it's 2013 garage sale season!...
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jeffmoss26
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That's exactly what I thought it was! I will send you a PM!
SackOHammers
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The looks like the garage sale Gods are smiling on everyone!
Today was horrible for garage sales here. Not due to lack of. I was saddled with children and my wife's car. There was one out in the boonies I wanted to go to that was about 50 miles away. It had been a helicopter mechanics and they wanted all the sheds cleared out. Never made it.
I did make a detour after dumping off the wife to a rumored sale. Bad signage. One small sign in the yard that said sale in back. They were cleaning out everything in this guys garage. Left the kids in the car with a bowl of water and the windows cracked and went inside. Everything was crazy cheap. I had to pass up a lot of stuff because I couldn't leave the car for long. Here's what I got for $20.
Note the sander on the stubby bench. It was $5 with the motor. He loaned me a saw to hack off the legs. It wouldn't fit in the car otherwise. That's why I passed up an old SO roll around full of stuff. Stupid car.
Today was horrible for garage sales here. Not due to lack of. I was saddled with children and my wife's car. There was one out in the boonies I wanted to go to that was about 50 miles away. It had been a helicopter mechanics and they wanted all the sheds cleared out. Never made it.
I did make a detour after dumping off the wife to a rumored sale. Bad signage. One small sign in the yard that said sale in back. They were cleaning out everything in this guys garage. Left the kids in the car with a bowl of water and the windows cracked and went inside. Everything was crazy cheap. I had to pass up a lot of stuff because I couldn't leave the car for long. Here's what I got for $20.
Note the sander on the stubby bench. It was $5 with the motor. He loaned me a saw to hack off the legs. It wouldn't fit in the car otherwise. That's why I passed up an old SO roll around full of stuff. Stupid car.
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That box, those vise grips, is that a mini (all metal) craftsman ball peen hammer? Excuse me for a few minutes.
The mini hammer is unmarked
I want a bigger one but who doesn't
Any makers marks no the v-block?
Yes, looks like there was some good scores by all
When I can't take an item with me, I ask if it's possible to leave a deposit or something to hold it until I can return in my truck.
Outlawmws
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WOW.. where to start? so many great scores so little time...
I'll start backwards...
Sack, is the black box a slow speed wet grinder? those are great for sharpening tools!
Clamp on vise: Millers falls? My son has that one sans the base..
Rick, great scores, and the "Borkit" Cracked me up!
Flat, I thought you were snowed out by now? Cool stuff for a snowbird!
BTW Bob, those green porcelain lights are COOL!
I'll start backwards...
Sack, is the black box a slow speed wet grinder? those are great for sharpening tools!
Clamp on vise: Millers falls? My son has that one sans the base..
Rick, great scores, and the "Borkit" Cracked me up!
Flat, I thought you were snowed out by now? Cool stuff for a snowbird!
BTW Bob, those green porcelain lights are COOL!
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This afternoon, I went to the monthly trade day(small outdoor flea market gathering) where I snagged the Snap On chest last month, this time came up empty. To try and salvage the trip(30 mins), we hit a garage moving sale where I got these three boxes with contents for $15. Lots of **** went in the scrap bin already, this is what I'll keep or sell. Crown top box, Kennedy 1018 cantilever, unknown old school with cool bottom corner box. Armstrong sockets, Blackhawk 1/4 ratchet and some sockets, misc sockets, Blackhawk t bar, punches, Craftsman allens, doe wrenches and magnetic socket inserts, Williams adjustable, 3 lb ball peen head, Armstrong wrenches, Proto yellow handle flat blade, misc **** for my garage sale box fillers.
toomanytoyzz
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This afternoon, I went to the monthly trade day(small outdoor flea market gathering) where I snagged the Snap On chest last month, this time came up empty. To try and salvage the trip(30 mins), we hit a garage moving sale where I got these three boxes with contents for $15. Lots of **** went in the scrap bin already, this is what I'll keep or sell. Crown top box, Kennedy 1018 cantilever, unknown old school with cool bottom corner box. Armstrong sockets, Blackhawk 1/4 ratchet and some sockets, misc sockets, Blackhawk t bar, punches, Craftsman allens, doe wrenches and magnetic socket inserts, Williams adjustable, 3 lb ball peen head, Armstrong wrenches, Proto yellow handle flat blade, misc **** for my garage sale box fillers.
I'm digging the cantilever box nine
. What brand? I think I see Kennedy in the corner, but my eyesight has started to challenge me in recent times.
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jakemac
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The v-block measures 1 1/4"sq x 1 5/8"long.
Under a washed out sticker it was stamped :
B&S MFG. CO.__________750-A
PROV.R.I.U.S.A.
On the other side it was stamped ;
12________[then engraved] ML-3894
ShadowRuleZ
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I'm so glad we have this thread since I haven't found anything in three weeks. It's almost as good as finding stuff myself.
Outlawmws
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OK a got a few things yesterday and today. It was looking dismal after the first few stops today, and getting skunked at the collage FM...
Fridays one stop: A dog anchor and chain (I use these for guy line anchors for tarps up camping) and an older (Longish) "C" craftsman 6" adjustable. $2 for both.
Today, I finally broke the ice at a sort of an Estate sale, really they were simply emptying a house... I found a tool box and got these:
SO TorqOmeter Lb-in torque wrench; 3/8" drive with a Thorsen 1/2" adapter, New Britain DOE, Combos (Sm to large) in SO 9/16, Craftsman (20mm) and Indestro in 1-1/4", Large GreenField Tap handle, and a decent pop riveter.
and later, on a work bench under two other boxes, I found this box...
And this was inside....
Three dial indicators, and a bunch of stuff for setting them up on mag bases (Which I already have a number of)
Everything from the estate sale was $7!
Another Yard sale: New in Package Bit set (Taiwan), Utica diags, adn a can of Brasso. (never tried the stuff so we will see how it stacks up...) $2 all
Last score for the day, SWMBO and I went to look at a mirror we saw for one late posting CL ad, and hit a few more on the way home, and I picked up these roe $4. A 6" Brinks and Cotton "C" clamp, and there was a baggie of "stuff" that had these handles, I was after the crystal ones.. I need to dig up some threaded rod to assemble them:
And the clamp after clean up: I think this is my second Brinks and Cotton, I have a small one marked "B&C"
Fridays one stop: A dog anchor and chain (I use these for guy line anchors for tarps up camping) and an older (Longish) "C" craftsman 6" adjustable. $2 for both.
Today, I finally broke the ice at a sort of an Estate sale, really they were simply emptying a house... I found a tool box and got these:
SO TorqOmeter Lb-in torque wrench; 3/8" drive with a Thorsen 1/2" adapter, New Britain DOE, Combos (Sm to large) in SO 9/16, Craftsman (20mm) and Indestro in 1-1/4", Large GreenField Tap handle, and a decent pop riveter.
and later, on a work bench under two other boxes, I found this box...
And this was inside....
Three dial indicators, and a bunch of stuff for setting them up on mag bases (Which I already have a number of)Everything from the estate sale was $7!
Another Yard sale: New in Package Bit set (Taiwan), Utica diags, adn a can of Brasso. (never tried the stuff so we will see how it stacks up...) $2 all
Last score for the day, SWMBO and I went to look at a mirror we saw for one late posting CL ad, and hit a few more on the way home, and I picked up these roe $4. A 6" Brinks and Cotton "C" clamp, and there was a baggie of "stuff" that had these handles, I was after the crystal ones.. I need to dig up some threaded rod to assemble them:
And the clamp after clean up: I think this is my second Brinks and Cotton, I have a small one marked "B&C"
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SackOHammers
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I thought about asking them to hold it for me, 94. There were a number of people running the sale plus a couple of groups making random piles and yelling for prices. It's not that I wouldn't trust them, I just don't think they could have kept track of it. You could have rolled out of there with it and I don't think they would have noticed. Nice folks, just not organized. (By the way, I did a trial run on the lathe. No chatter. Sweet!)
Your spot on about the grinder, Outlaw. My pile was $15 and I asked if he would make it an even $20 with the grinder. It looks brand new. The vice is a swivel base Stanley. Seems like folks are having some luck finding these lately.
Your spot on about the grinder, Outlaw. My pile was $15 and I asked if he would make it an even $20 with the grinder. It looks brand new. The vice is a swivel base Stanley. Seems like folks are having some luck finding these lately.
Flatintoone
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Great stuff for great prices, Outlaw!
SackOHammers
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Outlaw,I don't know what you paid for the dial indicators, But score!
In my experience Brasso is good for roughing out stuff that has an easily wiped surface. Its when it gets into cracks or fine details on stuff that its a pain. It leaves behind kind of a chalky residue and can be corrosive if you don't get it all after a long period of time.
In my experience Brasso is good for roughing out stuff that has an easily wiped surface. Its when it gets into cracks or fine details on stuff that its a pain. It leaves behind kind of a chalky residue and can be corrosive if you don't get it all after a long period of time.
madison069
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Few items from the auction Wednesday. I picked up 4 tool boxes and a few box lots full of stuff.
What size are those SO box??? Maybe the pipe wrench is misleading but those look smallish!
madison069
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That cantilever box is cool! I've never seen a pair of vise grip in the box like that!
madison069
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Thanks, the angle vise and anvil are both unmarked, I'm assuming overseas. 2.5" jaws on the vise, 11" long anvil.
Thanks man! Good score on the vise grips.
double square, knurled 1/4" drive 1/4, 5/16 and 3/8
I like that socket box, I just picked up some enamel paint that matches the color of the SK boxes, only it don't have the texture of it.
I'm picking up a paint gun and a clean hose tomorrow to paint the box with, so we will see how it goes.
WildwoodChuck
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Small 7-3/4"W 4-1/2D 8-1/2T ish
I like that socket box, I just picked up some enamel paint that matches the color of the SK boxes, only it don't have the texture of it.
I'm picking up a paint gun and a clean hose tomorrow to paint the box with, so we will see how it goes.
The automotive custom guys use standard black wrinkle texture paint on things, then top coat them with light color coats of the color they want it to be. The parts end up looking great, you may try that if you want to match the texture as well.
jakemac
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Brown & Sharpe, nice!! I have the 750-C, if you want to trade that one off for something, let me know
I'm going to hold on to it for now, but I'll keep you in mind if that changes.
WildwoodChuck
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I went to an auction tonight to get a 20 foot trailer and 2 1000 gallon fuel tanks. Got this instead 12.50.
Outlawmws
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Thanks for the heads up Sack!
Well I paid 7 bucks for everything, so if the other tools were $1 each, then the box of indicators was free!
Flatintoone
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The automotive custom guys use standard black wrinkle texture paint on things, then top coat them with light color coats of the color they want it to be. The parts end up looking great, you may try that if you want to match the texture as well.
That's a great tip!
madison069
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The automotive custom guys use standard black wrinkle texture paint on things, then top coat them with light color coats of the color they want it to be. The parts end up looking great, you may try that if you want to match the texture as well.
Funny you say that cause I was thinking of the hammered paint I got in the cabinet but wanted to test it out first to make sure the paint will be compatible
SackOHammers
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Well I paid 7 bucks for everything, so if the other tools were $1 each, then the box of indicators was free!
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Oily Nails
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A little UK action now....
We don't get many garage/yard sales in the UK
but we do love a good car-boot sale/flea-market event!
Stopped at a local one this morning and spent an hour and £10 collecting things that caught my eye amongst the piles of baby clothes and fake football tops.
View media item 35049An adjustable Spanner stamped "Ford" for £1
View media item 35051A really nicely detailed folding metal rule for £1
View media item 35052Yet another £1 LED torch, but you can never have too many right?...right?
View media item 35050An almost complete impact set, my father has had this type for years so was worth £5.
And finally the thingy-de-la-resistance...
View media item 35055A Dinky toy Armoured car £3
Doesn't really compete with the hauls you folks manage every weekend but fun nevertheless.
We don't get many garage/yard sales in the UK
but we do love a good car-boot sale/flea-market event!Stopped at a local one this morning and spent an hour and £10 collecting things that caught my eye amongst the piles of baby clothes and fake football tops.
View media item 35049An adjustable Spanner stamped "Ford" for £1
View media item 35051A really nicely detailed folding metal rule for £1
View media item 35052Yet another £1 LED torch, but you can never have too many right?...right?
View media item 35050An almost complete impact set, my father has had this type for years so was worth £5.
And finally the thingy-de-la-resistance...
View media item 35055A Dinky toy Armoured car £3
Doesn't really compete with the hauls you folks manage every weekend but fun nevertheless.
bigcaddy
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Its been a busy past few weeks and i've not been able to get to many estate sales due to work and schedule conflicts.
This pile of stuff was from a CL ad about a vise, I didn't buy it, and a friend that found a vise for me.
The crank tools on the left are Thread Kit Heli coil insert production tools. I didn't know what they were but took a gamble and did okay for 20.00 I have a box of brand new Heli Coil taps laying around to make a kit with and sell it soon
The NPT pipe taps are from the same guy. THe Mitutoyo feeler gauge was from a garage sale i saw on the way home. The guy usually has lots of tools and thats all i could find in his piles yesterday. He refused my offer of a dollar and insisted i take it, so i left him a 6 pack on his doorstep in the evening.
THe Japanese made Craftsman vise, which is obviously beat to hell and back, is from a friend. I picked up something for him in my truck and he gave me a great deal on that basket-case of a vise
This pile of stuff was from a CL ad about a vise, I didn't buy it, and a friend that found a vise for me.
The crank tools on the left are Thread Kit Heli coil insert production tools. I didn't know what they were but took a gamble and did okay for 20.00 I have a box of brand new Heli Coil taps laying around to make a kit with and sell it soon
The NPT pipe taps are from the same guy. THe Mitutoyo feeler gauge was from a garage sale i saw on the way home. The guy usually has lots of tools and thats all i could find in his piles yesterday. He refused my offer of a dollar and insisted i take it, so i left him a 6 pack on his doorstep in the evening.
THe Japanese made Craftsman vise, which is obviously beat to hell and back
, is from a friend. I picked up something for him in my truck and he gave me a great deal on that basket-case of a viseAttachments
mattblast
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Headed back to the sale where I picked up the stanley vise and the two desk lamps and got a pile of stuff for $22.
Smith victor 12" studio light
LPG
Several small c clamps.
Couple dozen old pencils
Mercury switch
Small oiler
Lamp black water color
Brush
Red filter
Eagle lamp socket
Leviton lamp switch
Unknown tool.
Any ideas what it is? Came from home of photographer
And a variable tap transformer. Rated 19 amps.
Also picked up two items at yard sale for $0.50 each
The axe has broken handle so everyone else passed right by
Collins Legitimus. 4 lbs
This morning I headed to a tool yard sale. Just one table on the sidewalk with heavily used tools but I found some good ones for $22
Craftsman pry bar
2 estwing hammers
Enderes puller
Bender
Crescent 10"
Proto 209 diagonal cutter.
Drywall corner clincher. I've been looking for one for years. Can finally stop borrowing it when needed
Smith victor 12" studio light
LPG
Several small c clamps.
Couple dozen old pencils
Mercury switch
Small oiler
Lamp black water color
Brush
Red filter
Eagle lamp socket
Leviton lamp switch
Unknown tool.
Any ideas what it is? Came from home of photographer
And a variable tap transformer. Rated 19 amps.
Also picked up two items at yard sale for $0.50 each
The axe has broken handle so everyone else passed right by
Collins Legitimus. 4 lbs
This morning I headed to a tool yard sale. Just one table on the sidewalk with heavily used tools but I found some good ones for $22
Craftsman pry bar
2 estwing hammers
Enderes puller
Bender
Crescent 10"
Proto 209 diagonal cutter.
Drywall corner clincher. I've been looking for one for years. Can finally stop borrowing it when needed
A little UK action now....
We don't get many garage/yard sales in the UK
View media item 35049An adjustable Spanner stamped "Ford" for £1
Doesn't really compete with the hauls you folks manage every weekend but fun nevertheless.
That wrench is fabulous! Probably made for adjusting the gudgeon pin retainers on the Yellow Submarine!
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Headed back to the sale where I picked up the stanley vise and the two desk lamps and got a pile of stuff for $22.
Any ideas what it is? Came from home of photographer
Doesn't look photographic to me, and I was a pro back in the film days. I'm guessing maybe a push drill of some sort? Call it a Kraut Drill, since by the name, it sure isn't a Yankee Drill
jeffmoss26
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Yep, push drill.
jakemac
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A little UK action now....
We don't get many garage/yard sales in the UK
Stopped at a local one this morning and spent an hour and £10 collecting things that caught my eye amongst the piles of baby clothes and fake football tops.
View media item 35050An almost complete impact set, my father has had this type for years so was worth £5.
I think I bought that same impact set back in the early 80's. Mine was labeled "Buffalo", but must have been made in the same factory. It's still in one of my toolboxes somewhere.
....... and yea, we get the piles of dirty baby clothes and fake sports shirts as well. I guess some things are universal.
A little UK action now....
We don't get many garage/yard sales in the UK
Stopped at a local one this morning and spent an hour and £10 collecting things that caught my eye amongst the piles of baby clothes and fake football tops.
View media item 35049An adjustable Spanner stamped "Ford" for £1
View media item 35051A really nicely detailed folding metal rule for £1
View media item 35052Yet another £1 LED torch, but you can never have too many right?...right?
View media item 35050An almost complete impact set, my father has had this type for years so was worth £5.
And finally the thingy-de-la-resistance...
View media item 35055A Dinky toy Armoured car £3
Doesn't really compete with the hauls you folks manage every weekend but fun nevertheless.
No garage sales in the UK? What ever do you folks do with your outdated Christmas decorations and broken kitchen gadgets?
That armored car is cool, is that a Ferret?
Outlawmws
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Headed back to the sale where I picked up the stanley vise and the two desk lamps and got a pile of stuff for $22.
Any ideas what it is? Came from home of photographer
Doesn't look photographic to me, and I was a pro back in the film days. I'm guessing maybe a push drill of some sort? Call it a Kraut Drill, since by the name, it sure isn't a Yankee Drill
the thing in the handle is to store bits.
Oily Nails
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No garage sales in the UK? What ever do you folks do with your outdated Christmas decorations and broken kitchen gadgets?
That armored car is cool, is that a Ferret?
Broken Decorations and gadgets are sold at the weekly Car Boot Sales
The Armoured car is a Daimler
Ruffgeezer
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Pretty much nail on the head, although round my way, there are a lot of "professional" car booters, there is pretty much one on everyday of the week in the summer!
Pretty much nail on the head, although round my way, there are a lot of "professional" car booters, there is pretty much one on everyday of the week in the summer!
Hmm, we'd call that a Flea Market, although the term Car Boot Sale makes a lot more sense.
Mohawk Dave
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Pretty much nail on the head, although round my way, there are a lot of "professional" car booters, there is pretty much one on everyday of the week in the summer!
WOW! That is so foreign to me/us. Seems like such a PITA, not to mention, bigger items get left at home probably, and then little odds and ends might get left behind b/c the seller doesn't think they are worth selling.
Here, at a yard sale, everything is right out front, so people will bring everything out b/c it is only 20 feet. And if not, you can usually at least talk nice and get yourself in the garage.
EDIT: and for the most part, your vehicles are smaller than ours...meaning less room to pack stuff in.