Beerhippie
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Trail, road--what's it matter?
What kind of tools have you found in the road??
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RTM
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Long as it’s not your neighbors tool box, I think it’s fair game for this category.
BlindViper
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not if you go on ebay
nadogail
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found Pliers, wrenches and a hacksaw
ObnoxiousFumes
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Last week I found one of those kneeling mats in the ditch. And it’s in basically new condition! Score!
I probably won’t use it much though, as I already have knee pads in the double front of my carhartt pants.
I probably won’t use it much though, as I already have knee pads in the double front of my carhartt pants.
genog
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While out for our walk, the dogs and I happened upon this little Skil table saw sitting out on the sidewalk with a sign on it that said
FREE WORKS
We came back with the truck and loaded it up
If you look close at the second pic....it looks like Skil used a modified little circular saw for the motor assy
Hey....Made in USA!
We cleaned it up and gave it away to a friend
He was very happy
FREE WORKS
We came back with the truck and loaded it up
If you look close at the second pic....it looks like Skil used a modified little circular saw for the motor assy
Hey....Made in USA!
We cleaned it up and gave it away to a friend
He was very happy
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Beerhippie
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That was worth every penny you paid!While out for our walk, the dogs and I happened upon this little Skil table saw sitting out on the sidewalk with a sign on it that said
FREE WORKS
We came back with the truck and loaded it up
If you look close at the second pic, notice that the motor assembly is a modified little circular saw
Hey....Made in USA!
We cleaned it up and gave it away to a friend
He was very happy
genog
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Absolutely
oscarsnapkin
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I would imagine that thing has to be pushing, if not over 40 years old. Great score.While out for our walk, the dogs and I happened upon this little Skil table saw sitting out on the sidewalk with a sign on it that said
FREE WORKS
We came back with the truck and loaded it up
If you look close at the second pic....it looks like Skil used a modified little circular saw for the motor assy
Hey....Made in USA!
We cleaned it up and gave it away to a friend
He was very happy
M.Brane
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Payin' it forward.
DGersic
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Well, this has got to be my luck for the year... Driving home on a quiet suburban road and spot something shiny up against the curb.
Naturally, I cased the rest of the block to see if anything else had gotten bounced loose, but no. A little surface rust, so I think it'd been there a few days. A thorough de- and re-greasing (the oil inside smelled TERRIBLE) and it's working beautifully.
Now I just need to track down a fresh grip. Before I head to Ebay, anyone here have spare hard handles?
Naturally, I cased the rest of the block to see if anything else had gotten bounced loose, but no. A little surface rust, so I think it'd been there a few days. A thorough de- and re-greasing (the oil inside smelled TERRIBLE) and it's working beautifully.
Now I just need to track down a fresh grip. Before I head to Ebay, anyone here have spare hard handles?
Firebird1975
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Eastwing hammer found in the road and a Craftsman storage cabinet that was placed at the curb with a "free" sign on it.
If that isn't a "You ****! then I don't know what is!Well, this has got to be my luck for the year... Driving home on a quiet suburban road and spot something shiny up against the curb.
Naturally, I cased the rest of the block to see if anything else had gotten bounced loose, but no. A little surface rust, so I think it'd been there a few days. A thorough de- and re-greasing (the oil inside smelled TERRIBLE) and it's working beautifully.
Now I just need to track down a fresh grip. Before I head to Ebay, anyone here have spare hard handles?
Kalamath
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Side of the road find a few months back. I just can't NOT pick up stuff like this.
M.Brane
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Have one just like that. It was a road find as well. Cheers!Well, this has got to be my luck for the year... Driving home on a quiet suburban road and spot something shiny up against the curb.
Naturally, I cased the rest of the block to see if anything else had gotten bounced loose, but no. A little surface rust, so I think it'd been there a few days. A thorough de- and re-greasing (the oil inside smelled TERRIBLE) and it's working beautifully.
Now I just need to track down a fresh grip. Before I head to Ebay, anyone here have spare hard handles?
cody1325
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I've got a few variations of that one--it's a really good knife for a pretty low price--even better at free.
captain14
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Found a no name brand 10mm wrench in the turn lane when I was out for my daily walk yesterday.
rust in the eye
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A 20# R454B refrigerant bottle still weighing 15# was in the ditch around the corner from my house.
I have a mini split which calls for R410. Anyone know about this(R454B) as a replacement?
I have a mini split which calls for R410. Anyone know about this(R454B) as a replacement?
Jeff Ivers
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I have found a lot of tools over the years, including dozens of sockets. But, today was a first for me.
While driving home, about half a mile from the house, I spotted the large socket on the edge of the road, so, of course, I circled back to pick it up. When I picked it up, I looked around and discovered a 4-socket spill. I imagine someone was working on his car with a brand new socket set and placed the sockets in use on a fender, running board, etc and then jumped in the car for a test drive, not taking time to put the tools away first. Strange spill - 1/2 drive 17 mm and 9, 11, and 13 mm 3/8 drive.
While driving home, about half a mile from the house, I spotted the large socket on the edge of the road, so, of course, I circled back to pick it up. When I picked it up, I looked around and discovered a 4-socket spill. I imagine someone was working on his car with a brand new socket set and placed the sockets in use on a fender, running board, etc and then jumped in the car for a test drive, not taking time to put the tools away first. Strange spill - 1/2 drive 17 mm and 9, 11, and 13 mm 3/8 drive.
BonzoHansen
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No lie. I found a 10 mm 1/4" snap on socket once.
PugetDude
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Picture of said Unicorn or it didn't happen.
This is a "trust but verify" thread...
BonzoHansen
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I call your bluff!Picture of said Unicorn or it didn't happen.
This is a "trust but verify" thread...
BonzoHansen
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doesn't make up for losing a nice 1/4 icon ratchet with a 10mm craftsman on it i lost working on our pilot. the universe gives & takes
lovetap
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No big deal, but I'm sort of a Snap-On guy now 
captain14
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I did too. Later on I found 2” Snap On ratchet so the socket does feel cheap.
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Now for the real question - how many 10mm sockets have you lost? lol
BonzoHansen
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at least one, maybe 2. I have a tendency to lose 3/8" sockets
sparky 1971
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The closest thing to a tool I've ever found in the road are nails and screws with my tires. I did have a rear blowout a month or so ago; jammed a hammer on each side of a front tire to keep the van from rolling when I jacked it up. Someone found a 16 ounce Estwing claw hammer and a 24 ounce Vaughn ball peen on the side of I-35 because I drove away without them.
fourjeepin
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I dont need another adjustable wrench, but I couldn’t leave a tool in the road.
snickers muncher
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On the morning dog walk I a found a Proto 7/16 punch.
BonzoHansen
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What a happy weekend. I found my lost icon & 10mm! It fell into a rarely used drawer at the bottom of one of my toolboxes. Cleaning up from multiple projects this weekend lead to its happy return to the 1/4" drawer.
M.Brane
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It's pretty awesome when you find your own long lost tools. I'll give him a pass.
What a happy weekend. I found my lost icon & 10mm! It fell into a rarely used drawer at the bottom of one of my toolboxes. Cleaning up from multiple projects this weekend lead to its happy return to the 1/4" drawer.
Is that chrome failing already?
Mike
BonzoHansen
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No, it's something stuck to it
PugetDude
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Maybe something found in the road?
413dan
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Got a bluepoint 3/8 ratchet that had looked like it was in a box that got wet. Covered with surface rust but a good wipe down with wd40 a rag and small piece of 0000 steel wool and we're good to go. took the head apart and gave it a healthy spray in there as well. Always interesting what you see out on trash night sometimes while walking the dog.