cbacres
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We should start a pool to see how long before you relapse back into buying
.There's always tomorrow when you can stop, just one more sale.
Besides, you need to get more clamps before winter.
2015 Garage SaleThread
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We should start a pool to see how long before you relapse back into buying
.There's always tomorrow when you can stop, just one more sale.
Besides, you need to get more clamps before winter.
topop101
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Picked these up tonight. Couldn't resist and already cleaned, repainted and polished the pencil sharpener. But the Plumb Victory axe I have questions on. I know both Blish-mize and Plumb but can't find anything yet on an axe the made with both names on it. Oh I paid 2 for the sharpener and 7 for the dbl bit plumb ,Blish-mize axe
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warmpancakes
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I was there about 11 part that bothered me there was no system or sorting of the stuff, some sets were metric and saw piled together
racinfarmer
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Like new Wright 7 piece SAE wrench set with an assortment of other wrenches - $5
Thorsen 1/2 & 3/8 ratchets with assorted Thosen & Evercraft sockets - $5
Large box of 3/8 & 1/4 sockets, many extensions, and a stubby 3/8 Evercraft roundhead - $20
And the deal of the auction that I am seriously kicking myself over - 3 drill indexes full of US made bites, 1 jobber bit set in 32nds, 1 regular in 32nds, and 1 regular set in 64ths. Most never used. I stopped at $45 and it sold for $50. Damnit!
Thorsen 1/2 & 3/8 ratchets with assorted Thosen & Evercraft sockets - $5
Large box of 3/8 & 1/4 sockets, many extensions, and a stubby 3/8 Evercraft roundhead - $20
And the deal of the auction that I am seriously kicking myself over - 3 drill indexes full of US made bites, 1 jobber bit set in 32nds, 1 regular in 32nds, and 1 regular set in 64ths. Most never used. I stopped at $45 and it sold for $50. Damnit!
BlueBomber
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We should start a pool to see how long before you relapse back into buying
There's always tomorrow when you can stop, just one more sale.
Besides, you need to get more clamps before winter.
You guys are a bunch of enablers.
I've got a guy coming to look at my Power King Drill press tomorrow. That'll move one item out of my garage. I'm also putting my '50s Craftsman table saw and band saws on C-list for the long weekend. Maybe if I get them gone and my lathe put back together, I can justify a return to sale-ing.
That, and SWMBO says the yard needs edging.
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MoparTrucks
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I know this is a "no **** Sherlock" deal but just a reminder to carefully check the grounding on your old metal bodied power tools. My old grinder came with the grounding wire through the plug like they used to have so you could ground to an outlet box but it was cut off long ago.
Last night I was playing around with it and got the tingle and this thing is a real leaker (it didn't trip the GFCI though). I am going to replace the wiring and ground the case before I use it again.
Last night I was playing around with it and got the tingle and this thing is a real leaker (it didn't trip the GFCI though). I am going to replace the wiring and ground the case before I use it again.
Outlawmws
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Toolchaser, How is the power for those old B&D grinders? is it close to the usability of say a Craftsman block, or is it in the near useless category of the more recent sub fractional HP (< 1/4 HP) homeowners grinders that have the all one piece construction for the most part?
Outlawmws
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Joe, pretty cool find there! Not so sure of its "surface grinding" capability, but very cool none the less! since it's a "No. !" I wonder if its like the first powert tool P&W ever made? certainly it's WAY before they got into the Aircraft engine business!
BlueBomber
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Whoever had today is the winner.
My son needed a new phone today, plus he's working on his learner's permit, so we needed some driving time....
On nice friendly suburban neighborhood roads...
Where there just happened to be a garage sale....
Advertising tools for sale....
Besides, the boy needed an air gauge for the car and there might be one...
And also besides, I wouldn't have to tell my buddies on GJ if I happened to pick up a few small things...
There were some tools for sale, several old tool boxes and wrenches. The guy behind the table seemed to know them pretty well. We talked about his Craftsman crown top tool box for sale, and I mentioned that it would go nicely with a Craftsman lathe I had just bought. He said "Yeah, I saw it on Garage Journal."
Uh oh - busted. Turns out this sale was Bobcat's regular sale. I bought a few wrenches from him and fled in embarrassment.
My name is BlueBomber, and I have a sale addiction. Pictures of the wrenches to follow later.
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Bobcat753
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Now that's a good one!
jakemac
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Despite some extra family drama conspiring to keep me home, I was able to get out to BlueBomber's territory this morning for that sale he posted. I was 15min early and the tool guys had already come and gone. They cleared out almost all the good stuff before I got there. The few things that were left were a little out of my price range or I already had one (or more), but for $5 I just couldn't leave this one behind.
A Plvmb WF-8 9/32dr ratchet.
It works smoothly, it just needs a good cleaning and lube. It will probably get a light buffing as well.
I missed out on a mega-sale that was just too far for me to stretch my leash. I know it's going to haunt me.
A Plvmb WF-8 9/32dr ratchet.
It works smoothly, it just needs a good cleaning and lube. It will probably get a light buffing as well.
I missed out on a mega-sale that was just too far for me to stretch my leash. I know it's going to haunt me.
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BlueBomber
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At least we're out driving in his car, not the pick up truck. No lathes coming home today. 
Bobcat753
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Despite some extra family drama conspiring to keep me home, I was able to get out to BlueBomber's territory this morning for that sale he posted. I was 15min early and the tool guys had already come and gone. They cleared out almost all the good stuff before I got there. The few things that were left were a little out of my price range or I already had one (or more), but for $5 I just couldn't leave this one behind.
A Plvmb WF-8 9/32dr ratchet.
It works smoothly, it just needs a good cleaning and lube. It will probably get a light buffing as well.
I missed out on a mega-sale that was just too far for me to stretch my leash. I know it's going to haunt me.
I knew that was you! Nice to see another GJer at my sale. Prices will be half off tomorrow... Need to move this stuff!
jakemac
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Was that you selling, or were you the one hovering on the garage steps like a vulture waiting to pounce?
You had some good stuff out there. I liked the 1-1/2 belt sander, the knife guys would make good use of that one. The Dunlap scroll saw was a beauty, too bad I already have the Cman model.
Bobcat753
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I was the one selling, the belt sander sold to a knife maker. The Dunlap is nice. If you have a home for it ill let it go real cheap...
Bobcat753
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Double post...
BlueBomber
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Rest easy, Jake. It wasn't that mega, at least by the time I...err my son and i got there (what? He needed highway driving experience).Despite some extra family drama conspiring to keep me home, I was able to get out to BlueBomber's territory this morning for that sale he posted. I was 15min early and the tool guys had already come and gone. They cleared out almost all the good stuff before I got there. The few things that were left were a little out of my price range or I already had one (or more), but for $5 I just couldn't leave this one behind.
A Plvmb WF-8 9/32dr ratchet.
It works smoothly, it just needs a good cleaning and lube. It will probably get a light buffing as well.
I missed out on a mega-sale that was just too far for me to stretch my leash. I know it's going to haunt me.
jakemac
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That makes me feel a little better (just a little).
Oh, and I like the loophole you found. I only have about 14 more years before my nephew is going to need "Driving Experience".
BlueBomber
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There's plenty of buffalo on these plains - leads to lots of indians.
BlueBomber
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Bobcat, I still think you should put some of those hand tools on Ebay. You have some choice vintage brand names in your pile that should fetch decent prices online. Sure, you end up paying about 15%-20% in sales and transaction fees, but when you can sell a Proto 3/4" socket extension for $11.95 to 300 million vice for $5 to a few dozen at your garage sale table, you'd still come out ahead.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/PROTO-8-SOCKET-EXTENSION-3-4-Drive-5661-Made-In-The-U-S-A-/161751024645?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item25a91cc405
Regardless, good luck at your sale! You are doing the right thing--moving the pile along rather than accumulating.
cbacres
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BlueBomber, be sure to post up your 1/2 price finds from Bobcat tomorrow.
That was funny story.
That was funny story.
3baygarage
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Last weekend's finds. I stopped at the same lawn sale that I was at a year ago. Not as good the second time around but I found some stuff.
S-K Wayne 1/2" Speeder
Unknown mystery L handle (holler if you have any ideas)
Proto 3/4" extension
craftsman orange screwdriver
NY Telephone Bridgeport hex driver
Cheap ratchets, Master Mechanic 3/8, Husky 1/2, Crescent 1/2
Williams punches
Wood chisel -unknown
Williams & S-K 3/8 extensions and a modified screwdriver
S-K Wayne 1/2" Speeder
Unknown mystery L handle (holler if you have any ideas)
Proto 3/4" extension
craftsman orange screwdriver
NY Telephone Bridgeport hex driver
Cheap ratchets, Master Mechanic 3/8, Husky 1/2, Crescent 1/2
Williams punches
Wood chisel -unknown
Williams & S-K 3/8 extensions and a modified screwdriver
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Outlawmws
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I'm just waiting for the four way crash at an intersection near one of their yard or estate sales...
Edit: Does BB have a "Student Driver" sign on his car?
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BlueBomber
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I'm just waiting for the four way crash at an intersection near one of their yard or estate sales...
Edit: Does BB have a "Student Driver" sign on his car?
Nope, don't wanna give nothing away--Boston drivers can be rude enough as it is.
BlueBomber, be sure to post up your 1/2 price finds from Bobcat tomorrow.
That was funny story.
Nope, I'm done.
For the weekend.
Really, I am.
BlueBomber
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Here's a deal for somebody else out near Hartford - I'm full up on lathes.
http://hartford.craigslist.org/tls/5191722291.html
Looks like there the potential for all kinds of other goodies that might also be for sale.
http://hartford.craigslist.org/tls/5191722291.html
Looks like there the potential for all kinds of other goodies that might also be for sale.
Outlawmws
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Private Lugnutz
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Spotted this Gerstner box today at the Early Bird. The mirror for the underside of the lid was in one of the drawers. I don't collect them so I'm sure you guys who do would know better than me what vintage it is. Looks like a decent restoration candidate to me. Guy wanted $100, which seemed way too high to me given its condition. If he had gone for $40 I might've grabbed it just because it's a Gerstner. But it also looked like an "economy" model to me. Or maybe I've been looking at the boxes highlighted on the GJ Homepage for too long...
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I never hit garage sales because of my work schedule, but after snapping up my stihl 029 for $50.00, i thought i would see if i could score some more finds.
I grabbed this vintage wall mount fan for $12.00 for in the shop
I also stole this Milwaukee Hawg for $5.00, with an extra chuck key
The blue metal parts bins were $10.00
These little yellow ones for $4.00
This vintage stoneware jug for $15.00 (i realize it isn't a tool.. but pretty cool (this is the company that created lysol)
Some older sears electrical crimps in their original case for $2.00
I also bought a ceramic propane tank heater for $1.00, a large 30" wide roll of brown aluminum for my garage for $10.00, a handful of old drillbits (many were still wrapped in paper for $2.00, an old metal funnel for $1.00, and a new carry strap for a weedeater for $0.50...
It was a good day...
I grabbed this vintage wall mount fan for $12.00 for in the shop
I also stole this Milwaukee Hawg for $5.00, with an extra chuck key
The blue metal parts bins were $10.00
These little yellow ones for $4.00
This vintage stoneware jug for $15.00 (i realize it isn't a tool.. but pretty cool (this is the company that created lysol)
Some older sears electrical crimps in their original case for $2.00
I also bought a ceramic propane tank heater for $1.00, a large 30" wide roll of brown aluminum for my garage for $10.00, a handful of old drillbits (many were still wrapped in paper for $2.00, an old metal funnel for $1.00, and a new carry strap for a weedeater for $0.50...
It was a good day...
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Outlawmws
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It was a very good day for you (more suckage your way... $5 Hole Hawg indeed...)
That fan is either wall or table mount; just loosen the "Elbow" wingnut and adjust...
That fan is either wall or table mount; just loosen the "Elbow" wingnut and adjust...
jakemac
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BlueBomber
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Here's what I walked away with at Bobcat's garage sale for $20.
US made Phillips screwdriver
Xcelite 1/4" no 8 nut driver
Blackhawk PT-1280 hose clamp pliers
Williams 1520 slip joint pliers
Williams 1519 mini slip joint pliers
Williams Superwrench DBE no 4727A 11/16" x 5/8"
S-K offset DBE no 33024 3/4" x 25/32"
Seymour Smith & Sons 7" locking pliers (goes with the 9" pair I found a few weeks ago)
I passed on his very nice Dunlap scroll saw. Someone should buy it. But not me. Because I'm quitting sale buying.
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Bobcat753
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The green handled USA screwdriver is a SK, can be seen under red paint. And please come get the scroll saw! Heck I will even take something in trade, like a vise for my service truck.
BlueBomber
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The pre-sale pictures for this sale were impressive, but since I'm quitting yard sale-ing, we only coincidentally found ourselves here well after the start, in my son's car (not the truck). Most of the obvious stuff on the pictures was long gone, but as we stretched our legs at a break in his driving lesson, we graciously provided a foster home to the following items:
Like-new fire poker set, replacing our ratty, busted up set - $10 (not pictured)
Dake UT10C screw shop press, handles work 18" wide by 28" tall. I found it hidden behind a larger cabinet in the garage. Got it for $40, and he threw in all the handtools you see below.
Armstrong DBE wrench, no. 8727 5/8" x 9/16"
Long-C Craftsman stubby DBE wrench, 9/16" x 1/2", casting marks show N4 & C1
Slip joint pliers, marked West Germany
Reamer tool
Four Klip-Klamp rubber pad clamps by Wedgelock Corp in N. Hollywood, Calif. - these little guys are cool!
Craftsman crowntop file and tool holder, no. 96775
Two Xcelite screwdrivers, BR-186, R-181
Stanley drill bit guide, no. 04-413
Millers Falls 8oz ball peen hammer
The Quick-wedge screw-gripping screwdrivers - these are neat: the screwdriver shaft is split and spring loaded to be apart. The shaft collar keeps the points together and as you slide it down, the points move apart, gripping the screw from inside the screw slot. Never seen that before.
Empire 475 combo panel square & angle finder, missing the ruler
Brass wire brush
Lenox 18" drill extension, EDP30848
Lincoln 1/8" Fleetwood 180 welding rod, 1 lb pack
Two mystery tools: marked "Product of Ohio Metal Fibers Corp Toledo Ohio", "Resin-flow trademark" & "Pat Pend No R-1" They have pneumatic hose connectors and a trigger, with an adjusting screw on the back and a spring clip for some kind of hopper on top. Any one know what these are?
We discovered that the press fit inside the son's trunk, along with the rest of the orphans, and we resumed his driving lesson. A good father-son morning building his driving skills.
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Outlawmws
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SNIP
We discovered that the press fit inside the son's trunk, along with the rest of the orphans, and we resumed his driving lesson. A good father-son morning building his picking skills.
Fixed it for ya!
Bought a 140 pound tub of tools for $60. Sorting it out now. Brands so far Action, Barcalo, Bonney, Craftsman, Durochrome, Easco, Fleet, Husky, Indestro, Klein, Mac, Matco, Proto, S-K, Snap On, Thorsen, Williams, Wizard, Wright and more!
You are correct, i didn't realize it did both. I would love to have a couple more of them for my patio, and shop.
It's so dark here i can barely see..... good thing i score four 2pk 60w led bulbs at Lowes for $3.98 a pack today... I'll be doing my best to keep in the light.... 60w of light emitting diodes at a time lol.
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