2016 Garage Sale Thread

[3baygarage]

More tools.

Wrenches - mix of Proto, Snap On, Plomb, New Britain, Cornwell,Action, Blue Points, Bonney. Speeders- Craftsman and Walden. Mix of chisels including Pexto and Stanley. MAC sockets, Blue Point Offset Phillips, broken double end Crescent , Craftsman locking pliers, etc.

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Some nice adjustable wrenches all $1 a piece. Big one is Gray Canada, Crescent, Armstrong, Westcott, Stilson and it's Proto twin, I can't remember the others I losing steam here!

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Some other interesting wrenches from the big flea market. A Wizard adjustable, some IH wrenches, Fairmount open end, a neat Armstrong Special deep offset open end stamped "ROPER" - I almost bought one on Ebay before, some Whitworth- a Garrington and an open end I think from a Rolls Royce Merlin engine tool kit. Luthy wrench, never heard of it.
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[thecody59]

Looks like you had a good day 3baygarage! There was no sales around here this weekend. I am hoping to have better luck this weekend. There is a estate sale that is having it's last day and has tools so i am going to stop by and see if there is anything left at 50% off day tomorrow!

 

[Outlawmws]

Mike and BB:

May I suggest that before cutting a long 2X into the two short support 2X's a hole just bigger than the ladder rung be drilled? then after you cut it, you have a nice non slip notch that can't get vibrated off and drop the ladder. you could also put in a 2X spacer, screwed vertically to keep them the width of the ladder so they cant slip to the side or "fall over" to the side.

Basically an "H" with the cross bar higher in the H.

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!

 

[BlueBomber]

Mike and BB:

May I suggest that before cutting a long 2X into the two short support 2X's a hole just bigger than the ladder rung be drilled? then after you cut it, you have a nice non slip notch that can't get vibrated off and drop the ladder. you could also put in a 2X spacer, screwed vertically to keep them the width of the ladder so they cant slip to the side or "fall over" to the side.

Basically an "H" with the cross bar higher in the H.

Yep, if I had it to do again, and more than the five minutes I gave it before departing, I was thinking the same thing (a notch at the top and more bracing). As it was, I only had about 11 miles of side roads to drive to get home.

 

[astroracer]

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?

Thanks! I was looking thru the tub when the sale lady said 10 bucks for the whole thing... I reached for 10 bucks and said "Well! I only look stupid..."
The snips are a no name but they work fine. The "brass rod" thing is a big push/pull screwdriver. I have a couple of these now.
This is another pic of stuff that I didn't post earlier.

Mark

 

[mike_paxton]

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!

BlueBomber:

Thanks for the pics, as they definitely will help when I move the 24 ft ladder to my daughter's!!!

Mike

 

[mike_paxton]

Mike and BB:

May I suggest that before cutting a long 2X into the two short support 2X's a hole just bigger than the ladder rung be drilled? then after you cut it, you have a nice non slip notch that can't get vibrated off and drop the ladder. you could also put in a 2X spacer, screwed vertically to keep them the width of the ladder so they cant slip to the side or "fall over" to the side.

Basically an "H" with the cross bar higher in the H.

Outlawmws:

Thanks for the good advise.

My trip will be longer (50 miles) so securing ladder is important.

Mike

 

[thecody59]

The sale today was really not that great. It said lot's of tools but it was mostly Chinese ****. It was 65% off under $50 so i got a few pieces.

1. black and Decker vintage drill $3.50
2. japan ratchet with gator grip socket $35 cents
3. craftsman wrench, usa wrench, usa pliers 25 cents each.

They had a huge parker silver vise marked $95 so it would of been a little under $50 but it was Chinese and i didn't need another vise!

 

[Berserk]

Found some Nicholson ******* files at a pawn shop today, got them all for 10$

 

[bmwrd0]

Picked up a lot of stuff this weekend, here and there. Hit a flea on Sat followed by a couple estates sales as there was nothing good showing up on the GS listing for Vacaville:

Proto LA stud puller, Proto LA angle wrenches, Blue Point supreme, most of a Snap on rethreading kit and a set of stair sets for a square.

A Blue Point deep snap ring tool, sparker, unused Stanley sawset and a Large diper pin.

Bonney wrench roll and 1/4 horse motor, whick was $5 as was this:

 

[bmwrd0]

Sunday I found the following at a grage sale:

and found these HKPorter 24" for a buck at a thrift store:

Think I spent just under $30 all together.

 

[BlueBomber]

Dang, only a dollar for the midnight discount bolt cutters?! That's a steal!

 

[Lump]

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

You ****! Well done.

 

[Reversepolarity]

You ****! Well done.

Got rid of that ugly paint

 

[NJ Marty]

Got rid of that ugly paint

Looks great with the paint gone. How was that top plate attached? I am wondering if a new one can be attache as well.

 

[Reversepolarity]

Looks great with the paint gone. How was that top plate attached? I am wondering if a new one can be attache as well.

It was forge welded on

 

[bill300d]

mike_paxton
Re: 2016 Garage Sale Thread
Quote:
Originally Posted by Outlawmws View Post
Mike and BB:

May I suggest that before cutting a long 2X into the two short support 2X's a hole just bigger than the ladder rung be drilled? then after you cut it, you have a nice non slip notch that can't get vibrated off and drop the ladder. you could also put in a 2X spacer, screwed vertically to keep them the width of the ladder so they cant slip to the side or "fall over" to the side.

Basically an "H" with the cross bar higher in the H.
Outlawmws:

Thanks for the good advise.

My trip will be longer (50 miles) so securing ladder is important.

Mike

If I'm not mistaken a 2x3 will fit in the pockets on the bed rail. screw another piece across at what ever height you want and then screw a couple of short pieces across the corners to brace it make one for the front and rear of the bed and your good to go.

 

[1badbird]

That's how I made mine, just a a couple of pieces shoved in the corner pockets and a 2x4 to connect them

 

[Waggoner72]

I don't seem to come across the types of deals y'all find but this is what I've picked up recently.
Got this like new ranch hand bumper for my dodge diesel for $200. Looks ugly as sin in my opinion but I couldn't pass up a good deal. I'll keep it, run over some stuff and sell it later on.

 

[BlueBomber]

That's how I made mine, just a a couple of pieces shoved in the corner pockets and a 2x4 to connect them

Yep, for a semi-permanent rack, that's a great way the go. For a 20-ft extension ladder (11-12 ft when fully closed),you could even get away with lowering the tail gate and just letting it stick out with a red flag tied to it. Tied down, of course.

 

[mike_paxton]

I don't seem to come across the types of deals y'all find but this is what I've picked up recently.
Got this like new ranch hand bumper for my dodge diesel for $200. Looks ugly as sin in my opinion but I couldn't pass up a good deal. I'll keep it, run over some stuff and sell it later on.

Waggoner:

I actually like the look of it on your truck.

Great buy!!!

Mike

 

[Rewind97]

Nice score Waggoner!!!! For that price I'd ****** it up even if it didn't fit my truck!!!

 

[mike_paxton]

The National Road or Rt 40 Garage Sales kicked off today (June 1), but will be at full tilt on Friday and Saturday.

Bought a working Made in USA 1950's United Clock Corp of Brooklyn NY electric wall pocket watch Model 47. Approx 13" Wide by 17"High by 3" Thick.

Then bought a Precision Garden Seed Planter Model 1001 B by Esmay Products Inc and included 6 individual seed plates along with it.

Not a lot, but it was good to be out and about in the sun.

Mike

 

[wkndwarrior29]

Here was my Craigslist haul for today... not sure what the bench is actually worth but it needs a good sanding. The Columbian 504 is in excellent shape and a fuller 3 1/2 that could use a new pair of jaws. Overall probably not a steal for $110

 

[mikebaker1129]

The National Road or Rt 40 Garage Sales kicked off today (June 1), but will be at full tilt on Friday and Saturday.

Bought a working Made in USA 1950's United Clock Corp of Brooklyn NY electric wall pocket watch Model 47. Approx 13" Wide by 17"High by 3" Thick.

Then bought a Precision Garden Seed Planter Model 1001 B by Esmay Products Inc and included 6 individual seed plates along with it.

Not a lot, but it was good to be out and about in the sun.

Mike

I miss that sale !
It runs right through my hometown of Richmond, IN.
If I recall,it runs from Baltimore to St. Louis ?

 

[topop101]

Hit a single estate in between job. They claimed tons of tools and there were! But they failed to mention COO... Central this Pittsburg that... All made in china ****. I did manage to find the only quality tool the man owned and a stack of good sand paper. I'm thinking the family members traded out the old timers tools for there HF ****. The owner was a retired TWA wrench and I can't see him going for that junk.
The 15 " auto wrench made by Vlchek was hanging on the side of a cabinet so I'm thinking they missed it. My eagle eye didn't! Sorry about the up close out of focus dang phone is going to drive me crazy.



Oh 6 bucks !

 

[BlueBomber]

Estatesales.com lists no fewer than 22 estate sales within an 80-mile radius of my house outside of Boston this Saturday. If everyone else's location is similar, I predict a bumper crop of You ***** and other good finds this weekend. I know the late start to summer was holding some folks back, but DAGGUM! Good hunting, everyone!

Now I just have to work out a scheme to get to one of them...

 

[Thumper68]

Had a bit of luck at one sale last week.

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[Outlawmws]

Thumper no need to straighten the tongs, those were made that way.

And the hammers (along with the rest of your collection) needs to find the hammer time thread.

 

[Tool_Master]

Went to my first weekday estate sale... Didn't realize there was so many people... Doesn't anyone work. I had go into work late to get this one and that's only because they started at 7am. This what I picked up for $38.


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[Thumper68]

Thumper no need to straighten the tongs, those were made that way.

And the hammers (along with the rest of your collection) needs to find the hammer time thread.

So what are they used for in that shape?

 

[jakemac]

Went to my first weekday estate sale... Didn't realize there was so many people... Doesn't anyone work.
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For most of those people, that was their work.

 

[Tool_Master]

For most of those people, that was their work.

Good point...lol


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[jakemac]

Thumper no need to straighten the tongs, those were made that way.

So what are they used for in that shape?

Outlaw is correct. Those tongs were made by the blacksmith for a specific job. Possibly something with a bowl-like shape so that the curved side matched the curve of the workpiece for a better grip.

 

[Outlawmws]

So what are they used for in that shape?

Outlaw is correct. Those tongs were made by the blacksmith for a specific job. Possibly something with a bowl-like shape so that the curved side matched the curve of the workpiece for a better grip.

Those were for farriers work, and that pair is probably factory made.

 

[mike_paxton]

I miss that sale !
It runs right through my hometown of Richmond, IN.
If I recall,it runs from Baltimore to St. Louis ?

mikebaker1129:

Your right, as the National Rd yard sales run from Baltimore to St. Louis.

Mike

 

[thecody59]

I stopped at a sale that was near my house and because i saw in the ad a Kennedy box. I got all this for $10.

1. Kennedy tool box for $3. I have never seen this type of Kennedy box before so i had to go pick it up. It has broken lock hinges and the top door hinge is bent. I will try to find new hinges and try to straighten the top part out.

2. Usa hand saw, dead blow hammer, Stanley hammer. All $1 each.

3. Truecraft Japan ratchet, Channellock pliers $1 each.

4. Duluth pliers and Challenger pliers $1 each. These are the exact same besides the name so Duluth also made the Challenger Proto pliers. These will go great with my growing Dulth and Challenger collection.

 

[Berserk]

Hit a garage sale this morning and got all this for 5$ I was stoked about the pegs until I called HD and they said they can't get the rubber insert :/ anyone need ONE peg for a Harley lol

 

[jakemac]

Hit a garage sale this morning and got all this for 5$ I was stoked about the pegs until I called HD and they said they can't get the rubber insert :/ anyone need ONE peg for a Harley lol

Use Duct Tape !
It comes in black.

HD must have something close that can be modified to fit.

 

[BlueBomber]

Went to my first weekday estate sale... Didn't realize there was so many people... Doesn't anyone work. I had go into work late to get this one and that's only because they started at 7am. This what I picked up for $38.


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Well done, Toolmaster! The Ridgid pipe threader and dies are worth 2-3 times that by themselves!