2021 Garage Sale Thread

[Private Lugnutz]

So, Vinnie the Pooh.

O, molesti, I am glad you weren't the editor! Lenard made a crucial exception in his translation, because that sounds like something Joe Pesci would have starred in the screen version of!

I made a big boo-boo identifying that buggy wrench as a buggy wrench, guys. Teaser photo attached, link here...

The Oldest Automotive Shock Absorber Wrench in History (c. 1906-1907 Truffault-Hartford)

Sometimes you know your stuff. Sometimes you just have a hunch. Sometimes you just get lucky. And sometimes all three come together in a strange way even when you're dead wrong! That's what happened to me this morning. I found this old single box end hex wrench on one of those ubiquitous...

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[ChefRex]

I'll jump on the @bobcat ***** bandwagon. Please show the repair.

 

[Gidge]

Copyright 1899 has telephone and telegraph contact information --- classic !

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[bbbarracuda]

The book is quite famous among bibliophiles, 'Cuda. The author was teaching English in Sao Paolo, Brazil when he wrote it, inspired by an earlier posting where he tutored a young turk in Latin with the original A.A. Milne. The first dozen copies were self-published as a lark in 1958, but the privately distributed copies soon reached a shrewd desk at Dutton in 1960, who recognized the entertaining potential. It was actually the first foreign language book to ever reach the New York Times Bestsellers list.

That’s what I love about this site. The knowledge base is amazing!!

 

[unkqty]

hit >10 estate sales over the weekend w/army roomy fm early 80s.
he spent several hundred $ on stock for antique store. i spent $10 or so on old records, nix for tools.
coming of slow season, coupled with divorce drama means that's it for me until at least apr.

 

[d42jeep]

I found a listing late this morning for an estate sale in San Pablo, CA. It didn’t look promising on arrival but there were interesting tools stashed in several locations. Here is what we came home with.
-Don
Craftsman tools
Knurled S-K deep socket

Western Auto Wizard sockets
Mack Truck Lufkin tape
Powr-Kraft tools
Cleaned up the Craftsman screwdrivers
Plomb sockets
Thorsen tools
Imperial flare nut snap wrench

 

[d42jeep]

I used evaporust and cleaned up some of yesterday’s finds.
-Don

 

[ForrestT]

I used evaporust and cleaned up some of yesterday’s finds.
-Don

Don,
What’s your method? Your tools always come out great. I’ve used the brand metal rescue and have not been happy with the results. Tools come out rust free but black.

 

[d42jeep]

My plain steel tools often come out of the evaporust with a black coating. I remove it with a toothbrush style wire brush and fine steel wool. On the parts I want to shine like new I use a 3M wheel that I learned about on this site. However, I am very careful on any cad plated tools. There is a ton of information in this thread.

rust removal

I have a Parker No.8 vise that was left outside for years and is now froze. I bought a bunch of vinegar on clearance at HD for $.90 a gallon. I'm thinking putting the vise in a pail covered in vinegar and setting aside for a month or two. Any chance of this damaging the vise, freeing up the...

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-Don

 

[saukit]

A few finds from the other day. A little Dunlap pouch that I assume is for hex wrenches, a couple of small no name planes that I'll clean up, a brass Y for my sprinkler project. Pliers are Snap on vacuum grip, screwdriver is Plomb, P&C spinner and 2814 DOE, and VlChek tappet wrench. 10 bucks.

 

[txlonghorn1989]

My plain steel tools often come out of the evaporust with a black coating. I remove it with a toothbrush style wire brush and fine steel wool. On the parts I want to shine like new I use a 3M wheel that I learned about on this site. However, I am very careful on any cad plated tools. There is a ton of information in this thread.

rust removal

I have a Parker No.8 vise that was left outside for years and is now froze. I bought a bunch of vinegar on clearance at HD for $.90 a gallon. I'm thinking putting the vise in a pail covered in vinegar and setting aside for a month or two. Any chance of this damaging the vise, freeing up the...

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-Don

Don What grit is your 3M radial bristle brush wheel?

 

[d42jeep]

Mine is 220 and it is a good compromise. If I had unlimited space and grinders, I would buy another finer grit to go along with the 220.
-Don

 

[Private Lugnutz]

I’ve used the brand metal rescue and have not been happy with the results. Tools come out rust free but black.

FWIW, I have been using Metal Rescue (HD) and Evaporust (TSC) interchangeably for a few years now, whichever is cheaper when I need it, and I have noticed no difference. And if you're making that assessment based solely on the residue, they both produce it, especially on tools with high carbon steel content, and, as Don said, it is easily removed with a penetrating oil of your choice and a soft abrasive.

 

[ForrestT]

FWIW, I have been using Metal Rescue (HD) and Evaporust (TSC) interchangeably for a few years now, whichever is cheaper when I need it, and I have noticed no difference. And if you're making that assessment based solely on the residue, they both produce it, especially on tools with high carbon steel content, and, as Don said, it is easily removed with a penetrating oil of your choice and a soft abrasive.

Thanks for the feedback, Lugz!

 

[Private Lugnutz]

No problem. The black residue is unfortunate - and annoyingly messy! I go through a lot of WD40, latex gloves, and rags cleaning the tools AND the tools cleaning area. But it's worth it for how quick and relentlessly it strips rust without the hassle and potential hazard (in my opinion!) of tending to an e-tank.

 

[txlonghorn1989]

Mine is 220 and it is a good compromise. If I had unlimited space and grinders, I would buy another finer grit to go along with the 220.
-Don

Thanks Don. I assume you have it on a bench grinder?

 

[d42jeep]

I have one at my summer home and here. Both are mounted on light duty (cheap) grinders.
-Don

 

[Provincial]

Friday morning I got a chance to hit some estate sales. The first two were duds, and I found a few items at the last one to bring home:

The canning jar had all the files in it:
Nail files
Nicolson point file "Tungsten"
Germany-marked files: 4 needle files and a double-ended 3-corner file
Two 6" 3-corner files of indeterminate origin
Unmarked 1/4" spinner
Proto 9680 #0 Phillips marked "TEK 97077" which I believe is Tektronics
Powr-Kraft 84H4870 1/2 dr. impact socket 1/2"
New 1/4" drill bit
Black Oxide tommy bar 5/16 diameter and 7-1/2" long
Drawing compass
Williams S-1159 Superrench combo 5/16
Bonney 1159A combo 11/32
Armstrong Armaloy 25-120 combo 5/8
Indestro short DBE 1/2 x 9/16
"Eagle Brand" "Made in England" DOE (1/4W 5/16 BST) x (5/16W 3/8 BST)

The combos and the Proto are all like new. The deceased must have taken good care of his tools.

 

[JMLangford]

Wednesday's flea haul......

Half a box of cheap China drill bits
A nice set of W. German drill bits in a drill stand
One old rode hard 6" Quick-Clamp (missing rubber tips)
Stanley #4 hand plane in need of some TLC
No. 101-15" Zubi-Ondo adjustable wrench (made in Spain)
Petersen 6R and 7WR vice grips (both missing the springs)
Small chuck key
No name 10mm nutdriver
Craftool inc. #301 and #402 leather stamps plus a no name swivel knife
Mac M13CW combo wrench 13mm
Aircraft Tool Inc. adjustable depth countersink/reamer?
Boilo #5 marco USA stainless inspection mirror
1/2" Drill bit w/3/8" turned down shank
No name long bent nose pliers
And lastly...A DeWalt plastic box full of misc. junk




These drill bits have 1/4" turned down shanks and the holder and most all the bits are marked W. Germany!


This tool is marked "Aircraft tool inc" and the cutter says Severance 82º.....can any of you aircraft guy tell me how/where this is used?


This mirror is a made in USA and is marked Boilo #5 marco USA stainless

 

[Provincial]

The Aircraft Tool Inc. countersink is used to countersink aircraft aluminum sheet skins so flat head rivets can be driven flush with the surface of the skin. This is to make the surface of the finished part smooth to reduce drag (wind resistance) so the airplane can go faster (and otherwise perform better) with the same power. Only fairly thick skins are countersunk, since the entire countersunk area must be in the outer skin in order to get adequate strength in the rivetted joint.

The micrometer adjustment is used to allow fine adjustments in the depth of the cut. You set the tool to cut a little shallow, then insert the rivet by hand and measure how far it protrudes above the skin. Using the micrometer adjustment, you reset the depth in increments until the rivet is flush with the skin.

 

[bmwrd0]

I would like to wish everyone in America a Happy Thanksgiving, and a nice holiday.

May we stuff ourselves with fine food and drink in order to give us more energy for picking treasures!

 

[Raineman]

I have lost all control. An excessive amount of overtime and commissions have allowed me to get a little junk drunk. In my endeavor to build my wartime “E” dated Snap on midget set I went to the auction site and ponied up for this GM70M ratchet and TM60E 6” extension. Both from separate sellers. Hey, buy it when you see it, right?
I also bought a couple other pieces for the set that are en route. Pics to follow when I get them.

 

[Raineman]

I also bought another Snappy item about an hour ago to fill an empty spot in a set. Again, pics to follow when I get it.

In my blur of a life, I’ve neglected to show some finds I’ve come across in the past few weeks. I’m particularly proud of this Cornwell 1/2” drive beast. I got this from a little estate haul. I’ve already torn it down and serviced it and put it in my box. Hope you dig it.

 

[saukit]

I have lost all control. An excessive amount of overtime and commissions have allowed me to get a little junk drunk. In my endeavor to build my wartime “E” dated Snap on midget set I went to the auction site and ponied up for this GM70M ratchet and TM60E 6” extension. Both from separate sellers. Hey, buy it when you see it, right?
I also bought a couple other pieces for the set that are en route. Pics to follow when I get them.

I bought a bunch of wrenches off eBay the other day (only wanted the 4 or 5 Plombs in a lot of 60+), got in a minor bidding war, and paid way too much for them. My reasoning was pretty much the same, had worked a bunch of OT so might as well spend it, right? So at least you're not alone!

 

[d42jeep]

I have lost all control. An excessive amount of overtime and commissions have allowed me to get a little junk drunk. In my endeavor to build my wartime “E” dated Snap on midget set I went to the auction site and ponied up for this GM70M ratchet and TM60E 6” extension. Both from separate sellers. Hey, buy it when you see it, right?
I also bought a couple other pieces for the set that are en route. Pics to follow when I get them.

That’s how i put mine together a few years ago, one piece at a tIme. I had a real difficult time finding the short extension until Snapmom helped me out.
-Don

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Near frigid 34*F flea trip (Lugz 2021_74) yielded this small haul.

 

[Outlawmws]

Haha! Were the posters sill inside Lugz? I'd have picked that up at the right price.

the local Flea opened today, not many vendors, - maybe a dozen or so? Got the mandolin (Too thick for a mando - I need to do some research...) and hooks there the film canister was free at the only yard sale.

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Were the posters sill inside Lugz?

Heck yeah! Check out the shirt. I'm thinking it must have been some kind of ultra conservative group. The editors had a funny sense of the plural though. Davy Jones is printed on the flip side!

I'd have picked that up at the right price.

I will make an exception to my policy. $3! The crudest of House liquidators just looking to move stuff and all paper was priced the same. I've always been more of a CREEM kind of guy, to be honest, but I do have a rather cheeky Letter to the Editor publising credit in a 1984 Rolling Stone, which is where most of the staff of The TeenSet ended up, per Wiki. Apparently, it was rather groundbreaking, and I can see why. Published by Capitol Records beginning in 1965, it started moving well beyond the fan mag format by 1967. This issue has an interview with the Beatles that borders on art/gonzo journalism, and an oft-cited memoriam to Brian Epstein. The mag was known for promoting mainly the Beatles (one of the writers became famously rich much later with memorabilia auctions) and Buffalo Springfield. This issue features a huge skating rink party with bands I have NEVER HEARD OF (and I am one of those annoying audiophiles who prides himself on knowing all the obscura... ) including a photo of Neil Young on ice skates holding a Christmas tuxedo teddy bear!

 

[Outlawmws]

That's Awesome Lugz! Your meter/prize from being poster of the year should be off scale!

I'm the annoying guy that is always asking "who is that? as, unless I own it, I CRS for names...

I made little headway so far on the ID of the mandolin, other than its obviously in the mandolin family, but its unusual for having a round hole, and most are 2" thick, and this one is 3" It has nice tone from what I can get out of the 5 strings renaming, but I knew that before paying the $35 I beat the guy down to. I may need to hit a mandolin forum and see if they can help ID it closer. No makers marks anywhere inside or out...

 

[Levaughn]

I picked these items up for $20 today at an Estate Sale.

- Walden Worcester # 230 1/2 drive 15/16 12pt Impact Socket
- Bonney # LT16 3/8 drive 3/8 12pt Socket
- S-K # 40418 1/2 drive 9/16 12pt Socket
- S-K # 40824 1/2 drive 3/4 12pt Socket
- Proto # 5343 1/2 drive 5/8 12pt Socket
- Nicholson Style 10 Cut 2 Riffling File
- Made In USA (No Maker) 1/4 Ratchet & Socket Set
- Non USA Wrenches, Sockets, Screw Driver and Torx
- Misc Hardware

 

[Arne73]

Heck yeah! Check out the shirt. I'm thinking it must have been some kind of ultra conservative group. The editors had a funny sense of the plural though. Davy Jones is printed on the flip side!




I will make an exception to my policy. $3! The crudest of House liquidators just looking to move stuff and all paper was priced the same. I've always been more of a CREEM kind of guy, to be honest, but I do have a rather cheeky Letter to the Editor publising credit in a 1984 Rolling Stone, which is where most of the staff of The TeenSet ended up, per Wiki. Apparently, it was rather groundbreaking, and I can see why. Published by Capitol Records beginning in 1965, it started moving well beyond the fan mag format by 1967. This issue has an interview with the Beatles that borders on art/gonzo journalism, and an oft-cited memoriam to Brian Epstein. The mag was known for promoting mainly the Beatles (one of the writers became famously rich much later with memorabilia auctions) and Buffalo Springfield. This issue features a huge skating rink party with bands I have NEVER HEARD OF (and I am one of those annoying audiophiles who prides himself on knowing all the obscura... ) including a photo of Neil Young on ice skates holding a Christmas tuxedo teddy bear!

I figured Stamp out the Beatles was backlash against John's "bigger than Jesus " statement. It wasn't:

Brian Epstein, Beatles Manager 1964 Stamp Out The Beatles sweatshirt : Pleasures of Past Times

50+ years of POPT culture

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[d42jeep]

It was a slow day for sales on Craigslist. I picked out three. The first one was close to home but i only found three worthwhile tools. The Nicholson hacksaw looked heavy duty. The Channellocks were newer than I prefer as was the Proto adjustable that I hope will clean up.

The second sale in Pleasanton was a bust but we got to visit the kids and grandkids in Livermore. We found a Livermore sale and grabbed a Makita palm sander in a DeWalt bag The final sale in San Ramon was put on by a self described “junk man“ and was more to my liking. The big Bell System/Klein and Sons wrench was unusual. The original Perfect Handle screwdriver was cool as were the Sears and Wards wood chisels. I’m not sure who made the “Made in USA” screwdriver.

 

[Private Lugnutz]

It wasn't

Interesting, Arne. I found a few other accounts, all similar. So really a tongue-in-cheek self-referential backlash.

 

[wrenchguy]

That shirt was worn by DC5 guys who couldn't stand the beetles with all their fainting female fans.

 

[RTM]

was cool as were the Sears and Wards wood chisels. .

I found a set of four, IOB, for $40. Trying to decide if I should go back and buy. Love the shiny CMan steel, not sure if a value.

 

[d42jeep]

I need to ask my woodworker buddy in Hayward to turn a couple of handles for them.
-Don

 

[LostBoy(IRL)]

My picks from the day,
Type 10 bailey no. 5. Might not be in the best of conditions ;-)
Record clamp, Stanley blade and chip breaker 1'9/16 width [of it's not metric I don't comprehend these dimensions, but re measuring it's 1 3/4 which means it should fit a Stanley no. 3], didn't fit anything I own, not researched what it came from yet. Rivet set 3/16, glazing iron (not sure why I picked this) cabinet scraper, partial makers name needs another proper look, and two small toolmakers clamps, could see these were made in England, but not much else. Can now see they were made for RS and are quite modern. But I'm fine with that. Over all nothing to get too excited about, know the bailey might interest some.

 

[Old Radar]

There was only one Estate sale on Black Friday that had any tools and I only picked up these two things. Worth it, though...

Columbian Hardware Co. Leg Vise and a Coleman No. 530 A46 Pocket Stove.

The leg vise is 39lbs, 39" top to bottom, has 5" jaws and opens comfortably to 4.5". Overall in great shape. Spring is strong and jaws look very lightly used. Just needs a clean-up and lube. $20





The stove has its fuel funnel, but is missing the wrench/handle and the steel flame diffuser. I decided to take the "patina" off the stove's aluminum case/pots. Looks much better. Since the tank was full, I decided to give it a test. Not being that familiar with camp stoves--my scouting days are long gone and the adults usually took care of the gas powered implements--I didn't want to pump it up any more than it might have been, so I just put on some goggles, opened the valve as directed and lit it. It produced a medium yellow flame with sooty smoke until I opened the valve all the way. Then it got going with mostly a clear flame with a little blue down at the bottom. I attributed this to old gas but now I think it might have been because I didn't pressurize it properly. After the test, I emptied the tank and got almost two cups. The yellowish color has thrown me. It doesn't smell like gasoline--either old or fresh--but I thought white gas was clear. It certainly evaporates quickly--about a third of a cup is gone in under 24 hours.

Overall it's in great shape. The leather cup in the pump looks good and nothing seems out of alignment. The fuel tank cap is painted green, so I suspect it is a replacement from a newer Coleman product. All in all, I was happy to pay the asking price of $10.

Looking forward to Outlaw's assessment and advice!

 

[Outlawmws]

Almost certainly that is not White Gas but ancient (Leaded?) pump gas. (Same thine in the early 40's and before - it was during the war for high altitude fighters that leaded gas came to being) best to eliminate it

Those tend to be "wide open" or off kind of stoves, and light ups can get entertaining, so best done outside... Simmering is difficult without the plate.

ps: incredible condition!

 

[LostBoy(IRL)]

Clumbian Hardware Co. Leg Vise and a Coleman No. 530 A46 Pocket Stove.

The leg vise is 39lbs, 39" top to bottom, has 5" jaws and opens comfortably to 4.5". Overall in great shape. Spring is strong and jaws look very lightly used. Just needs a clean-up and lube. $20

Not going to mention how much I had to pay for the one I recently picked up! But you could have bought several more of yours!
Very nice vice