Cruzan80
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2021 Garage Sale Thread
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Provincial
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When I was running parts yesterday in the nearest urban area, I went near the Restore, so I dropped in. I found a few things worth bringing home, some just curiosities.
From the top of the photo:
Hollywood Accessories 6-12V test light. It is made for a "banana" plug to snap into the handle, but the plug and lead are missing. It has a bulb that looks like a standard glass fuse (SFE or AGC size) and the one that is in it is marked "60V 3W" and it does not light up with 12 volts. This is the same size bulb as a Snap-On test light, and I use 24V bulbs in those because that is what several of my pieces of equipment run. This is a cute little thing!
Taiwan pocket screwdriver for a placeholder in an ignition set.
Xcelite P-8 1/4" nut driver
Proto Los Angeles 276 pliers. Obviously, sourced from Cee Tee/Crescent.
Armstrong 453 pin spanner
Williams 455 1-3/4 pin spanners (2 each)
P&C 73 long punch
Lakeside 1/4 pin punch
Proto USA 50-1/2 punch
C.P.R.R. cold chisel. Marked on four of the eight flats. The markings are the same font and style as a Central Pacific Railroad key I found on the internet. The Central Pacific was formed in 1861 to build the West end on the Transcontinental Railroad, and was absorbed by Southern Pacific in 1885. Its assets (including tools) were used by SP. It is reasonable to expect that this tool made it to Oregon via SP's operations, which extended as far North as Portland, Oregon. I'll tell my kids that it was used to whittle out the Golden Spike!
From the top of the photo:
Hollywood Accessories 6-12V test light. It is made for a "banana" plug to snap into the handle, but the plug and lead are missing. It has a bulb that looks like a standard glass fuse (SFE or AGC size) and the one that is in it is marked "60V 3W" and it does not light up with 12 volts. This is the same size bulb as a Snap-On test light, and I use 24V bulbs in those because that is what several of my pieces of equipment run. This is a cute little thing!
Taiwan pocket screwdriver for a placeholder in an ignition set.
Xcelite P-8 1/4" nut driver
Proto Los Angeles 276 pliers. Obviously, sourced from Cee Tee/Crescent.
Armstrong 453 pin spanner
Williams 455 1-3/4 pin spanners (2 each)
P&C 73 long punch
Lakeside 1/4 pin punch
Proto USA 50-1/2 punch
C.P.R.R. cold chisel. Marked on four of the eight flats. The markings are the same font and style as a Central Pacific Railroad key I found on the internet. The Central Pacific was formed in 1861 to build the West end on the Transcontinental Railroad, and was absorbed by Southern Pacific in 1885. Its assets (including tools) were used by SP. It is reasonable to expect that this tool made it to Oregon via SP's operations, which extended as far North as Portland, Oregon. I'll tell my kids that it was used to whittle out the Golden Spike!
Raineman
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seber
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Provincial, you **** for that chisel. There are RR nuts that would kill for that.
Private Lugnutz
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Today's flea market trip (Lugz 2021_60) yielded some goodies.
Not sure on the age of the Crafty brace bit gasket/washer cutter. Neither the logo or box much obvious help.
The midget set is mainly Williams, although that row of sockets in the middle is all NB Chrome Vanadium.
Haven't researched the "Master Oiler" yet, either, though I am guessing Eagle or GEM.
I will let people surmise for themselves on the little 2 oz. ball pein.
The true (and only legally true) "Alligator" is probably the coolest piece in the lot if you're a wrench nerd like me. It's pre-Roebling.
The beavertail SOE is a Billings and the toolpost machine wrench is a Whitman & Barnes.
Not sure on the age of the Crafty brace bit gasket/washer cutter. Neither the logo or box much obvious help.
The midget set is mainly Williams, although that row of sockets in the middle is all NB Chrome Vanadium.
Haven't researched the "Master Oiler" yet, either, though I am guessing Eagle or GEM.
I will let people surmise for themselves on the little 2 oz. ball pein.
The true (and only legally true) "Alligator" is probably the coolest piece in the lot if you're a wrench nerd like me. It's pre-Roebling.
The beavertail SOE is a Billings and the toolpost machine wrench is a Whitman & Barnes.
alinc100
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I saw that on FBM and was going to post it for someone to get a deal when I had a moment with my PC ,and then it was sold. Glad it's going to a GJ'er.
Private Lugnutz
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Private Lugnutz
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Good strategy.
RTM
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Not sure on the age of the Crafty brace bit gasket/washer cutter. Neither the logo or box much obvious help.
Based on a couple of non-Craftsman that I have, I would guess later in the product lifecycle. The allen screws seem newer, my earlier ones had T screws for hand tightening, like these. I have a few with no brace shank with allen screws for drill press use.
I found one with a square shank low, and a round shank high that could be used for either tool, and it had a crown logo. This one has only the brace shank, or cut it to use with a drill
Using the fall Sears catalogs as a reference
1948 had no circle cutter visible
1945 had a circle cutter by craftsman with a round shank, and a square shank by Dunlap (not shown)
1942 had no circle cutters shown
1940 had no circle cutters shown
¢¢, about what you paid for it.
Private Lugnutz
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joseywales
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Well, I went *******, but that wasn't working...
I had a doctors appointment around midday, so I wasn't able to get to the two sales that were interesting this morning, but here is what I did find:
Some vintage boxes and such of solder, electrical tape, and a very old crayon box (full!) a weird sprinkler thingy, brass hose sprayer tip, Dietzgen slide rule, Par-X ph2, General marking gauge, and a small insulated driver. I also picked up these two old fishing rods:
I am not sure about the casting rod, but the fly rod is split bamboo of some sort, although unnamed. They came in the aluminum case. And I am not going to lie, I probably overpaid. See, I get talking to a pretty lady and I stop paying attention. Oh, well, it was $27 for all of that.
The second stop should have been my first stop, and in fact, I should have skipped the doctors for it:
Challenger and Craftsman socket boxes, Plomb and P&C miget wrenches, Cornwell DOE, Plomb and Snap-on 1/4" drive sockets, Craftsman depth gauge, Starrett radius set, A giant L wrench which I believe is in Whitworth, Craftsman MDF ratchet, Proto LA socket, P&C puller arm, Millers Falls chuck in its box, partial Starrett jewelers driver set, and a Firestone sharpener. All that for $20. And yes, I will be going back there tomorrow! There were a lot of sockets that I didn't have time to go through and they were a bit pricy, but I am sure I can get a bulk price on the second day.
Some vintage boxes and such of solder, electrical tape, and a very old crayon box (full!) a weird sprinkler thingy, brass hose sprayer tip, Dietzgen slide rule, Par-X ph2, General marking gauge, and a small insulated driver. I also picked up these two old fishing rods:
I am not sure about the casting rod, but the fly rod is split bamboo of some sort, although unnamed. They came in the aluminum case. And I am not going to lie, I probably overpaid. See, I get talking to a pretty lady and I stop paying attention. Oh, well, it was $27 for all of that.
The second stop should have been my first stop, and in fact, I should have skipped the doctors for it:
Challenger and Craftsman socket boxes, Plomb and P&C miget wrenches, Cornwell DOE, Plomb and Snap-on 1/4" drive sockets, Craftsman depth gauge, Starrett radius set, A giant L wrench which I believe is in Whitworth, Craftsman MDF ratchet, Proto LA socket, P&C puller arm, Millers Falls chuck in its box, partial Starrett jewelers driver set, and a Firestone sharpener. All that for $20. And yes, I will be going back there tomorrow! There were a lot of sockets that I didn't have time to go through and they were a bit pricy, but I am sure I can get a bulk price on the second day.
BuyMyGarage
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They listed it as a Vitmar, so that probably helped. I saw it at 8 pm and asked to go right then, they said I had to wait until the next day, which usually does not work out for me.
Excellent functionally, but was a mouse condo for the last 8 years, have washed it, but I will have to sand a lot of spots for urine rust—- fun.
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Provincial
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bmw, don't feel bad about the fishing rods. The aluminum case alone is worth the purchase price.
The "weird sprinkler thingy" puts out a fan spray. It is great for flower beds because it is directional and can be angled up or down to limit the area covered. My mother used one constantly.
The "weird sprinkler thingy" puts out a fan spray. It is great for flower beds because it is directional and can be angled up or down to limit the area covered. My mother used one constantly.
steaks&anvils
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Since this is GJ, what color is the sharpest crayon in the box?I had a doctors appointment around midday, so I wasn't able to get to the two sales that were interesting this morning, but here is what I did find:
Some vintage boxes and such of solder, electrical tape, and a very old crayon box (full!)
alinc100
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Here's another set local to SE MI: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/574280047109340/
Private Lugnutz
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Today's flea trip (Lugz 2021_61) was one of those 'stranger than fiction' trips that only long-time flea guys will understand.
First of all, I only had $23 in my pocket. God's honest truth! I'm a weekly budget picker and I don't like to go over. If I see something great, I will kick myself all day, which is good for the soul, and infrequently - I think it's been maybe twice in 12 years, I will break my own rule and run back to the bank (yes, I'm also one of those kooky no debit card no ATM refuseniks), speeding, sweating, and praying that the item will still be there when I get back. The jewelers' desk with the Parker vise a few years ago now was one of those days, believe it or not! Why go if you're short cash? you might ask. Because you never what you can come home with when antique and vintage wrenches go for $1 a piece.
Secondly, I'm not a bicycle collector. I've been looking for another boardwalk cruiser for my 27YO son, who no longer lives with us, but occasionally borrows mine without asking, alarming me that it's been stolen. A month or so ago I passed on one for $65 with Landshark beer advertising all over it. But I don't know diddly about old bicycles.
Thirdly, I wasn't even going to go. It's parents weekend at college for the 5th of our 5 kids, a freshman. I'm not packed, I'm not finished with my monthly report (work), which is due today, and we're leaving at 1PM!
Lastly, and ironically, I don't like to talk prices, as you guys know. With the exception being when it's just unavoidably the crux of the story, not focused on "the score".
First table I stop at has this bike parked in front of it.
"$20," says the smiley guy as I am stooped over checking it out.
"Yea, right," I said, thinking he was joking.
"No, really," he said. "I don't want to take it back home."
I looked at him sideways and said something like, "Dude, it looks vintage. Made in England. And it's complete with all the badges and seems to be in great condition." In other words, 'WTF is wrong with you?'
He got it for free. Everything on his tables he got for free. Curb finds. He trolled a couple town's worth of public works pick-ups yesterday!
So my thoughts as I rolled it to the car turned to, 'WTF is wrong with everyone who walked past his table?'
I LOVE this thing! From the spring seat to the little style features like the understated fender ornament. Whether Cavalier is considered rare and desirable or not, worth $500 or not, I am probably going to keep it, that's how much I like it. I'm hoping Beemer will give me some tips on what to do with it, preservation-wise, other than doing some basic safety checks (rims, spokes, brakes). And maybe he or someone else can even date it for me. I'm thinking 60's and hoping it might even be older.
First of all, I only had $23 in my pocket. God's honest truth! I'm a weekly budget picker and I don't like to go over. If I see something great, I will kick myself all day, which is good for the soul, and infrequently - I think it's been maybe twice in 12 years, I will break my own rule and run back to the bank (yes, I'm also one of those kooky no debit card no ATM refuseniks), speeding, sweating, and praying that the item will still be there when I get back. The jewelers' desk with the Parker vise a few years ago now was one of those days, believe it or not! Why go if you're short cash? you might ask. Because you never what you can come home with when antique and vintage wrenches go for $1 a piece.
Secondly, I'm not a bicycle collector. I've been looking for another boardwalk cruiser for my 27YO son, who no longer lives with us, but occasionally borrows mine without asking, alarming me that it's been stolen. A month or so ago I passed on one for $65 with Landshark beer advertising all over it. But I don't know diddly about old bicycles.
Thirdly, I wasn't even going to go. It's parents weekend at college for the 5th of our 5 kids, a freshman. I'm not packed, I'm not finished with my monthly report (work), which is due today, and we're leaving at 1PM!
Lastly, and ironically, I don't like to talk prices, as you guys know. With the exception being when it's just unavoidably the crux of the story, not focused on "the score".
First table I stop at has this bike parked in front of it.
"$20," says the smiley guy as I am stooped over checking it out.
"Yea, right," I said, thinking he was joking.
"No, really," he said. "I don't want to take it back home."
I looked at him sideways and said something like, "Dude, it looks vintage. Made in England. And it's complete with all the badges and seems to be in great condition." In other words, 'WTF is wrong with you?'
He got it for free. Everything on his tables he got for free. Curb finds. He trolled a couple town's worth of public works pick-ups yesterday!
So my thoughts as I rolled it to the car turned to, 'WTF is wrong with everyone who walked past his table?'
I LOVE this thing! From the spring seat to the little style features like the understated fender ornament. Whether Cavalier is considered rare and desirable or not, worth $500 or not, I am probably going to keep it, that's how much I like it. I'm hoping Beemer will give me some tips on what to do with it, preservation-wise, other than doing some basic safety checks (rims, spokes, brakes). And maybe he or someone else can even date it for me. I'm thinking 60's and hoping it might even be older.
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Private Lugnutz
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Oh, and here are the other two things. I never pass by a good telescoping mirror. This one is just polished steel, no glass, like a Boy Scout signal mirror, and opens up to 36".
And some of you guys who know I have a serious funny bone for corny tools, the kitschier the better, especially if they are complete in their packages, know I wasn't passing up anything as cool as a "TOOL-CHAMP."
And some of you guys who know I have a serious funny bone for corny tools, the kitschier the better, especially if they are complete in their packages, know I wasn't passing up anything as cool as a "TOOL-CHAMP."
I have never heard of Cavalier before, but I would guess it was made somewhere in the Raleigh works, which is no bad thing, as they made good, solid transportation for decades. One of the best ways to tell the year on it would be to look at the brake cables. Are they adjustable? Do they have permanently attached ends that look proprietary? If so, most likely pre-65. The Sturmy trigger looks to be on the newer side, but they can be changed out pretty quickly. And just as quickly misadjusted.
Picked up this Norton sandpaper cabinet on FB for $5
. While there the guy shows me a few other things. For $10 more I got a Snap-On welding helmet, Snap-on door hinge wrench (these are worth $$ for some reason), KD brake pliers, KD window crank tool, Snap-on MT2700 Ignition Probe, and a Bonney obstruction wrench. I also got a new bag of Absorb-it for fluid spills for another $5. It was a good day!
. While there the guy shows me a few other things. For $10 more I got a Snap-On welding helmet, Snap-on door hinge wrench (these are worth $$ for some reason), KD brake pliers, KD window crank tool, Snap-on MT2700 Ignition Probe, and a Bonney obstruction wrench. I also got a new bag of Absorb-it for fluid spills for another $5. It was a good day!Attachments
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Private Lugnutz
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You were right. They are well regarded by enthusiasts as sturdy classy midrange commuter bikes. Tons of info online, including how to date them. (Marked on the rear hub.) "Sturmey Archer Three Speed Alloy Hub Model AW 64". 1964. Digging it!
RTM
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That front badge alone was reason to pick it up.
Nice find. It looks like it mostly needs lube and polish. That is one of multitude of brands Raleigh absorbed and then slapped the names on their second line bikes. Dunelt, Robin Hood, Triumph, Norman, Hercules, ... are other names for the same models. The biggest difference visually between them and the Raleighs was the rims, which lack the "bump" in the middle. Easiest way to date any of them is the 3 speed hubs, which will be stamped "63" or whatever. Just spin the wheel until you see the writing. The old 3 speeds are dead easy to fix up and last forever. The hardest part is the cottered cranks. Cottered cranks are like carburetors, you need an old guy. Paul at Glendola Bicycles in Wall is old school and can get them off for you. Do not just cut the cables thinking you can replace them, some varieties are unobtainium.
Private Lugnutz
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Agreed!
Yup. You'll see a later post where I found the same info on a vintage bike forum. It's a '64.
Thanks! I was not previously under the impression you were a vintage bike guy. Good to know.
WarrenJ
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I was of town, so missed any sales. However one of the locals has 3 or 4 sales a year, with a preview before i left, so I stopped by. i usually find sockets and some wrenches.
4 wrenches: Proto 8181, SK B1214, Williams 1160 and Wizard H2008
Wizard sockets: 3/8 drive 12 point 1/2 and 7/16
S-K sockets: 3/8 drive 12 point 3/4 11/16 and 5/8
CMAN sockets: 1/2 drive 12 point 3/4 and 7/16
CMAN sockets: EE or G 3/8 drive 6 point 17 mm and 9/16
CMAN sockets: EE or G 3/8 12 point 3/4 11/16 9/16 deep, 3/4 11/16 12 mm 3/4 11/12 14 mm 9/16
also an 8 point socket
4 wrenches: Proto 8181, SK B1214, Williams 1160 and Wizard H2008
Wizard sockets: 3/8 drive 12 point 1/2 and 7/16
S-K sockets: 3/8 drive 12 point 3/4 11/16 and 5/8
CMAN sockets: 1/2 drive 12 point 3/4 and 7/16
CMAN sockets: EE or G 3/8 drive 6 point 17 mm and 9/16
CMAN sockets: EE or G 3/8 12 point 3/4 11/16 9/16 deep, 3/4 11/16 12 mm 3/4 11/12 14 mm 9/16
also an 8 point socket
I've got two old Raleighs I fixed up, and another one in the someday pile. I used my '64 Dunelt as a barcycle and for riding the bike paths for years. Most bike shops are useless for old Raleighs. Removing cottered cranks is one those things that calls for the BIG hammer and a 2x4 for support. Needing heat is not exactly unknown. It freaks out the kids used to using torque wrenches so they don't crack the carbon fiber. You also get crazy person treatment by merely referring to whitworth bolts, and some Raleigh threading was proprietary. PS Second Life Bikes in Asbury is an exception and a really good source for parts.
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Yes, I have a '65 Raleigh and a '54 Hercules, which is before the purchase and switch to Raleigh built. As for cottered cranks, keep your eyes open for a cotter press. I have a Park made one that works a charm, and I think there is someone in the midwest who makes a new one on a really limited basis. But, if you look online you can find plenty of instructions on DIY methods.
And of course, you can look at the rear hub, but my brain went right to the brake cables for checking the date... Overthinking things as usual.
And of course, you can look at the rear hub, but my brain went right to the brake cables for checking the date... Overthinking things as usual.
And here are todays finds:
I had high hopes for this sale, but someone beat me to the one thing I was really looking for, a Cresent 1/4 socket set. But I did manage to find a couple of things; a '50s book on sporterizing military bolt actions, a vintage box of patches, and a Keystone socket set.
I had a couple of misdirections after that, as three sales turned out to be either duds or non-existent, so I ended up back at the good sale from yesterday:
A wood box, Great Neck woody driver, 216 can wrench, Bon-e-con and Blue Point wrenches, Starrett scriber and calipers, Stanley tack hammer, Plombpire sockets, misc US sockets (S-O, Thoresen, SK, Craftsman) and an unmarked be decent socket box.
I had high hopes for this sale, but someone beat me to the one thing I was really looking for, a Cresent 1/4 socket set. But I did manage to find a couple of things; a '50s book on sporterizing military bolt actions, a vintage box of patches, and a Keystone socket set.
I had a couple of misdirections after that, as three sales turned out to be either duds or non-existent, so I ended up back at the good sale from yesterday:
A wood box, Great Neck woody driver, 216 can wrench, Bon-e-con and Blue Point wrenches, Starrett scriber and calipers, Stanley tack hammer, Plombpire sockets, misc US sockets (S-O, Thoresen, SK, Craftsman) and an unmarked be decent socket box.
gpw_42
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Hit my first estate sale today, in several weeks. Turned out that it was for an acquaintance from our local college alumni group. The good news was that he posted it on his FB page earlier this week. He and his wife are downsizing and have moved.
Interesting mix of stuff for camping, wrenching, etc.
Plvmb 1135 DOE (had to buy a bundle of wrenches of no interest, to get the Plvmb)
Small ball pein hammer - 4oz(?) (no markings)
1923 dated set of Audels, 1-4
Coleman 237 single mantle lantern.
Coleman fuel
Lodge 3-notch skillet (pre-SK)
A bunch of brass, mostly for calibers I don't own, so will try to flip (338 Win Mag, 7mm Weatherby, 44 mag, 7mm-08, 458 Linebaugh, 45-70).
60s-70s vintage Scout uniform (for a District Commissioner) and assorted insignia
Assorted Army insignia
Tie for 4th of July
The Coleman will need some TLC to get running.
Interesting mix of stuff for camping, wrenching, etc.
Plvmb 1135 DOE (had to buy a bundle of wrenches of no interest, to get the Plvmb)
Small ball pein hammer - 4oz(?) (no markings)
1923 dated set of Audels, 1-4
Coleman 237 single mantle lantern.
Coleman fuel
Lodge 3-notch skillet (pre-SK)
A bunch of brass, mostly for calibers I don't own, so will try to flip (338 Win Mag, 7mm Weatherby, 44 mag, 7mm-08, 458 Linebaugh, 45-70).
60s-70s vintage Scout uniform (for a District Commissioner) and assorted insignia
Assorted Army insignia
Tie for 4th of July
The Coleman will need some TLC to get running.
Oh, and here are the other two things. I never pass by a good telescoping mirror. This one is just polished steel, no glass, like a Boy Scout signal mirror, and opens up to 36".
Didn't even know those were a thing! I could certainly use one or two of those. I've broken glass ones (poor storage practice, chucked into a bin with other tools).
Picked up this Norton sandpaper cabinet on FB for $5
Mad suckage right there! Was that orange shelf on top also part of the haul?
Mike
From a family run private estate sale in a mobile home park. They wanted stuff gooone. This whole lot came out to $60. Lots of polishing tools and supplies:
Misc. stuff. The box has about 50 new small carbide mills.
Sockets and pliers are SO
Odd ball binoc's. 8X28 Wide View
About 25 rolls of various solder:
Tiny Sebert multi tool and cap gun.
Mid. '70's Kenwood receiver (works good)
Misc. stuff. The box has about 50 new small carbide mills.
Sockets and pliers are SO
Odd ball binoc's. 8X28 Wide View
About 25 rolls of various solder:
Tiny Sebert multi tool and cap gun.
Mid. '70's Kenwood receiver (works good)
3baygarage
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Major deals at that sale!
Jayman17
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Dave, I love the look of those binoculars. 
Jay
Jay
I wasn’t feeling up for an early hunt in the woods, so tagged along w MrsLS on her weekly produce run, which takes her within a couple miles from Jake’s flea. Saturday is never what Sunday is, but I picked up a few items.
3baygarage
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Neat adjustable. I forgot they made that.
Private Lugnutz
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Are you being coy on purpose? The Wakefield DOE adjustable is not easy to find. The only two on the thread are mine and HeelSpur's, if I recall correctly.