2015 Garage SaleThread

[dutchgray]

Kraeuter was an SK rebrand I think.

 

[rickhigginshtbr]

...at one point Ducth, yes, I believe after the mid-60's? Easco was basically the Gearwrench of the 80's and early 90's... Mustang was a rebrand too, I just forget who at the moment.

 

[crankshaftdan II]

Spent some time digging at the local pawn today, not too bad. 50+ Plvmb, Blackhawk, SK-Wayne, Bonney, Proto / Proto-Challenger sockets, Plvmb, Williams (SR), and Bonney Wrenches, 20" Matco 3/8 extension, 17" SO 3/8 ratchet FLL80, SO 1/2" wobble extension, and 12 Sait grinding discs. Question though, in the second pic, what is that logo??

An observation: After digging through that many drawers of sockets, you begin to both spot good ones, and "feel" good ones. Of course the ones I snagged above, you could tell by the feel that they were good, and they were. But, there were a couple brands, some I'm not at all familiar with that simply felt like quality, but I really didn't know what they were. Of them all, the one's labeled "P-F" just felt heavier, thicker and better quality. I ran across 20+ of those, all labeled USA except maybe two that said Taiwan. Anyone know what that is? They also had an 8 digit part number and were labeled similar to proto, but on the bottom of the socket where proto tends to be labeled higher up on the barrel. Other brands the "felt" like quality were Easco, Kraeuter (they felt really hefty), and Mustang. Can anyone tell me anything about those brands?

The socket in the second picture is a Vintage Snap-on called a "Stampover" series--check out Alloy artifacts about 1920-30"s snap-on tool's--they are usually hard to find and well sought after by avid collector's.

 

[twertsy]

Awesome Dan. Much appreciated. Just added it to my "Bonney Wanted" thread in the wanted section. Available for trade for vintage Bonney stuff.

 

[Outlawmws]

Kraeuter was an SK rebrand I think.

...at one point Ducth, yes, I believe after the mid-60's? Easco was basically the Gearwrench of the 80's and early 90's... Mustang was a rebrand too, I just forget who at the moment.

Interesting. I've never seen a Krauter socket, and didn't know Krauter rebranded. I'm pretty sure others rebranded krauter though.

Krauter's history is generally pliers and cutters, some few wrenches, plus hardware early on. Started in 1860, Incorporated in 1907 and the last known catalog according to AA was 1959. I'd guess the rebranding was towards the end of their existence, which may have gone into the sixties, but I doubt it went past..

 

[rickhigginshtbr]

Want to say they wound up part of Triangle tools at some point, pretty sure I have / had wrenches from that era of theirs.

 

[Outlawmws]

Utica was acquired by Kelsey-Hays, which was bought by Triangle. I got nothing for Krauter.

 

[bluebolt]

Interesting. I've never seen a Krauter socket, and didn't know Krauter rebranded. I'm pretty sure others rebranded krauter though.

Krauter's history is generally pliers and cutters, some few wrenches, plus hardware early on. Started in 1860, Incorporated in 1907 and the last known catalog according to AA was 1959. I'd guess the rebranding was towards the end of their existence, which may have gone into the sixties, but I doubt it went past..

Dresser Industries bought Kraeuter in the 1960's and briefly revived it, the tools were made by S-K. There has been some NOS deep sockets on Ebay recently which had a mix of Kraeuter and SK in Kraeuter boxes.

 

[crankshaftdan II]

Dresser Industries bought Kraeuter in the 1960's and briefly revived it, the tools were made by S-K. There has been some NOS deep sockets on Ebay recently which had a mix of Kraeuter and SK in Kraeuter boxes.

These are the only current ones that I have-would be interesting to see the stamped handle information underneath the red color handle-it's very fragile or otherwise I would attempt to remove it to see the mfgr. Definately says Krauter on the cover with wear associated. I think I traded another member on here a few years back for a complete set of 1/2" drive sockets w/case. Not a real popular item here in the Tundra area.......Cranky

 

[t4runner]

Picked up this Stanley 624-A hand drill it appears to be new. I also got the box it came in. Paid $25 for it, nothing to brag about but I wanted it so you know how that goes.

 

[Outlawmws]

Wow, I've never seen a hand crank eggbeater drill that old in that pristine condition! VERY nice find! I'd bet that would go for a lot more than you paid on Eprey...

 

[Jim_No_Garage]

I got on the board for 2015 - things are quiet around here.

I bought a couple propane torches and a nice Craftsman case for $6.00.

The first pic is the case.
The second pic is the torches in age order - AFAICT. There are some "attachments" mixed in too along with some old solder. The one solder roll is from the XYZ Lead Co, so it's not lead free solder.

The first is an Otto Bernz Co. torch.
The second is not marked.
The third and fourth are Bernzomatic Co so I'm assuming they are later.

The third pic is a closeup of the Otto Bernz Co torch. This torch is missing the ****** that opens the valve on the propane cylinder.

Cheers

Jim

 

[t4runner]

Wow, I've never seen a hand crank eggbeater drill that old in that pristine condition! VERY nice find! I'd bet that would go for a lot more than you paid on Eprey...

The thing is unlike Millers Falls hand drills I cant find any real information on the inter-web. I really don't think its all that old. It has no patent # on it and some models are actually still being made I think. So if anyone has a clue I would be appreciative of any information.

 

[rickhigginshtbr]

well, you said it came with the box, right? lets see it!

 

[t4runner]

well, you said it came with the box, right? lets see it!

I dont know if the box will be much help.

 

[Mavawreck]

I dont know if the box will be much help.

I always associated the burgundy color on Stanley with 1980s-era, UK made stuff. Tool collectors tend to turn up their noses at it, but in my mind they were ok tools.

 

[Outlawmws]

Anyone knowledgeable about the Stanley emblems with the "box" around the left side?

 

[Scottsdale10]

Grabbed this off of cl today for $65 thought i did alright has some add ons and better casters under it

 

[t4runner]

I always associated the burgundy color on Stanley with 1980s-era, UK made stuff. Tool collectors tend to turn up their noses at it, but in my mind they were ok tools.

The drill and box stamped made in USA.

 

[Catadj78]

Grabbed this off of cl today for $65 thought i did alright has some add ons and better casters under it

Looks to be a great deal

 

[PWRstroke_smoke]

finished hanging the titanium hammer
got an oxwall 1 piece 1/4 socket set for a 1$ looks brand new has all the pieces
got a snap on deep well 1/2" drive 11/16 six point impact socket for 1$

 

[cbacres]

Went to a ongoing estate yard sale.
A lot of older tools, they mentioned they are cleaning out the shop little by little. I was asking if they had any CM bench grinders, and he offered this " dead" Black & Decker junior 6". The cord was cut off, stripped the wires and hooked to a cord, fired right up. Pretty smooth little grinder. I doubt I'll keep it as I have a block disorder. Picked up a full bag of wire nuts. Going back next week. Had a small ton of c clamp, kinda pricey and most was missing the swivel pads.

 

[mudman63]

Stanley sledge and splitter head, Vlchek adjustable, couple of unnamed ball peons were some of my second hand store grabs for $30. I also got some sort of mason or blacksmith hammer. I can only post 1 pic at a time. Other pics to follow.

 

[mudman63]

Couple of repair books and some wipers. Also a Cman Yankee driver, sand paper dado blades, etc. Part of the previously mentioned lot.

 

[mudman63]

Japanese 3/8 ratchet, two Ace true value Taiwan wrenches, peg board hooks and some other misc.

 

[rickhigginshtbr]

I dont know if the box will be much help.

I always associated the burgundy color on Stanley with 1980s-era, UK made stuff. Tool collectors tend to turn up their noses at it, but in my mind they were ok tools.

Anyone knowledgeable about the Stanley emblems with the "box" around the left side?

The drill and box stamped made in USA.

General rule of thumb that I've found... starting in the 50's and more so into the 60's, a lot of companies stopped putting Town, State, USA and just put USA on it. Stanley included. I would say that is probably early-60's judging by the box.

 

[Outlawmws]

General rule of thumb that I've found... starting in the 50's and more so into the 60's, a lot of companies stopped putting Town, State, USA and just put USA on it. Stanley included. I would say that is probably early-60's judging by the box.

I has a zip code, so no older that that...

 

[rickhigginshtbr]

So I've been e-mailing a woman all week long about helping them out setting up an estate sale at her dad's place... He was in his 90's when he passed, was in WW2, a machinist for a bit before becoming an engineer for Boeing. And he had one hell of a work shop, an nearly one of every tool known to man. According to his son-in-law, was still using his Craftsman 100 Drill Press within the last year!

But, he already went through grabbing what he wanted, so now it was my turn, and help him price out some stuff I didn't want. So...

Box # 1, an assortment of machinist items and sockets...

Some items must of been handed down to him... that Stanley square is dated 1898!

The 1/4" handle and socket are Snappy. The odd sockets are Bonney RF series... Refrigerator, maybe?

Box #2



This box was out in the shed while everything else was in the basement workshop...



Lots of CMan and Dunlap... but then... in that little tray on the bottom...


Boom! WF Plomb Ratchet! 2 more WF sockets, 2 Snappy sockets, some williams, cman, etc...

Bucket from the basement:


Dunlap hand drill, 2 Planes, Stanley Sweetheart screwdriver, 5 Super Jr clamps...

This guy has no markings other than Craftsman on the blade...



This is a Stanley No 113 dated to 1879! In great shape but missing the rear handle!





2 Dunlap Planes, a pre-war Cman socket box, half the sockets still there, a Bonney RF22, Plomb WF breaker / extension and a few sockets, Bridgeport / Bell systems screwdriver, snappy / sk sockets....


3 more Planes, 1 Cman, 2 no name... dunlap spokeshave...


Larger clamps and yet another plane....


Large wrench, some fold out rules, 1942 dated vise grips, a 1/4 Armstrong rat....

F70n Ferret! My first Snappy Rat! and a WF30 Plomb!


and finally, some more snappy / plomb sockets and other goodies... overall, not bad for $145 and 2 hours of picking! Guy has to have at least 500lbs total of just nuts and bolts floating around... all organized, but, everywhere lol.

 

[Macduf]

goodwill finds

Sockets are mostly craftsman plus one westward and one SK.

 

[Mavawreck]

So I've been e-mailing a woman all week long about helping them out setting up an estate sale at her dad's place... He was in his 90's when he passed, was in WW2, a machinist for a bit before becoming an engineer for Boeing. And he had one hell of a work shop, an nearly one of every tool known to man. According to his son-in-law, was still using his Craftsman 100 Drill Press within the last year!

But, he already went through grabbing what he wanted, so now it was my turn, and help him price out some stuff I didn't want. So...

Box # 1, an assortment of machinist items and sockets...

Some items must of been handed down to him... that Stanley square is dated 1898!

The 1/4" handle and socket are Snappy. The odd sockets are Bonney RF series... Refrigerator, maybe?

Box #2



This box was out in the shed while everything else was in the basement workshop...



Lots of CMan and Dunlap... but then... in that little tray on the bottom...


Boom! WF Plomb Ratchet! 2 more WF sockets, 2 Snappy sockets, some williams, cman, etc...

Bucket from the basement:


Dunlap hand drill, 2 Planes, Stanley Sweetheart screwdriver, 5 Super Jr clamps...

This guy has no markings other than Craftsman on the blade...



This is a Stanley No 113 dated to 1879! In great shape but missing the rear handle!





2 Dunlap Planes, a pre-war Cman socket box, half the sockets still there, a Bonney RF22, Plomb WF breaker / extension and a few sockets, Bridgeport / Bell systems screwdriver, snappy / sk sockets....


3 more Planes, 1 Cman, 2 no name... dunlap spokeshave...


Larger clamps and yet another plane....


Large wrench, some fold out rules, 1942 dated vise grips, a 1/4 Armstrong rat....

F70n Ferret! My first Snappy Rat! and a WF30 Plomb!


and finally, some more snappy / plomb sockets and other goodies... overall, not bad for $145 and 2 hours of picking! Guy has to have at least 500lbs total of just nuts and bolts floating around... all organized, but, everywhere lol.

Dude, you killed it. If you need to find a new home for that compass plane...

Craftsman plane looks the same as a Stanley 78 rebate. Fence and rods can bring as much as the plane.

 

[whyNick?]

Went to a ongoing estate yard sale.
A lot of older tools, they mentioned they are cleaning out the shop little by little. I was asking if they had any CM bench grinders, and he offered this " dead" Black & Decker junior 6". The cord was cut off, stripped the wires and hooked to a cord, fired right up. Pretty smooth little grinder. I doubt I'll keep it as I have a block disorder. Picked up a full bag of wire nuts. Going back next week. Had a small ton of c clamp, kinda pricey and most was missing the swivel pads.

Cool little grinder, I like that handle on the top, looks handy.

 

[Outlawmws]

Lots of scores this weekend! Good work guys!

I got nothing. Well, at one yard sale I found a BMW Heyco 8-10mm DOE, and they said 10c, then just gave it to me. Not even worth the effort for a pic til later...

 

[nine4gmc]

Good gracious!!! You guys killed it this weekend!!

Rick, I'd have to review the thread but it looks like you are the biggest sucker(and I mean that with the most respect) of the weekend!! My kind of score there!!

 

[jakemac]

No sales listed around here this weekend.
All I ended up getting was a duplicate 3/4dr Cman =V= socket at a used tool store, and a paid lunch and fun conversation at a really good chinese restaurant called the Red Pepper (I'm not giving details about the lunch because it's part of the secret I'm keeping , so - pffttthhhhht ).
But I did get out of the house for a few hours, so that's a win.

Jealous about the scores this weekend. Way to go guys !

 

[chrismenke]

All I landed garage wise was a $5 fractional drill index with almost all the bits. Missing a 29/64"s. Also a box of coffee table books, a few records, and a kitchen knife sharpener for another $20.

 

[Leaky88]

What cache of tools. WOW!!! Leaky

 

[nine4gmc]

Jake, you spend all weekend searching for USA tools then go eat Chinese for lunch? I'd keep it a secret too

 

[jakemac]

Hey, it was cold out and the Burger King was another 2 blocks to walk. We americans are lazy, remember. We settle for convenience over COO.

 

[ttpete]

Jake, you spend all weekend searching for USA tools then go eat Chinese for lunch? I'd keep it a secret too

Most "Chinese" restaurants in the US don't really reflect cuisine as it exists in China, anyway.

 

[rmalkow2]

One ES yesterday and local as well. A small house that turned out to be the photography honey hole of the century and surprisingly the ES company was giving great deals.
Pic one is from the garage where I headed first. Initially I had only picked up a couple items then I overheard others checking out and realized the hand tools were going cheap so I dug deeper. Everything in this group for $5. Hammers, and other hand tools were 50 cents each and the worker actually apologized for having to charge me more for the plane. Bummer that I had to pay a whole $1.50 for that item but I gladly accepted his regrets and paid.


Next inside the house main floor and the first two rooms full of camera equipment. At prices of $1 or $2 (later cut in half) I had to grab a few vintage pieces. Light meters, small mechanical shutter timers, tripods, etc.


Next down narrow stairs to a true "Michigan" basement that was like a little cave where the PO had shelf after shelf of vintage cameras and equipment. Digging through one box I found some really interesting universal mounting devices that could still be used today. Interesting designs from days gone by to allow mounting to almost any surface. One even has a fold out wood screw mount. I also found a cool polarizing lens device with large and small ends. You manually rotate this in front of your lens to get different amounts of polarization effect.


Also a few hand tools from the basement including a 6" Crescent, an Investor socket set with hex driver, a Hinsdale 1/4" socket set with box. A couple interesting pliers, an old Ford DOE, small dig cutters and a small clamp in hindsight I should have left behind.


Lastly in the basement there were two of these tool boxes exactly the same pattern that appear to be home made but pretty well done. They were marked $15 each which is more than I usually would pay but I liked the unique design. Turned out at checkout this was marked to half price as well. Everything from inside the house and basement was $26.50


One last stop on the way home at the local Salvation Army Store and found a new hat for 49 cents.