2016 Garage Sale Thread

[stewed baker]

Question - should I filter the Evaporust before putting it back into the container of keep it seperate?

Yes, filter it.
Also, keep the used evaporust in a separate container [mark it as used]
use that and add fresh as needed till it turns really nasty and stops working.

 

[Craptain]

Lots of great finds late last week and this weekend! Glad others aren't in a slump like I had this weekend. (Rain on Friday does that but that seems to have cleared off)

Took my youngest back to school after a weekend visit, and two doors down had a bunch of stuff out. I was thinking "yard sale", but it turns out it was all free! (maybe the aftermath of a yard sale?

Electric staple gun, (works!) wood box for 2 card decks (Made in Jspan so I'm thinking 60's? ), a small "vase" turned from a HARD wood burl (not sure what kind but the ladies were asking if it was fake wood and ceramic...) - this wil become a pen stand on my work desk. some U staples, (not for the stapler I think) and a padded case, we think for a camera lens.

This AM I went out for the few that looked promising and for $2 total the only things I got were a Brass candle stand for 2" candles, and another rattle can pistol grip for painting. (Rustoleum brand marked, no pic this time)

The "U" staples are T25. They are used with the correct gun for wiring low voltage, like speaker or data wiring. I still have and occasionally use the staples and gun from a previous life in the Jukebox business. The label on the gun should tell you, or look at the plunger on the gun to to see if they match.

 

[rpenterics]

spent $170 this weekend:

Milwaukee 6519-50 - 50th Anniversary Sawzall Plus with case

Werner T7414 - 14 ft. Fiberglass Twin Step Ladder Type IA (300 lb. Load Capacity per side)

 

[michjacket]

Missed on these for 350 and 200 each respectively. Another guy beat me to them by minutes

He was nice enough to leave me the grinder for 175 and a nice parts washer for 5 bucs (that I still need to go back and get with a couple buckets to pour the old solution into).

I am new here and all, but I think I've learned enough to know this is where I say "You ****!". I recently paid $300 for a two stone grinder on a pedestal! And I thought I got a good deal!

 

[deerehunter/operator]

Not sure if it qualifies in this thread but I bought this army generator trailer a couple months ago at an estate sale for $50 including the pintle hitch for the truck. Just had to convert the 24volt lights to 12volt and install a civilian plug on the wire harness and I was in business.

 

[mike_paxton]

Not sure if it qualifies in this thread but I bought this army generator trailer a couple months ago at an estate sale for $50 including the pintle hitch for the truck. Just had to convert the 24volt lights to 12volt and install a civilian plug on the wire harness and I was in business.

deerehunter/operator:

That's a great buy and see from pics you are putting it to work!!!

Mike

 

[Sam'sAutoParts]

Bunch of stuff from the flea market, still have a couple of boxes to sort.

 

[deerehunter/operator]

deerehunter/operator:

That's a great buy and see from pics you are putting it to work!!!

Mike

Thanks
It is eventually going to become a mobile deer blind but for now its going to haul ash logs.

 

[Rewind97]

Not sure if it qualifies in this thread but I bought this army generator trailer a couple months ago at an estate sale for $50 including the pintle hitch for the truck. Just had to convert the 24volt lights to 12volt and install a civilian plug on the wire harness and I was in business.

Nice find!!! And may I be the first to say........."YOU ****"!!!!

 

[mickeyone]

Outlaw, padded case maybe for a fly fishing reel .

 

[jawoodworking]

jawoodworking,

I am another one loving that level . That thing is cool. Someone really took the time to design the "looks" of that level.

Well done sir

So true about the design and looks! While doing some research on this level I found out that this is one of the more "plain" ones!

Jawoodworking

 

[Outlawmws]

Outlaw, padded case maybe for a fly fishing reel .

It would have to be a really small one! Also the suede would not have a good life in amongst a lot of wet fishing gear The padding inside was sheep or a synthetic like it.

 

[Outlawmws]

The "U" staples are T25. They are used with the correct gun for wiring low voltage, like speaker or data wiring. I still have and occasionally use the staples and gun from a previous life in the Jukebox business. The label on the gun should tell you, or look at the plunger on the gun to to see if they match.

The gun is marked ETN-50, and currently has "Flathead" staples (which it shot perfectly)

 

[nine4gmc]

Sunglasses case Outlaw and are the staples in it T50?

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[thecody59]

Hey guys do you think it is worth the 1 and a half trip to this sale on Thursday? He says he has snap-on box, snap-on tools, and blue point tools! He has posted one pic of the two boxes and a couple boxes of tools but you can't see them very well.

https://rmn.craigslist.org/gms/5598420339.html

 

[Squashfest81]

Cody, don't miss out on the s tree bowl.
Good luck,

 

[Ole Slewfoot]

Depends if he is trying to sell stuff or get rich.

 

[thecody59]

Yeah you never know with these sales. He could be selling the stuff penny's on the dollar or get could be trying to get retail prices out of the stuff. There is no way to contact him to ask either

 

[Berserk]

Found a vendor at the flea market who's husband used to sell hardware and got a few NOS tools. They are old because the Great Neck stuff is made in the USA, and check out the International Harvester punch set. I got it all for 18$

 

[mike_paxton]

Went to a tool auction today (5/24/16), but somehow a little child's piano was tossed in the mix. The keys to it were missing, but made by Schoenhut and thought wife would like it. Pics 1 & 2

Pic 3 & 4--Scissors, pliers, three small locks with keys, screw extractor kit, couple of cast iron pieces, couple of small grease guns, awl and a Old Goodell Co White Mountain Apple #3 Antrim NH USA Apple Corer Peeler Tool.

Pic 5 & 6--Close up on two items, that I don't have clue what they were used for. One is nails with numbers on the head and not sure significance of the numbers. The other is a "what's it".

Mike

 

[mike_paxton]

The last item at auction was a miter box with saw. Could see before the auction that it had a broken piece where the Front holder contains the sliding post (also missing).

Ended up buying it broken with no one bidding.

Got home and pic 1 is how it looked when got home.

I took it apart and cleaned it up, as I plan to keep it for parts. pic 2 and 3.

Cleaned up the miter saw and got a nice surprise. 28" L by 6" wide and when got beyond the rust, saw it was mfg by Disston with the etching on the blade indicating it was a Langdon Miter Saw. Pic 4-6.

Mike

 

[ttpete]

Went to a tool auction today (5/24/16), but somehow a little child's piano was tossed in the mix. The keys to it were missing, but made by Schoenhut and thought wife would like it. Pics 1 & 2

Pic 3 & 4--Scissors, pliers, three small locks with keys, screw extractor kit, couple of cast iron pieces, couple of small grease guns, awl and a Old Goodell Co White Mountain Apple #3 Antrim NH USA Apple Corer Peeler Tool.

Pic 5 & 6--Close up on two items, that I don't have clue what they were used for. One is nails with numbers on the head and not sure significance of the numbers. The other is a "what's it".

Mike

The nails with numbered heads were used with old fashioned wooden storms and screens. One nail went on the windowsill and one on each storm and screen for that window.

 

[chopper1]

The nails that Mike picked up are date nails used by the railroads and phone companies. They were put in railroad ties and telephone poles indicating the date the tie/pole was installed.
Window numbers were on tacks

 

[Reversepolarity]

Just scored this old Snap-on box.
Found it on Offer up for $50.
Drawer glides are in great shape. Just needs a clean up.
Any idea of age? Can't find any numbers on the back.

 

[paulm12]

The last item at auction was a miter box with saw. Could see before the auction that it had a broken piece where the Front holder contains the sliding post (also missing).

Ended up buying it broken with no one bidding.

Got home and pic 1 is how it looked when got home.

I took it apart and cleaned it up, as I plan to keep it for parts. pic 2 and 3.

Cleaned up the miter saw and got a nice surprise. 28" L by 6" wide and when got beyond the rust, saw it was mfg by Disston with the etching on the blade indicating it was a Langdon Miter Saw. Pic 4-6.

Mike

I love those MF Langdon miter boxes. I have 1 complete, and 1 missing a few things. And that large saw is awesome. Great find.
.

 

[BlueBomber]

A freebie from my Dad's garage: North Brothers Mfg Yankee Handyman No. 33H

Dad thinks it belonged to his father, and the "North Bros Mfg Co" stamp confirms pre-1945, the year my Dad was born. I'll add it with pride to the estate sale finds on display in my office. Loop

 

[joe.striper]

Just got this very old machinist box for free. The last pic is of it sitting in the back of my PT Cruiser. This is a BIG box.

Notice how the drawers are joined! No nails, wooden dowels. Same construction on the back end of the box.

 

[Outlawmws]

Sunglasses case Outlaw and are the staples in it T50?

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That is a good idea on the case for folding glasses.

Yep definitely T50 staples. Adequate for upholstery? The staples we used when I was a Kid I remember being a lot narrower...

 

[Outlawmws]

The last item at auction was a miter box with saw. Could see before the auction that it had a broken piece where the Front holder contains the sliding post (also missing).

Ended up buying it broken with no one bidding.

Got home and pic 1 is how it looked when got home.

I took it apart and cleaned it up, as I plan to keep it for parts. pic 2 and 3.

Cleaned up the miter saw and got a nice surprise. 28" L by 6" wide and when got beyond the rust, saw it was mfg by Disston with the etching on the blade indicating it was a Langdon Miter Saw. Pic 4-6.

Mike

Nice find on the miter saw! The longer blade is a plus! I think my longest is 26? I might have a 28, I don't remember.

The nails that Mike picked up are date nails used by the railroads and phone companies. They were put in railroad ties and telephone poles indicating the date the tie/pole was installed.
Window numbers were on tacks

This is where I've seen them.

I love those MF Langdon miter boxes. I have 1 complete, and 1 missing a few things. And that large saw is awesome. Great find.
.

And again

 

[Outlawmws]

Holy Crud Joe! More and better pics please! How big is that puppy!

 

[joe.striper]

Holy Crud Joe! More and better pics please! How big is that puppy!

Look at the last pic in the back of the PT Cruiser. I couldnt pic it up with the drawers in it.

 

[nine4gmc]

Outlaw, I use a Stanley stapler just like that when I don't feel like using air.

Joe, that's super nice!

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[Blue Frog]

The last item at auction was a miter box with saw. Could see before the auction that it had a broken piece where the Front holder contains the sliding post (also missing).

Ended up buying it broken with no one bidding.

Got home and pic 1 is how it looked when got home.

I took it apart and cleaned it up, as I plan to keep it for parts. pic 2 and 3.

Cleaned up the miter saw and got a nice surprise. 28" L by 6" wide and when got beyond the rust, saw it was mfg by Disston with the etching on the blade indicating it was a Langdon Miter Saw. Pic 4-6.

Mike

Mike,

If the saw fits the box, you have a different size box than most, and it 's value could be quite a surprise to you. Recall, we've been down this road together before.

Recommendation - do some research into Langdon boxes starting with the following website:

https://sites.google.com/site/langdonmitreboxes/home/model-guide

Then investigate who might be looking for parts for a size 3 Langdon box - not an ACME - Langdon.

Note that your saw is for a Langdon. The saw itself is probably a sleeper also.


Blue Frog

 

[Blue Frog]

Just got this very old machinist box for free. The last pic is of it sitting in the back of my PT Cruiser. This is a BIG box.

Notice how the drawers are joined! No nails, wooden dowels. Same construction on the back end of the box.

Joe,

The method of drawer construction for you machinist chest was invented approximately 1873 IIRC, and continued until about 1900 before being replaced by machine-cut dovetail construction. I've encountered several chests with similar construction.

You have a very special chest there, and yes, you do ****!

Blue Frog

 

[mike_paxton]

The nails that Mike picked up are date nails used by the railroads and phone companies. They were put in railroad ties and telephone poles indicating the date the tie/pole was installed.
Window numbers were on tacks

Chopper1:

Thanks for info on what these nails were used for (i.e. RR ties and telephone poles).

BTW, would the 24, 27 and 28 indicate the year the tie/pole were installed (i.e. like 1924, 1927 and 1928)?

Mike

 

[racinfarmer]

Look at the last pic in the back of the PT Cruiser. I couldnt pic it up with the drawers in it.

Can you put a banana next to it for reference?

 

[mike_paxton]

I love those MF Langdon miter boxes. I have 1 complete, and 1 missing a few things. And that large saw is awesome. Great find.
.

Paulm12:

It's good to know someone else who still likes these miter boxes.

I've got a couple of Stanley versions, a Millers-Falls Langdon Acme and a Goodell Pratt.

The latest Millers-Falls Langdon was bought for parts and first time I've run into the MF slide out dogs and the turning handle that reminds me a bit of the GP slide out choke on the side.

Mike

 

[mike_paxton]

Mike,

If the saw fits the box, you have a different size box than most, and it 's value could be quite a surprise to you. Recall, we've been down this road together before.

Recommendation - do some research into Langdon boxes starting with the following website:

https://sites.google.com/site/langdonmitreboxes/home/model-guide

Then investigate who might be looking for parts for a size 3 Langdon box - not an ACME - Langdon.

Note that your saw is for a Langdon. The saw itself is probably a sleeper also.


Blue Frog

Blue Frog:

This is kind of like that broken hand plane that I walked away from on 2 consecutive sale days, before finally picking it up for parts and passing it along to a good friend!!!

The broken Langdon has its original pair of sliding dogs, with the base cut out to allow them to be pulled out. It also has a turning handle to the right, that kind of works like the Goodell Pratt does with the sliding choke.

The saw is same width/length as my MF Acme Langdon version, but my MF Acme version didn't have the etching showing that I pictured from the broken one.

Thanks for info/link and will do a little more studying on MF Langdon version.

Mike

 

[paulm12]

Hey Mike: Yep, I love using these for small projects, or quick cuts without the sawdust. As I said, I have 2 of the Langdon Acme type (1 is actually a re-branded Craftsman). Then I recently got a MF 75, similar to yours, without the saw. I need to find a 30x5 saw for it. Then my last pickup is this Marsh Ayers (see pic) that I know nothing about. Do you?

 

[chopper1]

Chopper1:

Thanks for info on what these nails were used for (i.e. RR ties and telephone poles).

BTW, would the 24, 27 and 28 indicate the year the tie/pole were installed (i.e. like 1924, 1927 and 1928)?

Mike

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