Onedivinehammer
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Nice light, 9. And it comes with a stand!
2014 Garage sale thread!
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jeffmoss26
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Nice vaportight fixture.
drivesitfar
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Nines: that is a cool light. looks like you just pulled it off the homeowner's post with cement still attached.
All: in case you don't want to ruin the back of your upholstery in the back of your SUV's or trunks when picking up stuff that might have something in them to spill i put a half inch rubber gym mat in the back of my Honda Pilot. i put all the seats down and the full size 4 x 6 foot mat fits inside. then if i know i have something really filthy i have a few huge cardboard boxes to lay on the mat too or up against the sides.
i also have used horse mats that are 3/4 inch thick if i don't have a half inch one handy, but since it weighs about 90 pounds for the 4 x 6 footer i like the smaller thickness ones better. horse mats up here are at the feed store in a pile and the recycled ones go for about $40 if you don't have a gym equipment business with a fairly steady supply of used ones to pick from.
cardboard works ok and better than nothing but usually heavy stuff digs in and you end up working out pretty hard just trying to get the item inside your rig. can you see the rubber mat under the old cast grinder stand i picked up?
All: in case you don't want to ruin the back of your upholstery in the back of your SUV's or trunks when picking up stuff that might have something in them to spill i put a half inch rubber gym mat in the back of my Honda Pilot. i put all the seats down and the full size 4 x 6 foot mat fits inside. then if i know i have something really filthy i have a few huge cardboard boxes to lay on the mat too or up against the sides.
i also have used horse mats that are 3/4 inch thick if i don't have a half inch one handy, but since it weighs about 90 pounds for the 4 x 6 footer i like the smaller thickness ones better. horse mats up here are at the feed store in a pile and the recycled ones go for about $40 if you don't have a gym equipment business with a fairly steady supply of used ones to pick from.
cardboard works ok and better than nothing but usually heavy stuff digs in and you end up working out pretty hard just trying to get the item inside your rig. can you see the rubber mat under the old cast grinder stand i picked up?
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nine
That's a nice light. Is that for hazardous environments? Like with explosive chemicals?
Paul
Thanks guys, I always heard them called explosion proof lights 
It was on top of the garbage pile out by the road, cinder block attached, wire and all... 
Good suggestion Drives, I use a bright orange sleeping bag as a drop cloth in the van, my truck has a bed liner so **** just gets thrown in it.
It was on top of the garbage pile out by the road, cinder block attached, wire and all... Good suggestion Drives, I use a bright orange sleeping bag as a drop cloth in the van, my truck has a bed liner so **** just gets thrown in it.
jeffmoss26
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Is there any name on the fixture? My buddy's family vaportights for many years here in Cleveland.
cowboy73
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Nine4gmc, what is that green metal thing in the pic in the bottom right corner? It looks like an old Coleman 425 stove!
chopper1
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Looks like it could be an S-K box.
Bobcat753
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Nine you better sort through and post pics of the free pile before we drive our selves crazy guessing what things are.
you made me go look, and glad I did. This is the three metal cabinets. The green one is an electrical compartment organizer, the other two had interesting things shown next.
This is the most interesting things from the cabinets, the rest was mostly bolt/screws etc.
The Akro Mills had 3 little carving tools or mini lathe tools, two nos jigsaw blades and a Craftsman multi bit handle I think.
http://www.redzonline.com/computerfiles/images/01515.jpg
The other lil cabinet had the goods! Sorry for the bad pic, there was a(I think real) silver knife handle(blade broke off), mini pliers made in USA, there were 3 gold plated check pins and a '76 flag pin, old pocket knife(dual blade, one broke off), a deco lighter and my favorite of ALL...The NOS ESSO Zippo lighter from 1959
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jeffmoss26
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Cool stuff!!
Craptain
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What a great start Nine4. The Zippo is amazing for the price. 
I do OK from free stuff occasionally as wel, but it is always a **** shoot.
I do OK from free stuff occasionally as wel, but it is always a **** shoot.
NICE junk! Congratulations.
jakemac
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Pace yourself, you don't want to go blind.
Are you sure you wanted to tell him that in public ? View media item 38280
pace yourself, you don't want to go blind.
are you sure you wanted to tell him that in public ?
Lmao. Lmao.
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drivesitfar
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Nines: i picked up just the tool to fix all that rust on your new tablesaw project. by the way that's a cool stand.
All: i found this $10 homemade sandblaster on Craigslist and he was only a couple miles from my house. he also gave me a demo on how it works which it does by the way. he said his compressor wasn't big enough to push enough air in it so now i guess i'm really on the search for a nice big compressor.
so can a $10 item really get you to spend $500-1500? probably because this thing is cool and i want to sandblast every rusty thing in my neighborhood except the vises. any suggestions on a good compressor to buy please post or PM me. i have the room for a nice big stand up one with a 220 plug in that corner or it can be a laydown model and i'll just put shelving above it.
by the way the seller just put 80 pounds of new sand in it so it's ready to go as soon as i get a compressor.
All: i found this $10 homemade sandblaster on Craigslist and he was only a couple miles from my house. he also gave me a demo on how it works which it does by the way. he said his compressor wasn't big enough to push enough air in it so now i guess i'm really on the search for a nice big compressor.
so can a $10 item really get you to spend $500-1500? probably because this thing is cool and i want to sandblast every rusty thing in my neighborhood except the vises. any suggestions on a good compressor to buy please post or PM me. i have the room for a nice big stand up one with a 220 plug in that corner or it can be a laydown model and i'll just put shelving above it.
by the way the seller just put 80 pounds of new sand in it so it's ready to go as soon as i get a compressor.
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jakemac
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This may be a 9",
Nice setup, I can't wait to see how it cleans up.
I've always wondered - How tippy is that saw on that base ? Does it move or tip when cutting a full sheet of plywood ?
Yes, but who cares - it's the perfect excuse !
jakemac
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See those 4 holes in the base for bolting it to the floor?
True, but I have enough problems with water seeping into my shop when the water table is high. I would have a problem drilling holes in the concrete for mounting. (which is why my grinder tends to walk across the floor when I use it unless I pile sandbags on the base
) I might end up with mini fountains all around my shop. 
I was just wondering how stable the base was on it's own.
drivesitfar
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Jake: how about a steel plate about 2 foot square that you can tap holes in? i'm guessing it might weight about 100 pounds for a 3/4 inch thick piece and then no holes in your garage floor.
thanks for the support on the compressor so the search shall begin.
thanks for the support on the compressor so the search shall begin.
jakemac
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Drives - I thought about that, but I'm waiting to get more bases for my grinders/polisher (at the prevailing prices it could take a while). Once I get a layout and spacing figured out, I'm thinking of making a low platform out of composite decking (no rust or water absorption) to mount them in a line.
My shop is under an addition to the house, 1 foot below the basement level, so that is where the water shows up first.
My shop is under an addition to the house, 1 foot below the basement level, so that is where the water shows up first.
The base feels pretty stable for this saw, idk how well it would do with a full sheet of plywood on top but I can't tip it without really picking up on it, standing next to it. If it feels unstable with a larger sheet, I can bolt it to a round piece of plywood to make rolling it outside easier. Probably going to part out the saw and joiner and put my Model 80 on there, it's in much better condition, I really just wanted the stand but figured it will pay for itself when I'm done.
Drives, be careful with regular sand, it turns to silicone dust when you blast things and can cause silicosis, wear a filter mask and blast in a well ventilated area(outside). Also, when looking for a compressor, make sure the CFM is higher than 10 @ 90 psi. Mine is 10.9 at 90psi and it's barely enough for my lil blaster. You want a lot of tank too, blasting keeps my 60gal running pretty good and sometimes I have to let the compressor catch up.
Drives, be careful with regular sand, it turns to silicone dust when you blast things and can cause silicosis, wear a filter mask and blast in a well ventilated area(outside). Also, when looking for a compressor, make sure the CFM is higher than 10 @ 90 psi. Mine is 10.9 at 90psi and it's barely enough for my lil blaster. You want a lot of tank too, blasting keeps my 60gal running pretty good and sometimes I have to let the compressor catch up.
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drivesitfar
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All: just an FYI. one of my 75 year old high end cabinet makers has a huge table in his shop with a table saw built in it and he showed me how he cuts full sheets of plywood or other types of wood. he lays down a few sheets of the hard foam insulation with the shiny aluminum paper type covering and takes out his skill saw to cut the sheets in half or manageable sizes before working on his table saw. of course he has great straight edges and clamping for the skill saw work so the edge is straight as a string.
Nines: thanks for the sandblasting tips and the search for a compressor starts to ramp up from semi serious to more serious now. by the way do you see any issues with my homemade blaster or did you like how stout it was made because it seems to work well?
Jake: a lot of guys had French drains put around the perimeters of their basements to keep them dry which is a little bit of a pain to do, but might fix your water issues. they would have the excess water run into the pipes into a hole and then inside the hole there would be a sump pump to push the water outside away from your basement preferably on the downside so it wouldn't come back in. good luck with that and your search for the perfect looking and working grinder set up.
Nines: thanks for the sandblasting tips and the search for a compressor starts to ramp up from semi serious to more serious now. by the way do you see any issues with my homemade blaster or did you like how stout it was made because it seems to work well?
Jake: a lot of guys had French drains put around the perimeters of their basements to keep them dry which is a little bit of a pain to do, but might fix your water issues. they would have the excess water run into the pipes into a hole and then inside the hole there would be a sump pump to push the water outside away from your basement preferably on the downside so it wouldn't come back in. good luck with that and your search for the perfect looking and working grinder set up.
alinc100
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I believe someone once said" Dearborn is a magical place".....well it isn't the Magic Kingdom but the never-ending estate sale provided a few more items this week.
A J.H. Williams B-51 superratchet
a Craftsman long C 1/2" drive drag link socket
Proto combo wrenches in 5/16",3/8",7/16",1/2",5/8"and 15/16"
A "Schwinn approved" 3/8" combo wrench
A Proto Los Angeles 1/2" Universal
1/4" dr extensions from vintage SK -Wayne and Cornwell
3/8" extensions from MAC,New Britain,and Cornwell
1/2" extension from Proto Los Angeles
Total this trip was $10.
A J.H. Williams B-51 superratchet
a Craftsman long C 1/2" drive drag link socket
Proto combo wrenches in 5/16",3/8",7/16",1/2",5/8"and 15/16"
A "Schwinn approved" 3/8" combo wrench
A Proto Los Angeles 1/2" Universal
1/4" dr extensions from vintage SK -Wayne and Cornwell
3/8" extensions from MAC,New Britain,and Cornwell
1/2" extension from Proto Los Angeles
Total this trip was $10.
jakemac
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Yup, got one. It keeps the water level down to 1/2" or less when it's bad, but doesn't do anything for the seepage through the foundation. It's also not in the lowest spot as my concrete floor was never leveled (or done poorly) when it was poured. It is what it is, so I deal with it. I'm just happy to have my own spot for my tools.
I also keep a dehumidifier set at 50% humidity running 24/7 to keep the rust down.
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That's funny Alinc, wonder what could be left there after you made so many trips
Drives, looks stout, I would like to find one like that for large outside jobs. There are some things I just can't fit in my lil cabinet and that looks like it would do the job well! You may want to ask the seller how large his compressor was and make sure to get one larger.
Drives, looks stout, I would like to find one like that for large outside jobs. There are some things I just can't fit in my lil cabinet and that looks like it would do the job well! You may want to ask the seller how large his compressor was and make sure to get one larger.
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Alinc
I believe this is your reference :
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=4064699&postcount=3750
"That Dearborn, MI must be a wonderful place."
I like your rendition better (magical). More great scores for pennies on the dollar. Great to see. I wonder if you'll ever clean out the whole area eventually.
Paul
alinc100
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That's funny Alinc, wonder what could be left there after you made so many trips
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That's an easy one to answer...My money!!!
Yes you are correct Paul, I was too lazy to look it up!! I think the work demands are going to increase,which will cut into my time even more.
But, the family with the never -ending sale still have an attic to dig into as well as the held back Snap On stuff they wanted to be sure and "price accordingly" which they are thinking 80-90% of retail so maybe when it's all over and they realize it won't sell for that I'll get another at bat. And best part is it's only a mile away.
ShadowRuleZ
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This may be a 9",
Great find for $40 with the stand, jointer and extensions. What's the model number? Looks like the 9" I parted out.
stonesfan68
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I went to an estate sale today that listed a Walker Turner drill press, a lathe and a Craftsman radial arm saw. The sale started at 10AM. I couldn't get there until 1215 and found, much to my amazement that all three items were still available.
I laughed out loud when I saw the price of the drill press: $600
I was there so I took a look around and found not one screwdriver or adjustable wrench. There were screws and bolts and even radio tubes galore. I'd say the kids had cleaned out the joint and left a lot of junk.
Yet another wasted trip to an estate sale in Houston.
I laughed out loud when I saw the price of the drill press: $600
I was there so I took a look around and found not one screwdriver or adjustable wrench. There were screws and bolts and even radio tubes galore. I'd say the kids had cleaned out the joint and left a lot of junk.
Yet another wasted trip to an estate sale in Houston.
jjjrmx5
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While "new tool" to me, I sent our own GJ's Rick Carpenter a freebie filler S-K socket a while back and , not being in need of anything critical now, let it run.
Rick was kind enuff to send me this "CUTE as FU&^" baby USA made Stillson pipe wrench in return. Real sized pen shown for scale. LOL. Ohhh-so cute.
Packed in masonite/hardboard in a pouch and wayyy over the top.
Yep. The mailing stuff back and forth tool arms race as begun.
Hahahahahaha.
Mega cool.
Rick was kind enuff to send me this "CUTE as FU&^" baby USA made Stillson pipe wrench in return. Real sized pen shown for scale. LOL. Ohhh-so cute.
Packed in masonite/hardboard in a pouch and wayyy over the top.
Yep. The mailing stuff back and forth tool arms race as begun.
Hahahahahaha.
Mega cool.
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jakemac
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I found one of those wrenches at a sale a couple months ago. I just couldn't leave it behind. It was just so damned cute I wanted to pinch it's cheeks.
Alienbaby17
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I hit two estate sales today. At the first one I got four files and a grease gun missing the hose for $1.
The second sale made me happy.
When I showed up there were a lot of cars there. They had a bunch of stuff in the yard and the driveway and garage were both chock full. I made my way up the driveway and sitting right outside the garage was this late 1950's Snap On tool box. I couldn't get my wallet out fast enough.
Then during my first pass through the garage I saw this big blue workstation for sale. It's an old metal work center with nice rounded corners. Although it sits very close to the ground it actually has wheels underneath it. It has been crudely painted blue although it looks like it was originally white.
I got a package deal on the work center and Snap On box. $100.
I had to go back and get my truck to get the work station. Once I had loaded it up I decided to make another pass through. That's when I picked up this cool, 50's-60s battery charger, a trio of old a Ford fender covers, a heavy duty 3 legged gear puller and what sale would be complete without picking up a tiny rail road track anvil.
The second sale made me happy.
When I showed up there were a lot of cars there. They had a bunch of stuff in the yard and the driveway and garage were both chock full. I made my way up the driveway and sitting right outside the garage was this late 1950's Snap On tool box. I couldn't get my wallet out fast enough.
Then during my first pass through the garage I saw this big blue workstation for sale. It's an old metal work center with nice rounded corners. Although it sits very close to the ground it actually has wheels underneath it. It has been crudely painted blue although it looks like it was originally white.
I got a package deal on the work center and Snap On box. $100.
I had to go back and get my truck to get the work station. Once I had loaded it up I decided to make another pass through. That's when I picked up this cool, 50's-60s battery charger, a trio of old a Ford fender covers, a heavy duty 3 legged gear puller and what sale would be complete without picking up a tiny rail road track anvil.
jeffmoss26
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That's awesome!!
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