2021 Garage Sale Thread

[Smokeshow69]

That slide hammer is pretty cool!

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Thanks! I have wanted one for a while but have refused to pay full ebay prices...cheapest I have ever seen was $40...plus it is comprised of some Proto LA parts so that got me excited !

 

[Smokeshow69]

Smoke: $18 for that slide hammer / puller deserves a You ****, even without all of that extra stuff!

Mike

Thanks!

 

[LesserSon]

Interesting that their emblem is a caduceus. I wonder what meaning the Uniformed Sanitationmen's Association derives from it? In addition to heralds and messengers, it is also associated with thieves and merchants.

The caduceus is often mistaken for, or mistakenly used as, a symbol of the medical arts. The correct symbol for that (and barbers, surgeons & dentists) is the Rod of Asclepius, which is one serpent wound about a staff with no wings.
Besides the physical resemblance, another cause of confusion is that the caduceus is, quite appropriately, the symbol of ambulance drivers. It could, perhaps more appropriately, be the symbol of hearse drivers.
Why?
The caduceus is the staff of Hermes/Mercury. Virtually ANYthing associated with the classical god (a bewildering array of functions and aspects) can be represented by the caduceus. Hermes rustled the kine of the sun (if you understand Egyptian mythology, you realize that makes him a kidnapper, too), invented the lyre from a tortoise shell (improvisational trickster). Hermes is represented as a herald, messenger, a guide of the living and of the dead (psychopompos), inventor of writing symbols, (thus accounting, conveyance), etc.
The Latin name Mercury, is inclusive of the planet and the element (quicksilver) - both associated with the god for their flash and speed - and is present in mercenary, merchant, merchandise, mercantile - so anything to do with pay, money, exchange, trade. The version on the moneyclip shows a flame at the top of the staff, which I would guess references a sympathy for Prometheus or his gift; other versions show a pommel or eye, which I suspect leads to Argus. If you broaden the net, you pick up correlates in Wotan, Thoth, and less directly perhaps Ganesha.
Wikipedia traces the caduceus to Ningishzida of Sumerian Mesopotamia. It also has a caption under the illustration of a modern caduceus, one word of which I think is quite helpful connecting it to Lugz’ moneyclip, and captures much: “logistics.”

 

[3jakes]

Had a pretty full weekend of yard sales.
This first pile was in a cheap plastic tool box purchased for $25.00
Fella said he was a pipe fitter.
3 klein spud wrenches all the same size.....
Armstrong spud.
Two thick as your arm c-clamps. One is Wilton, the other was so rusted, could no longer be read, but looks same style as the other Wilton.
And of course 3 adjustables & a hammer because,,, well because.

At another stop was what I thought was a casette tape case for a dollar.
But inside were crimp connectors, A nice shape Thomas & Betts Crimp, & a snazy "Wizz-Master" striper, Speedex MFG. Rockford Ill.

 

[3jakes]

My weekend cont:
All of these prices were set by the seller by price tag.
Each lot priced at $5.00 except for the 1/4 craftsman set which was $3.00
1/2 drive =V= Deep SAE sockets
Double box =V= wrenches with 2 snap-on
Williams 1/2" sockets in tin with ratchet & 2 extensions
A near mint SK Metric set.

 

[jeffmoss26]

first sale in well over a year, got the Crescent adjustable and SK Wayne combo wrench
the other items came from a family friend clearing out a house.

 

[Smokeshow69]

My weekend cont:
All of these prices were set by the seller by price tag.
Each lot priced at $5.00 except for the 1/4 craftsman set which was $3.00
1/2 drive =V= Deep SAE sockets
Double box =V= wrenches with 2 snap-on
Williams 1/2" sockets in tin with ratchet & 2 extensions
A near mint SK Metric set.

3 bills for a flying v set, even if incomplete is suckage worthy

 

[LesserSon]

A moneyclip befitting a junkman (that would be me).

Cool moneyclip.
Teamsters Local 861.
I do not see the caduceus (or any iconography) associated with them online - just contact info.

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Cool moneyclip.
Teamsters Local 861.
I do not see the caduceus (or any iconography) associated with them online - just contact info.

I think the clip might be older, but that's just speculation. Clarification for those who may be confused (not at all directed at you, LS): I didn't mean I have any professional capacity with Uniformed Sanitationmen's Association, Teamsters or otherwise, by calling myself a "junkman." I was referring to the habit many of us have for trolling our home town's streets on 'Bulk Pick Up' days for free goodies!

 

[mikeinri]

Yeah, I totally thought you were being literal about being a sanitization worker (or management in that critical industry), Lugz.

Much funnier now that you've added the disclaimer.

My town is all private pickup, or haul-yourself (no municipal trash collection). Which means we don't get a bulk day, which means you have to keep your eyes open all the time!

We did have a town-wide curb alert day that someone organized via FB last year. It was several months into covid lockdown, so people went bonkers to escape cabin fever for a few hours.

Mike

 

[Shelbylex]

My weekend cont:
All of these prices were set by the seller by price tag.
Each lot priced at $5.00 except for the 1/4 craftsman set which was $3.00
1/2 drive =V= Deep SAE sockets
Double box =V= wrenches with 2 snap-on
Williams 1/2" sockets in tin with ratchet & 2 extensions
A near mint SK Metric set.

Got to love it! Especially =V= set, SK and Williams!!!
Great job!

 

[ZackN]

3jakes, that's a good find there, I also think those are some you **** prices. Nice job.


Last week I picked this oily dirty 20v saw on the right from my favorite dumpster. About six to ten months ago I picked the saw on the left from the same dumpster. I had already purchased a battery adapter for $15 ish so that I can use my current batteries. The oily saw runs better than the other one I picked previously. But it only has 3 badly worn carbide teeth left, swapped the blades and she cuts great!
Also picked a full suspension aluminum bike frame. Missing wheels and seat but still has some good parts. Will be using parts from other old bikes to potential get it back on the road.

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Decent trip to the flea market (Lugz 2021_32) this morning.

Not exactly sure what the Dayton adjustable clamp is for. Something to do with tires, I think. To the right of that are vintage safety glass eyecups. Sargent & Co pruning shears. The self-adjusting wrench is a 10" Auto-Grip (I already have a 6" model). The locking plier-wrench (non-Petersen "Vise Grip") is a Basford Gripso. First one I have ever seen in the wild, and might could be the first on GJ. The gadget in the upper left is an opisometer (used for measuring crooked lines - rivers, roads etc, on a paper map) and it is from WWII. And last but not least, yes, that New Britain ignition wrench roll is full.

 

[steaks&anvils]

Decent trip to the flea market (Lugz 2021_32) this morning.

Not exactly sure what the Dayton adjustable clamp is for. Something to do with tires, I think. To the right of that are vintage safety glass eyecups. Sargent & Co pruning shears. The self-adjusting wrench is a 10" Auto-Grip (I already have a 6" model). The locking plier-wrench (non-Petersen "Vise Grip") is a Basford Gripso. First one I have ever seen in the wild, and might could be the first on GJ. The gadget in the upper left is an opisometer (used for measuring crooked lines - rivers, roads etc, on a paper map) and it is from WWII. And last but not least, yes, that New Britain ignition wrench roll is full.

The Dayton adjustable clamp is oddly appealing to me, like I need one...

The Basford Gripso plier-wrench, member "four.cycle" has some information on post #14 and #15, thread here:

https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=265722

 

[duddly]

I picked up an early electric clock about 2 weeks ago. I was in bad shape, I don't even think I was charged for it. It was from the early days when electricity in houses was not very reliable, so you had to keep an eye on the clocks and see if they had stopped. If so you needed to 'spin start' the clock and reset it. It was a bakelite clock but had some pretty good chunks out of it. I took an old bakelite light socket and ground it to powder and mixed it with epoxy to fill in the missing bits. I used clear tape to form the general shape and then built it back with my bakelite expoxy mix.

I would grade my efforts about a C - but I had fun and learned a lot about color and bakelite repair. But it works now and I have a story and a cool thing to show my grandkids.

The back says "NOTE - current interruptions will stop clock - restart and reset" "push in - spin - let go" to start. I think self-starting clocks started being common in the 20s or 30s.

 

[bmwrd0]

That looks awesome Dudley! Good job on the resto, I love things like that.

I have rebuilt a few early lamps, and now a friend of my wife is hinting that she would love one. It's a good feeling.

 

[Old Radar]

Well, I'm back from the Piney Woods of NC and thankfully both my folks are doing better. The best thing to come out of my visit to get them back on the road to health is that they both finally realize it's time to downsize and move near one of their sons. To that end they've started to look for an estate sale company to assist them. There's not a lot to choose from--in the three weeks I was there, I only found three sales and all I got was a 3/8" diameter tommy bar for 50 cents (at the top of the first picture).






Now that I'm back in S.A., I hit one sale this morning and came away with a tidy little load for $14.
-- The tommy bar
-- North Bros. Yankee #75 Push Drill
-- Diamalloy GG014 14" Farrier's Nippers
-- Millers Falls #77A Eggbeater Drill in outstanding shape
-- Bon-E-Con 1/4" Chrome Vanadium Ratchet (Japan)
-- Indestro Super #3275 1/2" Ratchet
-- Decatur Coffin Co. 19" Eureka Spiral Screw Driver

The right-spin-only Eureka Screw Driver is the catch of the day, but sadly, I could not read the stamped info on the brass body. I was forced to use Blue Magic to remove some of the patina and even then was left with only:
DE A COFFIN CO.
DECA UR ILLS
PAT. OCT 7 188(& something that might have been a 4)

Looking up the patent date unlocked everything else.

For those interested, I'll post more info & pics on the Wood Screwdrivers thread.

 

[tym]

Had a stressful couple of workdays, so hit up the local ReStore. Highlights are the 1982-dated Aladdin Stanley thermos bottle and the early (pre-1915) Billings and Spencer slip joint pliers--with most of the century-old nickel plating intact!

 

[Smokeshow69]

I was out for a run today and ran by a sign for an estate sale that I had hit last week on my way out of town. I was "picking under duress" last week because my wife was waiting in the car and wasn't happy about waiting . I brought a box and emptied the garage of all the proto, plomb, p&c and other tools I needed.. I left behind alot of cornwell and sk but I dont need it all. I was able to negotiate them down from $75 to $40! This was the 2nd week of the sale so timing was on my side. I cant believe I left this much good stuff behind but like I told my wife, I need to hone my skills

P&c
various sockets
distributor wrench
lug nut flip socket
extensions
puller feet
brake spoon
1/4 drive extensions and t bar
snap ring sockets
ratchet
hinge handle
flare nut wrenches
hose clamp pliers
electrical wrenches

Plomb
alligator/leaf spring bar
wf82

various hole punches
cornwell sockets

Proto
betr grip driver
concrete drills
timing light
cylinder head wrench
ratchet thumbwheel extension
chrysler brake tool
sockets

snap on 1/4 drive speed wrench- this one has a female end in the handle for a hinge handle or ratchet ?
blue point flywheel wrench

Craftsman
be marked speed wrench
amber handle driver
vanadium punch

 

[r_olson_06]

I was out for a run today and ran by a sign for an estate sale that I had hit last week on my way out of town. I was "picking under duress" last week because my wife was waiting in the car and wasn't happy about waiting . I brought a box and emptied the garage of all the proto, plomb, p&c and other tools I needed.. I left behind alot of cornwell and sk but I dont need it all. I was able to negotiate them down from $75 to $40! This was the 2nd week of the sale so timing was on my side. I cant believe I left this much good stuff behind but like I told my wife, I need to hone my skills

P&c
various sockets
distributor wrench
lug nut flip socket
extensions
puller feet
brake spoon
1/4 drive extensions and t bar
snap ring sockets
ratchet
hinge handle
flare nut wrenches
hose clamp pliers
electrical wrenches

Plomb
alligator/leaf spring bar
wf82

various hole punches
cornwell sockets

Proto
betr grip driver
concrete drills
timing light
cylinder head wrench
ratchet thumbwheel extension
chrysler brake tool
sockets

snap on 1/4 drive speed wrench- this one has a female end in the handle for a hinge handle or ratchet ?
blue point flywheel wrench

Craftsman
be marked speed wrench
amber handle driver
vanadium punch

Nice work! Love the Plomb alligator bar.

Looking for a Round Beam Plomb 1068 Double Box End Wrench

 

[bmwrd0]

Nice picks Smoke, now go back and get the SK and Cornwell!

 

[duddly]

Had a stressful couple of workdays, so hit up the local ReStore. Highlights are the 1982-dated Aladdin Stanley thermos bottle and the early (pre-1915) Billings and Spencer slip joint pliers--with most of the century-old nickel plating intact!

I love how a little tool shopping can be such therapy! I am right there with you.

Those pliers would be a great item even in worse condition, but with that much of the finish intact, they are amazing!

 

[tym]

I love how a little tool shopping can be such therapy! I am right there with you.

Those pliers would be a great item even in worse condition, but with that much of the finish intact, they are amazing!

Retail therapy!

I was amazed at the condition--not a spot of rust. The pivot is not too loose either. It seems like this pair of pliers didn't see heavy use.

 

[Smokeshow69]

Nice work! Love the Plomb alligator bar.

Looking for a Round Beam Plomb 1068 Double Box End Wrench

Thanks! That is probably my favorite piece of the pile!

 

[Smokeshow69]

Nice work! Love the Plomb alligator bar.

Looking for a Round Beam Plomb 1068 Double Box End Wrench

Nice picks Smoke, now go back and get the SK and Cornwell!

No way I left some for the other guys Plus I need to get a grip on my pile of tools to clean up I am losing ground right now and the swap meet in Chehalis is coming up

 

[WNYflyer]

Jealous of you guys in the nice weather locations and subsequent scores. Things have been really slow tool wise in my area but the weather seems to finally be breaking for good so sales with tools should be ramping up. Very slim pickings for a long time due to our weather so not much to show for it but a few quality pickups at least.

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Williams 1/4 M-52 Ratchet
Bonney SAE offset box wrench
Vulcan metric line wrench
Snap-On SAE line wrench
Mac socket tray

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Looks to be a full set of JH Williams SAE nutdrivers. Need to check my catalog to see if the set is complete.

Happy hunting everyone !

 

[glenmore]

Not usual for me, but spent some real money at 2 sales this past week.

Old elevator sign, 90.

4 new Bessey clamps, 40.

WW2 telegraph key, free with purchase.

40mm and 90mm shell casings, 15. The 90mm must have been cut down.

Cast iron book press, 120.

 

[JABgj]

Found a moving sale today. Picked up a carbon/gasket scraper and a Millers Falls gizmo that has me wondering if it is a store/counter display rather than an index. All holes are 1/2".

 

[freudianfloyd]

Only made it to a couple yard sales on the way home, but did pick up this little pistol. I didn't know anything about it, and passed on it once, then left the yard sale, did some research and went back. Not sure if I got a good deal or not, but I paid $100 with two boxes of ammo.

Savage Model 1907 in 32 acp.
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I dont know much about it, but the fact it is two tone is confusing me, it is either super rare (doubtful) made from two different pistols (possibly), refinished (possibly) or who knows what?

Anybody know anything about these?

I had a scare with it when test firing it. I'm guessing the firing pin was stuck, when I released the slide, it fired two shots instantly without touching the trigger. Luckily I follow gun safety rules and had it pointed in a safe direction when I racked the slide. After the two auto fire shots, I oiled it good and it ran without any issue after that.

What is also confusing is it has a hole for a lanyard, and from what I have found, only the French military pistols had that lanyard hole, bit I don't think they came in the silver tone.

 

[bmwrd0]

OK, some killer deals being posted. And yes, people may be spending money, but, by jove that is some killer stuff for good prices!

(And good job on the gun safety, Floyd! And here is a place to start:http://www.savage99.com/savage32_dates.htm)

 

[seber]

Only made it to a couple yard sales on the way home, but did pick up this little pistol. I didn't know anything about it, and passed on it once, then left the yard sale, did some research and went back. Not sure if I got a good deal or not, but I paid $100 with two boxes of ammo.

Savage Model 1907 in 32 acp.
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I dont know much about it, but the fact it is two tone is confusing me, it is either super rare (doubtful) made from two different pistols (possibly), refinished (possibly) or who knows what?

Anybody know anything about these?

I had a scare with it when test firing it. I'm guessing the firing pin was stuck, when I released the slide, it fired two shots instantly without touching the trigger. Luckily I follow gun safety rules and had it pointed in a safe direction when I racked the slide. After the two auto fire shots, I oiled it good and it ran without any issue after that.

What is also confusing is it has a hole for a lanyard, and from what I have found, only the French military pistols had that lanyard hole, bit I don't think they came in the silver tone.

Possibly a worn sear. Have it checked. It would be a cheap fix.

 

[txlonghorn1989]

Nice pickin' fellas!

Nice elevator sign glenm but I love the CI book press!

What could possibly go wrong with a loaded pistol on a lanyard? Sounds like ffloyd almost found out but luckily he's got good gun sense.

I think everyone likes the Plomb alligator wrench Smoke. Nice haul!

Nice set of nut drivers WNY!

JAB I wonder if that's some type of store display for some handy useful MF tool?

 

[freudianfloyd]

Possibly a worn sear. Have it checked. It would be a cheap fix.

You may be right, I still think the firing pin was stuck as it was really dusty and dry in the chamber, but after disassembling it and cleaning, and oiling it, I noticed that still sometimes when letting the slide go on its own, the hammer sometimes drops. Scary for sure.

 

[Lesserstore]

Only made it to a couple yard sales on the way home, but did pick up this little pistol. I didn't know anything about it, and passed on it once, then left the yard sale, did some research and went back. Not sure if I got a good deal or not, but I paid $100 with two boxes of ammo.

Savage Model 1907 in 32 acp.
View media item 112168
I dont know much about it, but the fact it is two tone is confusing me, it is either super rare (doubtful) made from two different pistols (possibly), refinished (possibly) or who knows what?

Anybody know anything about these?

I had a scare with it when test firing it. I'm guessing the firing pin was stuck, when I released the slide, it fired two shots instantly without touching the trigger. Luckily I follow gun safety rules and had it pointed in a safe direction when I racked the slide. After the two auto fire shots, I oiled it good and it ran without any issue after that.

What is also confusing is it has a hole for a lanyard, and from what I have found, only the French military pistols had that lanyard hole, bit I don't think they came in the silver tone.

Here's an excerpt from the 2018 "Standard Catalog of Military Firearms":
"A .32 or .380 semi-automatic pistol with a 3.75- or 4.25-inch barrel, depending upon caliber, and a 9- or 10-shot magazine. Blued with hard rubber grips. The .380 caliber model is worth approximately 30 percent more than the values listed below. This pistol was sold to the French government during World War I and used by the French military. These guns were not stamped with French acceptance marks. The first shipment was made in 1914. Most of these pistols were fitted with a lanyard ring. French contract Model 1907 pistols were chambered for the 7.65mm cartridge and are fitted with a chamber indicator. Most French pistols will have the caliber designation in both “.32 CAL” and “7.65MM” stamped on the slide.
Approximately 30,000 to 40,000 of these pistols were sold to France. Serial number ranges for these pistols are 105,000 to 130,000 and 136,000 to 167,000. There are a few in the 80,000 to 90,000 serial number range. There were fewer than 50 experimental Savage pistols numbered 000xx-A. These rare pistols will bring a substantial premium."
Fair: 300, Good: 450, VG: 600 Ex: 850

Portuguese are the same but have their crest on the grips. Exc. 1800 V.G. 1500 Good 1000 Fair 600

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Quick trip this morning (Lugz 2021_33) because I can't get out there this weekend.

 

[Old Radar]

Only made it to a couple yard sales on the way home, but did pick up this little pistol. I didn't know anything about it, and passed on it once, then left the yard sale, did some research and went back. Not sure if I got a good deal or not, but I paid $100 with two boxes of ammo.

Savage Model 1907 in 32 acp.
View media item 112168
I dont know much about it, but the fact it is two tone is confusing me, it is either super rare (doubtful) made from two different pistols (possibly), refinished (possibly) or who knows what?

Anybody know anything about these?

I had a scare with it when test firing it. I'm guessing the firing pin was stuck, when I released the slide, it fired two shots instantly without touching the trigger. Luckily I follow gun safety rules and had it pointed in a safe direction when I racked the slide. After the two auto fire shots, I oiled it good and it ran without any issue after that.

What is also confusing is it has a hole for a lanyard, and from what I have found, only the French military pistols had that lanyard hole, bit I don't think they came in the silver tone.

Talk about a Freudian Slip! I'm sure you realize it now that it's too late, but the first "gun safety rule" in operating a gun you know nothing about is DON'T LOAD THE DAMN THING until you break it down and make sure all the parts are there and working properly! Holy. ****.

 

[freudianfloyd]

Talk about a Freudian Slip! I'm sure you realize it now that it's too late, but the first "gun safety rule" in operating a gun you know nothing about is DON'T LOAD THE DAMN THING until you break it down and make sure all the parts are there and working properly! Holy. ****.

I appreciate the concern, but this isn't my first gun. I have been handling firearms for decades and have never had this issue. I gave the gun a good inspection before I ever tried shooting it. Other than being a bit dusty, it seemed to function fine, dry fired without concern, and all safety features seemed to be in working order and barrel was clear with good rifling and no pitting.

Apparently these pistols are known for having hammer follow issues, which would not be visually noticeable. When dry firing, and racking the slide unloaded, the hammer did not have this issue. I assumed a stuck firing pin, but the more research I do, the more I'm leaning towards a worn sear causing the random issue.

But as I always do when firing a new gun, I didn't insert the mag or rack the slide until I was at the range, in this case down hill towards a large empty corn field, and facing in a safe direction, knowing that this is always a concern.

But again, thanks for the words of wisdom, it's always good to refresh gun safety rules.

 

[bmwrd0]

An exciting day, and many interesting things turned up.


It wasn't until my third stop that something interesting and desirable popped up. I have been looking for a None Better breaker bar for a while, but he had it bundled into a made-up tool kit, and it took a bit of talking to free it. $7 for it and an Octogrip.


The fifth stop was quite nice, with three unused Victor welding tips, Two Plomb sockets, a Williams socket wrench, Simmons saw tooth box and a Mitutoyo dial gauge. $8


The next stop had all unpriced items for 50 cents, so I picked up a 36mm Proto socket, a Western Auto driver, and a Franken plane.


I stopped at a architectural salvage place and picked up some parts for bicycles I am working on for $5.

A good day.

 

[Provincial]

I had some work to do around the tree farm today, so I stayed in the local area this morning.

The first two sales were on one road that intersects my route to town. I had gone to both places in the past, and didn't expect much. The second sale was a complete bust, as I expected, but the first one had some stuff that either came out of the woodwork, or now had reasonable prices. These sellers had closed on the house, so they had to move soon. I spent a total of $21.00 there.

Sale #1 Photo #1:
Fairmount #1052 dolly (I think this is later production, as it is simpler in design to the one shown in their catalog 3353)
Rigid 8" pipe wrench. It was covered with what appeared to be overspray and sanding dust, so a refugee from a body shop!
Blue Bird #25 battery pliers
P&C 12A cold chisel
Proto USA 5434-H 1/2 dr. 1-1/16 6-pt. socket
Proto USA #47 5/16 x 1/8 pin punch
Proto USA #47 5/16 x 5/32 pin punch
NAPA heat shrink tubing
Williams 9/16 combo
Wards Master 1/2 combo (Indestro made?)
Craftsman -V- 1/4 dr. bit socket
2 Vermont American screw extractors
Air tire chuck (with my style adapter!)
SK 40954 1/4 dr. spinner

Photo #2:
Tub of mostly brass fittings. One ball valve, one check valve, and a Victor #4 torch tip.

Photo #3:
The Victor tip cleaned up pretty well!

My next, and last, stop was a small sale in my small town. A widower was downsizing (under pressure from his children) and I was the first one to show interest in the tools. He ended up discounting from the set prices (most were 25 cents each) because I bought all three of his C-clamps, so the total was $20.00.

Photo #4:
Coupling nuts
GTD tap wrench and Card 1/4-20 tap that was very dirty, but still sharp
Barcalo "scoop" combo 9/16
Barcalo "roof" DOE 19/32 x 11/16
Lectrolite Tru-Fit DBE 1/2 x9/16
P&C 2220 DBE 9/16 x 5/8 (now a 5/8 single end after they broke the small end. I don't see any hammer marks or other sign of abuse, so I don't know how they did it!)
Nicolson "Black Diamond" 12-inch file, looks new
12V power connector (to make a "keep alive" adapter for a 9V battery when removing/replacing a battery in a newer car)
Unmarked steering wheel puller
Forceps
Cal-Van USA cotter pin puller
Grease coupler and tube
New hammer handle (for a 1/2" round socket in the hammer head)

Photo #5:
Flat bar
Insert bits
Stevens New York wrench, 1/2 x 19/32 and 5/8 x 11/16. Built like Walden, so made after the Stevens buyout.

Photo #6 is the C-clamps:
6" Williams No. 406
6" Brink & Cotton
4" Armstrong 78-434

Somebody recently was looking for a small hammer handle for a round socket, but I can't remember who?

 

[garthg]

Wilton 1750:
I've got the same vise, bought new in about 1991. There was no "Made in USA" on the vise at the time but I recall very clearly I was buying a US-made vise. List price was $330 and I paid $180. I wanted it because it was the same one Snap On sold under its label, painted red.