2014 Garage sale thread!

[Davefr]

Dave, you **** on the Baldor and those whistles!

I have to officially decline the "you ****" on the grinder.

Here's what I found inside. Both windings are open. It looks like it got fried pretty bad at some point:

 

[Outlawmws]

Ouch! But Dave, for $10, you still have parts people need...

 

[Jacob's Ladder]

You guys are killing it! I did pretty good this past week...

First sale...2 hand saws for 5$ one's a craftsman

2nd sale...2 tap handles, a circ. saw blade, 2 small clamps, 2 tubes of 50 gauge and 51 gauge drill bits(they're tiny),small ball peen hammer- all for 2$

3rd sale...small drill vise(chinese)-4$

4th sale...old wooden level (matches one I got from my grandfather)-5$

5th sale...Misc. taps and dies, metric sk socket set with 1 snap on socket, 3 ball peen hammers-all for 10$

6th sale...coffee can full of pulleys-2$

 

[oldtools]

Kennedy Toobox $15
Gerber Multitool $3

 

[CecilTheTurtle]

Hit a good one today. Retired mechanic closing up his home shop, lift and all. Everything was for sale. Everything was covered in grease and dirt too. Reminded me of the 'before' pictures of the Thomas' "Restored 1930's Auto Shop".

Here's what I dug out of his boxes.
Pic 1:
Full set of Snapon 4 angle wrenches VS5232 to VS5220 (no date code)
SDX-80 screwdriver partial set
C-47-B easy out set

Pic 2:
PPC-200-K partial punch set w some craftsman
Blue Point PR-349A and SnapOn SRP1CP (1979 date code)
Herbrand no 301 brake spoon
Cornwell x-5 brake spoon

Pic 3:
F-4-L speeder (1959)
Cornwell NF-SAE and NC-USS re-threader sets. Missing two SAE
Nicholson USA mill ******* file
Starrett No. 436 3-4in mic
Central tool 2-3 mic
Starrett No. 230 0-1 mic
Simpson Tool No. 10 caliper
SnapOn RXV12148 wrench (1964)
SnapOn 17mm CEXM170 wrench (1984)
SnapOn 13/16 OEX-26 wrench (1956)
SnapOn ⅝ RXS20 wrench

Pic 4:
HKP no 2 cutter or as my buddy calls it, a "3 foot master key"

Grand Total? $30, and $5 was for the 'master key"

 

[BJ42LX]

Large brass steam whistles ($10/ea):

That's a bangin' price on the whistles. I've always wanted one to mount on the garage and power it with compressed air.

Good morning neighbors!

 

[sasquatch12]

Wow, all you guys are doing great!!
Can't wait till the sales start up in my area.

 

[jpickar]

Stihl 026 Powerhead - for parts ($30):

Baldor 1/2HP 7" Grinder - rough ($20):

5" Wilton Machinist Vise - has typical broken chunk under jaw ($100):

Mystery machine - it presses and heats up to 550 degrees. It might make a great hamburger ($5):

Large brass steam whistles ($10/ea):

NOS Weller D550 kit ($5):

20 ton bottle jack (Chinese) ($5) and little American Scale Vise ($5):

Diamond 15" and 18" set ($10), SK 1/4" ratchets ($1), MAC thumb ratchet ($1), SO pass thru ratchet ($3), old SK kit ($1), CM Pro screwdrivers ($2):

Chrome RR track ($1), Coleman Fuel (free), CM gear puller ($1), Large Wiss snips ($1), oil filter wrench ($1):

Trio of Master Heat Guns (one is DOA) ($12):

Robinair AC kit ($5):

1/2 a bucket of Borax (free) - needs declumpified:

YOU **** BIG TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE STEAM WHISTLES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

John

 

[Itinerant]

Kennedy Toobox $15
Gerber Multitool $3

That is a damn nice vintage box at a great price.

The GJ is awash in a tsunami of suckage this weekend.

 

[Jarhead0408]

This thread is making me sick.

 

[softailgarage]

Large brass steam whistles ($10/ea):

Those whistles are going for big bucks on Ebay, $500.00 up. I can't believe you scored 3 of 'em, nice job!

 

[t4runner]

Sweet score on the whistles.

 

[JeremyBurke]

I don't know if this counts but my pops and I are helping my grandma clean up the tools in her garage/shop. She is 91 and has out lived her share of husbands. So here are a few of the awesome tools she let me take home this weekend.


Walker Turner grinder she said she knew was from the 40's

A leather handle Kennedy Kits box (I put more pictures if this in the vintage tool box thread if anyone is interested)


Some pretty cool vintage ammeter and volt meters

Some hammers

Some pipe wrenches

A few files
More to follow.

 

[JeremyBurke]

Here are a few more of grandma's treasures. Some of these are knew to me so input is welcome.

Three Lufkin tapes the bottom one is 33' has a leather stitched case and the tape is embossed not printed.

Bench top bolt cutter.

These 4 are ford wrenches never heard of those before these and then saw some post another 1 page back in this thread.

I don't know much about this particular one other than it looks old.

Plvmb 1/2 " ratchet.

Never seen one of these either but I like it.

Just a couple more that I need help with to follow.

 

[JeremyBurke]

Ok last few.


I just liked this tiny rigid pipe wrench.


These are a set labeled indestro I don't know that brand.


This little tray made me think it was for milk bottles but anyone else got ideas. It heavy gauge and has leaded seems.





These are just cool and wanted to share the last wrench looks like it must have come with something but I don't know what. I think I have seen them on this site before but I can't remember. Thanks for any help iding this stuff. I got lots more too but this it the highlights.

 

[Outlawmws]

Jeremy, yes it counts: Getting all that for free is a definite usuck.

The ratchet you asked about is a Plvmb, which changed it's name to Proto in 1948 after a trademark lawsuit with Plumb (hammers and axes)

Those offest wrenches used to have probably a #10 screw and wingnut through that hole holding them together as a set . There are similar combination wrench sets around also.

Ford used to provide a basic set of tools with model A's and T's back in the day. Made by someone else, but stamped with the script Ford Logo.

The Walker grinder is a nice find. Check the wiring out for safety before using it, (it's probably not grounded for one.) and the bearings may or may not need replacing, but well worth the investment even if required.

 

[JeremyBurke]

Jeremy, yes it counts: Getting all that for free is a definite usuck.

The ratchet you asked about is a Plvmb, which changed it's name to Proto in 1948 after a trademark lawsuit with Plumb (hammers and axes)

Those offest wrenches used to have probably a #10 screw and wingnut through that hole holding them together as a set . There are similar combination wrench sets around also.

Ford used to provide a basic set of tools with model A's and T's back in the day. Made by someone else, but stamped with the script Ford Logo.

The Walker grinder is a nice find. Check the wiring out for safety before using it, (it's probably not grounded for one.) and the bearings may or may not need replacing, but well worth the investment even if required.

Thanks outlaw. Not to pile on but I didn't even post half of what I brought home and my dad got nearly as much as me. I would post more pictures but that seems mean.

Thanks for the info on the plvmb, ford and indestro stuff.

As for the Walker grinder. The cord needs to be replaced but the internal wiring looks pretty good. And thanks for the words of caution on the bearings I'll give it a once over. I did check while unbolting it and it actually is grounded.

 

[Craptain]

Jeremy,
Great scores at a great "price"

That pump style fire extinguisher in the last set is a nice piece. These were common in military use back in UK from war time. Probably same here. But if it is still "Loaded" it could contain chemicals that cannot safely/legally be used today. It could be Carbon Tetrachloride or another from that group. Same as once used for dry cleaning. It can put out a fire but can also put out you from the fumes. Consider getting it emptied.

I have used it as a de-greaser cleaning agent in the past Works just like Brake cleaner but more toxic. Not worth the risks.

 

[jpickar]

Thanks outlaw. Not to pile on but I didn't even post half of what I brought home and my dad got nearly as much as me. I would post more pictures but that seems mean.

Thanks for the info on the plvmb, ford and indestro stuff.

As for the Walker grinder. The cord needs to be replaced but the internal wiring looks pretty good. And thanks for the words of caution on the bearings I'll give it a once over. I did check while unbolting it and it actually is grounded.

OK, now your bragging and you HAVE to post pics of all you brought home!!
John

 

[JeremyBurke]

OK, now your bragging and you HAVE to post pics of all you brought home!!

John

A lot of the other stuff was newer and not as cool but still useful.
Here are a few more things I took pictures of.

This is a few of the pliers I think I found another 5 pairs in a different box.


Sk 1/4" socket set this is 1 of 4 of these I found. And a set of 3/8" Thorssen (seen below)



Grease gun

Hand drill, I have been looking for one of these)


Just a few punches.

Just a few more punches.

 

[JeremyBurke]

Jeremy,

Great scores at a great "price"



That pump style fire extinguisher in the last set is a nice piece. These were common in military use back in UK from war time. Probably same here. But if it is still "Loaded" it could contain chemicals that cannot safely/legally be used today. It could be Carbon Tetrachloride or another from that group. Same as once used for dry cleaning. It can put out a fire but can also put out you from the fumes. Consider getting it emptied.



I have used it as a de-greaser cleaning agent in the past Works just like Brake cleaner but more toxic. Not worth the risks.

Thanks for the heads up. I will get it emptied because it is full and it does say that it had carbon tetrachloride in it and I figured that wasn't safe, honestly what chemical used even 10 years ago was safe.

 

[JeremyBurke]

These last items are mostly of sentimental value as they were in my grandpas pocket all the time.





And then a couple other items of interest



These pry bars are proto I think and the craftsman screw drivers were newer but us made and a ton of them.


Spoke shave

NOS heat gun.

 

[JeremyBurke]

OK, now your bragging and you HAVE to post pics of all you brought home!!

John

Of course I'm bragging. Isn't that what this thread is for.

Thanks for looking guys and I'll be sure to post anymore cool finds once it sort through it all.

 

[Outlawmws]

The spoke shave is actually a draw knife.

More nice saves, and even better that the serve another generation of the family.

I like the folding cup. I'd like to Find a metal, or better still a silver plate one.

 

[JeremyBurke]

The spoke shave is actually a draw knife.

More nice saves, and even better that the serve another generation of the family.

I like the folding cup. I'd like to Find a metal, or better still a silver plate one.

Thanks again outlaw. Honestly I thought a draw knife and a spoke shave were the same thing. Thanks for the continued education.

 

[Outlawmws]

Spokeshaves straight and curved blade:

 

[JeremyBurke]

Spokeshaves straight and curved blade:

I have seen those before. Not in my shop but a guy can dream.

 

[jakemac]

This little tray made me think it was for milk bottles but anyone else got ideas. It heavy gauge and has leaded seems.

Could that tray be for glass Oil Bottles ?

 

[Outlawmws]

Could that tray be for glass Oil Bottles ?

That's a good possibility: What is the inside dimension of the openings? An oil bottle should fit inside a 4" opening.

 

[bluebolt]

Could that tray be for glass Oil Bottles ?

I was wondering that too.

 

[JeremyBurke]

That's a good possibility: What is the inside dimension of the openings? An oil bottle should fit inside a 4" opening.

Just measured and they are 3-1/4" squares.

 

[jakemac]

Went to two flea's today to make up for getting skunked on tools yesterday.

The first one yielded an Eklind Hex Key set w/ display. It's only missing the 1/8" hex. And an unmarked 6" hacksaw made in England (anyone in the UK recognize the maker?) (pics 1-3, I included a good picture of the chart for those who might be interested) Spent $10

The second flea turned up an unknown slide puller (missing the fingers), a Union Tool Co. Orange, Mass 45° square, and 2 Stearns 4" c-clamps (I really need to kick this habit ) (pic 4) Spent $12

Once I figured out which hex key I was missing, I went back to the first flea because I remembered another vendor who had a box of them. I got there at 11:40a [Rant on] Who pays $35 for a table and then packs up to leave before noon on a warm dry day ! [Rant off] I'll have to go back to track that seller down next sunday. It's going to niggle at me all week.

 

[jpickar]

Of course I'm bragging. Isn't that what this thread is for.

Thanks for looking guys and I'll be sure to post anymore cool finds once it sort through it all.

John

 

[Outlawmws]

Just measured and they are 3-1/4" squares.

I think we are back to milk bottles...

 

[Outlawmws]

Went to two flea's today to make up for getting skunked on tools yesterday.

The first one yielded an Eklind Hex Key set w/ display. It's only missing the 1/8" hex. And an unmarked 6" hacksaw made in England (anyone in the UK recognize the maker?) (pics 1-3, I included a good picture of the chart for those who might be interested) Spent $10

The second flea turned up an unknown slide puller (missing the fingers), a Union Tool Co. Orange, Mass 45° square, and 2 Stearns 4" c-clamps (I really need to kick this habit ) (pic 4) Spent $12

Once I figured out which hex key I was missing, I went back to the first flea because I remembered another vendor who had a box of them. I got there at 11:40a [Rant on] Who pays $35 for a table and then packs up to leave before noon on a warm dry day ! [Rant off] I'll have to go back to track that seller down next sunday. It's going to niggle at me all week.

Jake those Allen's black finish respond amazingly well to a light "buffing" on a fine wire wheel. I looked cause I thought I had an "orphan" tee handle but its not 1/8.. (It WAS Eklind!)

Clamps: you know the rule: You can't have "too many" clamps...

 

[jakemac]

Thanks for looking Outlaw.
I know where I can get one with the same "patina" to match my rusty ones, I just have to wait a week for the seller to set up again.

 

[Duct Tape Man]

Some more items saved from the flea market hell...

pic 1: $13 for all
Plvmb WF-83 DBE wrench, 3/4 and 7/8
Crescent 6-inch adjustable
EIMAC transmitting tube pliers, new
EKCO bottle opener

pic 2: $11 for all
box of 57 stripper clips for M-14 in new condition
magazine loader, unknown use, not for FN/FAL but similar style

 

[bluebolt]

Couple community sales today. All stunk except one sale...guy had to downsize tools and wife was pushing him...

Jet 1.5 HP 20" DP with production table - barely used just dirty
Dewalt 7" angle grinde - brand new
Bosch 4.5" angle grinder - brand new
Bosch 1/2" VSR Hammer Drill - brand new
Bosch metal/wood digital detector - brand new
Delta 10" compound miter
100ish ft 12/2 Romex
Laser plumb/square/chalkline - brand new

All for $140..... It was a good day for a tool junkie.

You can't get the "You ****" until we see pictures!

 

[Outlawmws]

DT man: Just curious, would those M14 strippers also work for an M1G? both use the same base on the cart.

 

[bluebolt]

Today's deal, I stopped at two estate sales and both was pretty good! I ended up spending more then I wanted today but I got a good deal so I might shift through my collections and start putting some up for sell to get my money back later. All together I spent $80 for it all

First is the near perfect crown top toolbox Full of tool!!! In the box was a complete set of box end wrench! A Craftsman clamp plier and a fuller adjustable.

Hex wrench, crown top logo.

Loving the nice box and wrenches! $20 for that and more You ****!