel weight tool. It's really similar to this VIM tool...

eborcim, that is not a wheel weight tool nor "hubcap" pliers, although that is closer. Its for wheel bearing caps that used to be common on the front wheels of rear wheel drive vehicles. The hammer is for tapping the cap back on, the grips for getting it off, and the spoon on the handle for starting caps that are jammed on too tight to get started with the grips.

 

[msgtsmithret]

One quick early stop this AM - fairly productive:

That "SUPERJUSTABLE" wrench is cool! Never heard of that one.

 

[Outlawmws]

OK, I missed One from this AM: its a Husky 3/8 round head ratchet. a little Googleing and its 1960's vintage, and WAY better quality that I'm used to seeing with Husky branding. Semi-Fine tooth at 45 TPR, and with a quick release button. I was not going to take it after seeing "Husky" but than I saw the USA and took a second look and gave it a quick spin to get a feel for the tooth count.

Grabbed it and I'm glad I did.

Turns out it's made by New Britain and was specifically for Husky according to AA.

Pics:

 

[Outlawmws]

That "SUPERJUSTABLE" wrench is cool! Never heard of that one.

That's a Williams from their "Superwrench" era. It's a Brute or I would have left it. I have WAY too many adjustable wrenches...

 

[jpickar]

OK, I missed One from this AM: its a Husky 3/8 round head ratchet. a little Googleing and its 1960's vintage, and WAY better quality that I'm used to seeing with Husky branding. Semi-Fine tooth at 45 TPR, and with a quick release button. I was not going to take it after seeing "Husky" but than I saw the USA and took a second look and gave it a quick spin to get a feel for the tooth count.

Grabbed it and I'm glad I did.

Turns out it's made by New Britain and was specifically for Husky according to AA.

Pics:

That Husky looks real close to the Cman or Easco RHFT ratchet. Nice find!

John

 

[msgtsmithret]

eborcim, that is not a wheel weight tool nor "hubcap" pliers, although that is closer. Its for wheel bearing caps that used to be common on the front wheels of rear wheel drive vehicles. The hammer is for tapping the cap back on, the grips for getting it off, and the spoon on the handle for starting caps that are jammed on too tight to get started with the grips.

Almost perfect Outlaw - and I'm not trying to start an argument either - a hubcap is the cap that seals a wheel hub - not the stamped steel wheel cover that most people call a hubcap. Your description of how they are used is spot on. Again - not starting an argument - just giving out my 35 years of experience as an auto and truck mechanic.

 

[Outlawmws]

That Husky looks real close to the Cman or Easco RHFT ratchet. Nice find!

John

That was part of what made me look closer. but it lacks the double pawls of the RHFT so 45, not 90...

 

[Outlawmws]

Almost perfect Outlaw - and I'm not trying to start an argument either - a hubcap is the cap that seals a wheel hub - not the stamped steel wheel cover that most people call a hubcap. Your description of how they are used is spot on. Again - not starting an argument - just giving out my 35 years of experience as an auto and truck mechanic.

That could also be area specific terminology. I've never heard of those being called a hubcap; but two different coasts of a continent...

Out here there are "wheel covers" (rim to rim coverage) and smaller "hubcaps" that just cover the center of the wheel so the lug nuts don't show.

 

[rickhigginshtbr]

WOW! The screwdriver assortment is astounding. I'm drooling on the drill press though. Hope you get it!

Didn't, a guy bought that and the old Dunlap bandsaw he had as well... damn...

got slightly annoyed with most of the sellers i talked to due to the language barrier...

and their overpriced junk...

X2 on that... had a guy trying to sell me a broken CMan 1/2" rat this morning for $10... was like, really? Though I should have snagged the 1/4" snap on he had for the same price...

 

[madison069]

Picked up a Ridgid 3/4" pipe tap, part number E5116 brand new in the box for $.50!

The guy had it in is junk pile. I also picked up a stubby craftsman flat head and a 6 or 8" drop hitch with a 2" ball for $15.

Not a bad day!

 

[rickhigginshtbr]

So, snagged one item for fair price this morning from the guy that I usually **** the 4/$1 box he sets up...


$10, will definitely be cleaned up and used... don't have any flare wrenches.

 

[Flatintoone]

That Husky looks real close to the Cman or Easco RHFT ratchet. Nice find!

John

New Britain-era Husky is pretty common around here (and pretty nice). I keep a 3/8 ratchet in the drawer as a user. Never seen that particular style, though.

 

[bluebolt]

So, snagged one item for fair price this morning from the guy that I usually **** the 4/$1 box he sets up...


$10, will definitely be cleaned up and used... don't have any flare wrenches.

MMMM nice Crown label package

 

[BFBOB]

New Britain-era Husky is pretty common around here (and pretty nice). I keep a 3/8 ratchet in the drawer as a user. Never seen that particular style, though.

New Britain all right. The same ratchet is also branded Penncraft . I have several, in 3/8 and 1/2"

 

[Flatintoone]

Last time I requested rebuild kits from SO national, they told me to send them the ratchets and returned 4 new ones to me by mail. Definitely worth calling them. Worst case, they should at least send you a kit.

Thanks, I'll look into it!