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    Would electrolysis work to free-up rusted stainless bolt?

    I need to free up a stainless hinge-bolt that is stuck pretty good in Garmin Chartplotter mounting bracket. The bracket is plastic with a steel nut embedded in it. Would electrolysis work? Any other non-destructive methods?
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    No-reserve auction disaster

    Last weekend was helping out a family member liquidate his construction business and household inventory at a multi-consignor no-reserve auction. Brought in a 40' enclosed trailer, laid things out, good day, good weather, a little on the cool side, saw a lot of people browsing through stuff...
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    Where can I score some blueprints/flat files? (Craigslist is not cooperating)

    I'm looking to get some smaller blueprint cabinets/flat files for shallow storage. Found a few on CL a couple years back, for under a $50/section, but now everything is listed for $200+ (and not selling) - been looking for over a month. Would industrial or school auctions be a good place to...
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    Why do I have a hard to time finding feedback on auctioneers/liquidation services?

    I've been going through a process of downsizing and selling-off shop equipment/tools/assets and continuously amazed by HOW LITTLE is known about various auction houses, consignment shops, re-sellers, auctioneers and liquidation services. Most local auction houses/ auctioneers/ consignment...
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    Complete repair shop tools liquidation this Sat - no minimum, no reserve, all going

    Live - on site and online Complete repair shop tools liquidation auction this Sat in North Franklin CT - no minimum price or no reserve set, and all is going this Sat. I don't have the workshop, nor space to keep it any more, so decided to let it all go. Open to public, everything is bundled...
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    My garage clean out ...tried going the extra mile

    Decided to get a handle on various garage stuff that been costing me more than making (in space and time) Here's my garage through various stages of "organizing": After some deliberation, decided that rather than doing all the assorted DIY jobs and setting up and moving...
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    Dayton Speedaire Air Compressor - missing air filter (housing?)

    Need to add missing air filter and retainer/housing to 1.5 HP Dayton Speedaire compressor. Not sure what it had before. There is no filter or housing. Otherwise compressor works fine: Called Grainger, they said pump is Campbell Hausfeld, but didn't have much info as it's too old for...
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    Apparently nobody gives a damn about office files

    Just listed a stack of old-school (extra heavy) 5-drawer office cabinets for $5 a piece on local CL this past weekend - thought they'd go quick, as every other listing is $20 and up. No takes. Not sure what the deal is. Local CL is like that - can spend 6 months trying to find a decent deal, and...
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    Rolling Toolboxes - 44" Toolchest and Stainless toolbox with top chest

    Rolling Toolboxes: * Red toolbox, US General, 44", ball bearing, locking casters, will come with drawer dividers * Stainless diamond plate toolchest, Steel Glide - CSPS Metal , 41", full length/full extension drawers, ball bearing slides, locking casters, incl. top and bottom sections Have...
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    Industrial Metal Desks, Office Desks, Filing Cabinets, Pallet Jacks, Pallet Racking

    Metal industrial desk - $10 Office Deck (steel with laminated steel top) - $10 Executive Office Desk - $10 Leather Office Chair - $10 Office File Cabinets: 5 drawer - 4 available, $15 4 drawer - 5 available, $15 3 drawer - 1 available, $10 2 drawer - 1 available, $10 Pallet rack - 1 bay, 2...
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    Vermette 512a Material /Genie Lift, Northern Mini Pallet Jack

    Vermette 512a Material Lift/Genie Lift. 500lb/12' lift $440 Comes with 48" Fork extensions and lifting table. Has outriggers, casters, large backwheels for rolling on grass/gravel. Will come with a couple extensions not shown in pics. Works great. Winch spindle has driver nut so you can power...
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    How's stuff packaged for display at live tool auctions?

    Anybody familiar with how things are setup for display at live auctions (e.g. shop liquidations, commercial equipment)? I can see how lager cabinets and machinery can be palatalized and still be accessible for display and inspection. What about small stuff? As part of my shop liquidation -...
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    Radiator tester, Dies and taps, auto tools, A/C, Autobody, Service Kits,Pipe threader

    Pipe threading kit - 3/8" to 2" - $35 Cobalt Drill Bit Set, 115 Piece - $45 Carbon Steel Drill Bit Set, 115 Piece - $10 U/V leak detection kit with light and goggles (incl. dies for ****** fluid, motor oil, A/C, coolant) - $30 Front Wheel Bearing Adapter Set - $35 Front End Service Kit - $35 Air...
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    Yale Forklift - 2000lb, 106"/130" lift, propane, cushion tires

    Yale Forklift. 2000lb cap. 40" forks, propane, 2 stage mast. 106"/130" lift (forks upright/ inverted). Continental engine. Operator safety cage. Recent brake service. Runs/lifts good. Ready to go to work. Email or call/txt (860) 578-2172 to confirm time, availability and directions. Thanks Randy
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    Metal Brake, Soda Blaster, Stud Welder, Media, Plastic Welder,Grinders

    --- Metal/Auto-body: DiAcro type Bar/Rod/Brackets Bender with dies set - $30 Straight Rod/Tubbing Metal Bender & dies set - $40 30" Sheet Metal bending brake - $25 Pipe bender - $20 15lb Soda Blaster - $45 Aramex Soda Blast Media - Medium / 50lb - $10 Walnut Shells Blast Media - Coarse - 12 Grit...
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    Johnson Bars, Lift Slings, Ibeam Trolley, Electric Chain Hoist, Binder

    Johnson Bars/ Northern Tools Steel Lever / Wheeled Pry Dolly / 3 Ton - $25 Johnson Bars/ Northern Tools / Steel Lever / Wheeled Pry Dolly /5 Ton 72" handle - $35 Farmer Jack 48" - $30 Chain Hoist / 1 Ton - $20 Electric Hoist / 1300 Lb. w remote - $75 Lifting Slings / Nylon Web / 20' 2 Ton (NEW)...
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    Pallet racking, Shelving, Blueprint cabinets, office cabinets, desks

    Pallet racking - 3 bays, with 2 shelves each, bays are 40" deep and 8' wide, 10'-12' tall, incl. wire decking - $200 for all Blueprint cabinets / tooling cabinets, 5 drawers, 55" wide, 40" deep, drawers have drawer liners several sections available - $60 per section Metal Shelving - 12' long...
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    Yard sales - a waste of time?

    Had a yard sale recently on advice of an old auctioneer that offered to help. Experience - all small sales, retires, bottom feeders, people that don't value their time. Craigslist been good for large items. The only good channel I found for small stock been contractors...
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    Need urgent advice on selling A LOT of small tools, shop supplies, etc...

    I'm in the process of liquidating my whole shop down to bare walls. Need urgent advice on selling A LOT of small tools, shop supplies, etc... To this point I had good luck selling a whole bunch of machinery and large tools on craigslist - all went cheap, but with a lot of inventory the payout...
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    Moving, liquidating my whole shop ...would you keep ANY tools???

    Currently liquidating my whole shop, with only a few weeks left. Have to clear it out to bare walls, so selling off pretty much everything - tools, cars, equipment, boats, machinery, electronics, bikes, household stuff. Past few weekends been busy busy with hectic selling and guys hauling off...
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