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That ratchet looks like it will clean up pretty nice (not rusty or excessively worn). I would keep an eye out for a cruddy, rusty looking example to scavenge for parts. I buy cheap Craftsman ratchets for parts whenever I find them. Better one is fixed to use than both are scrapped. Tom

joe, My wife had a friend who had lived with many cats in her house for a long time. When this friend passed away we bought some of the furniture from her house. Needless to say, it had been doused with urine many times. I took the furniture and washed it with soapy water in the driveway...

Twertsy, NICE Firestones. One of them looks rather familiar... Did you ever figure out who made those? Tom

Twertsy, How about some Firestones? I know you have a few of those. Tom

Toppop, You need to check the completed listings on eBay for those saw files. NOS ones sell for about $10 each, and a box of 12 for about $100. :shocking: Tom

Yep, thread spool cabinet, indeed it is very collectible. I have had a few over the years, but not one like this. Tom

dngrmse Wow, sets like those are something I never come across. Great finds! Tom

Doc, I have some of these type of ratchets, but they are the stainless ones (a 1/4 and 3/8). I know that I bought them before 1989, but I don't know exactly when. I do know that I also bought several sets of the associated sockets and extensions in all three drive sizes to get the 6 point...

Are you sure that the item in the box isn't a sharpening stone. Looks like a white arkansas one to me. How big is the box? Tom

Thanks Everyone!! Tom

Hello everyone, My name is Tom and I just made my first post on the garage sale thread. I live in central Alabama (Chilton County). I really enjoy the tool discussions and will probably spend most of my time lurking there. Thanks for this site. Oldpine

Went to the flea market near work and bought these: These were $2. A Bell System screwdriver, a 1/4 Plomb Ratchet, two proto 5/32 square, 3/8 drive sockets, and other stuff. Eleven =V= Craftsman wrenches for $15. :) It was a good day for me! Tom