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Blackhawk gurus - what do I have here? 7/16" drive socket set I posted this in the garage sale thread but thought it need its own thread here. These sockets came from a $1 table at a swap meet I attended Saturday, 9/30. I had to dig for a good 30 minutes to find all of these sockets on that...

I have already posted a couple pictures in the Plomb Tool picture thread, but thought this box needed its own thread. Part 1: On Monday afternoon (Sep. 4, 2017) I had just returned home from my first trip out of the house following shoulder surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff and and bicep...

Beginning yesterday, I started having issues posting pictures to the forum. The issue still exists as of this post. I tried numerous things but ultimately came to the conclusion that the "Manage attachments" function no longer reduces the size of my pictures to the required 146 kB or smaller...

There are plenty of Hinsdale tools listed throughout various GJ threads and there are even a couple threads started by members looking for information about their new acquisitions, but there is no dedicated "show us you Hinsdale tools". So it begins ... I acquired this 3/4" drive Hinsdale set...

How's this for an unusual Goodwill find? A Craftsman Ⓤ 1/2" drive ratchet that was in pieces! I found the empty shell on one shelf and saw the price of $2.99. So I grabbed it thinking it might be useful if I encounter a beat-up ratchet in need of rebuilding. As I continued looking, I found the...

I'm not going to try to hide to ad so if anyone in my local are really wants it, go for it! There is a Craftsman standing Drill Press for $150 in my neck of the woods. I have always wanted a vintage Craftsman drill press and want to know if this one is the right one. I own a "1 1/2 HP"...

Ward's Powr-Kraft "Ten Point" socket set. Ward's Powr Kraft "Ten Point" socket set that (I think) was made by P&C/Challenger. A very unusual set that I couldn't pass up for $10. I came up with the Challenger/P&C connection for the following reasons: 1) after Pendleton tools retired the P&C...

The discussion came up at Work, whereby a co-worker claimed that all (current) tool boxes are made by Waterloo, regardless of name. I bristled at the statement, but I can't answer the question outright. He also claims to have a Kennedy box with a label stating "Made by Waterloo". I'm interested...

Found this in a thrift store. Originally marked $45. I watched it for about 6 weeks until the colored tag was slated for 50% off. Using "Facebook Friday" deals by showing the teller that I "liked" their FB page, I received another $10 off my purchase of $30 or more (I added a few more items to...

I've never seen anything like it. Already at $207 with more than 24 hours to play. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Rare-Ellis-18-inch-Adjustable-Swivel-Head-Wrench-Tool-PAT-NOV-3-03-/381902277908?hash=item58eb264d14:g:-AoAAOSwUKxYZC~e Brian

I'm certain these have a special purpose in life, but have no idea what that is. They are roughly the same size as the standard 1/4" ratchets. Found at flea market for $2/ea. Brian

I'm creating this thread because I have no place to post some of my finds outside of the mega garage sale thread, in which these unusual finds will get lost. I hope you all enjoy this post and will contribute your unusual finds for the enjoyment and education for all! First up are the...

Picked this up at Restore a couple weeks ago for $25. The switch on the 3/4 hp motor is broken, but it seemed worth what I paid even if the motor proves to be no good. Other than the fence and a guard, is this complete? Also, I know this is an 8" model, but it looks like there's room for a...

I guess I'll collect whatever falls into my lap. I come across BOG sockets now and again, but I don't pay much attention to them. However, I have come across a number of interesting items that I thought I'd share with you. First up is a set of 1/2" drive sockets in a metal box. I don't think...

There's plenty of info on these via Google search, but not much on GJ, so I thought I'd share my find with you. I picked this up at a local thrift store for $3.95. What caught my eye were two things 1) the shape of the handle, and 2) the etched insignia on the blade. Here's an excerpt on this...

My camera is on the fritz and I broke my phone, so these pictures were borrowed from an eBay listing. I found this at ReStore this past weekend and thought it unusual enough to create a new thread. From Alloy Artifacts: "Herbrand 173 11/16x3/4 valve stem wrench, marked "Van-Chrome" and "Made...

This may be another case where I'm over excited in my belief I found something unusual but oh well. For your viewing pleasure, I picked up these 3 Herbrand 1/2" drive deep sockets last week at ReStore for .50/ea. It wasn't until I pulled them out of the bag at home that I looked at the sizes...

... with an amber handle! Found at ReStore for $5.

I think there should be a sticky thread for these kinds of questions, but I digress. I found this wrench at ReStore a few weeks ago ($3). I've see something similar in other posts but not this size (I didn't weigh it, but it's easily 3-4lbs) Can anyone identify it? Brian

Something I have never seen before - a 17/32 wrench from Craftsman. Pictured with the rest of my Craftsman tappets for reference. Is it uncommon? Rare? Worth it's weight in gold? Whatever the case, it's now mine. Paid $1 at ReStore. Comments welcome. Brian