Recent content by OldeTimeEtc

I usually don't buy anything unless the price is right.

Mostly lurking but been awhile since posting. Just thought I'd share a score with the masses here. . Pictured is the 1 st tool box full of 2 full boxes I just picked up from a deal I got that was included with other items. The 1st box was about 80% full of USA name brands such as Snap-on, MAC...

Communication by Phone Only - No Email or Text Conversations. Anonymous Callers Rejected. Because of scammers and unwelcome telemarketers calls are screened before answering - Land Line Asking $15,000 OBO -- Message me for # Here is the dream deal of the century. A huge Matco Tool Storage...

I look at posts like yours and just shake my head and roll my eyes to how incredibly cheap people can be. My guess is some squeeze a penny so tight they make Lincoln cry. I understand , as the saying goes..."A Nickle is too much if you don't have it" but not being able to afford something is...

Only $1!!! Starrett Surface Plate and stand 36x60x10 Too good to be true?....Scam ?.......For real?...........You be the judge! Starrett granite surface plate, Grade A pink, no ledge, 36x60x10. 1980 lbs (surface plate weight, stand adds weight). M6 helicoil inserts (112) 8x14 on 10cm...

What a crock....i don't give a damn what these are made of. I can't see how they justify such a high price (except for plain ol greed) for clothing you're going to get greasy, dirty and torn or any other reason for wearing them. Most guys who earn a living in that type of shop or work...

Good Grief......I don't care if the blacksmith makes them only using his toes and blindfolded......anyone who pays $35000 for a pair of scissors is nuts.......and I used to have Bonsai Trees in my back yard, still have an interest and still have all my tools but unfortunately the desert heat...

TODAY.....the last box to look thru! Most were a few old alarm clocks and parts in bags except one at the bottom of the box.......a sandwich bag full of watches I poured them out on the table and browsed thru them......all just common and low grade watches...what a disappointment until..... I...

Today's interesting finds......several of these very cool fancy drawer pulls from 1873, a vintage watchmakers anvil, New old stock General Electric Light Meter in its original box (still works), a vintage Miners Candle Holder or "Sticking Tommy", a teeny tiny hammer, an 1890 watchmakers staking...

Some interesting tools and finds today.....a couple of fine Lathe Motors, some machinists tools ( I especially like the Starrett Mic in its original factory wood box, amongst a box of invoices, bills and letters I found this unused check book from the 40's and this singing bird cage.

How incredibly kind and thoughtful of you but why unload my burden onto you?......thanks but I think I'll save you that burden and just pass.

Still a long way to the finish line....still have over 1/2 a van full of boxes to go thru....tons of tools I've already separated from the trash and treasure to catalog and photograph......the journey continues...

Latest interesting finds......a wooden number drill bit storage stand made by the Morse twist Drill Machine Co, more draw plates and draw tong, 2 scales, a watchmakers Depthing Tool, additional Jewelers Lathe Tooling, more Jewelers Lathe Collets

Heres a nice little keeper for my Watch Tool Collection....An old Bulova case opener for snap on case backs.

Throughout this process I've come across many old Tobacco pouches, old cigarette tins and many many Prince Albert in a can tins...(yuck, what a nasty awful habit).....No doubt this watchmaker was a huge user of Tabacco products and possibly could be what the guy passed away from......and yes I...