Outlawmws
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Um... no clue as they are always hosted on GJ. I don't use Photo hosting services...
Maybe a mod can help? Maybe you need to clear your cookies?
it's garage sale season!!
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Um... no clue as they are always hosted on GJ. I don't use Photo hosting services...
Maybe a mod can help? Maybe you need to clear your cookies?
chopper1
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Same here.
Outlawmws
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That's weird, as I'm not doing anything different, and I can see them fine...
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jeffmoss26
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Nice finds, outlaw!
I had a great day at the garage sales today!
Looks good but "you ****" awards are only given when prices are stated. (or hinted at)!!
Me too.
Help with tool box!
This pales beside Outlaw's haul, but I was pretty happy. Got the Crafty toolbox at a flea market with about a dozen flat wrenches, 30 sockets, and a bit of miscellaneous for $20. Went to another vendor a couple of booths away who was selling c'man sockets for $1 apiece and offered him mine (all duplicates to me) for $.50. He took all my Cratsmans (24), so I ended up with the tool box, 8 Craftsman flat wrenches, several no-names, two 3/8 ratchets, Pro-Mark and noname, and a handful of other stuff for $8.00.
Now, the help I need. The box is in pretty decent shape except for the bottom. It's been overloaded and set on uneven surfaces to the point that the bottom is bowed up quite a bit. The bottom drawer still opens, but it drags on the bottom. How do you get the drawers out??? All I can see that's holding it in is the triangular piece that's punched in on the slide. I'm not sure I can pry it out without bending the heck out of everything. Is there some other release that's not easily sseen? Likewise, if I pry on the bottom with the drawers in place, I'm sure to bend at least the bottom drawer.
This pales beside Outlaw's haul, but I was pretty happy. Got the Crafty toolbox at a flea market with about a dozen flat wrenches, 30 sockets, and a bit of miscellaneous for $20. Went to another vendor a couple of booths away who was selling c'man sockets for $1 apiece and offered him mine (all duplicates to me) for $.50. He took all my Cratsmans (24), so I ended up with the tool box, 8 Craftsman flat wrenches, several no-names, two 3/8 ratchets, Pro-Mark and noname, and a handful of other stuff for $8.00.
Now, the help I need. The box is in pretty decent shape except for the bottom. It's been overloaded and set on uneven surfaces to the point that the bottom is bowed up quite a bit. The bottom drawer still opens, but it drags on the bottom. How do you get the drawers out??? All I can see that's holding it in is the triangular piece that's punched in on the slide. I'm not sure I can pry it out without bending the heck out of everything. Is there some other release that's not easily sseen? Likewise, if I pry on the bottom with the drawers in place, I'm sure to bend at least the bottom drawer.
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DandDMachine
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BFBOB Theres a "tab" on the drawer itself that needs to be pushed in You can see it in the pics resting up against the stop. First step push the drawer in a 1/4" without moving the slide to get the tab away from the stop. If you look at the pics of the slides you will see the oval shaped hole. Use a screwdriver to push the tab in through that hole it shouldnt take much force. Once the tab is pushed in you should be able to pull them right out. To put them back in pull the tabs back out slightly and they will "snap" back into place.
Hey, it worked! Actually, I had tried that, but just didn't push hard enough- by a lot. Still recovering from broken arms, so "hard enough" ain't what it used to be.
Thanks a lot!
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JASTECH
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Rickster, what did you pay for that load or each?
zuk123
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Rickster - great quality pile... come on, enquiring minds want to know.... $$$$?????
Outlaw, great finds as usual!
Jim NO Garage, that is the kind of serendipity that I love. I was missing part of a sander, and bought a lot of shelves at auction--the missing part was sitting on top of the shelves. Hundreds of miles and months apart. Yet, there it was. I guess if you collect the bits and pieces, eventually you'll get what you need. If the universe smiles at you anyway!
I made one stop at an "estate sale" with the guy still there, setting prices and not selling. I'm not surprised that lots of tools were left for the second day, given his high initial prices. Still, 50% off on day two, and finally prices were reasonable. I packed several boxes with bits and pieces managing to spend $150. I'll post up as soon as I can sneak it in the garage ;-) (Just kidding, my wife has been much more supportive of the sale habit since I've been finding good stuff for her too.) I do have to get it sorted and documented. Highlights include williams sockets, older Cman spinner and breaker, and some sockets, a Chrony F1 Chronograph for $15, lots of $1 items and shop/garage supplies.
Let's see everyone else's good hunting!
zuk
Outlaw, great finds as usual!
Jim NO Garage, that is the kind of serendipity that I love. I was missing part of a sander, and bought a lot of shelves at auction--the missing part was sitting on top of the shelves. Hundreds of miles and months apart. Yet, there it was. I guess if you collect the bits and pieces, eventually you'll get what you need. If the universe smiles at you anyway!
I made one stop at an "estate sale" with the guy still there, setting prices and not selling. I'm not surprised that lots of tools were left for the second day, given his high initial prices. Still, 50% off on day two, and finally prices were reasonable. I packed several boxes with bits and pieces managing to spend $150. I'll post up as soon as I can sneak it in the garage ;-) (Just kidding, my wife has been much more supportive of the sale habit since I've been finding good stuff for her too.) I do have to get it sorted and documented. Highlights include williams sockets, older Cman spinner and breaker, and some sockets, a Chrony F1 Chronograph for $15, lots of $1 items and shop/garage supplies.
Let's see everyone else's good hunting!
zuk
gasguzziler
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Got some good things today going to a couple of different sales. Got to love the huge Channellock 460 for a whopping $3, There are names like Plumb, Proto, MAC, Williams, SK, Long C Craftsman, Industro
Spent a whopping $17 for it all
Spent a whopping $17 for it all
teamarctic
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Heres what i picked up a few days ago
Briggs & Stratton Repair instructions from 1975 and a Neptune Outboard Motor Catalog
And a Mac Tools Side Cutters M437G, Mac Tools battery Cable Cutters TCT12.
Briggs & Stratton Repair instructions from 1975 and a Neptune Outboard Motor Catalog
And a Mac Tools Side Cutters M437G, Mac Tools battery Cable Cutters TCT12.
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I do not know if this counts a "Garage Sale" but new from grainger Fri/Sat. it was missing the little pad...so $20 out the door...will never use it and I am sure monday it will go in my gaylord of **** at the shop..but for $20 and a wilton....
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ShadowRuleZ
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Antique fair today but no screaming deals. Got a 56 plate, two 62 plates, and three craftsman wrenches (21mm, 7/8", and 1/4") for a bit under $20. Slowly filling in the combination sets, but I still wonder if it would have been easier (and probably cheaper) just to buy the larger sets and sell what I don't need. Plates were on the rougher side but they filled in missing spots in my collection. Makes it a bit easier to look for plates knowing I only have to look for wide ones now.
I went back to one of the garage sales from the other day to see if I missed anything. Brought home this beauty! Snap-on KR-655A. No wheels but it has ball bearing drawer sliders! OK, since this one's not being resold I can tell you I paid $100 for it.
timbitca
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It's gonna take a little TLC, but that's a heck of a box for 100$! Nice!
timbitca
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One sold Thursday on ebay, for 900$!
Actually 90% of that will buff out. It's gonna take: strong detergent, pressure washer, solvent, mineral spirits and a toothbrush, buffer and some compound. And a lot of elbow grease. Ask me how I know!
amaes
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Went up to New Mexico for a wedding and hit a yard sale down the road. Scored!
Got all of this for $12
3 1/2" Columbia vise
24" Rigid Pipe wrench
18" Rigid Pipe wrench
a Monkey Wrench with no markings
Wilton C-Clamp
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We also got a 24" Proto Pipe wrench for $20 not pictured
Got all of this for $12
3 1/2" Columbia vise
24" Rigid Pipe wrench
18" Rigid Pipe wrench
a Monkey Wrench with no markings
Wilton C-Clamp
View media item 24032
We also got a 24" Proto Pipe wrench for $20 not pictured
gasguzziler
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Got a couple more things today, a mostly full S-K 1/2" socket set, all sockets from 7/16 to 1" 1/6, ratchet, and two extensions. I think the only thing it is missing is the metal box. Also another Plumb ball peen hammer. A Craftsman 1/2" ratchet, some random US Made sockets (Proto, Williams, Craftsman) and a Craftsman easy read socket set. Not bad for a whopping $25 total.
odelay01
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stormking,
Great haul, and I love the old NeverDull can, it reminds of my days in the military! LOL
Great haul, and I love the old NeverDull can, it reminds of my days in the military! LOL
some crazy pliers i picked up recently. bottom of first pic, a tiny pair of Bruno Will adjustable pliers, weird early pliers(no name 2nd pic), Channel Locks side cutters, German side cutters, Utica needle nose, Red Devil S&H Co. No103 needle nose, some no name spark plug pliers(top and 3rd pic)?
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jeffmoss26
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As always, nice finds, guys!!
No kidding, I haven't check this thread for a bit. I'm somewhat jaw dropped that it has grown like this.
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jeffmoss26
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Funny how I created the thread and have not been garage sale-ing in a long time 
Funny how I created the thread and have not been garage sale-ing in a long time
I think I need to start but since I don't live in town, it's a speacial trip. Between that and most of the places that have garage sales are low lifes trying to make a fast buck for drug/cigarette/beer money I stay away.
maddawg308
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Went to a couple garage sales this weekend. Scored a few older things:
Two Fairmount machinist's wrenches (SOE)
one Williams DOE wrench
a Ridgid angled-handle pipe wrench
red cast iron razor knive
11" adjustable monkey wrench
and a Millers Falls 199 four-position screwdriver
All for $9. I love saving the older iron...
Two Fairmount machinist's wrenches (SOE)
one Williams DOE wrench
a Ridgid angled-handle pipe wrench
red cast iron razor knive
11" adjustable monkey wrench
and a Millers Falls 199 four-position screwdriver
All for $9. I love saving the older iron...
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jeffmoss26
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Nice Ridgid wrench...old one too!
I've got three of those now and I love them!
DandDMachine
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Since I work sat and sun I miss all the garage sales and flea markets usually. I did get to go to a few when I took my holidays (and stayed home). I scored this pile at a 2nd hand store. They were in grab bags so you had to take the good with the bad:
SO 6" ext, 25/32 socket and an 8mm deep socket on the left. 4 deep sockets on the right are mixed USA. The offset box end set is industro and the regular sockets are mostly gray with the highlight being a 1 3/16 which I didn't have. The 8 sockets top centre are taiwan so in the junk pail with them. $13.00 wasn't a screamin deal but when you don't go to too many you're easy to please.
SO 6" ext, 25/32 socket and an 8mm deep socket on the left. 4 deep sockets on the right are mixed USA. The offset box end set is industro and the regular sockets are mostly gray with the highlight being a 1 3/16 which I didn't have. The 8 sockets top centre are taiwan so in the junk pail with them. $13.00 wasn't a screamin deal but when you don't go to too many you're easy to please.
lowbucktruck
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You know what, Jeff... there are plenty of screwdrivers out there at garage sales, just waiting for you to add them to your collection... just saying!Funny how I created the thread and have not been garage sale-ing in a long time
Rusty Musket
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A lack of self-control
Just when I thought the season was about over, I stumbled upon a couple of good sales this weekend. This needs to end soon as I am officially broke now and running out of room!
The best sale was advertised simply as a garage sale with tools. It turned out to be the lifetime collection of a wonderful 84 year old gentleman who could barely stand but certainly had wonderful taste in tools. I dug through the small garage for 45 minutes. Found my best haul ever of P&C tools but plenty of other brands as well. Gonna need some help with some of the older brands and logos so please stay tuned.
Here are some highlights from the first sale:
Just when I thought the season was about over, I stumbled upon a couple of good sales this weekend. This needs to end soon as I am officially broke now and running out of room!
The best sale was advertised simply as a garage sale with tools. It turned out to be the lifetime collection of a wonderful 84 year old gentleman who could barely stand but certainly had wonderful taste in tools. I dug through the small garage for 45 minutes. Found my best haul ever of P&C tools but plenty of other brands as well. Gonna need some help with some of the older brands and logos so please stay tuned.
Here are some highlights from the first sale:
