2016 Garage Sale Thread

[davethorik]

I got this Proto Professional 5452A rhft ratchet today. It is 1/2 drive, quick release. Sounds like dual pawls. Very nice ratchet

 

[thecody59]

Slept though my alarms this morning and missed the flea market. I was a complete zombie until 2:30p. Sadly, no alcohol was involved, just a long sleepless week and a dreary overcast day to set the mood.

I know the feeling! That is how I missed out on my $35 dollar Wilton bullet is by sleeping through the alarms I set. I still got there before it opened but someone else beat me to it.

 

[Username already in use]

You guys are killing it! I'm amazed at some of the stuff that people will give away.
I didn't have too much time for tool hunting this weekend, but I did manage to find a few things.
SnapOn 3/8" drive torque wrench, 48oz BluePoint ball peen (largest one I have now), most of a set of USA made torx sockets, Penncraft 1/2" drive RHFT ratchet, empty MAC drill index, True Temper axe and busted brush axe with good useable haft.

 

[Jim_No_Garage]

Got this for $35

Already pulled the stops out and will remove dividers in each drawer.

Bentson manufacturing aurora Illinois

Each drawer has 6 steel rollers ball bearing rollers. Weighs over 200lbs.

Bottom drawer is only 1" above floor so I'll probably put down some 2x4s to lift it up a bit.

Matt:

That's a nice cabinet - I would have grabbed it too at that price. 200# - I hope it wasn't in a basement . . .

Cheers

Jim

 

[Bobcat753]

Finally picked up this air compressor from BlueBomber this morning. It was HEAVY! Took him, his son and me to load it in my rig. I'm glad I have a forklift now! Gave him $180 for it but it is well worth it. Thanks Again BB

 

[7avalon7]

Got this Waterloo box last weekend for $40. It was barely used, come with the keys. I think this is made in US?

 

[Outlawmws]

Mike That is just too cool of a hand drill! is that main gear bronze?

Matt, nice find on the card cabinet! Those are GREAT for carrying heavy loads in the drawers (I have one in use, another I need to place and load and the bottom drawer is loaded with most of my 1" & 3/4" drive ratchets, sockets, and extensions. it doesn't even notice all that weight!

Tool master, do you have a COO for that standard Golf wrench? I'm guessing its for a particular something related to golf?

 

[BlueBomber]

Finally picked up this air compressor from BlueBomber this morning. It was HEAVY! Took him, his son and me to load it in my rig. I'm glad I have a forklift now! Gave him $180 for it but it is well worth it. Thanks Again BB

Glad you like it, BC. I had forgotten how heavy it was until we lifted it. It has enough mass to double as a heat sink, or a nuclear bunker. Old school.

 

[BlueBomber]

BlueBomber:

I need to move a 24 ft ladder to my daughter's, about 35 miles away.

Been scratching my noggin trying to figure out a safe way to do it using my small 2wd 97 Tacoma truck, then saw your pic of you moving a 40 ft ladder.

If you don't mind, would love to see some pics on how you secured it and how you built the support in back, as it looks like something that would work for me as well!!!

Thanks.

Mike

Mike,

The two supports in the back are literally just a pair of 2x4s standing straight up against the tailgate. I then ran two ratchet straps, one on each side, down to the stake pockets and pulled it down tight. One ******** the front secured it to my snow plow mounts, with a blanket on the cab roof to protect the paint. I didn't take it up on the highway, but I think it would have done okay. I'll try to snap a few more pics tomorrow.

 

[Sam'sAutoParts]

Got this Waterloo box last weekend for $40. It was barely used, come with the keys. I think this is made in US?

If it is it will be stamped inside on the right hand side, on the floor of the top compartment. I picked up an early 90s 20" 2 drawer a few months back and it was stamped with the year and USA. Decent boxes, comparable to the entry level craftsman of the late 80s early 90s.

 

[Sam'sAutoParts]

Slept though my alarms this morning and missed the flea market. I was a complete zombie until 2:30p. Sadly, no alcohol was involved, just a long sleepless week and a dreary overcast day to set the mood.

Looks like we're gonna get that tomorrow, today was another blazing hot day. Saturday was bad as well. The auction I went to ran out of water at 1pm, I should have brought a case and sold it outta my trunk.

Sorry for the double post, forgot to multi-quote.

 

[Outlawmws]

I.E. driving down the road and saw a sign for a sale not on your pre planned list.

BTW, Outlaw: Nice box for explosive Trojans :-O

Yeah, I got a chuckle out of that... even SWMBO laughed.

 

[Berserk]

Picked up this craftsman top box and middle chest for 25$ from the swap meet!!

 

[maxcarp709]

Great score Berserk! Is the mid box missing the bottom drawer?

 

[Craptain]

If it is it will be stamped inside on the right hand side, on the floor of the top compartment. I picked up an early 90s 20" 2 drawer a few months back and it was stamped with the year and USA. Decent boxes, comparable to the entry level craftsman of the late 80s early 90s.

That would be because Craftsman boxes were (still?) made by Waterloo. They still carry limited parts for them as I found out when I needed drawer clips.

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[BlueBomber]

Picked up this craftsman top box and middle chest for 25$ from the swap meet!!

Dude, you STOLE that for $25!! No matter what you think about modern Craftsman boxes, that's a You **** deal.

 

[astroracer]

$10. Tote full of stuff...

Some of the stuff.

The files in the last pic have handles made out of rolled and varnished paper...
Mark

 

[astroracer]

$5 dollars for all of this. 10 brand new project boxes, 20 SPST switches and a bag of connector plugs. All from Mouser.

A reel cord for 3 and bolt cutters for 5

Had a good day...
Mark

 

[Outlawmws]

Dude, you STOLE that for $25!! No matter what you think about modern Craftsman boxes, that's a You **** deal.

That's a 70's or so box and one of their best as well!

I've never seen that particular drawer configuration in that size overall top case. I think I like your 8 drawer setup better than the 10 drawer as you get two more full width drawers and three instead of 6 narrow drawers and lose the hard to utilize deep narrow drawer.

Great score Berserk! Is the mid box missing the bottom drawer?

Nope, the drawer pulls are at the top of the drawer, and that mid is another rare find. three drawers as well (instead of the more common but still rare 2 Drawer)

Suckage indeed for a mere $25!


A bit more light in the topic:

 

[Outlawmws]

Astro, Great scores! On the tub pic: what brand are the snips (I think they are snips it almost looks like that have a "head"?), and what is the (brass?) rod looking thing in the lower right on top?

 

[topop101]

$10. Tote full of stuff...

Some of the stuff.

The files in the last pic have handles made out of rolled and varnished paper...
Mark

Auto Nice score on the $10 tote. Looks like a few gems there.

 

[Discherd]

Here are some things I got at the first sale I went to this Saturday, and spent $25

 

[Discherd]

Here are some things I got at the first sale I went to this Saturday, and spent $25
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[Discherd]

After driving away 1-2 miles, I realized I didn't remember putting a socket box filled with things I had collected. So I went back, hopping it would still be there. To my surprise it still was - and he charged me $2 (No the Ivory ruler was purchased at a different time)

 

[Outlawmws]

Nice score Discherd! That socket box is 50's or so Craftsman.

 

[Sam'sAutoParts]

Some nice finds I see, agreed in the suckage on the craftsman top and mid box!

Flea market was packed today, but not a lot of tools. Still ended up with this lot, lots of Bonney and craftsman DBEs.

Also a bunch of DOEs

 

[Discherd]

Here is what I got at the next sale. I really like the craftsman drill index case!

 

[Davefr]

Here is what I got at the next sale. I really like the craftsman drill index case!

Discherd,
You scored some really cool stuff. I like the drill index, NOS Nicholson files, ancient SK ratchet and old classic chisels. You ****!!

 

[Outlawmws]

Discherd, I have two of those Drill indexes (both for numbered drills like yours), but made by General. so I'd expect that you Craftsman was also made by General for Sears. the Logo is interesting though - with the Blue, I'd suspect late 30's or so. (No luck in the catalogs I have though)

 

[Berserk]

Great score Berserk! Is the mid box missing the bottom drawer?

Dude, you STOLE that for $25!! No matter what you think about modern Craftsman boxes, that's a You **** deal.

That's a 70's or so box and one of their best as well!

I've never seen that particular drawer configuration in that size overall top case. I think I like your 8 drawer setup better than the 10 drawer as you get two more full width drawers and three instead of 6 narrow drawers and lose the hard to utilize deep narrow drawer.



Nope, the drawer pulls are at the top of the drawer, and that mid is another rare find. three drawers as well (instead of the more common but still rare 2 Drawer)

Suckage indeed for a mere $25!


A bit more light in the topic:

Thanks guys, and yes it does indeed have the bottom drawer. Also some "custom" drawer inserts made of an old rubber mat that are in front of office buildings and stores.
That's cool to hear the age, it is in great condition for being that old. I am real happy it has the middle box but wish I had the bottom to go with it. I would have been happy to pay a few dollars more. BTW it is blue in color, its hard to tell from the pics

 

[Kayakranger76]

Picked this craftsman machinist box for 20$. The top was pretty beat up so I put a coat of paint on it.

Anyone know what vintage this is. Can't find anything on the net

Thanks

 

[Outlawmws]

Closer up pics? it look too deep front to back to be a machinist box.

 

[Kayakranger76]

The box is 26 l x 12 w x 15 tall. Has a brown wrinkle paint in it Guy a bought from called it a machinist toolbox. But I can't find anything like it online. 9 drawers and has a cover that locks for the drawers

 

[Reversepolarity]

Inquired with a vendor at a local flea market about blacksmith tools
He told me he had an anvil at home he would sell.
After meeting at his place and negotiating price.
I landed a 123 pound Trenton anvil, warren tool 3/4 fuller, and three pairs of tongs for $225

 

[Outlawmws]

The box is 26 l x 12 w x 15 tall. Has a brown wrinkle paint in it Guy a bought from called it a machinist toolbox. But I can't find anything like it online. 9 drawers and has a cover that locks for the drawers

12 X 26, and with that drawer configuration looks like a repainted mechanics box to me.

Most machinist boxes are 9 X 20 or 9 X 26, and have very shallow drawers for the narrow ones.

 

[mike_paxton]

Mike That is just too cool of a hand drill! is that main gear bronze?

Outlawmws:

Good eye, as main gear on hand drill is bronze.

Mike

 

[3baygarage]

Finally figured out what I like most about a Bernzomatic torch....

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I like when it isn't in the box!

Picked up these old Snap On ratchets, extension, and most of the socket set, along with some Craftsman for $12

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[jakemac]

Ha Ha, that's the best use I've seen for a BernzOmatic box yet ! Great catch.

 

[3baygarage]

Thanks Jake! I was shocked to find it in the afternoon too, and so were some other vendors.

Today I went to a huge Memorial Day flea market an hour away. There is also a town wide yard sale there and I stopped at probably 20 sales on the way there and back. I was losing hope until I bought this box for $5

There's an Easco rhft flex head but it's toast. A snap On pipe plug socket. Some odd looking import ratchet, misc. Craftsman and a lot of junk.

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The ratchets with some Craftsman, Husky, and Indestro Breaker I picked up later.

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Other finds:
An old little Lufkin folding ruler advertising a local Buffalo lumber company:

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A metal box for $1, Free tool pouch, and free box of rivets from some nice yard sale people. Two cast iron pans for $1.50.

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[BlueBomber]

BlueBomber:

I need to move a 24 ft ladder to my daughter's, about 35 miles away.

Been scratching my noggin trying to figure out a safe way to do it using my small 2wd 97 Tacoma truck, then saw your pic of you moving a 40 ft ladder.

If you don't mind, would love to see some pics on how you secured it and how you built the support in back, as it looks like something that would work for me as well!!!

Thanks.

Mike

Mike: here are a few more pics showing how I secured the 20-ft ladder in my truck.

If it weren't for the dirt in the bed, I would have nailed the vertical boards to a horizontal base plate with some bracing to keep them vertical.

Good luck!