RaisedByWolves
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Can confirm, that is Olite.
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2023 Garage Sale Thread
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Provincial
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When I have to make an Oilite bushing, I get one with the proper bore and do all the machining on the outside diameters and an end that doesn't have contact.
jeffmoss26
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Outlawmws
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IIR Hunter was a technicians brief/tool case provider in the 70's and/or 80's - lots of screwdrivers, Allens, nut drivers, etc.
jeffmoss26
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bmwrd0
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I hit an estate sale that didn't advertise tools, as there is nothing in my area right now, but I did manage to find a few things:
Two dynamo's to use with steam engines, and a bottle of lavender oil, for the wife.
After that I hit the Restore, finding the following:
Four USA pillow blocks, Lectrolite combo, and a Yankee spiral driver.
Two dynamo's to use with steam engines, and a bottle of lavender oil, for the wife.
After that I hit the Restore, finding the following:
Four USA pillow blocks, Lectrolite combo, and a Yankee spiral driver.
Indexmill
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Those Hoover pillow blocks are Awesome!
gpw_42
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Mike, here's the (belated) pic I promised of the different marksmanship qualification badges. You should be able to quickly see why the Sharpshooter bar is redundant. These badges are arranged from Marksman, Sharpshooter and Expert, as you view left to right. Note the bars cover most of the Army's weapons (Rifle, Carbine, Pistol, BAR, Machine Gun, Field Arty). There are other qualification bars, such as Grenade, not depicted here. These are mostly sterling marked.
There are other qualification badges which predate the WW2-modern badges, as well as Excellence in Competition (EIC) badges. EIC badges are a whole different animal, with VERY different qualification standards, and far outside the knowledge of "most" soldiers.
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LostBoy(IRL)
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Not adding to the knowledge in any way, but picked up these a few years back, at a clearance sale. Picked up quite a bit of old stock US made tools, including bonney, and Kennedy toolboxes from the mid nineties, which gives an idea of how long some of it had been taking up shelf spacethese came from my buddy's garage, not a sale
I am curious about the Hunter screwdrivers, if anyone has info let me know!
they are US sizes, so never been used by me.
I had the rifle shooting merit badge… and I, also, did not stay at a Holiday Inn last night.
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Smokeshow69
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Ha ha, me as well! Earned it in the late 90’s on my trail to Eagle(2003)
‘91.Ha ha, me as well! Earned it in the late 90’s on my trail to Eagle(2003)
gpw_42
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Mine was Rifle and Shotgun Shooting, earned in the spring before I made Eagle in the fall of '88. The BSA split the badge into separate ones for rifle and for shotgun in mid-90s, IIRC.Ha ha, me as well! Earned it in the late 90’s on my trail to Eagle(2003)
Picking up that badge was pretty easy, once I found a certified MB counselor. I was 17 and drove out to meet him at a wildlife management area which had a public range (bring your own trap). My folks stayed home, and I took my shotgun out to meet the counselor. In. New. Jersey. Different world from today!
four.cycle
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Jeffmoss26 said:
Hunter thus far has been a bit difficult to sort out.
There's the "Screwdriver Hunter":
Hunter / Hunter Tools, Huntingdon Valley, PA / PO Box 7395 Lugo Station, Los Angeles, CA / patent 2912891 Nov 17 1959 Ted Neff & patent 2324153 Jul 13 1943 J. Hagness / "Magic Tip" screwdriver - "Adjust-A-Box" wrench / https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=110686 / http://progress-is-fine.blogspot.com/2016/01/vanished-tool-makers-hunter-tools-los.html / see also https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/threads/neff-adjust-a-box-wrench.393538/ / https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/threads/hunter-screwdriver-u-s-patent-2324153.445562/ /
Hunter / Hunter Tools, Sante Fe Springs, CA / (see Hunter Tools, Huntingdon Valley, PA) / https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/threads/hunter-screwdriver-u-s-patent-2324153.445562/ /
.... and then there's the later "Hunter Tools" marketed by "Marshall Industries" (which is where LostBoy(IRL)'s tap set came from):
Hunter / Hunter Tools (Marshall Industries), 9674 Telstar Ave., El Monte, CA / TM 73033861 registered Feb 1 1977 filed Oct 7 1974 first use May 1974 / acquired by K-D Tool 1979 /
.... and then there's "Hunter Tools" that were later manufactured by Easco:
Hunter / Hunter / manufactured by Easco / screwdrivers, hex drivers /
(which doesn't appear to have any connection to the others at all other than the name... but that's just a wild guess on my part)
... and then there's the "H.D. Hunter & Co." that made small folding hex-key sets:
Hunter / Hunter, H.D. & Co., Los Angeles, CA / "Smitty" hex key set patent D156677 Dec 27 1949 Benjamin H. Smith /
... which appears to be part of and the same as the "Magic Tip" Hunter above.
your newly-acquired screwdrivers look to be from one of the first two listed above.
Thanks. I don't think I've looked at that progress-is-fine site for some time, and the content there seems to solve this mystery. The multiple moves by the company to different locations has caused me some confusion.
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gpw_42
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Following four.cycle's lead, headed back towards GS Thread routine, here's today's auction pick-ups:
- set of Blackhawk (by Proto) SAE ratcheting stubby combo wrenches, 1/4 to 3/4, seem to be unused.
- massive Lodge (?) "hotel skillet," 19.5" across at the top, big enough to easily scramble 2 dozen eggs at once. Seasoning it will end up on the grill, as it's too big to fit in the oven. No longer made by Lodge, and I think this one is old enough to be at least vintage (no markings on the bottom, Outlaw).
Very pleased to be OTD from the auction house for less than typical purchase price of the skillet on the auction site. Much less shipping that heavy beast!
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- set of Blackhawk (by Proto) SAE ratcheting stubby combo wrenches, 1/4 to 3/4, seem to be unused.
- massive Lodge (?) "hotel skillet," 19.5" across at the top, big enough to easily scramble 2 dozen eggs at once. Seasoning it will end up on the grill, as it's too big to fit in the oven. No longer made by Lodge, and I think this one is old enough to be at least vintage (no markings on the bottom, Outlaw).
Very pleased to be OTD from the auction house for less than typical purchase price of the skillet on the auction site. Much less shipping that heavy beast!
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four.cycle
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wait... if it's too big to fit into the oven, how can you make a paella in it? 
wait... if it's too big to fit into the oven, how can you make a paella in it?
I've seen that done on a campfire...
Mike
I think mine was rifle and shotgun shooting as well, but I did the rifle option.
Raineman
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Ha ha, me as well! Earned it in the late 90’s on my trail to Eagle(2003)
'84 Eagle since we're on the subject.
Old Radar
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Wolf Cub Scout '72. 
RTM
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I had to turn down a bargain on one of those monsters a few years ago. Don't recall the size, but it was too big to use anywhere I owned. Didn't fit in the oven, my Jennair is too small to get even heat my BBQ is too small, my single burner propane stoves would crush under its weight. Only my one burner electric plug in "5th burner" would have the weight capability, but probably not the heat capacity to support it. And who could I feed 2 dozen eggs to anyway. Who could afford 2 dozen eggs today?
But I did make a pizza in my 13.5" last night.
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Private Lugnutz
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What did the Cub Scout have to do to become a Boy Scout? (Hint: The answer is rated X.)
gpw_42
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I'll "slip away" from that one! Speaking of...a (female) friend who's a chef has already started in about making a mongo fritatta in that thing. My plan currently is to use it for bacon/eggs on the commercial-size range at church, when we have mens breakfasts. Seems there's always a need for more cooking capacity, and I've not yet turned up one of the (US) marked size 14 skillets in restorable condition. Eventually....
Yes, MikeinRI, the 19.5" measurements are exclusive of the handles. I think my home oven is somewhere between 18"-19". Go figure!
bmwrd0
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Rifle and Shotgun for me as well. Although, I did not make Eagle, leaving as a Star.
Outlawmws
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I made it to the Bear badge in Cubs, then we moved (again) and neither I nor my brother ever saw scouts again. (parents were too busy screwing up their marriage...)
Southern83
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2002 for me.
Provincial
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Handles go kitty-corner in the oven.I'll "slip away" from that one! Speaking of...a (female) friend who's a chef has already started in about making a mongo fritatta in that thing. My plan currently is to use it for bacon/eggs on the commercial-size range at church, when we have mens breakfasts. Seems there's always a need for more cooking capacity, and I've not yet turned up one of the (US) marked size 14 skillets in restorable condition. Eventually....
Yes, MikeinRI, the 19.5" measurements are exclusive of the handles. I think my home oven is somewhere between 18"-19". Go figure!
I'll have to take a photo of the "US" marked cast iron griddles I found in an attic. I believe that they are at least WWI, and probably older. I used them for a while to weight down the back end of a 1/2 ton Ford Van when driving in the snow. They are not light!
Eagle in 1985, right before I started driving and working weekends, killing my time to go camping, etc. and ended my time in Boy Scouts.
Earned 22 merit badges, but no gun-related ones (just the NRA medals, up to Sharpshooter / one bar, IIRC). All of my shooting was at summer camp, mostly .22 rifle (prone position). Did get to shoot black powder there a few times as well.
Mike
Earned 22 merit badges, but no gun-related ones (just the NRA medals, up to Sharpshooter / one bar, IIRC). All of my shooting was at summer camp, mostly .22 rifle (prone position). Did get to shoot black powder there a few times as well.
Mike
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Smokeshow69
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Boy ain’t that the truth.
Cars and moving pushed me to real close to 18 when I got it. By the skin of my teeth, but I made it. No palms for me.
bmwrd0
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Yeah, cars and girls. That is what ended my time in the scouts. Which is too bad, as we were a ******** backpacking troop, and I saw a lot of the Sierra's and coastal range with them. But, alas.
Provincial
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I was raised on a small farm out in the forest, and roamed the surrounding area from the time I was in grade school. My dad had been a Boy Scout, and insisted that I didn't need to join Scouts because I had already learned most of the skills before I was old enough to join.
My son went through Scouts from Cub to Eagle. It was a challenge to get him to finish the Eagle because he had reached the age of "distraction" (as I called it) although girls were not a big part of the distractions. He did finish and actually had a pretty good Project, which was starting a high school club for helping the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and recruiting students to join that program.
Finishing Eagle was a real challenge for most of the troop, although the troop had a larger percentage of Eagles than average. Finishing before reaching driving age was a big help, and most of those who finished after reaching driving age had accumulated most of the requirements when younger.
Reaching Eagle is an achievement that is underestimated by many who haven't participated or closely observed the process. There is little wonder why Eagle is recognized by many organizations and employers as a major boost to a job applicant.
My son went through Scouts from Cub to Eagle. It was a challenge to get him to finish the Eagle because he had reached the age of "distraction" (as I called it) although girls were not a big part of the distractions. He did finish and actually had a pretty good Project, which was starting a high school club for helping the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and recruiting students to join that program.
Finishing Eagle was a real challenge for most of the troop, although the troop had a larger percentage of Eagles than average. Finishing before reaching driving age was a big help, and most of those who finished after reaching driving age had accumulated most of the requirements when younger.
Reaching Eagle is an achievement that is underestimated by many who haven't participated or closely observed the process. There is little wonder why Eagle is recognized by many organizations and employers as a major boost to a job applicant.
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Smokeshow69
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Statistics show that less than 1% of all boys who enter scouts will achieve this rank. 99% of the general public has no idea what it is or how much effort goes into it. With that being said I have been listing this award I earned on my job applications but so far no luck
Maybe you can call some of those potential employers and tell them what a swell guy I am Provincial
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The way things have been heading, having an Eagle may get you "shadow-banned."Statistics show that less than 1% of all boys who enter scouts will achieve this rank. 99% of the general public has no idea what it is or how much effort goes into it. With that being said I have been listing this award I earned on my job applications but so far no luck
mritchie77
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I'll jump on the train. Got Eagle in 2012 when I was 16. Didn't date until college but was always busy working or building on my '77 Silverado so I had a fair share of distraction.
My first job was obtained after college because of Eagle. I put it on my application as I was applying to a financial analyst role and had only worked as a lube tech and bank teller. Got the job because my boss never made it past Life. I don't put it on now as I've been in the industry, but it certainly sets new graduates (of high school OR college) apart from the crowd.
VolksWomble
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i find it not the least bit surprising to find a high percentage of highly qualified Scouts here, but I seem to be the first to add Queen’s Scout… which was also, until fairly recently, included on my CV, and the certificate sits alongside my degree certificate. It is however getting similarly harder to get the recognition for it as fewer people realise it’s significance.
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