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    Can a Calculator be Vintage?

    Wine and much Wine and older period clothing.
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    S-K 7/16" drive

    7/16" drive
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    S-K 7/16" drive

    Upcoming auction with full set of S-K 7/16" sockets and ratchets in OD green case marked S-K. Inside lid it's marked 'very rare'. Are they that rare?
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    New keys out of old keys

    Your local locksmith should have a same style key to match. If not, an Ilco H1054B (EL8) will work. When I'm brought a Sears key with that same profile I cut their key on an EL8. Of course, they want a key to open and don't care about originality or same period key, function over form. I carry...
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    Another "wazzit?" picture

    2 wire loops...... one for lefties, the other for righties.
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    Garage sale surprise

    Went to a garage sale today in Clear Lake, WI. A couple surprises, at least for me. Lots of tools. One table had 3 Chinese marked combo wrenches, 1.5", 1.75", 1 5/8". Each priced at $30. 2nd surprise, a 60+ yr old male shopper wearing a bright red dress. I didn't buy anything as prices on used...
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    Anniversary Edition Craftsman tools

    UPDATE: The ratchet and 7 sockets sold as 1 lot. Winning bid was $27.50. I stopped at $15.
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    Anniversary Edition Craftsman tools

    I'll sit back and watch the 'deep pockets' battle for the bids. My first thoughts were also that Craftsman put a ton of these on the market. Thanks for the feedback.
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    Anniversary Edition Craftsman tools

    Sorry for such short notice. A couple Craftsman Anniversary Edition tools to be sold Saturday at a nearby auction. Wondering what I should expect for a 'not over-paid' price. Press next item. https://www.auctionzip.com/Full-Image/3059973/fp303.cgi
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    Handy to have at auctions,etc

    Absolutely correct,Jeff. I do have 1 but not on ring......yet.
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    Handy to have at auctions,etc

    I'll do it for others if I have the needed tools ,blanks, etc with me.
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    Handy to have at auctions,etc

    I keep in my truck 2 rings of keys that have proven invaluable for me when attending auctions, yard/garage sales, swap meets, etc. Top row shows toolbox/file cabinet keys and bottom row shows luggage/old trunk keys. I will try the keys when a toolbox or trunk is either locked shut, or in most...
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    Huot tool box

    Can anyone add more info on this box besides what is already listed? http://bid.hinesauctionservice.com/m/lot-details/index/catalog/16125/lot/2201520/
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    What is this ?

    If this is in wrong forum, please move. I believe this item is/was used to hold a broom. I may bid on it , if for nothing else, just to hang on my garage wall.Anyone? http://bid.hinesauctionservice.com/m/lot-details/index/catalog/15844/lot/2157651/
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    Miniature anvils

    Thanks. My thoughts were along the same line. Will look for markings, etc if I go.
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