2015 Garage SaleThread

[cbacres]

I changed his ujoints the other day and he said I can have this for helping him for FREE, as long as I keep it. He asked that I split the cash if I sell it but I think it will be full of beer soon!! I got the keys and all, working condition!!! [/QUOTE]

That one way to keep beer for the buddies and not go broke
Then you take all the dollar bills and go to the pole club.

 

[paulm12]

Picked up Saturday for $15. Belonged to the father of the retired fellow running the garage sale. Said his father was a machinist in Chicago in the 30s-40s, and this was the box he used. Very cool piece of history.

I'm really starting to like that box, gonna have to look harder in my area for one like it.

 

[Private Lugnutz]

I picked this up today at the Early Bird. Just because I have never seen one before...

A 5/8-inch hex drive open face ratchet. The gear has 12 teeth. Snap-On, Walden and other pioneering US tool makers made 5/8-inch drive ratchets in the 1920's and 30's, but they were square, not hex, and they were usually made of cheap, laminated sheet steel, riveted together, and much smaller, typically found in 6-point socket set kits. This handle is 14 inches long, made of solid carbon or alloy steel, as is the head, and while it's riveted together into the handle, they're some serious rivets.

Also, it's hard to tell in the photos (not a very sunny day here), but it has the remains of a green paint finish, so possibly military application.

Only markings are 1565738, U, 0J13, and the UP and DOWN directions with arrows.

Anybody seen one before? Any ideas?

 

[jpickar]

Looks like a modern car jack ratcheting wrench to me.
John

 

[Odz]

That looks like the handle from my dodge truck for lowering/raising the spare and the jack

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Yup. Just found the part number! Fooled by rust again!
EDIT: Apparently the big UP and DOWN wasn't clear enough for me, either, today! DOH

 

[jakemac]

I went to an estate sale this morning looking to pick up a set of large wrenches (up to 2"). Unfortunately, they were all made in Taiwan and India and covered in rust and mud dauber nests. I just couldn't justify the price they were convinced they were worth. All the tools were junk, but they thought they were gold. Even the tools guys behind me walked away empty handed.

Instead, I ended up walking out with a 16" cast iron chiminea for $60.
It was a good thing they had wheels I could borrow, it's heavier than it looks. It will be good for burning twigs and brush without having to get a burn permit every day.

Still, I'm dissapointed that the wrenches didn't work out.

 

[zkling]

I went to an estate sale this morning looking to pick up a set of large wrenches (up to 2"). Unfortunately, they were all made in Taiwan and India and covered in rust and mud dauber nests. I just couldn't justify the price they were convinced they were worth. All the tools were junk, but they thought they were gold. Even the tools guys behind me walked away empty handed.

Instead, I ended up walking out with a 16" cast iron chiminea for $60.
It was a good thing they had wheels I could borrow, it's heavier than it looks. It will be good for burning twigs and brush without having to get a burn permit every day.

Still, I'm dissapointed that the wrenches didn't work out.

Has huge brush pile fire, one burnt hotdog on a stick. Officer "sir burning of brush is illegal this time of year", Why no officer, I'm just having a weenie roast.

 

[jakemac]

My other option was to build a 36" wide "brick backyard barbecue" [finger quotes] w/chimney stack. But when I checked into it, I was told by the town that I would need a building permit for it. I was also told that any shed over 100sq/ft was considered a garage and needed permits and built to code. Screw that. I bought two storage tents and a dog instead.

 

[Sam'sAutoParts]

My dad used to use a burn barrel and stick a grate over it so he could claim it was a homemade grill lol.

 

[jakemac]

My dad used to use a burn barrel and stick a grate over it so he could claim it was a homemade grill lol.

We do that in Maine (the drum from an old washer or dryer works too), but can't get away with it down here in the flatlands.

 

[bagged89s10]

Stopped at a few today. Mostly junk or overpriced.

I managed to get a nice 19" led tv for $20 with wall mount. I was just talking about putting one in the kitchen.


Then I got this Stanley square and Ajax mfg folding rule for $1.



I kind of wanted this craftsman table saw but I didn't want to spend the cash on it.

And this Parker 23x was too expensive at $125.

 

[Steevo]

I picked up a few items at a garage sale this morning.
I felt kind of bad for the old guy, who has become so disabled that he can no longer get out in the garage and work. Apparently he built hot rods up until about ten years ago, and since then his stuff has been just collecting dust.
His wife was telling me that the price of his prescriptions made them decide to sell off all his tools and car parts to raise money.

Here is what I brought home:

Starrett dial indicator set in box - appears unused, and just the outside of the case is worn from age, and a couple of the black steel parts have some surface rust that will clean up well. It only reads in .001", but there are plenty of times when that is good enough:

A 1/2" Snap-On 24" breaker bar.
A Brown & Sharpe 6" dial caliper:

Two genuine Vise-Grip welding clamps:

And a vintage Snap-On 3/8" ratchet.

I gave her $70 for all of it, although I am sure I could have given her half of that and she would have been ok with it. I would have felt bad though.

 

[jakemac]

Way to go, Steevo.

 

[Davefr]

Went to a moving sales this morning and they said everything goes. They had this Arctic Cat 500 Quad in the field and I asked the price. She said $200. (not a typo). I know nothing about quads but it looks to be in great shape. She said it was used 3 years ago and then been sitting ever since. The odometer (or is it an hour meter) says 245. Anyone know of a good forum and online manual source for these? I know absolutely nothing about these.

Next score was a 6' 3 pt Frontier scraper blade for $150

A set of fork lift teeth that attach to a tractor bucket $80:

A pile of Stihl chainsaws, Echo "cordless" drill, Lewis Chainsaw winch + Misc $75:

An instrument that measure travel - free pile

 

[sha]

manual maybe?: http://www.arcticcat.com/manuals/

you ****

 

[jpickar]

Went to a moving sales this morning and they said everything goes. They had this Arctic Cat 500 Quad in the field and I asked the price. She said $200. (not a typo). I know nothing about quads but it looks to be in great shape. She said it was used 3 years ago and then been sitting ever since. The odometer (or is it an hour meter) says 245. Anyone know of a good forum and online manual source for these? I know absolutely nothing about these.

Next score was a 6' 3 pt Frontier scraper blade for $150

A set of fork lift teeth that attach to a tractor bucket $80:

A pile of Stihl chainsaws, Echo "cordless" drill, Lewis Chainsaw winch + Misc $75:

An instrument that measure travel - free pile

YOU ****!!!! That Lewis wench is a great wench. The Stihls, The 4 wheeler. You get no more deals for the rest of your life!!!!
John

 

[jakemac]

A quad for 2 bills ????

You **** !

 

[southern_tango]

Like always ,got the stuff from gumtree ,an small Rota toolbox with some nice tools (but a bit annoyed because I asked the seller about another toolbox that was filled with more interesting stuff but when got there he told he sold it a couple of days before)
Well what I got, plastic face mallet ,some good quality files ,a 7R vise grip,some drill bits ,four corkscrew looking tools (anybody knows what are they for?),a Record pipe wrench,little Record hacksaw ,incomplete sidcrhome imperial socket set ,short pin set and old Ridgid pipe cutter.
Most important were the three engineer squares been after one for a while ,small and big ones are Moore and Wright the middle one has no marks and build is different.

 

[jakemac]

.............four corkscrew looking tools (anybody knows what are they for?) ...................

If they were gun related, I would say that they were Bore Worms, for pulling stuck musket balls out of a gun barrel. They may serve a similar purpose for some other application.

 

[ttpete]

If they were gun related, I would say that they were Bore Worms, for pulling stuck musket balls out of a gun barrel. They may serve a similar purpose for some other application.

Those are packing tools. They're for pulling out the stem packing that's around the stem of big gate valves when they're being repacked.

 

[Bobcat753]

Dave- YOU ****! That saw winch is awesome, I've always wanted one but can't find them for cheap.

 

[Davefr]

Thanks guys!! I was so tempted to stay at home with g-sailing dwindling around here.

Lesson Learned: "No slacking! The opera ain't over until the fat lady sings!!"

 

[wttwoa]

Thanks guys!! I was so tempted to stay at home with g-sailing dwindling around here.

Lesson Learned: "No slacking! The opera ain't over until the fat lady sings!!"

what year is that arctic cat? i might be able to pull up a full service manual pdf for you

 

[Davefr]

what year is that arctic cat? i might be able to pull up a full service manual pdf for you

Thanks!!! I'd really appreciate that. My best guess is around 2001 + or -. Is there a date code anywhere?

I REALLY want to get this guy going!!!

 

[Sam'sAutoParts]

Vin should tell you the year + a lot more info. Should be on the rear frame somewhere. And also you ****!!!

I bought a 1985 Suzuki lt250 earlier this year and thought I stole it, it runs but it is missing a laundry list of parts and looks like s#*t

 

[topop101]

I picked this up today at the Early Bird. Just because I have never seen one before...

A 5/8-inch hex drive open face ratchet. The gear has 12 teeth. Snap-On, Walden and other pioneering US tool makers made 5/8-inch drive ratchets in the 1920's and 30's, but they were square, not hex, and they were usually made of cheap, laminated sheet steel, riveted together, and much smaller, typically found in 6-point socket set kits. This handle is 14 inches long, made of solid carbon or alloy steel, as is the head, and while it's riveted together into the handle, they're some serious rivets.

Also, it's hard to tell in the photos (not a very sunny day here), but it has the remains of a green paint finish, so possibly military application.

Only markings are 1565738, U, 0J13, and the UP and DOWN directions with arrows.

Anybody seen one before? Any ideas?

I have a Hinsdale ratchet wrench very similar

 

[wttwoa]

Thanks!!! I'd really appreciate that. My best guess is around 2001 + or -. Is there a date code anywhere?

I REALLY want to get this guy going!!!

itll be somewhere on the frame, most of the four wheelers ive had, have had it under the front wheel well on the left side if your standing behind it. never had a arctic cat so no clue on where itll be, and if theres a lot of dirt on the frame try to knock if off as it could be hidden in all the dirt. i got a 2004 kodiak from my sister bf that hadn't been running in over 5 years, and it was garage kept so all it needed was a bath in a sonic part cleaner for the carb. with how good it looks i doubt ull have to do any major work on it

 

[racinfarmer]

Thanks!!! I'd really appreciate that. My best guess is around 2001 + or -. Is there a date code anywhere?

I REALLY want to get this guy going!!!

This link should get you close, it is for 2002 model year Cat atvs. Before you even start it, I'd pull the carb, airbox, and exhaust and give all 3 a good cleaning.

I'd also change all filters and fluids, and check the CV boots on the axles.

http://countrycat.com/ccstore/index.php/kbase/atv/2002_ATV_Service_Manual.html

Edit: Judging by the graphics, I'd say yours is a 2001.

http://bosscatlegacy.com/acproto/atvmod/atv500.htm

 

[shanny19]

Lugnutz, I think that ratchet is more recent than you think, and is for raising/lowering a spare tire on a light truck.

 

[Craptain]

,four corkscrew looking tools (anybody knows what are they for?),

The "corkscrews" are for pulling packing. In industry they are used for certain large valves, pump shafts etc. On boats we use them for the prop shaft packing.

 

[Davefr]

This link should get you close, it is for 2002 model year Cat atvs. Before you even start it, I'd pull the carb, airbox, and exhaust and give all 3 a good cleaning.

I'd also change all filters and fluids, and check the CV boots on the axles.

http://countrycat.com/ccstore/index.php/kbase/atv/2002_ATV_Service_Manual.html

Edit: Judging by the graphics, I'd say yours is a 2001.

http://bosscatlegacy.com/acproto/atvmod/atv500.htm

^^^You're right. I found the owners manual in a slot under the seat and it's a 2001. Thanks for the service manual link. I'm sure it's 99% relevant. Now the fun begins. I want to clean it up and then go thru it with a fine tooth comb.

For an ATV is this considered high, low or average mileage? I'm just trying to get a feel.

 

[Bobcat753]

^^^You're right. I found the owners manual in a slot under the seat and it's a 2001. Thanks for the service manual link. I'm sure it's 99% relevant. Now the fun begins. I want to clean it up and then go thru it with a fine tooth comb.

For an ATV is this considered high, low or average mileage? I'm just trying to get a feel.

That's still below break in miles. I think we have a nomination for most suckage of the year in one post

 

[wingnut_1]

I picked up a few items at a garage sale this morning.
I felt kind of bad for the old guy, who has become so disabled that he can no longer get out in the garage and work. Apparently he built hot rods up until about ten years ago, and since then his stuff has been just collecting dust.
His wife was telling me that the price of his prescriptions made them decide to sell off all his tools and car parts to raise money.


I gave her $70 for all of it, although I am sure I could have given her half of that and she would have been ok with it. I would have felt bad though.

These are the times when getting a great deal is not so great. Steevo!

 

[eborcim]

A new AC 500 is $5-6K
Mid 2000's sell for about half that.

Nice finds and luckyluckylucky!

 

[jakemac]

I had 4 planned stops today. Each in a different town, as usual. The 2 TOO's were a bust as well. Very slim pickings out there today. I had to pass on a never used Greenlee Knockout kit in plastic case. The price was reasonable ($75), but still higher than I wanted to pay for something I'd probably only use once. If ever. I already have one of the leather wrapped sets if I need it.

In the end, I only ended up coming home with a 60's Craftsman (=V=) chain wrench w/pat't #2944459 (issued 1960) for $3.

 

[martin666]

Flea market finds today...1/4" - 5/8" Snap On nut drivers, some old style Snap On screwdrivers, pair of xacto knife sets, Armstrong 3/4" drive ratchet, couple Peterson vice grips, 56 Lenox hacksaw blades, Mac brake tool, Cresent pliers. ..total spent, $72

 

[rmalkow2]

Some items picked up at the monthly auction last night.
1st was an old 24" Starrett vernier caliper in the original solid oak case.


No batteries needed here. Manual operation only with fine adjustment.


Said to be former Army Corp of Engineers tool and says " US Govt Property" on the back side of the head. $12.50


Then a lot with two nice leather holsters, a 10 x 50 pair of binoculars and a couple English style stirrups. $10


This very cool all metal battery operated 1970 Mustang toy. Two D batteries and it still works. Looks like made in Japan before plastic toys took over. $20


And finally this mystery red tool case. Brand new in the box but never used and no markings on the box or the case itself. Metal handle and hasp. Designed to open like a book standing up and has features for holding round tools in one door? Also separate sections and hooks to hang items from. No idea what this was used for so if anyone recognizes it let me know. $12.50

 

[nine4gmc]

Big auction today but prices were going high, I only got these two cabinets and spent $100 for the pair.



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[Sam'sAutoParts]

Those look real nice! $100 sounds like a good deal to me.