2015 Garage SaleThread

[Youngguns]

Picked up this 6ftx3ft butcher block for $125. May of over paid a little but it's what I wanted. Planning to either cut it down or use a router and make it over hang my 68" Epiq.

How thick is it?

 

[mattblast]

Sale just a mile from home. Paid asking price on these items ($9). Ended up third person in line.

Darkroom/X-ray timers. Both work. One from Germany other from US.

RPM meter

Foil tape and lead bar.

Punch set, wire wheel and empty case.

Goof off spray, knife (needs restoration) and boker cutter

All US made. Surgical tool made by Codman

Swing line cub, master warded lock, Pickett 1006 pocket slide rule.

Heading to another sale about 15 miles away with vintage electronics. I'm sure I'll find something to buy there.

 

[3baygarage]

You guys that carry a shopping list of wrenches and sockets you need would have loved this sale today. I was enticed by an ad for a big tool sale at this small monthly flea market. Much to my surprise the tool seller was our very own ken w., and man what a spread . This turned out to be our first meeting though we've crossed paths before.
I arrived right at 8 AM when the market opened and not surprisingly two of the other big local tool hunters were already waist deep in Ken's tools. Cheaters . Anyways we all did a little chatting while digging and I had a fun time.

Not going to give what I spent but let's say it was a very fair deal, he had good prices. Almost all the tools were American made and that was pretty awesome. Ken even made sure I didn't waste my time on a bag of cheap import sockets. Hope Ken has a great day there!

Here's a nice assortment of tools. A few oddballs in there like a Craftsman Stainless screwdriver, Craftsman vintage bit screwdriver (only the second one I've see including the one I have but at least this one has a cap), oddball Snap On Octo Grip partial tool that Ken said he's showed online before, an unusual basin wrench head with a drive square, a Snap On railroad wrench, TRW 3/8 METRIC SET, and lots more good stuff.
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Cornwell vintage 1/2" socket set
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Blue Point set
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Hazet
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Breaker bars: S-K, None Better and JH Williams
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[Private Lugnutz]

3bay,

Nice Cornwell set. Is the ratchet an SR-4? I'd love to see close-ups of the 12-point sockets and other handles, especially the markings, and if that's a pain in the ****, then a list of the markings, please.

 

[t4runner]

I picked up a bunch of stuff for $16 at the first sale then it was nothing for the rest of the morning. Almost everything is SK. The hammer is channel lock the nut splitter is KD.

 

[nine4gmc]

Good stuff guys! Two stops and nothing for me today except a Craftsman heritage clock from Sears that I saw in the HOT DEALS section here. I posted it in the heritage thread.

 

[mattblast]

Here are today's finds. Now time to put everything away.

5 gallon bucket filled with transformers. Over 90 lbs. $10 was asking price.

Germany made pliers

More pliers

Cable clamps 3/8" Crosby

Saw-jaw?

2 lamp clamps and two Tekna lights with batteries

Eico peak to peak VTVM meter. Manuals and cables included. Receipt shows they paid $29.95 in 1979

Electronics books

GE fractional HP motor

Foot switch and unused power adapter for handheld tools (such as gesswein)

Never expected to find one of these at a sale. Majestic pick gun never opened and two fortress locks with removable cylinders (but no key). Looked everywhere but no keys found.

Other than transformers everything else was $20. They originally asked $40 for everything but cut it by $10 so $30 total.

Next stop was place I stopped by earlier to see if I missed anything. Here is what I got for another $12 (asking price)

5 gal gas can and blue Rubbermaid recycling bin. I have about 10 of these already and use them to store tools and supplies on the shelf.

Two poison ivy killers. Oddly one was from each sale. I happen to need these use one a year on average. Flag holder. Kroiler. Gas can spout and small puller.

Rags, craftsman slip joint pliers, faucet seats, bell system screwdriver, clipper

Variac and small pump.

Also got box of 250 9.4 mil 25 gallon clear trash bags.

 

[Davefr]

A pile of meters for $15:

Capacitor Meter and Thermocouple work great:

I guess this tests HVAC compressors but I'm not sure:

Old Simspon:

A $5 pile of chemicals that are all nearly full:

NOS tin snips from Florida for $2??

My favorite find. A Piranha cut from 1" plate steel. Weights close to 50 lbs. The seller claimed his dad made it. He insisted he didn't want to keep it so let it go for $7.

? for metalworkers. How does one make such nice clean cuts in 1" plate steel. Does Plasma do this?

 

[oak_park]

Past couple of days...

kit.

 

[Craptain]

One sale yesterday with "Lots of Tools" And there were in fact a few, but not all high end. I did however come away with a couple of Matco Screwdrivers, 2 pincers and a non working (yet) Snap On FK720 ratchet. Pic 1. $9

Pic 2 is from a CL ad and it turned out that I have bought before from the same guy. A nice little "Yankee" vise. It will be for use, not for sale and will find a home on one of my benches. $30

Pic 3 and 4 is first sale today, a cabinet shop was closing. He had already sold most of the good stuff but I picked up a couple of things. Titebond wood glue, Inflator with gauge, Pencil sharpener, and a couple of table bases, which will become stands, probably for grinder and buffer. $20 all

Pic 5 is last sale. Perfect handle screwdriver, Stanley hammer, needle nose pliers and a (probably Chinese) Tap and Die set. $20 all

 

[nine4gmc]

Dave, that fish was probably cut with a waterjet.

 

[3baygarage]

Nice ratchets Oak!

Private, the Cornwell set is stamped Corrnwell B on every piece except the six point bullet type socket and the combo wrench which both have part #'s and look to be later production.

The ratchet looks like the first one shown on Alloy Artifacts dating back to 1925-26. Wow that's old.

 

[Davefr]

Dave, that fish was probably cut with a waterjet.

Thanks, that must be pretty impressive to squirt water thru 1" steel!!

 

[bigcaddy]

I think they push the pressure up a few thousand psi. I was in a textile mill and saw them cutting 2' of denim with a waterjet that produced cleaner cuts then scissors could do on paper

It's the squirt gun of doom

 

[Outlawmws]

Great weather, and a fair haul!

Mostly Estate sales:

ES1 an SK carry box. Needs a GOOD cleaning, but in pretty fair shape other than that!

Plvmb LA combo, Line level, longest Vee Block I've ever seen, (smallest the other way also) Braided wire brush for a drill

And a Mallet. All for $7

First garage sale:

Sityy Cents for the Ford Bool adn a stacl of Aluminum pans:

Second Estate sale:


A Lufkin Protractor Head, a Proto 1425 Body hammer, a Bicycle monkey wrench and three clamps, the two "big" ones needed about 5 min of wire wheeling to remove the rust, and the Std. type 2" will need a couple minutes more to "true" it up.

3 tapes; A 6 ft "StD' that is a nice SS measure, the big wind up is a 100 ft K&E, and the third is A 50 ft Roe. Both are leather covered. several old wood handled drivers; Stanley, Proto, 2 leather tools (I think), a walnut cracker,and a Dunlap DBE. $15 for the whole load

 

[Outlawmws]

On cutting with water, pressures vary between 30,000 and 90,000 PSI - FYI:

A water jet cutter, also known as a water jet or waterjet, is an industrial tool capable of cutting a wide variety of materials using a very high-pressure jet of water, or a mixture of water and an abrasive substance. The term abrasivejet refers specifically to the use of a mixture of water and abrasive to cut hard materials such as metal or granite, while the terms pure waterjet and water-only cutting refer to waterjet cutting without the use of added abrasives, often used for softer materials such as wood or rubber

 

[tiggi]

I went all out today so I won't be posting here anytime soon lol.
First CL sale is 50's Sawmaster 3100 power hacksaw. The saw is in great working condition with all original parts. The stand is not original since these were sold as benchtop models.
Second CL sale is a whole lot of machinists tools. My intention was to get jut few that I needed and I ended up getting everything the guy had. Way too many to list them all. Now I have more then I need so if anyone wants something let me know.
All in all I feel good about it.

 

[Outlawmws]

More stuff:

HS Flea; $5:

Plvmb 15/16 socket, 3 Protos, on to the ignition wrenches: Giller, Bonny, 2 Williams, BluePoint

I almost forgot this was a garage sale: an old cheap BB gun (missing the sights...) $1

and the last Estate sale, they wanted this stuf gone, so everything in the garage was... FREE! not a lot, there, but:


3 Steel Plates, I was told these used to be molds for testing the cure time of concrete. The long bars pull out of the short bars...

Another mold, again the plates fit together...

A color film/print fixing tray (I think)

Kodak Negative printer frames, a 20A receptical, 1-8" bronze valve, Lab hose clamps, and a small brass coupler

And from the House, but he said "it's yours" anyway! A pocket microscope. This thing is ****** high mag...

 

[t4runner]

You guys have been killing it. Some really nice scores.

 

[zkling]

You guys have been killing it. Some really nice scores.

Talk about the pot calling the kettle black.

 

[jakemac]

Keep in mind that I'm saying this with the utmost respect -
I HATE YOU ALL !!!!!!!

No sales around here this weekend - again.

 

[wrenchguy]

Saw-jaw?

lag into a log or stump big enough so to hold a chainsaw bar and saw to touchup the chain. preferably standing up while doing it, ur back will last longer especially iffn u been cutting any lenght of time. should be made of aluminum, nice find.

 

[NY_treeguy]

Saw-jaw?

Stump vise for sharpening chain saws in the field

 

[Outlawmws]

You guys have been killing it. Some really nice scores.

things are certainly picking up!


I did some research on the "leather" tools, and nope. not that! They are wood checking tools (No. 1 & No. 2) from the Warner Products co. Baldwinsville NY. I Googled/found a reference to the company in a 50's/60's gunsmiths book.

 

[jeffmoss26]

Great finds guys!
Outlaw, set that Enderes screwdriver aside for me if you dont have a use for it

 

[Mk3Mike]

Not much garage sale action here with the cold and the snow. One estate sale with some tools, about 5 minutes from an appointment this AM.



Lots of cheap tools, mostly rusty. But I did find this.

Missing from the picture is the 10 1/2' surf rod to go with the reel and 60 lbs of lead. $15 out the door.



The hatchet with the handle is an American Axe & Tool Americanax. With the handle it weighs 3.25 lbs. It will make a nice kindling axe. The unhandled axe is a winchester.



Unfortunately, the MAC VRF Ratchet came with 7 sockets, but 3 are 3/4". Wish I had one of these about 25 years ago.

Nice finds. Did I read that one part right? You got 60 lbs of lead, along with the tools, for $15?!

They basically paid YOU to take the stuff lol.

 

[j.t.d.]

Picked up a Wilton C-1 vise and a 12"x18" granite surface plate for $93.00. From an estate sale.

 

[Outlawmws]

Great finds guys!
Outlaw, set that Enderes screwdriver aside for me if you dont have a use for it

Done! It also has "Hulbert Lumber Co." on it. Is that OK?

 

[thoraudio]

We have to post the fails as well, right?

Spring hit today, and my oldest son, my dog and I hit the road for yard sales as usual. 1st one we hit is a church gym yard sale. Walk in and sitting next to the front door is a tool box. Says Snap-on, but I've seen plenty of cheap boxes with Snap-on stickers. Look further, one of the handles is missing, it's got wear and tear but no damage. Open up the flip top and it's got shadowed foam inserts. Looks like a military mechanics tool kit (90+% of the tools were missing, just a few nick naks). I pull out the lonely 1/2" ratchet extension and, sure enough, Snap-on. I look on the back, find the sticker and it's a KRA-4059.

I'm on a budget, and try hard not to buy stuff I don't need. I don't NEED a tool box. But I ask anyway. $75.

I only had a $20 on me. So I walk out the door and get in the truck. I immediately regret my decision, and head straight to an ATM about a mile away, get the cash and head back.

Walk in the door, and say I'll take it, and the owner says 'the guy standing next to you just did'.

dammit.

 

[Outlawmws]

MK3, that Americanax is my favorite hatchet head pattern. That (should) have a hardened steel insert on the flat side. and the rest is forged steel. It's harder to sharpen, but holds an edge much better.

If you replace the handle get the longest one you can with the curved handle. It makes it 3X better cutter, and a lot more useful. I have one with a 30" handle for camping, and it's all I need, as it's ax and hatchet (and stake hammer) all in one...

Nice find on the Winchester head! Those are worth $$

 

[Outlawmws]

We have to post the fails as well, right?

Spring hit today, and my oldest son, my dog and I hit the road for yard sales as usual. 1st one we hit is a church gym yard sale. Walk in and sitting next to the front door is a tool box. Says Snap-on, but I've seen plenty of cheap boxes with Snap-on stickers. Look further, one of the handles is missing, it's got wear and tear but no damage. Open up the flip top and it's got shadowed foam inserts. Looks like a military mechanics tool kit (90+% of the tools were missing, just a few nick naks). I pull out the lonely 1/2" ratchet extension and, sure enough, Snap-on. I look on the back, find the sticker and it's a KRA-4059.

I'm on a budget, and try hard not to buy stuff I don't need. I don't NEED a tool box. But I ask anyway. $75.

I only had a $20 on me. So I walk out the door and get in the truck. I immediately regret my decision, and head straight to an ATM about a mile away, get the cash and head back.

Walk in the door, and say I'll take it, and the owner says 'the guy standing next to you just did'.

dammit.

I feel your pain, but next time place that 20 down to hold it while you go get the cash...

 

[hemifalcon]

Here's the finds for today. Only thing not pictured is an old machinist stool..
Decent day as the sale was closing up.

Blue-point Wheel cylinder hones
Millers Falls Outside caliper
Blue-point feeler gauge/holder
AC-Spark Plug gap tool
Misc Taps/Dies
P&G Valve Gapper
Jar of Cleco's
Sudbury Vapor-Proof Switches
Miniature swiss jewelers files
Square-Level
Millers Falls Line Level
Misc. Skil Router Bits
Stanley Yankee Driver


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Stanley 965N
Blue-Point Piston Ring Expander
Walden snap-ring pliers
Yacht Timer
Sears-Allstate Battery Charger 6v-12V (works great--"cables" need to be replaced)
Lufkin 680A Inside Mic Set

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[jeffmoss26]

Done! It also has "Hulbert Lumber Co." on it. Is that OK?

Sounds good!

 

[nine4gmc]

You guys are killing it!! Love all the machinist tools, wish they'd show up around here more often...

Tiggi, killer saw man! over your entire score!!

Idk wtf is up with this tapatalk but I keep seeing new posts in between posts I've already read. You guys rock, definitely picking up!!

 

[3baygarage]

lag into a log or stump big enough so to hold a chainsaw bar and saw to touchup the chain. preferably standing up while doing it, ur back will last longer especially iffn u been cutting any lenght of time. should be made of aluminum, nice find.

Saw-jaw?

Stump vise for sharpening chain saws in the field

Learned something new today!

We have to post the fails as well, right?

Spring hit today, and my oldest son, my dog and I hit the road for yard sales as usual. 1st one we hit is a church gym yard sale. Walk in and sitting next to the front door is a tool box. Says Snap-on, but I've seen plenty of cheap boxes with Snap-on stickers. Look further, one of the handles is missing, it's got wear and tear but no damage. Open up the flip top and it's got shadowed foam inserts. Looks like a military mechanics tool kit (90+% of the tools were missing, just a few nick naks). I pull out the lonely 1/2" ratchet extension and, sure enough, Snap-on. I look on the back, find the sticker and it's a KRA-4059.

I'm on a budget, and try hard not to buy stuff I don't need. I don't NEED a tool box. But I ask anyway. $75.

I only had a $20 on me. So I walk out the door and get in the truck. I immediately regret my decision, and head straight to an ATM about a mile away, get the cash and head back.

Walk in the door, and say I'll take it, and the owner says 'the guy standing next to you just did'.

dammit.

We've all been there man get a handle on it (pun intended). I swear we need a pat on the back icon.

 

[Outlawmws]

About all we got handy...

SNIP I swear we need a pat on the back icon.

 

[Chngalay]

Here's the finds for today. Only thing not pictured is an old machinist stool..
Decent day as the sale was closing up.

Blue-point Wheel cylinder hones
Millers Falls Outside caliper
Blue-point feeler gauge/holder
AC-Spark Plug gap tool
Misc Taps/Dies
P&G Valve Gapper
Jar of Cleco's
Sudbury Vapor-Proof Switches
Miniature swiss jewelers files
Square-Level
Millers Falls Line Level
Misc. Skil Router Bits
Stanley Yankee Driver


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Stanley 965N
Blue-Point Piston Ring Expander
Walden snap-ring pliers
Yacht Timer
Sears-Allstate Battery Charger 6v-12V (works great--"cables" need to be replaced)
Lufkin 680A Inside Mic Set

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Nice haul!! I gotta start hitting more garage sales....

 

[Tireman]

Awesome finds guys too cold around here


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[Lucky 13]

This is a recent haul I made here locally. I need to clean the grime off the wrenches. The Craftsman 1/2 drive ratchet and breaker bar are both V code. There are two SK wrenches, a 7/8 and a 3/4. Also in the picture are a Craftsman 7/8 and 21MM wrench and a 1/4 drive Craftsman ratchet. My problem is that even if I already have a certain tool, if I run across another one at a yard sale or pawn shop, I can't help it. I still have to buy it!!

 

[NY_treeguy]

Nice finds. Did I read that one part right? You got 60 lbs of lead, along with the tools, for $15?!

They basically paid YOU to take the stuff lol.

Well...once I got home I realized the 2 biggest ingots were zinc. Traded them at the scrap yard for lead. Ended up with about 40 lbs of lead ingots once I melted them all down. Should keep my casting furnace fed for a while.