Private Lugnutz
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I could be wrong, but I don't recall ever seeing even one in the wild before.
2022 Garage Sale Thread
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I could be wrong, but I don't recall ever seeing even one in the wild before.Old Man Roger
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I use that same drill sharpener, works great.Like our founder, I too haven't posted in a while. However, today I finally found a promising nearby estate sale and some free time to go picking. This was near closing time on the second and last day of a loaded property with tons of stuff saved over a lifetime, it seemed. By the time I got there, much was gone. I picked through the remaining detritus and came away with the following for a fiver:
30-ft Stanley tape measure
Crowntop Craftsman 9-6677 drill grinding attachment
3 Lutz threaded file handles
Marco SL2 snap lock crimpers
Craftsman DBE, wounded but a =V= era nonetheless
jeffmoss26
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Outlaw - no lock related items to be found! I did get some good stuff.
Various terminals, insulated and non. 3M numbered wire markers, Black and Decker holesaw, cool old Starrett chart. Die handle has no markings, maybe shop made? Screwdrivers and nutdriver are Xcelite. Craftsman awl looks pretty old. Greenfield taps/extractors. Another pair of T&B Sta-kon crimpers, Ridgid pipe wrench, and the NYE WAYNE is a new one for me. Hidden underneath is a National screw gauge.
Various terminals, insulated and non. 3M numbered wire markers, Black and Decker holesaw, cool old Starrett chart. Die handle has no markings, maybe shop made? Screwdrivers and nutdriver are Xcelite. Craftsman awl looks pretty old. Greenfield taps/extractors. Another pair of T&B Sta-kon crimpers, Ridgid pipe wrench, and the NYE WAYNE is a new one for me. Hidden underneath is a National screw gauge.
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RTM
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Today was long planned to be a group trip to the local monthly antique flea market. The forecasted rain was supposed to be light, and scattered. We all know how good weather forecasts are. It had rained some overnight, but was tolerable when we arrived at 6am. The rain had caused a slowdown on one bridge due to a multiple vehicle accident, so we were a few minutes delayed. The day got off to a decent start, but the number of vendors was way down due to the rain, but it seemed those there were looking to make deals.
My first purchase was the ignition wrenches cheap, 2 Plomb and a Blue Point. A little later I scored the Auto Kit wrenches, complete with a screw, fully assembled as seen, for a good price, and the For HardWire cutters at a decent price. Then things slowed down. Trudged thru lathe expanses of empty space, the mist picked up, and smart vendors started covering their wares.
We proceeded on, and I found a tiny horned smoothing plane, pieces scattered over the table, and put it together, the vendor had some overpriced, by our standard bottom feeding ways, tools on the table, but gave a decent one for this.
Early on, a buddy mentioned he was looking for a carrying case for his Coleman lantern, and two minutes later, one shows up. Per the vendor, expensive because it came with the filler funnel, and the lantern, and the case. Long song and dance for $50, I would have bought it if I needed it. I joked with a different buddy about buying a bare funnel for $5. So later, as we were doubling back thru the vendors who weren’t set up when we first went thru, the 2nd buddy points out a funnel, IOB. I fish thru, looking at other goodies, grab the funnel last, it has the felt washer inside, maybe many, as it’s almost to the rim of the funnel. Get a price of $5, and guy says, oh, I have the missing top flap for the box. So I think I got a Coleman funnel, In original tattered Box, for a good price. 98¢ penciled on the box.
Last find, on the way out towards the door, was a heavy toolbox, obviously handmade, from a chunk of rectangular tubing, with ends soldered on, and a hook to keep it closed. The socket divider was also soldered in. The tools inside are mostly no ame stuff, but there is a Thorsen 1/4” universal inside.
My haul, and the entire groups haul below. Usually we get enough stuff to fill the tail get of my truck. Not so much today. I spent half my tool haul on admission and food, usually I do better than that.
My first purchase was the ignition wrenches cheap, 2 Plomb and a Blue Point. A little later I scored the Auto Kit wrenches, complete with a screw, fully assembled as seen, for a good price, and the For HardWire cutters at a decent price. Then things slowed down. Trudged thru lathe expanses of empty space, the mist picked up, and smart vendors started covering their wares.
We proceeded on, and I found a tiny horned smoothing plane, pieces scattered over the table, and put it together, the vendor had some overpriced, by our standard bottom feeding ways, tools on the table, but gave a decent one for this.
Early on, a buddy mentioned he was looking for a carrying case for his Coleman lantern, and two minutes later, one shows up. Per the vendor, expensive because it came with the filler funnel, and the lantern, and the case. Long song and dance for $50, I would have bought it if I needed it. I joked with a different buddy about buying a bare funnel for $5. So later, as we were doubling back thru the vendors who weren’t set up when we first went thru, the 2nd buddy points out a funnel, IOB. I fish thru, looking at other goodies, grab the funnel last, it has the felt washer inside, maybe many, as it’s almost to the rim of the funnel. Get a price of $5, and guy says, oh, I have the missing top flap for the box. So I think I got a Coleman funnel, In original tattered Box, for a good price. 98¢ penciled on the box.
Last find, on the way out towards the door, was a heavy toolbox, obviously handmade, from a chunk of rectangular tubing, with ends soldered on, and a hook to keep it closed. The socket divider was also soldered in. The tools inside are mostly no ame stuff, but there is a Thorsen 1/4” universal inside.
My haul, and the entire groups haul below. Usually we get enough stuff to fill the tail get of my truck. Not so much today. I spent half my tool haul on admission and food, usually I do better than that.
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bmwrd0
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I went to a local auto swap that is held once a year, and it is right next to a little flea market:
The swap started a couple hours before I got there, and after running into both Provincial and Oregon Rock Crusher, both of whom arrived at opening time, it was clear that it was picked clean. I was able to find the four volumes of Practical Mathematics from the '40s and the little Stanley bit set. Saw a lot of nice things that were priced outside my reach. Oh well. I fared much better at the flea market, were I picked up the Mossberg socket wrench, Millers Falls bits, a brake rivet set, P&C wrench, Jacobs chuck on an MT2 arbor, Indestro fold over, SK Wayne spinner, and the belle of the ball Yankee bit holder with Yankee bits (mostly).
The swap started a couple hours before I got there, and after running into both Provincial and Oregon Rock Crusher, both of whom arrived at opening time, it was clear that it was picked clean. I was able to find the four volumes of Practical Mathematics from the '40s and the little Stanley bit set. Saw a lot of nice things that were priced outside my reach. Oh well. I fared much better at the flea market, were I picked up the Mossberg socket wrench, Millers Falls bits, a brake rivet set, P&C wrench, Jacobs chuck on an MT2 arbor, Indestro fold over, SK Wayne spinner, and the belle of the ball Yankee bit holder with Yankee bits (mostly).
Michael_in_DE
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Mr. Wonderful
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that's some major suckage on the Klein board!!!!
jeffmoss26
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Wooow
freudianfloyd
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Picked this Thermal Arc 300 GTS with torch, leads and pedal for $200
I was also given a 3d Printer at work. It is a Prusa, who makes some of the best desktop 3d printers you can get.
I was also given a 3d Printer at work. It is a Prusa, who makes some of the best desktop 3d printers you can get.
@freudianfloyd ***** yet again! I know absolutely nothing about 3D printers, except that they're not cheap, and FREE is always my favorite price!!!
Mike
Mike
Old Man Roger
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I was in a hobby shop the other day that had what looked to be the exact same printer.
jeffmoss26
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Provincial
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I buy every one of those little Craftsman screwdrivers I find. They are perfect for so many tasks, and hold up well. For instance, they fit in a #2 phillips slot, and can turn the screw if it isn't too tight. If I damage one, there are several in stock, and replacements are dirt cheap!
Provincial
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In addition to the monthly flea market at the local fairgrounds, they were holding an antique auto swap meet Sunday. I got there at opening time, and found quite a few goodies. I'll break them down by brand to make the photos manageable.
Plomb:
5544 3/4 dr. 12-pt. sockets 1-3/8 (2) 3-band
5440 1/2 dr. 12-pt. socket 1-1/4 (modified)
5432 1/2 dr. 12-pt. socket 1"
SR in square, 3/8 dr. 12-pt. socket 11/16
1236 pebble combo 1-1/8 modified
1155 USA DBE 1-1/4 x 1-5/16
1140 pebble 13/16 x 7/8
1135 pebble 11/16 x 3/4
8181 USA offset 1/2 x 9/16
8162 USA offset short 5/8 x 11/16 (2)
6160 USA offset short 3/8 x 7/16
9622 screwdriver
9686 screwdriver
9706 screwdriver
9710 screwdriver
9712 screwdriver
5249 Ratchet 3/8
Unmarked WF-style Ratchet 3/8
WF-20 hinge handle 3/8
Proto:
9702 LA screwdriver
278 LA Pliers
1140 LA DBE 13/16 x7/8
9682 "pebble" handle bronze screwdriver (comments later)
Challenger 1069 1/4 drive spinner
9622 screwdriver
1212 Professional combo 3/8
1424 Finishing hammer (body tool)
5450 1/2 drive long ratchet
P&C:
6118 1/2 dr. 12-pt. deep 9/16 (2)
6126 1/2 dr. 12-pt. deep 13/16
6026 1/2 dr. 12-pt. 13/16
1218 combo 9/16
2514 DBE 3/8 x 7/16
Bonney & some misc.:
Bonney 1/2 dr. 6-pt. deep sockets
ALH-16, -22, -26, -30, -32, -34, and -36. 1/2, 11/16, 13/16, 15/16, 1", 1-1/16, 1-1/8.
Bonney Socket Set tag
Utica (Triangle) Loc-Rite 23124 combo 3/4
Stainless putty knife
General (?) dividers
Carbide Scribe
Walden and Thorsen:
Walden 1020 Flex T 5/8"
SW spintite 3/8
Stevens Walden offset screwdriver
Walden 2720 T 5/8
Thorsen 2014 combo 7/16
Thorsen 1616 DBE 1/2 x 9/16
Thorsen 2112 DBE short 3/8 x 7/16
Misc.
SK socket box. I used this to hold small items.
NAPA 4389 fuel filter (less element)
Three choker bells modified to use on a chain or cable loop, with shackles. These allow use of skidder chokers which have a nub on both ends.
More Misc. -
Starrett wooden punch holder. It had one Starrett punch, one Proto cape chisel, and some Stanley nail sets in it.
India stone
Autobody toe dolly
Blue Point XD2084 DBE 5/8 x 3/4
Snap-On SW200 1/2 dr 12-pt. 5/8
Oil Pressure and Ammeter gauges for my 1955 Austin Western road grader. They seem period correct.
Osborne arch punch 5/8
SK 45118 socket 3/8 dr 12-pt. 9/16
SK 73514 1/4 drive screwdriver
Hazet 630 DBE 1-3/8 x 1-1/2
Winchester 7117-10 screwdriver
Knipex 300 Alligator pliers
Channellock 426 pliers
Diamond NN50 chain nose pliers
Knox Mfg. Co. Philadelphia PA hook spanner 2-1/2 - 4" No. 33-5-47
Sockets and Wrenches:
Wright MS-51 "AC" 3/8 dr 12-pt. 7/16
Long-C BE 3/8 dr 12-pt. 9/16
Williams ST-1240 1/2 dr 12-pt. 1-1/4
Duro Chrome 1640 1/2 dr 12-pt. 1-1/4
1/2 dr. double end extension
Indestro Select 1/4 dr 6" extension
Long-C circle-H Ratchet 3/8 dr.
McCulloch chain saw wrench "made in w. germany"
Vlchek WBC 1012 DBE 5/16 x 3/8
?? USA DBE 5/8 x 3/4
Fairmount combo 9/16 Marked "USN"
Wards Master Quality combo 1/2
Imperial tubing wrench 5/8
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Plomb:
5544 3/4 dr. 12-pt. sockets 1-3/8 (2) 3-band
5440 1/2 dr. 12-pt. socket 1-1/4 (modified)
5432 1/2 dr. 12-pt. socket 1"
SR in square, 3/8 dr. 12-pt. socket 11/16
1236 pebble combo 1-1/8 modified
1155 USA DBE 1-1/4 x 1-5/16
1140 pebble 13/16 x 7/8
1135 pebble 11/16 x 3/4
8181 USA offset 1/2 x 9/16
8162 USA offset short 5/8 x 11/16 (2)
6160 USA offset short 3/8 x 7/16
9622 screwdriver
9686 screwdriver
9706 screwdriver
9710 screwdriver
9712 screwdriver
5249 Ratchet 3/8
Unmarked WF-style Ratchet 3/8
WF-20 hinge handle 3/8
Proto:
9702 LA screwdriver
278 LA Pliers
1140 LA DBE 13/16 x7/8
9682 "pebble" handle bronze screwdriver (comments later)
Challenger 1069 1/4 drive spinner
9622 screwdriver
1212 Professional combo 3/8
1424 Finishing hammer (body tool)
5450 1/2 drive long ratchet
P&C:
6118 1/2 dr. 12-pt. deep 9/16 (2)
6126 1/2 dr. 12-pt. deep 13/16
6026 1/2 dr. 12-pt. 13/16
1218 combo 9/16
2514 DBE 3/8 x 7/16
Bonney & some misc.:
Bonney 1/2 dr. 6-pt. deep sockets
ALH-16, -22, -26, -30, -32, -34, and -36. 1/2, 11/16, 13/16, 15/16, 1", 1-1/16, 1-1/8.
Bonney Socket Set tag
Utica (Triangle) Loc-Rite 23124 combo 3/4
Stainless putty knife
General (?) dividers
Carbide Scribe
Walden and Thorsen:
Walden 1020 Flex T 5/8"
SW spintite 3/8
Stevens Walden offset screwdriver
Walden 2720 T 5/8
Thorsen 2014 combo 7/16
Thorsen 1616 DBE 1/2 x 9/16
Thorsen 2112 DBE short 3/8 x 7/16
Misc.
SK socket box. I used this to hold small items.
NAPA 4389 fuel filter (less element)
Three choker bells modified to use on a chain or cable loop, with shackles. These allow use of skidder chokers which have a nub on both ends.
More Misc. -
Starrett wooden punch holder. It had one Starrett punch, one Proto cape chisel, and some Stanley nail sets in it.
India stone
Autobody toe dolly
Blue Point XD2084 DBE 5/8 x 3/4
Snap-On SW200 1/2 dr 12-pt. 5/8
Oil Pressure and Ammeter gauges for my 1955 Austin Western road grader. They seem period correct.
Osborne arch punch 5/8
SK 45118 socket 3/8 dr 12-pt. 9/16
SK 73514 1/4 drive screwdriver
Hazet 630 DBE 1-3/8 x 1-1/2
Winchester 7117-10 screwdriver
Knipex 300 Alligator pliers
Channellock 426 pliers
Diamond NN50 chain nose pliers
Knox Mfg. Co. Philadelphia PA hook spanner 2-1/2 - 4" No. 33-5-47
Sockets and Wrenches:
Wright MS-51 "AC" 3/8 dr 12-pt. 7/16
Long-C BE 3/8 dr 12-pt. 9/16
Williams ST-1240 1/2 dr 12-pt. 1-1/4
Duro Chrome 1640 1/2 dr 12-pt. 1-1/4
1/2 dr. double end extension
Indestro Select 1/4 dr 6" extension
Long-C circle-H Ratchet 3/8 dr.
McCulloch chain saw wrench "made in w. germany"
Vlchek WBC 1012 DBE 5/16 x 3/8
?? USA DBE 5/8 x 3/4
Fairmount combo 9/16 Marked "USN"
Wards Master Quality combo 1/2
Imperial tubing wrench 5/8
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Provincial
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There was a discussion on the Proto thread recently about a chisel with a Proto screwdriver handle. The Proto screwdriver with the long bronze tip has a 9682 handle, which is for a #1 Phillips driver. The blade is marked "AIRCO #20 BRONZE-CO-ZN (+)" (+ in a circle). I believe that Proto made this for Airco (the Air Reduction Company) that made welding products and probably needed a non-sparking tool.
There were some pilots for adjustable reamers on a trailer outside. It had rained earlier, and the boxes were wet. I decided to save them from further damage, and they will make a good test of the jug of Metal Rescue!
I tried one of the pilots on a Beard brand reamer, and it fit perfectly. I think the adjustable reamers of that age are mostly identical, so these will be useful if I can get the rust removed.
There were some pilots for adjustable reamers on a trailer outside. It had rained earlier, and the boxes were wet. I decided to save them from further damage, and they will make a good test of the jug of Metal Rescue!
I tried one of the pilots on a Beard brand reamer, and it fit perfectly. I think the adjustable reamers of that age are mostly identical, so these will be useful if I can get the rust removed.
AK4570
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A meander through the highways and biways of Western Montana was rather productive; last weekend netted the following in no particular order:
Greenlee 1 1/2" Timber Frame Chisel
S-K Wayne 3/8 Drive Case (4511)
WM Johnson No. 4 (1/4") punch
Indestro 2775 3/8 Drive Ratchet
Plvmb 218 Battery Terminal Pliers
Plvmb 2007 Brake Spoon (been looking for this fella for a while)
Plvmb 3035 DOE 11/16 - 3/4
Plvmb 3026 DOE 1/2 - 7/16
Plvmb 3322 Electrical 11/32
Plvmb 5274 Universal 3/8 x 7/16
Craftsman 3/4 all steel wood chisel
Craftsman 1/4 all steel wood chisel
Sailmaker's Awl (...keeping in touch with my Boatswains Mate past...)
Bluebird No. 21 Battery Terminal puller
Starret Center punch 1/16
Starret Center punch 1/16
Proto 243 Pump pliers
Proto 243 Pump pliers (yep, 2 of 'em)
Proto 1214 Combo 7/16
Proto 86A 3/16 cold chisel
Proto 47 1/4 x 3/32 Pin punch
Proto 5277 3/8 x 5/8 universal
Proto ANB 5066 3/4 Crowsfoot
Proto 4990 1/8 Allen x 3/8 drive
Proto 4990 5/32 Allen x 3/8 drive
Proto 5240 Long Flathead x 3/8 drive
Proto 5241 #2 Phillips x 3/8 drive
Proto 5241 #2 Phillips x 3/8 drive
Proto 7251 1/2F x 3/8M Adapter
Plvmb 5558 3/4 x 1 13/16 (Chrome)
Craftsman 113 213720 8" Drillpress (missing/broken pulley guard)
Proto LA 5463 1/2 x 10" Extension
Plvmb 4001 Universal Wheel puller
* 4001 B (Base)
* 4001 J arms (x3)
* 4001 S Screw
Plvmb 5463 1/2 x 10" Extension
2x Proto 814 Pipe wrenches (seeing double again!)
Proto 1123M DBE 12 and 13mm
Proto 226 Needlenose pliers
Proto 1208 1/4 combo
Proto 9822 mini flat driver
Proto 1/2 Drive faceplace and plug/ratchet
Proto Challenger 0677 wire gapper
Proto Challenger 060D flat gapper
Crescent 72 8" end nipper
Stanley 2 or 1 3/4" **** chisel
2x Stanley 3/8 bench chisel
Stanley No. 78 plane blade
Wiha 360 T10 Driver
Delta-Rockwell 1172 Tenoning Jig ( $5 for the Delta)
Greenlee 1 1/2" Timber Frame Chisel
S-K Wayne 3/8 Drive Case (4511)
WM Johnson No. 4 (1/4") punch
Indestro 2775 3/8 Drive Ratchet
Plvmb 218 Battery Terminal Pliers
Plvmb 2007 Brake Spoon (been looking for this fella for a while)
Plvmb 3035 DOE 11/16 - 3/4
Plvmb 3026 DOE 1/2 - 7/16
Plvmb 3322 Electrical 11/32
Plvmb 5274 Universal 3/8 x 7/16
Craftsman 3/4 all steel wood chisel
Craftsman 1/4 all steel wood chisel
Sailmaker's Awl (...keeping in touch with my Boatswains Mate past...)
Bluebird No. 21 Battery Terminal puller
Starret Center punch 1/16
Starret Center punch 1/16
Proto 243 Pump pliers
Proto 243 Pump pliers (yep, 2 of 'em)
Proto 1214 Combo 7/16
Proto 86A 3/16 cold chisel
Proto 47 1/4 x 3/32 Pin punch
Proto 5277 3/8 x 5/8 universal
Proto ANB 5066 3/4 Crowsfoot
Proto 4990 1/8 Allen x 3/8 drive
Proto 4990 5/32 Allen x 3/8 drive
Proto 5240 Long Flathead x 3/8 drive
Proto 5241 #2 Phillips x 3/8 drive
Proto 5241 #2 Phillips x 3/8 drive
Proto 7251 1/2F x 3/8M Adapter
Plvmb 5558 3/4 x 1 13/16 (Chrome)
Craftsman 113 213720 8" Drillpress (missing/broken pulley guard)
Proto LA 5463 1/2 x 10" Extension
Plvmb 4001 Universal Wheel puller
* 4001 B (Base)
* 4001 J arms (x3)
* 4001 S Screw
Plvmb 5463 1/2 x 10" Extension
2x Proto 814 Pipe wrenches (seeing double again!)
Proto 1123M DBE 12 and 13mm
Proto 226 Needlenose pliers
Proto 1208 1/4 combo
Proto 9822 mini flat driver
Proto 1/2 Drive faceplace and plug/ratchet
Proto Challenger 0677 wire gapper
Proto Challenger 060D flat gapper
Crescent 72 8" end nipper
Stanley 2 or 1 3/4" **** chisel
2x Stanley 3/8 bench chisel
Stanley No. 78 plane blade
Wiha 360 T10 Driver
Delta-Rockwell 1172 Tenoning Jig ( $5 for the Delta)
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3jakes
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A couple standouts from last weekends yard sales:
A True Temper Red Warrior double bit. (too bad seller did a poor job trying to put an edge on it). (can we say "red warrior" anymore?)
A Plumb hammer for $2.00
Can I call this a Rock Pick/Prospector's hammer?
A $3.00 Lever Wrench in very nice condition.
These things don't seem to have a model number.
Recent ebay sales show several more vise grip style jaw lever wrenches, but none that are a welder clamp style.
Jaw strength is adjusted with a small screw, then it will clamp 1.5" to 1/8" with the same force.
Bought out by Stanley.
And an Armstrong Bridge Clamp for a buck.
A True Temper Red Warrior double bit. (too bad seller did a poor job trying to put an edge on it). (can we say "red warrior" anymore?)
A Plumb hammer for $2.00
Can I call this a Rock Pick/Prospector's hammer?
A $3.00 Lever Wrench in very nice condition.
These things don't seem to have a model number.
Recent ebay sales show several more vise grip style jaw lever wrenches, but none that are a welder clamp style.
Jaw strength is adjusted with a small screw, then it will clamp 1.5" to 1/8" with the same force.
Bought out by Stanley.
And an Armstrong Bridge Clamp for a buck.
Mr. Wonderful
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This is my haul for the weekend. Nothing spectacular. I'm not sure why I bought the plates other than for my wall collection. The axe is in pretty good shape. I haven't been able to find much information on it. If anyone has any insight it would be appreciated. The Seahawks mug has a nice ceramic logo on it and was brand new.
four.cycle
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Kelly / Kelly Axe & Tool Co., Charleston WV / http://www.yesteryearstools.com/Yesteryears Tools/Kelly Axe Mfg. Co. .html / acquired by American Fork & Hoe 1930 /
Shows where our society is when either of those items can cause concern for bodily hammer. In that regard, the flight attendant cart is a deadly battering ram. If it holds more than 20 drinks, it's an assault ram!
Smokeshow69
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Nice find on that Proto non spark screwdriver! Actually you found a bunch of good Proto stuff but that driver is fairly uncommon and I agree with your contract correlation.There was a discussion on the Proto thread recently about a chisel with a Proto screwdriver handle. The Proto screwdriver with the long bronze tip has a 9682 handle, which is for a #1 Phillips driver. The blade is marked "AIRCO #20 BRONZE-CO-ZN (+)" (+ in a circle). I believe that Proto made this for Airco (the Air Reduction Company) that made welding products and probably needed a non-sparking tool.
There were some pilots for adjustable reamers on a trailer outside. It had rained earlier, and the boxes were wet. I decided to save them from further damage, and they will make a good test of the jug of Metal Rescue!
I tried one of the pilots on a Beard brand reamer, and it fit perfectly. I think the adjustable reamers of that age are mostly identical, so these will be useful if I can get the rust removed.
Provincial
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This story reminds me that in 1970 I flew from Portland, Oregon to Albany, New York to attend my older brother's college graduation. For the return, we were going to drive his 1929 Model A Ford Tudor sedan home via US 20 and US 30. Because of this, my carry-on baggage was almost 40 pounds of tools.
No one said anything about a teenager with that many tools. I kept thinking that they might think I was going to do something threatening, like "Take me to Cuba, or I'll unbolt the wings!"
Too funny. Reminds me of a previous job, I was a traveling test engineer, which required me to carry a large toolkit, including a 10 kg calibrated weight, which looks extremely suspicious...
It's stainless, large (that handle on top fits your hand), heavy for its size (22 pounds), and cylindrical. Makes an interesting return on a luggage x-ray machine...
Fortunately, most of my time in this job was pre-9/11, so I wasn't really bothered by security, especially since this was a checked bag (not saying that was a good thing after Lockerbie).
I did get stopped once in VA, and the guy really didn't want to believe me, and went to grab it. I told him he couldn't touch it (without a glove on his hand, as oils from your hands throw off the calibration), and that wasn't good...
...Managed to catch my flight without a strip search, but really hated traveling with that thing after that trip!
Mike
It's stainless, large (that handle on top fits your hand), heavy for its size (22 pounds), and cylindrical. Makes an interesting return on a luggage x-ray machine...
Fortunately, most of my time in this job was pre-9/11, so I wasn't really bothered by security, especially since this was a checked bag (not saying that was a good thing after Lockerbie).
I did get stopped once in VA, and the guy really didn't want to believe me, and went to grab it. I told him he couldn't touch it (without a glove on his hand, as oils from your hands throw off the calibration), and that wasn't good...
...Managed to catch my flight without a strip search, but really hated traveling with that thing after that trip!
Mike
Private Lugnutz
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Snerk.
JMLangford
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Today at the flea.....
Rusted ball peen hammer head - .25¢
Handle for rusted ball peen hammer head - $4
Amberide kydex mag carrier (fits dbl stacked 9mm mags) - $6
Hammer head was red in it's former life....
The only markings on it were a "B" with an line above, the #1, the #24 (head weight), and a triangle with 4 dots....
All cleaned....
Handle installed....
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Rusted ball peen hammer head - .25¢
Handle for rusted ball peen hammer head - $4
Amberide kydex mag carrier (fits dbl stacked 9mm mags) - $6
Hammer head was red in it's former life....
The only markings on it were a "B" with an line above, the #1, the #24 (head weight), and a triangle with 4 dots....
All cleaned....
Handle installed....
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I put some miles on the car getting to a sale that had a workshop full of old tools. I was interested in pictured "S" wrenches, some old speeders and possibly an anvil if the price was right. I was in the door with the first group only to hear "I'll buy the anvil" from the front of the group. I lost interest in the wrenches when I saw they had been displayed by drilling holes into them to nail to the wall. The socket speeders were very dilapidated and not worth the asking price. I poked around in all the corners for over half an hour and only came away with a Plomb Pebble 3/4x5/8 DBE.
Among other things, the second stop boasted a 10-drawer top chest, a three chest stack and a small metal flat file box. The family removed the stack just before the sale, the top chest was a weathered MAC with 75 pounds of old nuts and bolts in it for $75. I told the guy if I had to take the nuts and bolts with the chest, I would only pay $20. I left with the $5 flat file that I'll fill with sandpaper sheets.
Among other things, the second stop boasted a 10-drawer top chest, a three chest stack and a small metal flat file box. The family removed the stack just before the sale, the top chest was a weathered MAC with 75 pounds of old nuts and bolts in it for $75. I told the guy if I had to take the nuts and bolts with the chest, I would only pay $20. I left with the $5 flat file that I'll fill with sandpaper sheets.
freudianfloyd
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Another work FREEBIE! Stor-Loc 11 drawers, measures 29 1/2" x 27". I had to practically rearrange my entire garage to make it fit, but I wasn't going to turn it down. This thing is built better than my Snap on box, and much heavier.
gearhead1960
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bmwrd0
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Well, ain't you special.
Nice grab FF
Nice grab FF
freudianfloyd
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The worst part is, I was told that before we moved into our current building, they scrapped several of these cabinets. I would've had a garage full if I had known, but I was in a different department at the time.
consti2tion
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Picked up these PLVMB combo wrenches on an online estate sale. Cost was 22 bucks, there were several other PLVMB wrenches on this estate sale but I wasn't willing to shell out what they were getting up do as they would be mostly duplicates. It was missing the 1214 but I actually had one. The 1220 is stamped on the other side. The 1210 is a dual marking PROTO and PLVMB.
Picked up these ones at the same online estate for 16 bucks, nothing too special.
Swung by and picked these up at another sale on the way to pick up the other stuff. The SK rat was 1$, I mean who would leave that?
Picked up these ones at the same online estate for 16 bucks, nothing too special.
Swung by and picked these up at another sale on the way to pick up the other stuff. The SK rat was 1$, I mean who would leave that?
d42jeep
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My neighbor wanted to hit the Tractor Supply in Minden, Nevada where old school paint thinner/solvent can still be purchased. The mystery liquid sold in California as paint thinner is totally useless. We decided to make a swing of that area of NV checking out garage and estate sales. There wasn't much to choose from but I did score a Tim Lincecum (Giants) bobble head.
The haul
The tools
Sparta 1/2" drive ratchet
Wizard combo wrenches
The haul
The tools
Sparta 1/2" drive ratchet
Wizard combo wrenches
d42jeep
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More tools.
Lauber file handle, adjustable wrenches, Indestro nutdriver and Coes monkey wrench.
-Don
Lauber file handle, adjustable wrenches, Indestro nutdriver and Coes monkey wrench.
-Don
AK4570
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After getting off work yesterday morning (Midshifter), my Bride and I drug our youngest daughter out of bed (not an easy task, allow me to assure you) and headed out to the 2 advertised garage sales in our little city (4000ish population). The Plvmb was feeling feisty and almost jumped off the table and into my grubby booger-hooks! Not content with the handful of items we located there, we swung by the junk store and managed another double helping of rusty goodness , the totality of which I present forthwith:
Snap-On OEX16 1/2 combo (trade stock)
Herbrand 380-9 Magetic Pickup Tool
Plvmb 1246 1 7/16 Combo smooth (been looking for this big fella for a while...)
Plvmb 1210 5/16 Combo smooth (and just like that, we've got a bracket with the largest Plvmb combo and the smallest)
Plvmb 5260 3.5" in extension 3/8
Plvmb 4766 1/4 Hinge Handle (chrome)
Plvmb 706 6" adjustable
Plvmb 3425 Tappet 7/16 - 1/12
Plvmb 86A Cold Chisel (PO modified)
Proto 708S 8" Adjustable (MFD)
Proto 2120 Aligning Pry Bar 18" (MFD)
Proto 1122 3/8 - 7/16 DBE (Pebble LA)
Proto 3030 9/16 - 5/8 DOE (MFD)
Proto 47 5/16 - 5/32 Punch
P&C 22 Center Punch
P&C 74 Punch
Irwin 18" No. 4 Auger Bit (1/4")
Irwin 18" No. 6 Auger Bit (3/8")
Irwin 18" No. 11 Auger Bit (11/16")
Stanley 923-10IN Brace
Happy picking, All.
Best regards,
John
Snap-On OEX16 1/2 combo (trade stock)
Herbrand 380-9 Magetic Pickup Tool
Plvmb 1246 1 7/16 Combo smooth (been looking for this big fella for a while...)
Plvmb 1210 5/16 Combo smooth (and just like that, we've got a bracket with the largest Plvmb combo and the smallest)
Plvmb 5260 3.5" in extension 3/8
Plvmb 4766 1/4 Hinge Handle (chrome)
Plvmb 706 6" adjustable
Plvmb 3425 Tappet 7/16 - 1/12
Plvmb 86A Cold Chisel (PO modified)
Proto 708S 8" Adjustable (MFD)
Proto 2120 Aligning Pry Bar 18" (MFD)
Proto 1122 3/8 - 7/16 DBE (Pebble LA)
Proto 3030 9/16 - 5/8 DOE (MFD)
Proto 47 5/16 - 5/32 Punch
P&C 22 Center Punch
P&C 74 Punch
Irwin 18" No. 4 Auger Bit (1/4")
Irwin 18" No. 6 Auger Bit (3/8")
Irwin 18" No. 11 Auger Bit (11/16")
Stanley 923-10IN Brace
Happy picking, All.
Best regards,
John
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I was 1-4 today as far as sales even worth getting out of the car for. The last one I grabbed a nice Mizuno baseball mitt for my kid for $3 and unfortunately dragged this old boat anchor of a Craftsman drill press home with me as well. The old man said the motor had been replaced but we plugged it in and it works along with the light. It appears that the belt cover is missing (can anyone confirm it had one) but is in otherwise good condition. He was asking $25 and before I walked away I said if you'll take $15 I'll take it. He agreed and I gave him a $20 for the glove and drill press. Looking for any information on it as I don't see a model number on it since the motor was replaced.
Smokeshow69
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Model number is on the bottom base plate near the column. For $15 you ****! And those never had a belt cover ( at least not these smaller models).I was 1-4 today as far as sales even worth getting out of the car for. The last one I grabbed a nice Mizuno baseball mitt for my kid for $3 and unfortunately dragged this old boat anchor of a Craftsman drill press home with me as well. The old man said the motor had been replaced but we plugged it in and it works along with the light. It appears that the belt cover is missing (can anyone confirm it had one) but is in otherwise good condition. He was asking $25 and before I walked away I said if you'll take $15 I'll take it. He agreed and I gave him a $20 for the glove and drill press. Looking for any information on it as I don't see a model number on it since the motor was replaced.
Ok I'll check it out. The old man swore there was never a cover. I guess safety wasn't a priority back then lol.
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