2019 Garage Sale Thread

[Toolking]

Was lucky to pick these up at an overpriced estate sale because they weren't tagged with an estate sale price. Check out person probably didn't know what they were and I don't think she spotted the retail prices. She was generous.

Full gallon of Evaporust, full can of Briwax (my favorite wax) a quart of JD oil in a cardboard can and a strip of leather for $6.

Evap o rust is just over priced lime away.

 

[BlueBomber]

Over Christmas, my son, my Mom and I cleaned out my Dad's mancave computer room. Dad passed on back in September, and had been in poor health for about two years before. Mom (AKA my Original SWMBO) had been on a kick to start cleaning out his garages and other spaces while he was still alive, but it was causing him some angst, her wanting to throw out his stuff that she saw as just junk. I convinced her to wait until after he was gone on the promise that I would help her sort through it all.

Dad's computer room was an outbuilding on the farm, an old smoke house that was his domain alone. He had one wall half-lined with old metal desk pedestals, in which he kept some of his building supplies. He also had his desktop computer in there, as well as nearly every electronic device, working or otherwise, that had come on the property in the last thirty years. We threw out dozens of computer power supplies, floppy disks and drives, keyboards, printers, monitors, and a container full of mouse balls (the computer kind . His collection of car magazines went too, as did auto and computer catalogs. We did keep a look out for truly vintage computer equipment and held back items from the 80s that had some collector value. Still, we carried two truckloads to the dumpster behind the house.

It was emotional at times, letting go of Dad's stuff. There were electronics books from the 60s that had no real value, but some sentimental value. I said out loud more than once "Sorry, Dad, I can't keep everything." Below are some of the gems my son and I kept, with Mom's blessings.



These are some of the books we saved for ourselves. The Ford book is a '60s pub that I remembered from my youth. Below them are several yard and garden books for my SWMBO's library. The books are some sentimental volumes that stuck out more than others that went in the dumpster.



This push-button phone will go in my garage to amuse and confuse any Boy Scouts that come visiting.



These three items were unused, bought for projects that never got done. (Note to self: get my own projects done so that in 30 years my kids aren't throwing out NIB parts I never got around to installing).



My Dungeons and Dragons books from the '80s, plus the front page of the Vallejo Times (my Dad was assigned to Mare Island Naval Shipyard at the time) from the day I was born!



Pentax binocs, circuit board vise, cast bronze jingle bells, vintage magnifying "Reading Glass", a bunch of 12V power converters for various future projects, and an electric pencil sharpener.



Lugz: this one's for you--a 1943 cutaway flip guide for a Curtiss electric propellor constant speed governor. My grandfather was a prop specialist for the P-38 in WWII, so this was probably his.



Dad built some computer CD storage containers from simple plywood. Although we dumped most of the CDs, I decided to keep the boxes because my Dad had touched them with his own hands and made them from scratch. I also brought home a POR-15 starter kit.



From inside the house, my brother and I each got to have some of my Dad's US Proof and Uncirculated coins sets from his coin collection.



From the garage, I got all of my Dad's unused ARP fastener kits and an unused floodlight.



My brother and I split some of my Dad's Harbor Freight clamshell kits. I got the Leakdown tester and an air conditioner recharging kit.

We made a good dent in sorting through my Dad's treasury. The garage and shop will get attention on my next visit, as will the ever-present list of "Sonny-Dos" that OSWMBO can't do herself.

 

[cbacres]

Hit the monthly swap meet at the Muscle Car City in Punta Gorda.



Started out with the $2 Proto adjustable, then came across two Williams forged c clamps, I was attracted to the oversized pads on the screw, guy said $2 ea. Then the $2 Diamond slip joint pliers, and the $2 Dewitt vise grips. So for a $1 each was the no name needle nose, SK breaker and this chuck adapter.
I’m pretty sure it’s for holding taps.




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[cbacres]

Over Christmas, my son, my Mom and I cleaned out my Dad's mancave computer room. Dad passed on back in September, and had been in poor health for about two years before. Mom (AKA my Original SWMBO) had been on a kick to start cleaning out his garages and other spaces while he was still alive, but it was causing him some angst, her wanting to throw out his stuff that she saw as just junk. I convinced her to wait until after he was gone on the promise that I would help her sort through it all..

Dad's computer room was an outbuilding on the farm, an old smoke house that was his domain alone. He had one wall half-lined with old metal desk pedestals, in which he kept some of his building supplies. He also had his desktop computer in there, as well as nearly every electronic device, working or otherwise, that had come on the property in the last thirty years. We threw out dozens of computer power supplies, floppy disks and drives, keyboards, printers, monitors, and a container full of mouse balls (the computer kind . His collection of car magazines went too, as did auto and computer catalogs. We did keep a look out for truly vintage computer equipment and held back items from the 80s that had some collector value. Still, we carried two truckloads to the dumpster behind the house.

It was emotional at times, letting go of Dad's stuff. There were electronics books from the 60s that had no real value, but some sentimental value. I said out loud more than once "Sorry, Dad, I can't keep everything." Below are some of the gems my son and I kept, with Mom's blessings.



These are some of of the books we saved for ourselves. The Ford book is a '60s pub that I remembered from my youth. Below them are several yard and garden books for my SWMBO's library. The books are some sentimental volumes that stuck out more than others that went in the dumpster.



Tis push-button phone will go in my garage to amuse and confuse any Boy Scouts that come visiting.



These three items were unused, bought for projects that never got done. (Note to self: get my own projects done so that in 30 years my kids aren't throwing out NIB parts I never got around to installing).



My Dungeons and Dragons books from the '80s, plus the front page of the Vallejo Times (my Dad was assigned to Mare Island Naval Shipyard at the time) from the day I was born!



Pentax binocs, circuit board vise, cast bronze jingle bells, vintage magnifying "Reading Glass", a bunch of 12V power converters for various future projects, and an electric pencil sharpener.



Lugz: this one's for you--a 1943 cutaway flip guide for a Curtiss electric propellor constant speed governor. My grandfather was a prop specialist for the P-38 in WWII, so this was probably his.



Dad built some computer CD storage containers from simple plywood. Although we dumped most of the CDs, I decided to keep the boxes because my Dad had touched them with his own hands and made them from scratch.



From inside the house, my brother and I each got to have some of my Dad's US Proof and Uncirculated coins sets from his coin collection.



From the garage, I got all of my Dad's unused ARP fastener kits.



My brother and I split some of my Dad's Harbor Freight clamshell kits. I got the Leakdown tester and an air conditioner recharging kit.

I know the feeling of going through all of dads stuff. Thanks for sharing.

 

[redheelerdog]

Neat stuff BB, it's tough with people so close to us. Your dad sounds like a great man and it is right you got to go through his stuff.

My brother passed a few years ago, he lived close to me. When his 3 sons came I said you can have this stuff, your dad would want you too. None of them wanted much so I ended up with all his tools, table saw, air compressor, elec. generator, etc.

The generator was an Onan 4KW out of an old motor home. I spent hours and a bunch of money getting it going, but she runs like a champ now! Probably could of bought a new gen set for what I have in this one.

I talk to my brother all the time when I use his tools.

God Bless.

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Dad passed on back in September, and had been in poor health for about two years before...[ ]...We made a good dent in sorting through my Dad's treasury.

Sorry to hear that, BB. Nice saves.

 

[Private Lugnutz]

It's that time of year when I go through the folders on my computer.

I thought the sentiments in this review of a book about mudlarks on the Thames river had a strong correlation to tool picking, this tread, and this forum.

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Similarly, I really enjoyed this guy's artistic photography, and it resonates with me for the same reason old tools and boxes do. Tt was in a gallery in Asheville, NC. I wish I could remember his name, dang it.

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Some photos, mainly of things in the "LEFT BEHIND" category for one reason or another.

Machinery...

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Some wartime stuff (rangefinder, horn, Navy clock, flight suit, aircraft assembly tools)

 

[Private Lugnutz]

A funny ad... and a funny hood ornament (just wrong, but funny).

 

[r_olson_06]

The first time I thought that as well with those Channellock Chuck adapters. It turned out they are originally meant for an auto adjusting socket. Definitely a different concept.

Hit the monthly swap meet at the Muscle Car City in Punta Gorda.



Started out with the $2 Proto adjustable, then came across two Williams forged c clamps, I was attracted to the oversized pads on the screw, guy said $2 ea. Then the $2 Diamond slip joint pliers, and the $2 Dewitt vise grips. So for a $1 each was the no name needle nose, SK breaker and this chuck adapter.
I’m pretty sure it’s for holding taps.




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Looking for the following Plomb Pebbles Wrench 3061

 

[Private Lugnutz]

A couple pedal jeeps....

 

[bmwrd0]

It's that time of year when I go through the folders on my computer.

I thought the sentiments in this review of a book about mudlarks on the Thames river had a strong correlation to tool picking, this tread, and this forum.

I don't know if you have ever seen it, but look up Dead Horse Island on youtube sometime, Lugz. Same sort of thing.

Here is an example

 

[Private Lugnutz]

And a bad mistake. A book I meant to buy, swore I bought, and now I can't find it and I'm not so sure I did!

 

[Private Lugnutz]

I don't know if you have ever seen it, but look up Dead Horse Island on youtube sometime, Lugz. Same sort of thing.

Thanks for the tip, Beemer.

 

[gearhead1960]

Over Christmas, my son, my Mom and I cleaned out my Dad's mancave computer room.

Thanks for sharing BB. I too have a lot of my dad's tools. Among them are a Yankee Handyman that he loved to use. Kind of explains my obsession for buying (rescuing) them at Estate Sales when I see them...

 

[tym]

Some wartime stuff (rangefinder, horn, Navy clock, flight suit, aircraft assembly tools)

Nice Chelsea clock! The company is still around (in my home state of MA) and both sells new clocks and services their old timepieces.

I have a nearly identical clock on my kitchen wall, c. 1960s.

 

[dittle fart around]

My Dungeons and Dragons books from the '80s, plus the front page of the Vallejo Times (my Dad was assigned to Mare Island Naval Shipyard at the time) from the day I was born!

Worked at Mare Island in shop 99 from 1984 till the layoffs in 1990. It was quite a place. Mare Island closed in the mid 90's. Our shop supplied temporary electrical services to the Navy submarines in drydock.

Thanks for your father's service.

 

[txlonghorn1989]

Similarly, I really enjoyed this guy's artistic photography, and it resonates with me for the same reason old tools and boxes do. Tt was in a gallery in Asheville, NC. I wish I could remember his name, dang it.

Lugz, I really like these photos! I hope you remember the guy's name. He's got an incredible eye.

 

[LesserSon]

Similarly, I really enjoyed this guy's artistic photography, and it resonates with me for the same reason old tools and boxes do. Tt was in a gallery in Asheville, NC. I wish I could remember his name, dang it.

Walter Arnold

 

[ttpete]

Some wartime stuff (rangefinder, horn, Navy clock, flight suit, aircraft assembly tools)

I have a Swiss army rangefinder made by Wild similar to that. Also a clock. Mine is larger and has a 24 hour dial. The last pic has a nice rivet cutter in that box as well as a Rivnut puller.

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Lugz, I really like these photos! I hope you remember the guy's name. He's got an incredible eye.

He really does. His subjects are all abandoned places or things, and yet they look so painterly, and full of grace and tranquility.

Walter Arnold

Thanks, LS.

The last pic has a nice rivet cutter in that box as well as a Rivnut puller.

I was negotiating with that guy for quite a while for that lot, which would've ended up at a WWII airfield museum a colleague of mine in the UK has set up in-place at the ruins of the airfield with a local historical society there. But he wouldn't come down into affordable ranges for me.

 

[Private Lugnutz]

As many of you may know, I announced earlier this year that one of my three regular flea markets was closing. The owners of the property have sold it to a developer. It will be condominiums come this time neat year. It had been a flea market for 40 years. The flea market was going to hold a big bonfire today at 3PM with free food and drinks. They were going to burn all the tables! But we're in the middle of a Nor'easter right now with nonstop rain and high winds.

This was my second stop on Fridays and my only stop on Wednesdays between Memorial Day and Veteran's Day. It was a mom-and-pop place full of household goods, clothes, beanie babies, bric-a-brac, and tchotchkies. Nine times out of ten it was a bust. But everyone once in awhile one of the sellers was a retiree out of Lakehurst NAES, Ft Dix, or McGuire AFB with something special, there was an oldtimer named Jack who brought some vintage tools around semi-regularly, and a low-end liquidator occasionally had some surprises. Needless to say, I am going to miss it.

Fortunately, I had the foresight to stop by a few days ago and take some photos for nostalgia's sake.

 

[Private Lugnutz]

A few more... (the last one is the developer already starting work on the other side of the far tree line, and staging some materials...)

 

[bmwrd0]

There is a place kinda like that in Sacramento, over on the east side. Small, weird with some half-made stores located in old buildings on the side. Some of those stores hadn't been opened in years. I never found much there, but I always went back.

 

[bbbarracuda]

"Sorry, Dad, I can't keep everything." Been there. Though more often said “ What the hell???”

 

[BlueBomber]

I know the feeling of going through all of dads stuff. Thanks for sharing.

Neat stuff BB, it's tough with people so close to us. Your dad sounds like a great man and it is right you got to go through his stuff.

My brother passed a few years ago, he lived close to me.

I talk to my brother all the time when I use his tools.

God Bless.

Thanks for sharing BB. I too have a lot of my dad's tools. Among them are a Yankee Handyman that he loved to use. Kind of explains my obsession for buying (rescuing) them at Estate Sales when I see them...

Worked at Mare Island in shop 99 from 1984 till the layoffs in 1990. It was quite a place. Mare Island closed in the mid 90's. Our shop supplied temporary electrical services to the Navy submarines in drydock.

Thanks for your father's service.

Thanks, gents. My Dad was a handy, humble, and honest man who served our nation and didn't brag about it. He could fix just about anything, and could usually produce whatever part you needed, or a suitable substitute, from his treasury of junk. His tool collection tended towards Craftsman and Harbor Freight more than Snap-On or S-K, but he set the example for me of having the confidence to tackle nearly any home improvement or automotive project. I am proud to call him my Dad and I will miss working on projects with him.

"Sorry, Dad, I can't keep everything." Been there. Though more often said “ What the hell???”

LOL--I think I said similar when I opened up the container of mouse balls.

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[r_olson_06]

Very interesting seeing how things are done in other parts of the country. Our flea markets are only once a year. No tables provided. Alot of guys have their entire contents laid out across a tail gate and laying in the grass. Sometimes not even on tarps. Sad to see it go. I had my favorite flea market in Fremont NE announce it's last year as well. First year was amazing about 5 years ago and attendance has been about half every year.
Down to 1 decent sized flea market worth going to. A couple if really small ones that are about 20 vendors.

As many of you may know, I announced earlier this year that one of my three regular flea markets was closing. The owners of the property have sold it to a developer. It will be condominiums come this time neat year. It had been a flea market for 40 years. The flea market was going to hold a big bonfire today at 3PM with free food and drinks. They were going to burn all the tables! But we're in the middle of a Nor'easter right now with nonstop rain and high winds.

This was my second stop on Fridays and my only stop on Wednesdays between Memorial Day and Veteran's Day. It was a mom-and-pop place full of household goods, clothes, beanie babies, bric-a-brac, and tchotchkies. Nine times out of ten it was a bust. But everyone once in awhile one of the sellers was a retiree out of Lakehurst NAES, Ft Dix, or McGuire AFB with something special, there was an oldtimer named Jack who brought some vintage tools around semi-regularly, and a low-end liquidator occasionally had some surprises. Needless to say, I am going to miss it.

Fortunately, I had the foresight to stop by a few days ago and take some photos for nostalgia's sake.

Looking for the following Plomb Pebbles Wrench 3061

 

[Toolking]

Picked this lot up yesterday.
Sockets are all Snap-on. Impacts are a little rusty. Chromes are date code 2018.
I will probably keep the new style 1/2" impact PT850 & ebay my MG725.
I like the large torque dial compared to the old hard to rotate style.
3/4 1250 is pretty ugly, but works.
Long 3/8 ratchet is mint.
Older torque wrench works fine.
Blue KRS box checks out, used but not beat.
I put $1250 into the deal.
Not a steal, but I can live with it.

Not a steal? The box alone retails for more than that.

 

[LilRick65]

Picked this up yesterday



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[LilRick65]

More pics, weighs approximately 65 lbs, no damage I can find


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[Outlawmws]

Lugz, Cool stuff!

You should see if they will let the Flag go...

 

[txlonghorn1989]

Walter Arnold

Thanks LS for the artist's name and the link. Had to look at every photograph. They are mesmerizing. Congrats on hosting the 2020 GS thread as well.

 

[Toolking]

Did okay the Double Early Bird this morning...

Top to bottom is a Palmgren aluminum hand vise, a rusty TBD (guessing Wright) 1/2-inch drive universal joint, a Proto 5253-S 1/2-inch male-to-1/2-inch female adaptor, a funky TRUTH DBE wrench, an INDIAN MOTOCYCLES wrench, and a 1942 Snap-on M-45 all-steel 9/32-inch drive spinner.

The s shaped Truth wrench is a door hinge wrench.

 

[Private Lugnutz]

The s shaped Truth wrench is a door hinge wrench.

Thanks, Toolking. That's what Provincial suspected. I was thinking cylinder head wrench. I haven't been able to positively identify it. Since I found and posted that back in September, I gotta ask - are you paging through the thread playing end of the year catch-up?! O did you just happen upon that in a search for TRUTH wrenches or something?

 

[Username already in use]

I picked up a few things from the flea last Saturday. Figure I should get them posted here before the New Year and this thread slowly fades away (like Lugz' Wednesday flea).

A few highlights are the Bell System branded flatware, a long handle 3/8" drive Proto ratchet, 3/4" drive Walden extension with an electric pencil U.S. martial mark, and a 1945 dated U.S.N. whistle. Along with a handful of P&C, Bonney, and some adjustable wrenches.

Happy New Year guys!

 

[Private Lugnutz]

...and a 1945 dated U.S.N. whistle.

That's a cool find.

 

[Jack84]

Bought a bunch of stuff. After sifting through it all this is what’s left. Also have 2 knipex pliers soaking in evaporust.

 

[LesserSon]

My last stop of the year. Most of my local outdoor fleas are done till April, so I checked in at an indoor mercantile. Walked out $16 lighter with a 501C Bonney S-wrench and a handful of hammer replacement handles. COULD NOT leave the Craftsman underline behind! Somewhere, I have an earlier ballpein head I think will fit (oops, no, too small and has its handle), plus a longC ballpein (also too small). Usually, I’d only pay $1ea for handles, but each had something special going for it.
Took a couple no-purchase pictures while I was there, including a Lakeside Forge DOE made for Whitaker Chicago and a couple CI Dunlap DOEs. Pleased to see a Trexler Farms red delicious box. I actually bought one of these the last time I saw one - in St Louis MO!