2018 Garage Sale Thread

[IdahoMan]

Which is more important: color or profile? Removing more material to make it smooth will make the shape worse, but it will remain solid red. On the other hand, you could leave it rough and fill the gouges with epoxy, then file or sand that down to the original contour. The color won’t match, but I think it would feel better in the hand.

This brings up a good point, like I posted about in my DP tread. What material are these handles made of? (ABS, Bakelite, Resin?)

If we knew exactly, we might be able to repair them.

 

[3baygarage]

I think I'd try tiny files and then small pieces of progressively-finer sandpaper, personally.

file and/or sanding block, unless you have a belt sander. if you finish with 1500-2000 grit, the new profile will look as good as factory, or funny and misshapen, depending how it goes.

Which is more important: color or profile? Removing more material to make it smooth will make the shape worse, but it will remain solid red. On the other hand, you could leave it rough and fill the gouges with epoxy, then file or sand that down to the original contour. The color won’t match, but I think it would feel better in the hand.

Thanks guys. It’s very jagged so I’ll see what files work and go from there.

LS- once smoothed it should be like a nice finger hold, but if I had the material I might try that. The blade is in great shape, too bad it got roughed up.

 

[3baygarage]

I know you guys like teaser pics so here are a few as I unload.

A guy was packing at the market and said take the whole thing for 10.

 

[dkroth]

Dremel, file, 80, 100, 200 sandpaper, etc. If you kept at it the last step would be a buffing wheel for a full polish.

Any date code on that Snap On? It looks really old.

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[netbrad]

I know you guys like teaser pics so here are a few as I unload.

A guy was packing at the market and said take the whole thing for 10.

Is that an actual Garden Weasel or a clone?

 

[Private Lugnutz]

On the other hand, you could leave it rough and fill the gouges with epoxy, then file or sand that down to the original contour. The color won’t match, but I think it would feel better in the hand.

...and, if you use clear epoxy, you can try mixing it with some matching red paint.

 

[3baygarage]

Is that an actual Garden Weasel or a clone?

It just says Taiwan, no name. Must be the knockoff.

Dremel, file, 80, 100, 200 sandpaper, etc. If you kept at it the last step would be a buffing wheel for a full polish.

Any date code on that Snap On? It looks really old.

G date stamp. Looks like that’s 1945.

 

[Hexen]

I know you guys like teaser pics so here are a few as I unload.

A guy was packing at the market and said take the whole thing for 10.

I see one of these in that pile, but the OEM brand instead of Craftsman... it's still a currently-available Sears item for $14.99: http://www.sears.com/cm-24in1/p-00945033000P

 

[3baygarage]

The $10 box. Lots of cheap wrenches but some American odds and ends. A few keepers in there. The Kent Moore was worth it.

 

[3baygarage]

Hexen- I didn’t know that came in Craftsman.

I think the Bike pedal wrench is going in my box.

No idea what the piece with the S on the end is.

 

[RagTopTA]

Scored the same as me 3bay!! I got a box fulla wrenches! finally got em sorted out and cleaned u, pics later after work. Few interesting things in there.

 

[Prichman38]

Hexen- I didn’t know that came in Craftsman.

I think the Bike pedal wrench is going in my box.

No idea what the piece with the S on the end is.

It’s a salt grinder for food. I have one.




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[3baygarage]

Edit: thanks

Other items I bought. Spent a total of $16 on these.

-Snap On pliers with vacuum grip handle
-Craftsman snap ring pliers
-?????- Germany tubular wrench no. 171-P17
-Mac 1/4 combo
-williams 4” adjustable
-Snap On 3/4 combo
-Walden 1/2 breaker bar


-Saltus wrenches- Armstrong and Proto, with a free broken nail bar

 

[alinc100]

Went to a mid-week sale ,mid day today both unique factors as I usually don't get to hunt until weekends.

Picked up a(nother) Stanley tape measure,3 Proto screwdrivers,an excelite 5/16" nut driver, a banding cutter,the battery tender,eagle oil can,Herbrand Flex-box 9/16-1/2" and a powr-kraft adjustable(?) nutdriver. First time I've seen one of those.Will look up the number shortly and see what Google says ,but I'll bet the collective here on GJ will know more.









I also have a CL buy/deal that should complete next week that I think you may enjoy seeing.Pics when it becomes reality.

 

[Hexen]

... a powr-kraft adjustable(?) nutdriver. First time I've seen one of those.Will look up the number [84-4638] shortly and see what Google says ,but I'll bet the collective here on GJ will know more.
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I didn't find the original reference, but here's a bit about it from the Aug 1967 Popular Science magazine, referring to an unspecified previous issue:
https://books.google.com/books?id=CyoDAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA125&lpg=PA125#v=onepage

"Some weeks ago we reported in these pages that Montgomery Ward was adding an unusual nut driver to its Powr-Kraft line. This tool has a nest of concentric hex sockets. Spring-loaded, the inner sockets retract to let the tool fit any of four sizes of hex nuts. A very useful tool."

 

[RagTopTA]

Well after a few days working on wrenches after work, I finally got it all sorted out and cleaned up. In my big o box of stuff, about half turned out to be good stuff! also a few odd balls.

Ratchets:
Snap On 1/2 that needed a lot of love. got it cleaned up and working again.
Bonney 3/8
Craftsman 3/8 stubby flexhead near mint condition

clamp:
Jorgenson 4"
Starret hand clamp/vise?

Adjustable wrench:
Urrea 10" 710-S
Proto Prof 4" red handle

Unknown Pry bar


wrenches:

Blue Point
Bonney
Husky
P&C
PLOMB
Ratchet Action
Controlled Steel
Duro Chrome
snapOn
Fairmont
SK
New Britain
Thorsen
TruFit
Tru-Test
MONROE
Fulton
3 x grind offs
Ratcheting Walden wrench
Proto
Challenger
Penens
Wilpen



extension:
Plomb wf-18





and some kinda bladed wheel attached to a 1/2 extension.

 

[Outlawmws]

I've got one of those Powr Kraft universal nut drivers. I also have the Klein "clutch clamp" universal. I prefer the Klein overall (you can grip a screw, then position and spin it in) however the PK is smaller so fits in a tighter spot. The Klein is also size agnostic. (Metric?)

 

[JMLangford]

Today's haul.....


Got two rolls of 3M blue painter's tape (1 wide 1 narrow) for a buck.....you can never have enough blue painter's tape

Gave a quarter for the #82 B.K.Sweeney Mfg Co tool cause I thought it was unusual and neither myself or the seller knew how it was used......After a bit of google research, I found out that they are pliers for Adel line clamps used in aviation.
(Not that I'd ever need them but..... )

They're personally inscribed on the handles with "USN NARRD" and "K55 and either BO19 or 13019"


Next is a Lutz 2in1 "flip" screwdriver....A Stanley No.31 3" pocket level.....A Hart Design Inc brass triangle


Also got a tool box lock with key....all for two bucks


total so far = $3.25

Last purchase of the day is a Multi-colored Snap-on KRA-59J (made in Canada with a 1988 date code) for $20....


All the slides and drawers work (missing one clip and in need of cleaning).....I mainly bought it for the emblem and was either going to use it for parts or flip it on Craigslist cheaply (minus the badge) but my oldest son came by the house this afternoon, so I gave it to him.....He said he'd give it to his wife for a junk box......works for me.....It keeps me from maybe doing something stupid like trying to restore it.....



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[JMLangford]

More pics of the Multi-colored Snap-on box.....



Got started cleaning the badge....




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[shanny19]

JML, while they still make Adel clamps by the 1000s, the pliers are no longer made, you'll have no problem getting rid of them. That is if they're intact, they do have some flimsy springy parts.

 

[JMLangford]

JML, while they still make Adel clamps by the 1000s, the pliers are no longer made, you'll have no problem getting rid of them. That is if they're intact, they do have some flimsy springy parts.

They look complete and functional.....





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[Ole Slewfoot]

Will look up the number shortly and see what Google says ,but I'll bet the collective here on GJ will know more.

I picked up something similar in a small box of tools at the flea awhile back
Mine is made by VACO, and has a 12 tooth ratcheting section behind it, but the automatic nut driver section appears identical in construction and finish.
stamped UL VACO S/B 70711

 

[2manytools]

Lots of great finds lately guys!


Pawn shop 5 dolla holla to report. Craftsman, p&c, Bonney, Snap On.

The Snappy was caked in a hardened black gunk, so I know that slipped past them. The pry bar looks like ol’ rufus took a bite.

Any suggestions to smooth that gouge in the handle?. It’s extremely rough. I was thinking dremel type bits or heat.

With the similar markings, the previous owner probably etched their name in it and did a bad dremel job to remove it, otherwise went overkill removing permanent marker.

heat it just enough to conform to your hand

 

[alinc100]

I picked up something similar in a small box of tools at the flea awhile back
Mine is made by VACO, and has a 12 tooth ratcheting section behind it, but the automatic nut driver section appears identical in construction and finish.
stamped UL VACO S/B 70711

I've got one of those Powr Kraft universal nut drivers. I also have the Klein "clutch clamp" universal. I prefer the Klein overall (you can grip a screw, then position and spin it in) however the PK is smaller so fits in a tighter spot. The Klein is also size agnostic. (Metric?)

I didn't find the original reference, but here's a bit about it from the Aug 1967 Popular Science magazine, referring to an unspecified previous issue:
https://books.google.com/books?id=CyoDAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA125&lpg=PA125#v=onepage

"Some weeks ago we reported in these pages that Montgomery Ward was adding an unusual nut driver to its Powr-Kraft line. This tool has a nest of concentric hex sockets. Spring-loaded, the inner sockets retract to let the tool fit any of four sizes of hex nuts. A very useful tool."

Thanks guys!! I really like the Vaco ratcheting one.I'll keep my eyes peeled now.

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Last purchase of the day is a Multi-colored Snap-on KRA-59J

I like it, JML! I can see several scenarios for that thing.

I also have the Klein "clutch clamp" universal...[ ]...The Klein is also size agnostic. (Metric?)

Does it look and work like the Stanley Hex-a-Matic shown in the Popular Mechanics article Hexen linked?

 

[Lotusnut]

They look complete and functional.....
https://www.garagejournal.com/forum...tud or bolt. Wish I had those years ago. Rob

 

[Craptain]

I bought a new Tig/Stick welder a couple of months ago and finally got around to building a cart for it today. Why am I posting here? Well the basis of the cart is a small file cabinet from ReStore. $15 is more than I usually would pay but this one is heavy and has a configuration I wanted. The cart is not finished yet but here's what I got so far.

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[BFBOB]

Roadkill!!
I just couldn't pass it up even though I was pretty certain it would be mangled
beyond repair. Heck, even with today's prices it's worth a buck for scrap. Imagine my surprise when I found it to be in generally poor condition, but functional! The drawers move nicely, the lid opens and closes easily, and the one real problem, the crunched caster, will be an easy fix with hammer & dolly. I don't think it will even need any welding.

There's a spot in my garage that's just open storage, and this will fit right in, letting me better organize one little spot.

Garage Sale content: I was thinking about garage sales to go to tomorrow when I spied it. The question is how much I would have paid for it at a garage sale -- $10? $5?? ummm NO.

 

[RagTopTA]

Anyone have any MONROE tools?

 

[d42jeep]

I walked to an estate sale right around the corner from home and found a few DeWalt pliers, a decent Craftsman screwdriver and a Union square with a really rusty ruler but the awl in place. Hopefully I’ll do better at the Tahoe flea on Saturday.
-Don

 

[paulm12]

a few recent garage sale finds:

- a small Starrett surface gage / indicator base, older patent.
- wheel dresser in original box.
- Morgan 20A woodworking vise, cleaned up nice, has a wood handle, just need to clean it and re-install.
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[mike_paxton]

Slipped out this morning and got following:

Frick Gallagher of Wellston Ohio Rotabin. Diameter of each of the 8 circular bins is 34" and pole/stand approximated 6 ft high (pics 1 & 2)

At same sale were two toy items. Charles Doepke Model Toys of Rossmoyne Ohio a 1950 era American LaFrance Pumper Fire Truck (pic 3 & 4)

POLL MFG. CO. MIDGET EXCAVATOR, 1949 or later.

Mike

 

[Hexen]

Slipped out this morning and got following:

Frick Gallagher of Wellston Ohio Rotabin. Diameter of each of the 8 circular bins is 34" and pole/stand approximated 6 ft high (pics 1 & 2)

At same sale were two toy items. Charles Doepke Model Toys of Rossmoyne Ohio a 1950 era American LaFrance Pumper Fire Truck (pic 3 & 4)

POLL MFG. CO. MIDGET EXCAVATOR, 1949 or later.

Mike

Neat toys!

 

[Outlawmws]

Does it look and work like the Stanley Hex-a-Matic shown in the Popular Mechanics article Hexen linked?

Yup. that's the one, right down to the spinner ring so you are not decoupleing it while turning (the short collar just above the slider body)

 

[Outlawmws]

Roadkill!!
I just couldn't pass it up even though I was pretty certain it would be mangled
beyond repair. Heck, even with today's prices it's worth a buck for scrap. Imagine my surprise when I found it to be in generally poor condition, but functional! The drawers move nicely, the lid opens and closes easily, and the one real problem, the crunched caster, will be an easy fix with hammer & dolly. I don't think it will even need any welding.

There's a spot in my garage that's just open storage, and this will fit right in, letting me better organize one little spot.

Garage Sale content: I was thinking about garage sales to go to tomorrow when I spied it. The question is how much I would have paid for it at a garage sale -- $10? $5?? ummm NO.

I've picked up several "road kills" like that; one was missing a caster, another was just grody looking, etc... Two were bolted together and are under my big RAS, One was my welding bench until recently (I sold it as I replaced it), Another became a band saw stand. They live again!

 

[emeraldcoupe]

picked up this B&D workmate today for $10

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Yup. that's the one, right down to the spinner ring so you are not decoupleing it while turning (the short collar just above the slider body)

Thanks. Dad had one. Little brother got it. I wonder who made them? Klein for Stanley, vicey versey, or 3rd party for both and others?

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Frick Gallagher of Wellston Ohio Rotabin.

I haven't been looking for one of these forever and I'm not jealous at all, nope, not even one little bit!

 

[3baygarage]

Anyone have any MONROE tools?

Cool. Somebody posted that same wrench on the Gazette a few months ago. Jafe said it was for shocks, hence the strange setup I guess.. The nut splitter is neat.

I’ve not run into any tools in that brand. It was kinda up in the air on who the wrench maker was but here is the thread:

http://www.thegaragegazette.com/index.php?topic=32222.0

 

[RagTopTA]

Cool. Somebody posted that same wrench on the Gazette a few months ago. Jafe said it was for shocks, hence the strange setup I guess.. The nut splitter is neat.

I’ve not run into any tools in that brand. It was kinda up in the air on who the wrench maker was but here is the thread:

http://www.thegaragegazette.com/index.php?topic=32222.0

I posted mine there. I wonder if thats the only size they made... it is strange, different size ended combo.