3jakes
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GrayFlattop,
Thanks for the photo & info.
Thanks for the photo & info.
2018 Garage Sale Thread
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Elsinore13
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Picked up an old Williams B 51 3/8 ratchet and a 1/4 inch Craftsman with a small box full of sockets and a no name 1/4 breaker bar that looks really old for 5 bucks. The Williams was rusty and locked up solid but a little soak with some WD40 got it spinning nicely and a little steel wool got it looking decent. The Craftsman has no push button socket release, haven’t seen one of them before. Any idea on what years that was offered?
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My vague memory says quick release came out in the mid-late '60s. I recall there was a lawsuit by the inventor, a Sears employee, who accepted a payment for his patent far below the amount Sears profited. Don't recall how it came out .. too lazy to look it up.
OK 30 seconds of search found this:
http://articles.latimes.com/1986-07-14/business/fi-19337_1_wrench-case
The company was still making them without any real changes until it apparently went under around 2005. Here's the 2002 catalog.
http://vintagemachinery.org/pubs/1459/3037.pdf
driftpin
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What I found, today 8-15-18:
A Mico Quadrigage, useful for checking psi readings on various hydraulic applications.
Here's the ebay take: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mico-Quadr...ico+quadrigage&_from=R40&rt=nc&LH_TitleDesc=0
Buy it now, $585
Manufacturer's website: https://www.mico.com/sites/default/files/document-pdfs/80740001Quadrigage.pdf
The pic is of mine. Really, the only reason I bought it was because I thought the tool would look interesting hanging on a hook somewhere in the garage. Evidently, it's something that a diesel mechanic, or someone working on hydraulic systems would use.
If I sold it for anything close-to the ebay listing, I'd feel like Martin Shkreli, the CEO of Turing Pharmaceuticals who raised an AIDS drug price by 5,000%. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news...-prison/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.88931d6f48f2
A Mico Quadrigage, useful for checking psi readings on various hydraulic applications.
Here's the ebay take: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mico-Quadr...ico+quadrigage&_from=R40&rt=nc&LH_TitleDesc=0
Buy it now, $585
Manufacturer's website: https://www.mico.com/sites/default/files/document-pdfs/80740001Quadrigage.pdf
The pic is of mine. Really, the only reason I bought it was because I thought the tool would look interesting hanging on a hook somewhere in the garage. Evidently, it's something that a diesel mechanic, or someone working on hydraulic systems would use.
If I sold it for anything close-to the ebay listing, I'd feel like Martin Shkreli, the CEO of Turing Pharmaceuticals who raised an AIDS drug price by 5,000%. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news...-prison/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.88931d6f48f2
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$15 for a No. 2 Sweetheart is a good deal even with a broken handle. One on Ebay in very similar condition including a broken handle SOLD for $80 plus shipping on Ebay a few months ago. Have you dated it yet? Here's an excellent site I have been using the last few days.
https://woodandshop.com/identify-stanley-hand-plane-age-type-study/
These black checkered flag Craftsman screwdrivers were included in a tool lot I purchased. They don't seem to be anything special and are the standard Western Forge screwdrivers with a different handle. Does anyone have any background on these, I assume they were some sort of special edition but probably not too rare. Thanks.
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Bobcat753
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That style of Craftsman ratchet and lever came out around 1956. The lever was changed to the "flying V" style around 1959. The catalogs are a bit vague, showing pictures of both your style lever and the flying V lever in the 1960 catalog.
Outlawmws
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BC FREE is always good! USUCK!
Matt, I can honestly say I've never seen that driver handle. May be more rare than you think OR it may have been for the European market?
Matt, I can honestly say I've never seen that driver handle. May be more rare than you think OR it may have been for the European market?
M_George
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Those are the Craftsman Motorsports screwdrivers. They are in my 2005-2006 Craftsman catalog as a 16 piece set, 14 of which are like yours, the other two are an offset and 4 way pocket screwdrivers. It had 6 slotted, 6 Phillips and 2 Torx. They are not in my 2003-2004 catalog so 2005 may be the first year.
I didn't see any that sold on Ebay so not very common. The set was only $19.99 in 2005, wonder what a mint set would bring now? $100? $200? The Craftsman collectors would go nuts for a set.
GrayFlattop
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My pleasure! I look forward to the day when I can spend more time scouting the garage sales and swap meets around here. This working thing really gets in the way of living...
Although I don't really NEED any more tools, since when has need been a criteria?
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Wow! That looks to be in fantastic condition and you got it with the sought after rear belt guard! Congrats Bobcat!
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Sounds like you got it for a small price, but don't get too excited by the Asking price listings on eBay. Here's one like yours that actually sold:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/MICO-QUADRIGAGE-HYDRAULIC-PRESSURE-VACUUM-GAUGE-TESTER-30-to-6000-PSI/372365683295?epid=8018874305&hash=item56b2b96a5f:g:NUUAAOSwaeRbRk4F
Oh yeah, and Bobcat ***** for the free delta drill press!
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Real nice pickup NJM!
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I almost forgot to mention my Sunday finds. As I have mentioned, my wife wants me to get out of the house at least one morning a weekend, just to give her some quiet time. So Saturday a mason was coming over to rebuild the smoke shelf on my fireplace (really nice to watch a master direct an apprentice, who was at least 40) as that is something I wanted to make sure was done as best as possible. So I didn't get to go back to Fridays sale for the half-off day, and as there was nothing good close by, I ranged farther afield. Spotted something that looked good about halfway to Rileysans area and headed off. And I was pleasantly surprised!
For five whole dollars, I got the carcass of a 6x48 Craftsman belt sander that I needed some parts for a Heritage restoration. Also got a decent clamp (not for $4) and the needed Stanely tramel point, as I found two points a couple years ago. The tin was more than I would normally spend at $3, but I needed some painting shirts and found it at a thrift store.
For five whole dollars, I got the carcass of a 6x48 Craftsman belt sander that I needed some parts for a Heritage restoration. Also got a decent clamp (not for $4) and the needed Stanely tramel point, as I found two points a couple years ago. The tin was more than I would normally spend at $3, but I needed some painting shirts and found it at a thrift store.
I had a couple hours to kill after I dropped off my youngest at a convocation today. Wednesday is NOT a great day around here for garage sales or flea markets or even many antiques shops. But I drove eight miles anyway, and stopped in two places and spent $16.
Here’s what I got - a small Bonney DOE, a Bonney No.114 clamp-on vise sans clamping screw, a P1 wood handle stubby that could be a Bonney or a Stanley, but has neither logo pressed in where it should be, a heritage era Craftsman stubby, a SK stubby, a SK P1 driver, a 8” Proto LA adj wrench, a 8” PS&W Co linemans pliers, a 6” Utica slipjoint sporting a wire cutting slot, screwdriver, and a little square indent for turning gas valves.
Some things I didn’t buy but did admire - a Kenedy cantilever box with a very cool business logo, a gold Craftsman 150 benchtop DP w 1/2HP motor, and a nifty Hinsdale 1/2sqdr socket set.
Here’s what I got - a small Bonney DOE, a Bonney No.114 clamp-on vise sans clamping screw, a P1 wood handle stubby that could be a Bonney or a Stanley, but has neither logo pressed in where it should be, a heritage era Craftsman stubby, a SK stubby, a SK P1 driver, a 8” Proto LA adj wrench, a 8” PS&W Co linemans pliers, a 6” Utica slipjoint sporting a wire cutting slot, screwdriver, and a little square indent for turning gas valves.
Some things I didn’t buy but did admire - a Kenedy cantilever box with a very cool business logo, a gold Craftsman 150 benchtop DP w 1/2HP motor, and a nifty Hinsdale 1/2sqdr socket set.
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Here's my Wednesday haul.....(found a lot of German made tools today)
Some nice Craftsman and one Ace taps and dies.....
W-Germany ARHOSO produkt pliers (looks a lot like Knipex)
Snap-On long 10mm hex socket
Nice little no-name half-round file with wooden handle
Two GEDORE Germany ratcheting spanners (?) (drive looks 1/2" but isn't)
Blackhawk 3/8" ratchet in great shape
Super sweet 1/4" Stanley W-Germany ratchet w/6mm hex socket
7 or 8 rusty set-up blocks???
A made in USA Sears & Roebuck 1/4" socket rail
A Taiwan made socket rail
A Westcott 12" aluminum ruler (not pictured)
The ARHOSO pliers are flat billed and I don't know it's use (I posted it over in the "Tools Of The Old World" thread....maybe someone will know)
The sweet little Stanley ratchet look like a small version of a Facom J151 ratchet complete with the tootsie roll handle and the guts of the head is identical to the Facom/S-K super ratchet style with the heart shaped spring....
The 6mm hex socket that came on it is also marked Stanley W-Germany.....
Total spent = 6.50
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Some nice Craftsman and one Ace taps and dies.....
W-Germany ARHOSO produkt pliers (looks a lot like Knipex)
Snap-On long 10mm hex socket
Nice little no-name half-round file with wooden handle
Two GEDORE Germany ratcheting spanners (?) (drive looks 1/2" but isn't)
Blackhawk 3/8" ratchet in great shape
Super sweet 1/4" Stanley W-Germany ratchet w/6mm hex socket
7 or 8 rusty set-up blocks???
A made in USA Sears & Roebuck 1/4" socket rail
A Taiwan made socket rail
A Westcott 12" aluminum ruler (not pictured)
The ARHOSO pliers are flat billed and I don't know it's use (I posted it over in the "Tools Of The Old World" thread....maybe someone will know)
The sweet little Stanley ratchet look like a small version of a Facom J151 ratchet complete with the tootsie roll handle and the guts of the head is identical to the Facom/S-K super ratchet style with the heart shaped spring....
The 6mm hex socket that came on it is also marked Stanley W-Germany.....
Total spent = 6.50
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Boofer
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Not really sure where to post this but holy hell, if you know of any antique tool collectors in the central NC area, give them this link.
https://www.estatesales.net/NC/Greensboro/27406/1975758
This guy was a serious tool collector/restorer.
https://www.estatesales.net/NC/Greensboro/27406/1975758
This guy was a serious tool collector/restorer.
3baygarage
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Holy ****! That collection’s just sick! Thanks for sharing. The antiques and tools.
How many guys are sitting with a drool bucket in front if them right now?
JM -Sweet Stanley find.
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Thanks Bluebolt and Outlaw. I didn't see any torx so I don't think I have the whole set. They are not mint but in decent condition. I may throw them up on GJ Classifieds or ebay for a reasonable price and see if there is any interest.
Lotusnut
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The ARHOSO pliers are flat billed and I don't know it's use (I posted it over in the "Tools Of The Old World" thread....maybe someone will know)
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They are called duck billed pliers and among other things are used for twisting locking wire in aviation maintenance.
Rob
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Holy ****! That collection’s just sick! Thanks for sharing. The antiques and tools.
How many guys are sitting with a drool bucket in front if them right now?
JM -Sweet Stanley find.
Right? I was scrolling through the pictures and thought, "Ok, this guy has a fair amount of stuff." Then I kept going past the china collection and got to the "tool cabin".
When's the next flight leave for Greensboro?
That sale is to die for!!
That estate sale company did an outstanding job with images.
Outlawmws
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I think these are used for glass work. Think stained glass.
Wire twisting pliers are completely different, lock on the grip position, and have a spinner that you pull for fast and even twisting of the wire.
Duck bills are generally narrower and not smooth jawed.
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I think these are used for glass work. Think stained glass.
Wire twisting pliers are completely different, lock on the grip position, and have a spinner that you pull for fast and even twisting of the wire.
Duck bills are generally narrower and not smooth jawed.
Outlaw,
I do agree that on looking at the closeup picture they are wider than my duck bills.
Actually most aircraft engineers will only use lock wire twisting pliers for very confined areas or exceptionally long runs. They only twist in one direction and the serrations tend to leave marks on the lock wire which is a stress riser and can lead to a broken lockwire in a high vibration area like a piston engine or a flight control with flutter. I have been in the business for 42 years and have some experience at lock-wire and there is more to it than you would first think. Doing it manually is just about as fast and gives a better product with a pair of duckbills.The jaws having no serrations is not mandatory but is beneficial for the same nicking the lockwire reasons. My duck bills had to be replaced a few years back when the jaw cracked (Snap On warranty claim) I immediately took a fine file to the serrations to take the sharpness off them and would have preferred jaws that were smooth but Snap On did not make them that I know of. Duck bills are also great for straightening out bent flanges and just fetteling many installations. I tend to reach for them in many situations where folks that do not have them do not realize how handy they are.
I would expect for glass work they tend to have jaws that are parallel but not touching when fully closed to spread the load out and not have a single load point that will cause the edge of the glass to break or chip. I would expect the smooth jaws would be a benafit also with glass but would have thought a soft jaw with some compliance would be better.
Rob
Outlawmws
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Not disputing the handiness of duckbills (20 pair and counting).
I also have the glass tongs, (but generally use them for light sheet metal work)
For straightening flanges and other dinged up metal edges, and forming small bent edges, and hems, I have two pairs of tongs I made out of nippers where the jaws were bunged up; I grind some of the jaw away and weld in small angle. (one 4" pair one < 2") The short fulcrum to the jaw tips make these far more useful that ordinary sheet metal tongs (Which I also have several sets of both compound and regular.)
Me, I prefer the Robinson wire twisters for that job. Used them for about as long starting on race cars.
I also have the glass tongs, (but generally use them for light sheet metal work)
For straightening flanges and other dinged up metal edges, and forming small bent edges, and hems, I have two pairs of tongs I made out of nippers where the jaws were bunged up; I grind some of the jaw away and weld in small angle. (one 4" pair one < 2") The short fulcrum to the jaw tips make these far more useful that ordinary sheet metal tongs (Which I also have several sets of both compound and regular.)
Me, I prefer the Robinson wire twisters for that job. Used them for about as long starting on race cars.
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dittle fart around
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Stained glass pliers have slight curve in the blades. You score the glass with a glass cutter then center the pliers over the cut and the curve helps snap the glass. Best used for mostly straight cuts. Most of the time I'd just use the edge of the workbench to finish off straight cuts.
These are Grozing pliers. Their used to for removing small cuts also for grinding an edge of glass. I cut glass close to the cartoon lines then grind down to a better fit. Once you start leading the some glass may need to be ground down since the lead is taking up more space that thought.
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Most of these pieces needed fine tuning.
mrtoolfool
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Very cool, I always thought about dabbling in some stained glass but figured I already have too many hobbies !
Have you ever used a Diamond ring saw ?
I looked at buying one for tile and thought I could also use it for glass should I have the itch...
driftpin
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I brought it home as a tool that was going to be more of a decoration than something used frequently. It has a strong steampunk appearance, with the multiple analog gauges. I have a small collection of old, interesting tools, this will be part of that. If I need to check a hydraulic pump to spec, I have the tool. As to the price, if I sold it for the "sold* ebay orice, I'd have to be content with a mere 4,500% profit.
gpw_42
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Last week's pickings:
Was glad to get my hands on the Snap/Off pliers! Probably overpaid for the Proto Professional punches and alignment tool. Oh well, it went to a good cause. The part of a VS-17 panel underneath was also an item I picked up...
Was glad to get my hands on the Snap/Off pliers! Probably overpaid for the Proto Professional punches and alignment tool. Oh well, it went to a good cause. The part of a VS-17 panel underneath was also an item I picked up...
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Buck Saw--pic 1
One Man Saw--metal blade 53"--Warranted Superior medalion--Pic 2
Corn Stalk Cutter/Auger/Irwin Perfect handle w/o the wood handles--Pic 3
Oak Filing Cabinet converted--Maybe add shelving for wine rack--Pic 4 & 5
3 metal 2 drawer filing cabinets--2 are Cole NY--Other is unknown--pic 6 & 7
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One Man Saw--metal blade 53"--Warranted Superior medalion--Pic 2
Corn Stalk Cutter/Auger/Irwin Perfect handle w/o the wood handles--Pic 3
Oak Filing Cabinet converted--Maybe add shelving for wine rack--Pic 4 & 5
3 metal 2 drawer filing cabinets--2 are Cole NY--Other is unknown--pic 6 & 7
Mike
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Frustrating morning: I planned on getting to a yard sale before the 8:00 start time as the description sounded too good. The clock I was using was suddenly 20 min slow, so I got the 10 after... 
(clocks battery leaked and that was why... fixed...)
Prices were either dirt cheap or high for what it was, or I didn't want to spend that much for something to flip, so all over the map. I missed on at least one lantern I wanted... saw it in another guy's hand... I later found another single mantle in the garage, and it was not for sale fount a second vise, and some guy claimed it as "that was from my pile"
- didn't look like a pile... not worth arguing over for a Dunlap. found a blue painted aluminum frame B&D workmate in great shape, in the garage, not for sale...
I finally found an outboard tank that looked in decent shape, Finally something for sale. got it for ten. I got tired of being frustrated and left.
Johnson, 6 gallons, the pump bulb is hard as a rock but I have a NIB replacement so that and new lines is easy.
(clocks battery leaked and that was why... fixed...)Prices were either dirt cheap or high for what it was, or I didn't want to spend that much for something to flip, so all over the map. I missed on at least one lantern I wanted... saw it in another guy's hand... I later found another single mantle in the garage, and it was not for sale fount a second vise, and some guy claimed it as "that was from my pile"
- didn't look like a pile... not worth arguing over for a Dunlap. found a blue painted aluminum frame B&D workmate in great shape, in the garage, not for sale...I finally found an outboard tank that looked in decent shape, Finally something for sale. got it for ten. I got tired of being frustrated and left.
Johnson, 6 gallons, the pump bulb is hard as a rock but I have a NIB replacement so that and new lines is easy.
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