2015 Garage SaleThread

[topop101]

Picked up this lil old SK hex socket set. I'm always a sucker for these old hex sets. Probably paid too much for it , 10 bucks but the cool factor makes up for it . It's missing the 3/4 socket and the 5/8 is cracked. Don't know for sure yet but it might be missing the socket drive piece as well. Haven't done any checking on it yet.

Updated: checked with AA, among the first made by SK from 1932-34. and the drive bit doubled as a screw driver bit.

 

[JUNK-MAN]

I'm heading out to a local flea market in a few minutes and will post when I get back. Good finds so far guys.

Didn't get nothing to great, just a small set of Starrett morphodite calipers, a bunch of vintage files and a small box of old drill bits, taps and end mills.

 

[KZ1000J]

My wife mowed today, she was a little behind.

At least they are lush and healthy. Also...they make a nice backdrop which I'm sure is what you had in mind.

 

[mudman63]

$31 at two flea markets and one yard sale. All of the hand tools are USA. Notables include the Plumb pebble finish wrench, 1/2" drive Armstrong ratchet, 3/8" drive Fleet ratchet, Cman speeder, SK socket drivers, Allen key case, SK socket case and a bunch of various sockets. Bottle jack is Japanese. Also got the goose neck trailer hitch.

 

[Sam'sAutoParts]

That is a heck of a haul for $31

 

[rpenterics]

Picked up my first vise at a privately run estate sale this weekend - $30.
Reed 414 - can't seem to find any info on this particular model.
Also posted this over in the VISES thread.

 

[Outlawmws]

CB that is indeed a sharpening fixture remove a rest on your grinders and put that in its place the main issue is most grinders are WAY too fast and you can burn up the blade if not very careful.

RP Nice find, and great score! Is it a 4" jaw?

 

[rpenterics]

RP Nice find, and great score! Is it a 4" jaw?

Thanks, it is a 4" jaw - just need to find/build something solid to mount it to now

 

[bluebolt]

Some good scores out there! I picked up a Lista 5 drawer cabinet on casters last night for $65 and some other stuff a week ago, will try to get pics soon. Been battling a deluge of rain today it started coming into the house garage! I went and got sandbags but the water was dropping by the time I got back. Should be a sunny day tomorrow to get stuff dried out.

 

[bluebolt]

Picked up my first vise at a privately run estate sale this weekend - $30.
Reed 414 - can't seem to find any info on this particular model.
Also posted this over in the VISES thread.

This in my opinion is the U **** of the weekend! I have been lusting for a good swivel jaw and Reed is my favorite vise!

 

[topop101]

Digging through a box of old books I came across this Billings # 50 Catalog copy write 1960. $0.25

 

[BlueBomber]

Picked up my first vise at a privately run estate sale this weekend - $30.
Reed 414 - can't seem to find any info on this particular model.
Also posted this over in the VISES thread.

Very nice. Around these parts, the sellers seem well informed on the value of old vises.

 

[davethorik]

Wright #349 3/8 12 point metric shallow socket set. Set looks newer, most sockets used but in good shape. $30

 

[NJ Marty]

You all are scoring some great stuff for being this late in the sailing season!!

Partial Armstrong punch set ($2) and long handle SK40170 ratchet ($5):

5lbs of NOS Kester solder ($2):

Damn. Nothing like getting $75 worth of solder for $2.
I always buy solder. Nice score and you ****.

 

[NJ Marty]

Sorry but not a tool to post but had to show it. At the thrift store today and this was marked $3.95 and blue tags were 50% off. Atomic eyes pyrex.

 

[3baygarage]

Sorry but not a tool to post but had to show it. At the thrift store today and this was marked $3.95 and blue tags were 50% off. Atomic eyes pyrex.

Okay Marty, You ****!. Might want to reserve that as a cereal bowl for special occasions only.

 

[twertsy]

Just had to look up atomic eyes pyrex. Nice score! I've probably broken 20 of those trying to get to tools...............I'll pay more attention!

 

[warmpancakes]

Sorry but not a tool to post but had to show it. At the thrift store today and this was marked $3.95 and blue tags were 50% off. Atomic eyes pyrex.

Nice 100.00 bowl there

Ive done pretty good flipping pyrex and corningware from garage sales

 

[Username already in use]

Lunchtime score!
Not sure if this qualifies for this thread, but I visited a little resale/consignment shop at lunch. Ended up with this 3/8" Craftsman ratchet repair kit. Looks to have everything in the box. $5
Anyone have a clue as to it's vintage? Simpsons-Sears LTD?

-0lllll0-

 

[anndel]

I went to a garage sale several weeks ago and saw a Wilton 6" opening bench vise rusted as heck but the guy wanted $250 for it. Same for another garage sale where this guy had a newly firehouse red painted 3-1/2" Wilton for $150 and both didn't budge on the price. I bought a 3-1/2 Wilton off Ebay for $40. The thing in Hawaii for garage sales, if you're a seller people want stuff for free. If you're a buyer, they want an arm and a leg for ****.

 

[3baygarage]

Just had to look up atomic eyes pyrex. Nice score! I've probably broken 20 of those trying to get to tools...............I'll pay more attention!

Username-nice complete find. I like how it covers fixing more than one style ratchet.

The Wiki on Canada's Simpsons-Sears is worth a look:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simpsons_(department_store)

 

[jakemac]

Lunchtime score!

Ok, let's dissect this.

Not sure if this qualifies for this thread, but I visited a little resale/consignment shop at lunch. ........

Yes it does.

Ended up with this 3/8" Craftsman ratchet repair kit. Looks to have everything in the box. .........

No, it's missing the Hourglass selector, but otherwise complete and in excellent condition.

$5

YOU **** !!!!!!!!!

Anyone have a clue as to it's vintage?

Early to mid-60's. Maybe a little later. The Butterfly selector was only available from 1960-aprox.1963. Repair kits would include if for several years after. Unsure of when it stopped.

Simpsons-Sears LTD?

Simpsons-Sears LTD was the Canadian arm of Sears at that time.

 

[nine4gmc]

Good stuff guys!

 

[Username already in use]

No, it's missing the Hourglass selector, but otherwise complete and in excellent condition.

Don't think it came with the hourglass selector. The note in the contents portion of the instructions says that the butterfly selector is interchangeable with the hourglass type.

YOU **** !!!!!!!!!

This is my first 'you ****', so... thanks!

I don't currently have a need for this, but couldn't leave it behind. Any clue as to its value?
-0lllll0-

 

[jakemac]

Value depends on how desperate the buyer is to get their ratchet working again.
They can go for anywhere between $10 and "the sky's the limit".

The most needed item in the kit is usually the clips. They tend to rust and/or break when trying to remove. AFAIK, there is no retail source for the clips, and more modern ones don't always fit on the Butterfly selectors. The size is just a tad different.

Hold on to it for dear life. You may need it (or parts) someday.

 

[BlueBomber]

Nice 100.00 bowl there

Ive done pretty good flipping pyrex and corningware from garage sales

Well dang - I guess I'll be stopping by the kitchen now as well as the basement and garage at estate sales (yes, the ones I'm no longer going to...)

 

[RustnGrease]

Nice scores gents, sorry it took me so long to get back to this and reply, both vises are rusted shut and the drill press needed an on/off switch, but thanks to all of you on this forum and thread, it lead me to know that these were a deal that i had to bring home for the price.

 

[mike_paxton]

Hit one yard sale this morning (11/20/2015)

Pics 1-3 Pair of Reed Mfg Co Erie PA 4 inch Brass Vise Jaw Caps.

P.S. Had to ask about the vise these might have went on, but owner not yet ready to sell the vise, but took my name/number.

Pics 4 & 5-- K. R. Wilson of Buffalo NY Adjustable clamp and on other side marked Property of USA No 41-0-1750

Pic 6--3 hanging basket rods, with two matching and heavy duty.

Not pictured but also bought, a 1/2 gallon of paint stripper and a book on sign language.

Mike

 

[Blue Frog]

Hit one sale today.

Side handle for a Millers Falls eggbeater





I offered to buy all of those that he could find.


The item that I went for, a Fray corner bit brace, is shown below, along with a Pexto draw knife.





And I certainly couldn't turn down a boxed set of Irwins. A little cleaning on both the bits and the box, they'll be ready for a new home.








I never pass up Starrett Combo sets, especially when they are in the original box.





Several smalls for the shop - dolly block, two pieces of marine hardware, Sheffield screwdriver that will be used in a Stanley 45 set, small ball peen hammer head (I collect these), and a boxed set of chuck keys.





Finally, a couple of small Starrett machinist scales for use in my shop.





Blue

 

[wrenchguy]

Hit one sale today.



Several smalls for the shop - dolly block, two pieces of marine hardware, Sheffield screwdriver that will be used in a Stanley 45 set, small ball peen hammer head (I collect these), and a boxed set of chuck keys.





Blue

that closed boat chock is worth about $50 or more
look here,
http://www.finewoodboats.com/Deck hardware.htm

 

[3baygarage]

Nice finds there guys.

I went to one sale today and was about the 30th person in line. I figured my chances of getting what I went for were shot, but not so.

The tools weren't great but the big find for me is the S-K 1/2" drive Female ratchet # 40170 . I nearly dove in front of someone (antique tool dealer) to get it. Been wondering when I'd find one of these.

Also, the Ford oil can was tucked in nicely on a table full of household junk and nobody spotted it.

Pic 1: S-K RATCHET, Snap On OCTO GRIP screwdriver

Pic 2: S-K RATCHET

Pic 3: Ford Oil Can, Stanley boxwood ruler, old hammer -name not yet identified, Buhl adjustable wrench

Pic 4: Gouges, looks like Adler and Buck Brothers

Pic 5 &6: Great Neck wood plane in the box. Original Price at hardware store $3.99. I paid 3 due to inflation.

 

[cbacres]

I guess I corrupted my son. I sent him a link to a sale close to him. This is what he picked up for $45.
KRA 59c. Never too late to train em.

 

[Richard Cranium]

3bay, can you give me any info on the snap on octo-grip? I have one, But this is the first time I have seen another one. When were they made? Any info. More or less collectable then the old hard handle? Thanks Rich

 

[3baygarage]

3bay, can you give me any info on the snap on octo-grip? I have one, But this is the first time I have seen another one. When were they made? Any info. More or less collectable then the old hard handle? Thanks Rich

Rich, they are not the most desirable but still cool. Made from 1946 to 1960 I think, according to Collecting SO. I've picked them up here and there over the years in flat tip, Phillips and clutch head, and just recently traded off nice set in fact.

Hard handles are the best users though IMO.

 

[dkroth]

Wizard 1/4"drive.

 

[cbacres]

Small estate sale today.
Another block grinder, 1/2 hp 397.19590, dated 1970' ,smooth as can be. Plugged in to run, unplugged, wrote sold on the ticket, went to find the sales guy and he was heading towards it with a cust and they had puzzled look on their face as it was still spinning down. The other guy was saying he was thinking of buying.......

A CM woodworking vice. I just bought another last week, couldn't turn this down, note the wood handle..

A Industro socket set, Industro super ratchet.

 

[paulm12]

A CM woodworking vice. I just bought another last week, couldn't turn this down, note the wood handle..



how much you paying down there for the woodworking vise? The few I've seen here seem to high.

thanks

 

[Username already in use]

Took some cans and some scrap steel to the recycling place.
Got $16 for the metal, they wanted $19 for the box. I paid $3 out of pocket!
SK Professional top box. Good condition, nice and straight. All the drawers slide well... nice box. Wonder why someone would scrap it. Paid by the weight, it was ~50 lbs.

-0lllll0-

 

[cbacres]

A CM woodworking vice. I just bought another last week, couldn't turn this down, note the wood handle..



how much you paying down there for the woodworking vise? The few I've seen here seem to high.

thanks

I paid $ 40 for the Craftsman.

 

[Mr_P]

Stopped by a pawn shop during Lunch, and picked up this bunch of stuff for $20....

Snap-on:
3/8" breaker bar, 6 point Metric sockets (19, 17, 16, 13, and 6), 5/8" spark plug socket, Knurled 3" Extension

Craftsman:
1/4" 14" extension, 1/4" to 3/8" Socket Adapter, Universal Joint 1/4" Drive

and a drill to 3/8 socket adapter