There'll be a lot of guys there; guns, fishing, 70's stuff, tools... says they pass out their numbers at 8:30am so get there around 6am and get a street number and return at 8am to line up to swap out the street nums for the company numbers at 8:30.
2016 Garage Sale Thread
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There'll be a lot of guys there; guns, fishing, 70's stuff, tools... says they pass out their numbers at 8:30am so get there around 6am and get a street number and return at 8am to line up to swap out the street nums for the company numbers at 8:30.
thecody59
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I don't think there is anything there that would make me wait in line that long. The only thing a saw was the craftsman set.
thecody59
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I wanted to go to this one at 8am. It is the second day but i saw a nice waterloo box i want if it is still there. Should i go to the Eagan one first?
https://www.estatesales.net/MN/Minneapolis/55439/1138599
https://www.estatesales.net/MN/Minneapolis/55439/1138599
racinfarmer
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topop101
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I would do this one first , the quality is much higher even being day 2. Then hit the other and clean up on a truck load of expendable I seen. Good luck
thecody59
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Yeah that is what i thought! All i see for the Eagan one is unopened cheap tools like tool shop and a bunch of cleaning supplies. It is worth stopping there but i don't know about waiting in line for a few hours.
Outlawmws
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Yes, you should have gone to this one today.
thecody59
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I would have but i just saw it this afternoon. I have been trying to stay away from estate sales lately and i only looked because i had some time to kill sitting in my car waiting for my mom getting a eye exam.
thecody59
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The only thing i want is the waterloo chest if it is still even there. I don't have room for any of the other stuff like the drill press.
PWRstroke_smoke
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Local thrift store stop
zodi camp shower for only 15$
I had to build a new power box for the sump pump, it had 6 1.5v D batteries in series originally=6v. So I went and bought a 6v Lantern battery and a waterproof carrying case to remake the box. Used the old waterproof switch from the previous box and reused the gasket for the outgoing power lines. drilled the 2 holes with a step drill. turned out great! Got 5 gallons of water to 88 degress in about 8 minutes I was surprised works very well.
NOS Klein Lineman side cutters 1$
Plomb Boy scout hatchet 2$
Plumb 5265 1$
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zodi camp shower for only 15$
I had to build a new power box for the sump pump, it had 6 1.5v D batteries in series originally=6v. So I went and bought a 6v Lantern battery and a waterproof carrying case to remake the box. Used the old waterproof switch from the previous box and reused the gasket for the outgoing power lines. drilled the 2 holes with a step drill. turned out great! Got 5 gallons of water to 88 degress in about 8 minutes I was surprised works very well.
NOS Klein Lineman side cutters 1$
Plomb Boy scout hatchet 2$
Plumb 5265 1$
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paulm12
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has original receipt, was $29 in 1960. From a Milwaukee auto shop.
Itinerant
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Nice work on the shower Smoke, and that BSA hatchet is too cool.
thecody59
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cbacres
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I'll just leave this here and does anyone know what the "C" stands for?
Yes, sometimes the c sounds like a s, as in you got another anvil, you prolly ****.
Damn sure isn't china.
thecody59
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Okay guys i am back from the two sales i told you about yesterday. The Edina one was a nice score but the Eagan one was a huge bust. It was some guy that bought a closeout and 99% of the tools were Chinese ****. The 275 piece craftsman set was $165 too much for me. But this is what i got at the half off Edina sale. The Waterloo chest sold yesterday but i still got a lot of cool stuff.
2. Craftsman tool box $6.25
2. Dunlap box $4.25
2. Craftsman tool box $6.25
2. Dunlap box $4.25
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thecody59
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thecody59
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1. roadside kit $1.25
2. Chinese axe $1.25, 3 usa pliers $2.25
3. 3 oil cans $4.75.
I really like the oil cans. One is i believe solid copper and was made right here in the twin cities. These will go great with my oil can collection.
2. Chinese axe $1.25, 3 usa pliers $2.25
3. 3 oil cans $4.75.
I really like the oil cans. One is i believe solid copper and was made right here in the twin cities. These will go great with my oil can collection.
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thecody59
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Cody - I believe that the last item is a speed reducer. I'm not sure if its meant to be used on a drill press or a handheld drill.
On the compressor, you said you needed to change out the 220 plug (or did you mean a 20 amp plug), if you're changing it to a 120v plug make sure you rewiire the motor to 120v before plugging it in.
On the compressor, you said you needed to change out the 220 plug (or did you mean a 20 amp plug), if you're changing it to a 120v plug make sure you rewiire the motor to 120v before plugging it in.
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Sam'sAutoParts
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I think Jake is right, I picked up a Stanley version about a month ago. I seem to recall they were for driving screws with a corded drill?
thecody59
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I forgot about this craftsman dolly i picked up for $5.25. It was right by the front door to get in the estate sale and i kept thinking if i needed a second dolly or not but for $5.25 it was too good to pass up. But right when i put it in my pile by the check out everyone wanted to buy it 
I had a lady ask if i was buying it and i said yes and went back downstairs and when i went back up another guy was trying to take it so they finally stuck a sold sticker on it.
I had a lady ask if i was buying it and i said yes and went back downstairs and when i went back up another guy was trying to take it so they finally stuck a sold sticker on it.Attachments
thecody59
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I didn't buy it i just asked about it. I would of pulled the trigger but it looks like there was a air leak on the bottom somewhere. For $45 dollars it is a good deal tho.
thecody59
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Thanks guys you were right. I just looked them up on ebay and there only selling for $25 or so with shipping but for $3.75 it was a good buy.
littleponderosa
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Went to the only sale in town. Came home empty handed. Tommorow, haha.
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rmalkow2
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I'll just leave this here and does anyone know what the "C" stands for?
After exhaustive research I'm pretty sure that "C" stands for Craptanium. A terribly failed attempt at a new metal alloy. Won't do you any good. To ease your pain just leave it by the curb but covered up and PM me your address. I'll arrange to get it out of your way so your shop is not cluttered.
I'm jealous, just a bit, at all the anvil finds lately.
upndown
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Smoke, those zodi's sure are a welcome site during a few day fishing trip! Nice snag. 
topop101
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I spent 3 hours at an auction tonight that's going to be going on daylight to dark all weekend. 60 tables, 20 trailers 6 buildings 40 or more old restored JD tractors plus another 20 for parts and too many implements to count . In the 3 hours they made it through 6 tables and 1 trailer. I gave up.... for 35 this is what I managed to get.
5 old locks- 2 with keys. two braces- one is a John S. Fray
Shot gun cleaning kit
Disston saw blade
Craftsman table saw kit
# 4 hand bore
HK Porters 10" Bolt cutters
Early 1927 pat date Estwing hammer
And a pair of something I'm not sure what they are used for ? Maybe a sack cutter some one at the auction thought? It was neat enough to spend 5 bucks on...
5 old locks- 2 with keys. two braces- one is a John S. Fray
Shot gun cleaning kit
Disston saw blade
Craftsman table saw kit
# 4 hand bore
HK Porters 10" Bolt cutters
Early 1927 pat date Estwing hammer
And a pair of something I'm not sure what they are used for ? Maybe a sack cutter some one at the auction thought? It was neat enough to spend 5 bucks on...
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PWRstroke_smoke
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2$ for both
General Tempered steel drill and wire gauge index
Plomb 18" 3/8" drive extension model # 5263. Longest plomb i have seen!
General Tempered steel drill and wire gauge index
Plomb 18" 3/8" drive extension model # 5263. Longest plomb i have seen!
Outlawmws
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Nice score top!
Are you talking about the compound flush cutters?
If so I'd have given 5 for those in a heartbeat!
Outlawmws
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Pwr, Great Plvmb scores yesterday and today.
That shower, so it's re-circulation, then pump for the shower? 88 seems cold for a shower, I shoot for 110 or so.
You can get a plastic holder for 4 D's to simulate the lantern battery. it's usually cheaper that way. (Baring deals/closeouts...) I've seen some lantern batteries that had std batteries inside them...
That shower, so it's re-circulation, then pump for the shower? 88 seems cold for a shower, I shoot for 110 or so.
You can get a plastic holder for 4 D's to simulate the lantern battery. it's usually cheaper that way. (Baring deals/closeouts...) I've seen some lantern batteries that had std batteries inside them...
PWRstroke_smoke
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Our little thrift store keeps getting in some awesome old tools, for cheap prices
Ya I agree 88 is cold but that was the temp of the entire 5 gallon bucket of water after only 8 minutes, by the time I turned it off at 15 minutes the bucket temp was well over 100 degrees.
WHere do you get the holders I may do that in the future and use rechargeable D's. Do they have ones that hold them in series to produce 6V? The watertight carrying case works perfectly
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topop101
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Nice score top!
Are you talking about the compound flush cutters?
If so I'd have given 5 for those in a heartbeat!
No. I gave 3 for those.... I was meaning the larger pair. It turns out they are emasculators ... Ouch! Used when red hot!
Outlawmws
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I used to get them at Radioshack, but the way RS went that may not be an option these days. Walmart, Amazon, you you have a Fry's electronics?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/4-RAYOVAC-LANTERN-BATTERY-ADAPTORS-D-CELLTO-6-VOLT-BATTERIES-6VADP-FLASH-LIGHT-/221054716632
PWRstroke_smoke
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Thanks outlaw! That is exactly what i need, no I can use rechargeable.I used to get them at Radioshack, but the way RS went that may not be an option these days. Walmart, Amazon, you you have a Fry's electronics?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/4-RAYOVAC-LANTERN-BATTERY-ADAPTORS-D-CELLTO-6-VOLT-BATTERIES-6VADP-FLASH-LIGHT-/221054716632
ordering one tonight
Picked up a few things recently.
A few days ago an engine stand with a gear drive head to rotate the engine popped up on Craigslist so I picked up it along with a parts drawer full of electrical terminals for $70 total. On the way home I stopped at a U-Auto-Pull it yard and snagged an Edelbrock Performer 289 intake for $32 and sold it the next day for $55.
Today I had several sales to hit. First was a bust.
Second one I picked up a Coca Cola crate with 27 bottles and 168 Mason canning jars at 10 cents each for $19 total. The canning jars I will trade to a local farmers market vendor for 25 cents per jar in canned goods oh yum!
Third one was an estate sale with cool stuff but not much tools. Picked up the Craftsman Crown soldering fluid, Singer sewing machine oil, new wire brush and some outlet insulaters for $4.50 total.
Hit one more sale, not much but picked up this Sears blue light duty toolbox with the price and description stickers still intact! Also picked up the 1/2" Williams ratchet, Coleman lantern and milk crate for $7 total.
A few days ago an engine stand with a gear drive head to rotate the engine popped up on Craigslist so I picked up it along with a parts drawer full of electrical terminals for $70 total. On the way home I stopped at a U-Auto-Pull it yard and snagged an Edelbrock Performer 289 intake for $32 and sold it the next day for $55.
Today I had several sales to hit. First was a bust.
Second one I picked up a Coca Cola crate with 27 bottles and 168 Mason canning jars at 10 cents each for $19 total. The canning jars I will trade to a local farmers market vendor for 25 cents per jar in canned goods oh yum!
Third one was an estate sale with cool stuff but not much tools. Picked up the Craftsman Crown soldering fluid, Singer sewing machine oil, new wire brush and some outlet insulaters for $4.50 total.
Hit one more sale, not much but picked up this Sears blue light duty toolbox with the price and description stickers still intact! Also picked up the 1/2" Williams ratchet, Coleman lantern and milk crate for $7 total.
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BlueBomber
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I've been subscribed to PublicSurplus.com for a few years, ever since I bought a bunch of used fireman jackets. Well, two weeks ago, a nearby votech school was offering a Hunter drive-on lift for an opening bid of $2500. On a whim, I threw down a bid, because I've always wanted a lift. My ceiling is too low for a traditional two-post, but a drive-on parallelogram one would be okay. Turned out I was the only bidder! Gulp--that meant I had won...and now had to go disassemble and transport it. Total price with taxes and fees was $2950.
After talking to the shop teacher, I borrowed a buddy's trailer and my son, and left work early today to go get it. The shop teach was awesome, and used his forklift to help disassemble and get the parts loaded.
Here's the trailer when I got home, backed into the garage: (probably was way overloaded):
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No fork lift at home so we had to use our noodles. We used a come-along to pull the lifts off of the trailer. I put a bar through the far window and used it as a winching point. I used one of the 2" steel rods I bought at a sale last summer (see, I knew they would come in handy!). One wasn't quite long enough to span the window, so I slid it inside half of a lolly column to extend its reach.
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Each side probably weighs 1500 pounds. We used jack stands, floor jacks, rollers and good ol' pry bars to shove them around.
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Here's the money shot, with both ramps in place. I still need to install the center jacks, the cross connector that links the two sides, the control console, and about 5 gallons of hydraulic fluid. Oh, and I'll have to re-wire the power connector because the school dyked off the main power feed at the side of the box when they disconnected power
I was afraid the lifts would be too long, but they fit the garage just fine.
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After talking to the shop teacher, I borrowed a buddy's trailer and my son, and left work early today to go get it. The shop teach was awesome, and used his forklift to help disassemble and get the parts loaded.
Here's the trailer when I got home, backed into the garage: (probably was way overloaded):
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No fork lift at home so we had to use our noodles. We used a come-along to pull the lifts off of the trailer. I put a bar through the far window and used it as a winching point. I used one of the 2" steel rods I bought at a sale last summer (see, I knew they would come in handy!). One wasn't quite long enough to span the window, so I slid it inside half of a lolly column to extend its reach.
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Each side probably weighs 1500 pounds. We used jack stands, floor jacks, rollers and good ol' pry bars to shove them around.
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Here's the money shot, with both ramps in place. I still need to install the center jacks, the cross connector that links the two sides, the control console, and about 5 gallons of hydraulic fluid. Oh, and I'll have to re-wire the power connector because the school dyked off the main power feed at the side of the box when they disconnected power
I was afraid the lifts would be too long, but they fit the garage just fine.View media item 59818
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