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Hello, Moderators. I've recently made my return to Garage Journal. It's good to be back. As you can see, I'm a little rusty. I recently made a post which is now a short thread under VINTAGE TOOL DISCUSSION which SHOULD have been placed under Garage Sale Finds for 2026. I titled it Lump Hit a...

So I've been trying to get more organized and focused on the items I collect, and my wife and I have both been dealing with health issues. But I'm finally starting to go to estate sales, etc, again. Last weekend I hit a doozy, and found some goodies. I'll include a few photos of just one small...

I hit a honey hole estate sale last weekend, and I'm trying to get some photos ready for GJ forum, but there is a lot of stuff and I have too many other projects pressing me at the moment. (I'll get that done shortly). But my curiosity has gotten the better of me regarding this unusual feeler...

Hello, after dealing with some health issues, I am finally trying to get around to my hobbies again. I'm hoping Private Lugnutz is still here, and he or someone can help me to ID this very old canvas tool pouch. It looks military to me, but I would love to learn more from the experts. Maybe I...

I found this cartoon on Facebook today. Thought maybe you folks would enjoy it. ---Lump

As I mentioned in the Vintage Tool Forum, I'm selling off my collection of vintage tools, one batch at a time. This lot includes all of the BILLINGS brand tools that I have in my collection. There is an antique 1/2 drive ratchet (works great) and a not-as-old 3/8 drive ratchet which also works...

I got two tools in my recent haul that I'm not sure what they are for. First is a strange-looking Mac tools "socket," in 3/8" drive. It shows the MAC name and part number "SC 36." The second one LOOKS like a special wrench for turning water valves on and off at the street. But I've never seen...

I said I wouldn't buy a bunch of cool old vintage tools at estate sales anymore. Sigh. :confused: Looks like I fell off the wagon, again, and spent $200! I don't have time to post many photos tonight, but I'll do a better job of that tomorrow. But I forgot to photograph the set of four...

Hello group. I tried to research some vintage tool mfr questions on Alloy Artifacts, but my computer blocked the screen with big red "hacker warnings" when I tried to go to that website. So I did a search here on GJ, looking for a status update, or warnings, or whatever. But I couldn't find...

For sale here is a batch of 10 pebble-grain-style Plomb wrenches, in various states of condition. See photos. There are 4 DOE, including numbers 3050 (1-1/16 & 1-1/8), 3040 (7/8 & 13/16), 3026 (1/2 & 9/16), & 3025 (1/2 & 7/16), plus 3 double box-end including 1140 (7/8 & 13/16), 1135 (3/4 &...

I've decided that I have too many bench grinders, so I'm offering this Baldor grinder which I have had for years, and planned to restore for my own use. The motor, switch, etc all work fine. But as you can see, it needs some cosmetic attention. Both the wire wheel and the polishing wheel are...

I used to be on Garage Journal at least once a day, and was even a mod here for a couple of years. But then I got drawn back into my first collecting hobby, which is antique car and muscle car stuff. So I spent more time on car forums, etc. Now I am itching to buy some premium quality automotive...

I am searching for a vintage ignition coil tester. Must be functional, with wires/cables/instructions (if possible). Must work for both 6 and 12 volt coils. The tester I've seen and wanted had adjustable points, so you could test how strong the spark signal the coil can produce, by adjusting the...

Several weeks ago I saw a listing on a Facebook page about Hupmobile cars & parts for sale. It featured an estate sale with the correct 4 cylinder engine and related parts for my 1923 Model R Hupmobile. I contacted the seller, and he offered very good prices. Luckily it was located north of...

Hello, Moderators. This is Lump (Jim W), a former moderator on here myself. Would like to chat with someone, if you get the chance. My email address, if you like, is [email protected]. Or a reply here will do just fine. Thanks. -----Lump

Hello again, Lugs! Hope all is well for you. Hey, I've had some old military wiper blades lying around in a drawer forever. Now that this Covid pandemic has shut down the events which I produce (and count on for a living! :(), I've started selling stuff to raise cash. Got to stay afloat...

Digging through old boxes of tools in my garage, and found this single-end box end wrench with a VERY intriguing stamping on the handle. Can anyone tell me about this?

I picked up this nice little fine tooth 1/4" drive ratchet a year or two ago, and I have long wondered what brand it is. It features a distinctive looking logo that I don't recognize. I searched Alloy Artifacts, and didn't see this logo there either. Any ideas?

This is one of the coolest, most uncommon antique tool kits I have ever found. It is obviously made for a specific set of jobs, and has lots of unique tools inside. The best thing about it is the really cool old leather "bag" with custom features. It is in great shape, with no rips, tears, or...

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