2015 Garage SaleThread

[G_P]

Some light sprinkles passed through very early this morning. Nearly every sale cancelled even though by 9am the sun was coming out.
I picked up a oil filter socket, digital no name tire gauge, and a brand new fuel filter for a 95 Buick for a quarter each.
I have no idea what I'm going to do with the filter, but I own a 95 Pontiac so it might fit that?

 

[jakemac]

This morning, I had to pass on a garage sale with lots of tools listed so I could go back to pick up that table saw from yesterday. So, no sales for me today.

Preview part 3 -

I GOT IT OUT !!
As I was pushing the saw up the stairs, I kept hearing my sister (on the top end)
muttering "He's my brother, I love him. He's my brother, I love him." over and over.
I just know that I'm going to pay for asking her to help out sometime in the near future.

I got to use a previous estate sale find .....



..... to lower the saw down the steps into my shop.



Gravity is your friend, but she can be a cruel mistress if you get stupid.

 

[Craptain]

Congratulations. Did the door need to come of in the end?

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[Blue Frog]

Someone posted recently that they were looking for a vintage Black & Decker Workmate.

Is this one of that vintage?

http://columbus.craigslist.org/tls/5011023256.html


Blue

 

[jakemac]

Congratulations. Did the door need to come of in the end?

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Yes it did. When I got there this morning, the owner was just finishing up taking the door off. I offered to put it back on when I was done. But he said to leave it so that the guy who bought the ShopSmith could take it out the same door.

This saw is causing me no end of consternation. There is no data plate on it to tell me the model number, and I've gone through all the catalogs from the Heritage Logo years and couldn't find a match.

I'll have to ask for help from the guru's once I have a chance to take pictures. It may be a while. All hell has broken loose on the homefront the last two days. Keeping on top of it while dealing with this saw has me pulling my hair out.

 

[Outlawmws]

Blue, I'm not sure who was looking and what for, but that is one of the desireable earlier aluminum framed WMs


BC, Nice ave on those ratchets!

Scimonetti, those are indeed outboard motor fuel tanks. If not rusty inside, nice to have. I have a 3 gallon single line tank I keep white gas in and rigged a hose and valved spigot on as well as a Schrader valve, and us that a as "fueling station" for white gas lanterns and stoves.

 

[nine4gmc]

Jake, glad you got it out and with sisters like that, who needs meat headed friends?

Scimonetti, you are on a roll, good finds!!

 

[Outlawmws]

Scimonetti, that warning on the pressurized tank is correct. So be sure to depressurize it when you are not actually using it.

 

[Blue Frog]

Blue, I'm not sure who was looking and what for, but that is one of the desireable earlier aluminum framed WMs

And it appears to be in surprisingly good condition.


Blue

 

[Davefr]

Sailing was pretty mediocre. Lots of SO tools but every seller wanted close to tool truck prices - no thanks!!

King size Wiss scissors for $5. Everything else was free to $2. Anyone want the 1-1/8" Proto wrench? Just pay shipping and it's yours.

Bell Telephone Oil $1:

$1 worth of misc:

40 lbs of lead ingots for $5 and a large train track anvil for $2:

 

[Outlawmws]

Great deal on the lead and track Dave!

 

[The Original Fisho]

I scored a beaver 3400 lathe with a newer motor and a box of accessories for $25 today. Gonna strip it down for new bearings and a repaint then put it to use.

 

[Outlawmws]

OK, the day was good, if not great; the big annual block sale did not disappoint completely!

First stop was an early one, not at the Block sale; a larger Erie Tool Works Pipe vise and a Jar Carousel for the small stuff The vise pic is deceptive it stands 12" tall to the top of the screw in that pic.:

Some of the BS scores, (the first one is on the next post due to pic count)

A cool chime for SWMBO, (she loves this type of sound) for $3

The valves were Free at the place I bought the Chime at, all new and made in the USA!

The Pin Spanner was a buck.

And $5 for the See's Candy hammers, Snow Proof, and the little oil spout, which is marked "Bardahl"

 

[Outlawmws]

And another BS stop: Four 9x9 Dorman Fastener boxes with the hardware inside! $10!

One will need some persuading to become square/flat again the others aren't in half bad shape!

 

[Outlawmws]

I almost forgot: I also got a pristine Zeiss Ikon Contaflex 35 mm camera with a case, and a second lens (possibly wide Angle? 4:1 150mm? ) for SWMBO's collection; probably hold that one for Xmas.

No pics as I had to smuggle it into the workroom...

 

[zkling]

Sailing was pretty mediocre. Lots of SO tools but every seller wanted close to tool truck prices - no thanks!!

King size Wiss scissors for $5. Everything else was free to $2. Anyone want the 1-1/8" Proto wrench? Just pay shipping and it's yours.

Great stuff as always Dave. What size is the Easco ratchet? I'm 1/3 the way to a complete set as long as that isn't 1/2"

 

[The Original Fisho]

I also scored a set of offset metric wrenches for $20. Never heard of the brand though, maybe someone can enlighten me.

 

[zkling]

Rainy day, a number of sales but all spaced sporadically throughout the city.

Went to a sale that had a bunch of machinist items, nice stuff, but not so nice prices even if you needed it yesterday.

Number of "that sold earlier or yesterday".

Found this nice little stanley 1.5" clamp vise for $2. Will go as a desk ornament/business card holder. I can't remember ever seeing a 1.5" version before, thought it was cool, seller was real nice.

 

[Mridolfo]

Picked up the below at the only sale that had tools

- Stanley tape measure
- 2 tubes of clear RTV
- Stanley Made In Canada hammer
- Black ting is a Ideal something or other?
- red handled mystery pliers
- Snap-on 60-R duck bill pliers
- pack of marrette's
- fish
- Irwin extension

$5 bucks total

 

[JonDick13926]

Good day today. One of the best actually.

Ratchets/breaker bars, left to right:

Easco, Wright, Allen, Kobalt, Wright, Thorsen, Kobalt, Proto, SK Wayne, Wright, Challenger, Blue Point, Proto, KD, Thorsen (All USA except Blue Point breaker bar)

Extensions: Blue Point, Snap On, Plomb, Williams, OTC, Armstrong, SK, Husky, Popular Mechanics (All USA except Blue Point and PM)

Wrenches, from top to bottom:

Diamond adjustable, Klein adjustable, Challenger double box, 3x Proto ASD, Proto adjustable, proto double open, Mac combo, proto double open, proto adjustable, sk combo, mac combo, mac flare nut, WrightGrip, Trimont pipe wrench

Sockets:

T60 torx, misc universal from SK, Proto, Mac, and Snap on

Punches mostly Proto, with some Williams and a couple USA Stanley and one Bonney

Klein nut drivers
Diamond cutters
Heyco BMW adjustable pliers (no idea on these)

Also several misc brake tools (KD, Blue Point, Lisle, Proto, Ampro)

Everything in a huge Porter Cable bag that probably weighs close to 75 pounds.

Spent $130 total, and that includes a couple of fishing reels and some lures for bass fishing.

 

[ShadowRuleZ]

Great scores, that Kobalt ratchet is on my short list! It's one of the Williams made ones, the first tools I bought were a set with that ratchet from Lowes and I traded in the ratchet on a non-USA one before I knew better.

 

[rmalkow2]

WOW! Lots of great finds today by everyone. I had to work today so no time for GS. Hopefully tomorrow. Lots of big community and Sub sales around here so I'll see what's left that I can scrounge up from final day.

 

[BFBOB]

Gravity is your friend, but she can be a cruel mistress if you get stupid.

One of the first lessons in learning to ski!

 

[WNYflyer]

All the items found at the last sale of the day and this is after hitting many Estate Sales. You just never know when you are going to find things that float your boat.

Well not a tool but it is going on my work bench. Vornado made in Canada fan. It works good $7

Ajax drill index with bits. I am always on the lookout for older drill indexes $8

K-M (Kent-Moore ?) clutch tip drivers. They also have a female square drive in the ends of the handles. USA made but can't find information on K-M drivers, anyone know anything about them? $5

And finally the score of the day Snap-On Pocket screwdriver key-ring $1

 

[ttpete]

Thanks Outlaw, I figured I could at least use it to store denatured alcohol or other things in. They are indeed pressurized tanks, I found some reading on them.
http://outboard-boat-motor-repair.com/Johnson/Pressureized Fuel Tanks.htm




''These motors use pressurized fuel tanks, known as Cruis-a-Day Tanks. Rather than sucking fuel from the tank, the dual line hose pumps air into the tank, pressurizing it to 4-7 PSI which forces fuel back to the motor. Basically these pressurized tanks are an extremely dangerous fire or explosion danger. OMC finally stopped using these tanks sometime in the 1960's.

You can tell if you have one of these tanks because the hose will have two lines, one to pump air into the fuel tank, and the other to deliver fuel to the motor. This type of tank was the first exterior fuel tank that OMC came out with wand was new technology in it's day. Once the problems were identified, boat motor manufacturers switched to a single line fuel suction system which is much safer."

Gasoline and Gas Vapor under pressure is nothing less than a bomb!

It is difficult to get these tanks to seal properly, even when new. If the tanks leaks, gas and oil will escape into your boat and into the air.

Leaky tanks also loose needed pressure to deliver fuel up the long hose back to the motor.

If you have a scored cylinder, these motors could sneeze (fire within the block) and force pressure down the fuel line and into the tank. This has been known to cause the caps to blow off the thank and shoot up 20 feet into the air! This sneezing can also ignite your fuel tank. This has also been known to cause fuel lines to rupture.

If you are out on the water and your tank fails to hold pressure, the only way to run your motor is to hold the tank up above the level of the tank and let fuel gravity feed to the motor.

These tanks were not simple to operate. You have to pressurize the tank with a hand pump before you can start your motor. You also have to depressurize the tank before taking the cap off."

People still are looking for them though, I might put them on craigslist for a bit and see if any boat restorers are interested, if not I can always adapt them for a future jon boat build.

I used those tanks for many years, and never had a problem with them. They're very heavy and durable. You just loosen the cap to depressurize and then remove it. If there's fuel in the carburetor, it'll pressurize without pumping the primer.

 

[3baygarage]

Lots of nice finds you guys.

JonDick- what a nice ratchet haul

Wnyflyer-I'm not sure about the Kent Moore part but that Palm grip clutch set is an unusual find. I've seen Palm Grip flat blade screwdrivers with the female drive end like those. The most common is the Palm Grip palm ratchet. I take it they are 3/8 drive?

I like that pocket screwdriver as well!

 

[3baygarage]

Some of my recent finds.

Pic 1: The little breaker bar is S-K. The top two ratchets were an unlikely find, two American Forge. The bottom ratchet is Upland Forge Taiwan, but it's a goofy Indestro knockoff so I grabbed it anyway. Screwdriver is SNAP oN.

The knife is a Puma made in Germany. It's rought but I paid about two or three bucks at a pawn shop. Less pawn shop complaints out of me from now on.

Pic 3: Just bought that today for about $25

Pic 4: Mixed socket set of S-K/Cornwell

Pic 5:The speeders are (top down) Craftsman, Giller, Williams, Duro.

 

[danstead]

Outlaw,

Love those Durman cases with hardware!! great PIC!

Now sure why but most Flea markets are on Sunday mornings in Western Pa. Hope I'm as lucky as all of u!

 

[3baygarage]

I hate to be the triple poster but almost forgot something important.

Vulcan J.H. Williams working salesman sample pipe vise. Been wanting one to go with my miniature chain tongs.

I paid up a bit for it. About $30. They had it in the display case at an estate sale yesterday and I was very excited to find it, it's awesome!

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[Davefr]

OK, the day was good, if not great; the big annual block sale did not disappoint completely!

First stop was an early one, not at the Block sale; a larger Erie Tool Works Pipe vise and a Jar Carousel for the small stuff The vise pic is deceptive it stands 12" tall to the top of the screw in that pic.:

That jar carousel is pretty cool. Great find!!

 

[jeffmoss26]

Great finds guys. Zkling, I use that very same miniature vise for working on locks, came from my grandpa.
3bay..that chain vise model is TOO COOL!!

 

[WNYflyer]

Lots of nice finds you guys.

JonDick- what a nice ratchet haul

Wnyflyer-I'm not sure about the Kent Moore part but that Palm grip clutch set is an unusual find. I've seen Palm Grip flat blade screwdrivers with the female drive end like those. The most common is the Palm Grip palm ratchet. I take it they are 3/8 drive?

I like that pocket screwdriver as well!

3baygarage,

Yes the drivers have a 3/8" female square drive in the end.

You got some serious quality stuff recently, well done. And that miniature Vulcan/Williams pipe vice is way cool ................:. I would pay $30 any day of the week for that, it is just too cool.....can't find those often I bet.

 

[bubinga]

That jar carousel is pretty cool. Great find!!

how cool is that?

 

[Craptain]

I have little to compare to the finds posted today. But I am excited by a couple of my finds. I went out early to pick up a vise. But on the way accidentally stopped at a sale, we have all done that I think, AND on the way back. well I am weak , what can I say.

So first the vise I went out for. A Yost 203 1/2 for a mere $15. My very first YOST. The seller did not really know what it was and I made my decision based on a bad CL photo. It has issues but nothing compared to the price.

Then to the estate sale. Not so good. The guy was a hoarder. Supposedly a flea market seller, but he bought badly and kept most of it. I did get a few hammers though along with a Thermometer and a brass backed saw. The saw blade is pretty bad but it was made by Spear and Jackson in my home town of Sheffield UK so I kinda had to have it. Fortunately the sellers were totally reasonable about pricing and I got out for $7 total. The Claw hammer is Plumb. The others are no name but marked with weight and USA. The thermometer is China. but it works and is big enough for me to see the scale. Next stop was a "Wedding Sale".
Well it seems that Dad had told his daughter that he had no money for her upcoming wedding. So he had previously placed his deceased mothers home in her name and told her that she could/should sell off the house and contents to pay for the wedding. So she and her fiance along with dad and brother were there selling away like crazy. I was late to the sale but saw a block grinder with wire wheel and scotch brite wheel which I got for $15. Then I asked about the vise. A US made Columbian 5". Almost exactly the same as my import 5" Columbian that I use as a beater on my welding bench. It cost me $50 but I was very happy. By the time I was buying the vise I was sat drinking Rum with dad and talking about his old Cuban home. Then the Fiance brought me a beer. $50 was cheap after making new friends and seeing the delight on the daughters eyes. Last stop only brought me a 3 1/2" hole saw with Mandrel. A size I use on boats occasionally.

I appreciate the bargains I find at these sales but it seems more and more I find new friends and acquaintances more than bargains these days. I think that is fine by me as I really don't need more stuff, but it sure fills a day and is very satisfying. It was good Rum too.

Sorry first pic is not too good.

 

[shanny19]

3bay, link up a pic of the miniature pipe tongs??

 

[Outlawmws]

Wow, Great finds guys!

danstead, Dave and Bub: Thanks!

Notables:

ZK: Like the Business Card holder idea!

Jon and 3Bay: Ratchet Day! Mine was a week ago! But 3Bay, it was 1/4" day?

Jon: Nice find on the long handled Allen RHFT!

3Bay: Love the mini pipe vise! and re-posting the chain tongs with it seconded!

 

[3baygarage]

Okay boys, you asked for a mugshot you got it.

They've been tearing up towns from here to Brooklyn for some time but I now present to you the three apprehended members of the Vulcan Dirty Chain Gang (Warning: others may still be on the run) :

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[Jammer1329]

Not much luck around here, but I did find this guy at ReStore for $.50. Anyone know the maker? Has a Plomb feel, but that's probably just wishful thinking.

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[jakemac]

The Reveal -

So, with all the craziness going on around me right now, I thought I'd post my find from friday that I've been teasing. The pictures are crappy because I rushed, better ones will have to wait until things calm down. I'll try to post more in my projects thread (found in my sig.) when I can get back to this.

So, as I mentioned earlier, I found a Craftsman Cabinet Saw at an estate sale near my house on friday. I got there extra early to get a number (2-1/2 hours early) and still ended up with #13. Fortunately they let in the first 20, so the rush to the basement was on. The only picture I saw of the table saw was the one I posted on friday. It only showed the saw from the back, so I had no idea what I was really competing for. I ran to the basement and the 3 guys in front of me went straight to the bench. As soon as I got there I slapped my hand on the saw and yelled "MINE !". I still hadn't taken a look at it. One of the other guys gave me a sold sticker and I scratched his name out and put mine on it. I then went back upstairs to ask how much it was. When she told me the price, I didn't bother to haggle. I just started peeling Jackson's off my money roll.

Then, the real fun began, as posted previously it took me two days, three trips (good thing it was only 8mi away), and begging my sister to help to get it out of the basement. I got it off the trailer and into my basement shop by myself.

Now the hunt for a model number commenced. There was no data tag anywhere I looked. I knew it was a Craftsman from the Heritage Logo era, so I went through EVERY catalog from 1945 -1959. NOTHING.

Finally, this evening, GJ member Red Leader posted this info in another thread -

If that is a 'Craftsman' saw that you picked up in that picture, that is not the King Seeley/Emerson cabinet saw, but the 12" Darra James Craftsman-badged saw.

It is, in fact, a pretty rare bird and has been floating on and off my quest list for a few years. I would love to have the perfect trifecta of vintage Craftsman cabinet saws (Atlas 9", King Seeley 10" and Darra James 12") but I think I still struggle with where I'd put the 12". Still...if I came across a Craftsman-badged one at an estate sale I think my heart would skip a beat and I would be forced to, out of collector duty, make sure it made it into my garage

On that one, you can remove the aluminum side extensions and the back one too. However, I have not seen in hand how to get one apart more than that. You will have a bear of a time with that cabinet. That cabinet is solid 3/16" steel, I believe. It is a ******** saw. The elevation screw mechanisms are fairly often stripped from huge motors hanging off the back of the huge motor mounts.

However, I wish you luck! When you get some pictures of it, would you mind posting them on my thread (http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=103099)? I have been trying to document these saws and have come across about 6-8 of them. On the large Craftsman logo on the front, there should be a 3 digit code, sometimes with an 'S' prefix. I'd love to know that number. I assume that they were hand numbered and I've never seen one above 1000, meaning that they were C-man badged in fairly low numbers. They never appeared in the Craftsman catalog. They might have been a test run that Craftsman did and it was either short lived or just didn't work out. Did the saw come with any literature? I'd LOVE to see what that looked like.

In any case, please tell the story of this one when you get a chance!

Yup, the stamped code on the badge is #S477.

This beast feels like it weighs a couple hundred pounds. It nearly killed me pushing it up 9 steep stairs strapped to a 2-wheel handcart.

It looks like there is a missing lock knob on the front face and I couldn't find the blade wrench, but otherwise it's complete. The PO wired in a switch box to the front and then a cut extension cord was spliced in to plug it into an outlet. I'll be replacing the wiring and looking for a new switch with a panic button. Otherwise, I'll just do a good cleaning of the 32"deep x 42"wide table, and put on some leveling feet to deal with my uneven floor.

For the saw w/motor (Doerr 3/4hp 1725rpm dual voltage), the fence, the miter gage, and the clamping crosscut miter (which I think belongs to the ShopSmith that was also for sale) I only paid .......................













$150 !!!!!!

EDIT - After a little jaunt over to VM, it looks like this is a rebranded Darra James Model 95 from the early to mid 1950's. I still don't know what model number Sear/Craftsman gave to it.

 

[nine4gmc]

Yup. YOU **** strongly! rool: