2019 Garage Sale Thread

[Bobcat753]

I need help. Paid $450 for this. Now to get it home. Ford L8000, Cat 3406, Manual, Ex Town Truck with low miles. It kinda relates to tools???

 

[d42jeep]

Only two picture-worthy finds for me this weekend. The adjustable wrench at the top is marked

PAT D 6-3-19 UNIVERSAL WRENCH CO
7-22-19 DETROIT-WINDSOR

On one side and

8" UNIVERSAL DROP FORGED STEEL

On the other

The 1/2" female drive ratchet is unmarked other than No. 3202-R. It has a marked oil hole on the face plate. Since it has a reversing lever and a removable drive stud I'm assuming it was offered with a 3/8 drive stud as well?

I posted the adjustable angle wrench a while ago and promised to get back in regards to the markings. Very very faint and did the best I could with chalk and a magnifying glass.

THE ANDERSON
????????? IT WRENCH
???????? 1906
???????????????Co.

The ratchet is Indestro and the plugs were always 1/2” drive. They are popular in WW2 mechanic’s sets.
-Don

 

[txlonghorn1989]

That Minox camera is a professional piece of equipment that was very popular with those who were in the intelligence community. They were originally made in Latvia.

ttpete, After I discovered it was a "spy" camera I wondered why in the heck would a farmer in Rockne, Tx need that?

All, anyone know how to date it? A look at ebay has me wondering if the black cameras were the earliest. A lot there are silver in color.



Update: From what info I can find on the internet, this camera appears to be a Minox Model B Black, made from 1958-1971. Even used they are pretty well thought of.

 

[tym]

ttpete, After I discovered it was a "spy" camera I wondered why in the heck would a farmer in Rockne, Tx need that?

All, anyone know how to date it? A look at ebay has me wondering if the black cameras were the earliest. A lot there are silver in color.



Update: From what info I can find on the internet, this camera appears to be a Minox Model B Black, made from 1958-1971. Even used they are pretty well thought of.

"Made in Germany" would make me think post-reunification.

 

[Tylermorris]

Couldn’t not buy this lot of air tools for 100 bucks (local classifieds)

 

[AreYaSerious]

Couldn’t not buy this lot of air tools for 100 bucks (local classifieds)

What a score!

 

[Tylermorris]

And for another hundred from the same guy....

 

[txlonghorn1989]

Outlaw, I love that Ford oiler! How old would that be to have that Ford emblem on it?

 

[3jakes]

And for another hundred from the same guy....

Ok, true suckage there.
I think I saw a spot of rust on one of those big Snap-on wrenches so if you want to get your money back just send em my way & I'll even pay shipping.....

 

[BlueBomber]

Tyler: did that guy have to pay his bookie or crack dealer or something!?!? You ****!

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[Private Lugnutz]

After I discovered it was a "spy" camera I wondered why in the heck would a farmer in Rockne, Tx need that?

Mike - as I think you are starting to discover in your own research, these were not solely sold as spy cameras. They became very popular in the 50's and 60's due to their size. That and their history in WWII in turn made them very popular with collectors.

"Made in Germany" would make me think post-reunification.

"Made in Germany" and just "Germany" can be found on many products dating from the late 1890's to 1949. Ironically, what was first instituted as a protectionist action to distinguish domestic products from imports in England had the opposite effect - imbuing products made in Germany with qualities of craftsmanship implied as superior.

"Made in West Germany", sometimes "Western Germany", and just "West Germany" can be seen on products made in the FRG from 1949 to the late 70's when it fell out of favor as antiquated and unnecessary. But many manufacturers continued using "Made in Germany" or just "Germany" during this time, refusing to have to make the FRG/GDR distinction. I am no Minox expert, but I suspect that they fall into this latter category.

It's an interesting topic.

 

[Bill vonSteuben]

At a local Estate sale I found:
Harvey W Peace #35 4ppi saw
Klein cable clamp w/June 188_ patent date
1/2 Socket set w/ female ratchet, 3 and 9 inch extensions, speeder, 12 point sockets from 5/32 to inch. No makers name, marked made in U. S. A., sockets are not chromed and have a series of lines around the base. Someone here described a similar design but I can't find it. The box also included a Craftsman 4975 -v- , 1/2 inch ratchet and a 4 inch =v= extension. The ratchet needed disassembly and cleaning.

For some reason I cannot attach pictures but the clamp confuses me. There is no 188_ patent date for Klein cable clamp but there is on in 189X which does not correspond to the one I have. Perhaps the patent was not issued to Klein.
Any other ideas?

 

[AreYaSerious]

And for another hundred from the same guy....

Damn good finds.

 

[ttpete]

Outlaw, I love that Ford oiler! How old would that be to have that Ford emblem on it?

That was a model T item. The ignition timer needed frequent oiling.

 

[Mr. Wonderful]

I thought I'd share the brief story of my weekend finds. Our local area had its yearly community garage sale slated for Saturday. Friday on my way home I saw a sign out that said it was open and had "tools" in big letters.

A brief back story, last year at the same yearly sale I had stopped at the same garage. It was later in the day and I walked in to see a gentleman at least 20 years my senior trying to pick up a very large table saw that had fallen over while he was trying to move it. I offered to help him stand it up which he declined at first. I offered a second time which he gratefully accepted. That saw was almost too much for the two of us! I didn't wind up buying anything from him that year and went on my way.

Fast forward to this year. I decided to stop and take a quick look. I chatted a little bit as I looked over the items. He asked what I was looking for, I asked about a vise. He took me over to one he had on the other side of the garage out of view. It was a 5" Columbian 205. We stared to negotiate the price and he remembered me from the previous year. He gave me a great price for helping him and said he had another big vise he would sell. He said large with an anvil on the back. I was hoping for a Parker but I am not complaining about this Hollands 54H! We settled on $200 for both and he was very happy that he could make my day. He said he didn't use them anymore. He was a great guy and I made a new friend just a mile from my house.

Both are missing one pipe jaw each and the Hollands is missing the swivel locks but I couldn't be happier with the conditions otherwise.

The lamp I also bought from the same gentleman. It was just too cool. If anyone can identify it I'd love to know. I paid $5.00.

 

[Prichman38]

Can someone tell me manufacturer of this “red diamond” spanner wrench.
Is it a Garrington? Does not say made in England. THere is a stamped “*” under the thumb wheel. Other side says 12” DROP FORGED STEEL.





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[Boofer]

Dude.

You

****.

 

[bargainhuntingking]

Ok experts, how did I do? Chas Parker 3.5” jaws, smooth operation, fixed base, no obvious defects. $45 plus tax at my local ReStore.

It’s a No. 103 and weighs 36.2lbs




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[Mr. Wonderful]

No expert here but I'd say you did very well! I'm still looking for one with the smooth jaws! Although it looks like the collar is "aftermarket" lol

 

[LesserSon]

Klein cable clamp w/June 188_ patent date
For some reason I cannot attach pictures
but the clamp confuses me. There is no 188_ patent date for Klein cable clamp but there is on in 189X which does not correspond to the one I have. Perhaps the patent was not issued to Klein.
Any other ideas?

Pictures would be really helpful...
Does it not include the day? I was curious about the “189X” date; the Klein site has a picture of its “original” 1892 cable clamp, and the picture shows “Pat’d Aug 18??” forged on the clamp. I suspected this might be an improvement on yours, so might cite the patent number of yours, but DATAMP was little help, so I went to the USPTO site. After viewing a third of the nearly 500 patents issued on August 2 1892, I lost my resolve, considering there are several hundred more waiting on August 9.

 

[bargainhuntingking]

No expert here but I'd say you did very well! I'm still looking for one with the smooth jaws! Although it looks like the collar is "aftermarket" lol

You mean this stack of washers doesn’t look OEM?

 

[bargainhuntingking]

Wow, I only just noticed the collar is broken on one side! Doh!

“Buy in haste, repent at leisure...”

 

[jvlyons99205]

Small flea market haul yesterday. Craftsman tool box missing the insert for $3, Black and Decker sander for $3 and a box with 21 screwdrivers, Stanley spiral screwdriver, hammer and a few wrenches for $5.

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[Outlawmws]

That was a model T item. The ignition timer needed frequent oiling.

Thanks Pete! 'cause I had no clue! I just knew I wanted it with the script ford on it!

 

[ttpete]

Thanks Pete! 'cause I had no clue! I just knew I wanted it with the script ford on it!

The part number is 2337. There was a firewall bracket for the can.

 

[Outlawmws]

Thanks again! I found a reman version on Eprey, but I'll let that slide. Good to know they are out there though.

 

[tym]

"Made in Germany" and just "Germany" can be found on many products dating from the late 1890's to 1949. Ironically, what was first instituted as a protectionist action to distinguish domestic products from imports in England had the opposite effect - imbuing products made in Germany with qualities of craftsmanship implied as superior.

"Made in West Germany", sometimes "Western Germany", and just "West Germany" can be seen on products made in the FRG from 1949 to the late 70's when it fell out of favor as antiquated and unnecessary. But many manufacturers continued using "Made in Germany" or just "Germany" during this time, refusing to have to make the FRG/GDR distinction. I am no Minox expert, but I suspect that they fall into this latter category.

It's an interesting topic.

Shows ya what I know!

 

[Y00PER]

Picked up a Wright MN70 ratchet in good shape. Don't know anything about it (age etc). I looked online and have only found a pic of one on another forum

 

[3baygarage]

Nice. When it comes to some of the older designs by Wright, they're less common.

 

[misterbill]

Picked up a Wright MN70 ratchet in good shape. Don't know anything about it (age etc). I looked online and have only found a pic of one on another forum

It shows up in the 1957 Wright catalog: https://archive.org/details/WrightToolsCatalog571956/page/n17

Bill

 

[uniballer]

Got the box for $55. The tools within and a craftsman 5 1/2 inch jaw vise for 40.

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[Y00PER]

It shows up in the 1957 Wright catalog: https://archive.org/details/WrightToolsCatalog571956/page/n17

Bill

Thank you sir!

 

[wrenchguy]

Recently took possession of a 3ton c-list find. A very complete and original 1943 Cummins / Rogers 25kw Gen-set built for U.S. Army Signal Corps. Its 90hp @ 1200rpm, 672cu.in. and a very low hour machine. Has flame thrower attachment and its 1943 T.M. (manual)!
Video,

Video,

 

[Smokeshow69]

Got the box for $55. The tools within and a craftsman 5 1/2 inch jaw vise for 40.

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Well don’t you **** ! Well done.


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[Harley94]

Explain the flamethrower attachment on the generator. I've never heard of that.

 

[Outlawmws]

If you watch the YouTube, (its at the end) its for preheating the intake in cold weather.

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Recently took possession of a 3ton c-list find. A very complete and original 1943 Cummins / Rogers 25kw Gen-set built for U.S. Army Signal Corps. Its 90hp @ 1200rpm, 672cu.in. and a very low hour machine. Has flame thrower attachment and its 1943 T.M. (manual)!

Congrats. That thing is a beast!

People like to argue about what won the war. As a jeep guy, the little 4 x 4 reconnaissance vehicle that became an American icon always figures prominently in that conversation in the popular culture domain. Historians will point to American logistics (2.5 million tons to the ETO alone), Allied air power, and Hitler's own strategies (splitting up his forces and resources on multiple fronts) backfiring on him. True technologists will cite radar and radio intercept, which not only secured the Atlantic by 1943, allowing for D-Day and the Supply Line, but provided invaluable intelligence for Anzio and the Bulge. But the real nerds always say that gen-sets won the war!

 

[Harley94]

Thanks outlaw.
I was amazed at the size for just 25k. I have a 20k automatic to power the house during power failures that is 1/5 the size now.

 

[wrenchguy]

We can talk "What", but "Who" to me counts the most! Anyone supporting the Allies counts as "THE GREATEST GENERATION" that saved the WORLD. Lest we forget how it could've ended!

 

[Private Lugnutz]

We can talk "What", but "Who" to me counts the most! Anyone supporting the Allies counts as "THE GREATEST GENERATION" that saved the WORLD. Lest we forget how it could've ended!

Of course. My father (Navy), two uncles (Army), an uncle-in-law (Army), and a great aunt (W.A.A.C.) were all WWII veterans. They all survived. Another uncle (a Sgt in the 25th ID) did not. KIA, Saipan. But I was trying to stay connected to the GS thread and your terrific acquisition!