2016 Garage Sale Thread

[Outlawmws]

Went to gas up for the week and hit 4 yard sales. 3 were a bust (not a tool in sight, but those ads...)

The last was a surprise. it looked like nothing there, then I found two tool boxes, for mot of the wrenches, then later almost burred, an old top box socket tray

for ten buck I got all this, including the no/name "tactical" flashlight. No batteries (But also no corroded batteries inside..) but if fired right up once I got home and loaded it up.

Sockets - 2 SO 1 MAC, Proto SK thorsen, Bonny (the hex driver socket) Armstrong, Indestro, Britool, Willainms, Apex, A Proto impact extension, an SK 3/8 breaker. Wrenches: Vlchec, P&C, Indestro, Tru-Fit, thoset, Proto, S-K, and Barcallo.

It was like digging though my own tools at one time!...

40 things all told!

 

[Outlawmws]

CB you will like those card files. They carry a ton of weight easily; tools or hardware...

 

[Smokeshow69]

Hit up the habitat and found these 2 guys there. The grinder is a 1/4 hp and is in good shape. Has the provisions to bolt it down so it will be replacing my ryobi. Spent $35 on the grinder. Also picked up the blackhawk torque flash as well. Did not need it but it was too cool to pass up, with it's case for $15.

 

[topop101]

Dropped in at the last minute on day two of a sale to find these over priced items still on the shelf. One day one they had them both marked at $25 . Way out of line. Day two price is still to high for me so I thought I would roll the dice and hit them up at the last minute . 5 minutes before closing I made them a $5 buck offer for both and they countered with $5 each . That was the price I was looking for so they came home with me..

New or like new Stanley , made in England jack plane. It doesn't measure up to the old ones but will make a good user.

Old Skilsaw 5/16 Drill. It has had the cord replaced at some point but that's probably a good thing. For a 5/16 it's very strong (4 Amps)and surprisingly fast. 1300 rpm's. single speed and direction. Perfect for mixing !

 

[CTyankee]

Got this yesterday. Didn't really need it, but what else is new. Oldie. No variable speed, but it has the hand dremel/grinder attachment. Not even sure all the stuff goes with it. I do like the tiny block plane that was in the bottom of the box. Not a lot of balls to this one, but it chews through 3/4" pine pretty well...that's all I'll be asking of it.

I know these don't command much money, so I don't know how much of a deal I got. 10 dollars.

 

[bmwrd0]

Hit the swap today, with good results:

Plomb LA extension, Stanley planes and square, Channellock and Cresent needle nose and wire pliers, Snappy and SK 1/4" stuff, KeenKutter chisel and Starrett nippers. Also got the following plumbing stuff, as I am know a landlord (with no tenant)

 

[rmalkow2]

I picked up another vintage shop cabinet from CL last night.This one came out of a local area repair shop and will be perfect for small parts storage while giving that service staton feel. Complete with the original key. Unfortunately it must have lived a former life being chaffed in the center of the door right on the logo so that spot has now surface rusted. I will give it a good cleaning and see if I can restore the original paint in that rusted area.

 

[RedVise]

The ugliest box you have ever seen yielded an early Billings Chrome socket set, I am working on freeing up the ratchet. Same sale also had the Cman open end wrench set. Another sales got me a 50's pre block grinder that sounds smooth. Need a replacement glass and it's good.

Brian

 

[Smokeshow69]

The ugliest box you have ever seen yielded an early Billings Chrome socket set, I am working on freeing up the ratchet. Same sale also had the Cman open end wrench set. Another sales got me a 50's pre block grinder that sounds smooth. Need a replacement glass and it's good.

Brian

Your mail box grinder is the same horse power rating as the one I picked up above but it does not have the holes to bolt it down. I find this interesting as I have a '58 with no holes but then the '63 dated I posted above does have the holes. Sounds like they changed the design within those dates

 

[jakemac]

Geez, I go away for a week in the woods and on the first weekend I'm gone someone comes home with a "damned dirty ape" !

What will you guys find next ?

 

[Sam'sAutoParts]

Slim pickings at the flea today. 4 tools and 2 books about tools. $8 for the clamp, wooden mallet, rotor guide and the books.

 

[TankMech88]

Double post

 

[TankMech88]

So went back to the pawn shop I got all the sk tools from for less than $1 each back in the beginning of the month. No sets this time but a bunch of random sockets and other stuff.

SK 43706 7mm 1/4dr 12pt
SK 43906 3/16 1/4dr 12pt (x2 oops)
SK 43702 5mm 1/4dr 12pt (x2 again oops)
SK 43709 10 mm 1/4dr 12pt
SK 43911 11/32 1/4dr 12pt
SK 385 1/4 to 3/8 adapter
SK 4xx59 3/8dr 2" extension
SK 45161 3/8dr 6" extension
SK 2311 11mm 3/8dr 12pt
SK 45212 3/8 3/8dr 12pt
SK 44912 3/8 1/4dr deep 12pt
SK Wayne 40420 5/8 3/8dr deep 12pt
Craftsman 44312 18mm 3/8dr 12pt
Craftsman 44307 17mm 3/8dr 12pt
Craftsman 43546 14mm 3/8dr 6pt
Craftsman 44295 7mm 3/8dr 13pt
Craftsman 44429 13mm 3/8dr deep 6pt
Craftsman 43589 1/2 3/8dr deep 6pt
Craftsman 43332 1/2 3/8dr deep 6pt
Armstrong 10-947 1/4dr universal
Williams b-618 9/16 3/8dr 6pt
Proto 1634 1 1/16 1/2dr 12pt
Jensen 1-005 dikes
Nicholson 2nd cut flat file with grip
Channellock 430cb
Rigid 12" pipe wrench
Proto 886 6" c clamp.

Got all of that minus the proto clamp for $20 even, paid $7 for the clamp. Everything I listed is made in USA, I'm definitely starting to get a decent socket collection going that's all USA, a few more trips to the pawn shop and I might be there lol. Anyone have one of these c clamps, it's weird how light it is, made of aluminum I suppose, are they still strong??

 

[Macduf]

Proto 3/4

Looked barely used , find on cl for $50

 

[Outlawmws]

Anyone have one of these c clamps, it's weird how light it is, made of aluminum I suppose, are they still strong??

Proto must have rebranded that as I have 4 of the same style in the 3" size. and yes VERY nice when you don't want a lot of weight on the clamped object...

Watching for more!

 

[mike_paxton]

When I purchased the old mechanic wood tool box a month ago, saw a Black & Decker #1 Valve Grinder with patent dates from 1-14-1908 to Nov 6, 1917. Serial number of F1-030.

At the time, the chord was pretty toasty, so didn't take the time to test it.

Today, had some time and so cut off the bad portion of the chord (i.e. almost all of it) to expose enough wire of two leads to put it into an extension plug-in.

Pulled the trigger and away it went.

I'm guessing the front was modified by the mechanic to meet his work on the cars of his time.

In any event, wanted to share.

Mike

 

[bluebolt]

Re: Proto 3/4

Looked barely used , find on cl for $50

Is that 3/4" drive Macduf?

 

[Macduf]

Yep 3/4 drive

 

[ttpete]

When I purchased the old mechanic wood tool box a month ago, saw a Black & Decker #1 Valve Grinder with patent dates from 1-14-1908 to Nov 6, 1917. Serial number of F1-030.

At the time, the chord was pretty toasty, so didn't take the time to test it.

Today, had some time and so cut off the bad portion of the chord (i.e. almost all of it) to expose enough wire of two leads to put it into an extension plug-in.

Pulled the trigger and away it went.

I'm guessing the front was modified by the mechanic to meet his work on the cars of his time.

In any event, wanted to share.

Mike

That's a lapping machine, not a seat grinder. At that time, it was common for valves to either have a slot or two shallow holes in the head for use with either a manual or power lapping machine.

 

[bluebolt]

Yep 3/4 drive

In that case you ****!

 

[Sam'sAutoParts]

I have a couple of USA made Exact brand aluminum c clamps that my dad bought before I was born. They are great for clamping, but I would never use them for pressing or bending. I actually use 2 of them to hold my grinder to the workbench.

 

[rmalkow2]

CL has been good to me this week. I found another deal on a vintage parts/tool storage cabinet. This time a 36" wide Equipto for $10! No way I would argue with that. All drawers still work and I love the work that has been put in over the years to keep this thing working. Mis-matched knobs, paint job, scratches, dings and it still has purpose. I look forward to keep it working and functional.

 

[Outlawmws]

That's a lapping machine, not a seat grinder. At that time, it was common for valves to either have a slot or two shallow holes in the head for use with either a manual or power lapping machine.

Blackhawk called it a grinder... Lapping was generally done by a hand cranked device that "agitated" the valve rotationally back and forth.

 

[Outlawmws]

rmalkow2, you **** for that Equipto. I want one of those just for the cool factor of the 4 flat drawers...

I tried to buy one at a garage sale a couple of years ago and no dice. I tried again about a year ago (Same guy) and still, no dice...

 

[TankMech88]

Thanks outlaw and samsauto, good info and advice for the clamp, appreciate it.

 

[Outlawmws]

I have a couple of USA made Exact brand aluminum c clamps that my dad bought before I was born. They are great for clamping, but I would never use them for pressing or bending. I actually use 2 of them to hold my grinder to the workbench.

As I recall, (and my notes support) the ones I have are Craftsman, at least the numbers match in the catalogs, but no clue who made them for Sears

 

[rmalkow2]

rmalkow2, you **** for that Equipto. I want one of those just for the cool factor of the 4 flat drawers...

I tried to buy one at a garage sale a couple of years ago and no dice. I tried again about a year ago (Same guy) and still, no dice...

Thanks and I know the feeling as I've tried to buy similar ones at auction and they always get priced way above what I could afford. This was just dumb luck of finding this ad and for some reason it did not sell over the weekend until I could get to the guy today. But he was cleaning out two households getting ready to move so I guess he just wanted stuff gone.
This is the proverbial blind squirrel finding the nut.

 

[mike_paxton]

That's a lapping machine, not a seat grinder. At that time, it was common for valves to either have a slot or two shallow holes in the head for use with either a manual or power lapping machine.

ttpete and Outlaw:

Thanks for info on the B&D.

Found some pics of a Made in England B&D (not mine) that looks very simiar. They called it a vibro-centric valve seat grinder and they also had a vibro-centric optional stand to go with it. They said made around 1940's.

Mike

 

[timbitca]

CL has been good to me this week. I found another deal on a vintage parts/tool storage cabinet. This time a 36" wide Equipto for $10! No way I would argue with that. All drawers still work and I love the work that has been put in over the years to keep this thing working. Mis-matched knobs, paint job, scratches, dings and it still has purpose. I look forward to keep it working and functional.

Once again I find myself reading this thread and rushing off to Kijiji to search for something.

I might actually have some money in my pockets if I'd never have found this forum, but what would be the fun in that

 

[mike_paxton]

Went to tool auction today (8/16/16) and bought a Rockwell Model 315 7-1/4" circular saw.

Came with tools, fence, metal box and even a spare carbide blade.

Whoever owned it, took great care of it.

Mike

 

[Outlawmws]

Once again I find myself reading this thread and rushing off to Kijiji to search for something.

I might actually have some money in my pockets if I'd never have found this forum, but what would be the fun in that

Well using Bill Ramsey's sig as a guide...

 

[ttpete]

ttpete and Outlaw:

Thanks for info on the B&D.

Found some pics of a Made in England B&D (not mine) that looks very simiar. They called it a vibro-centric valve seat grinder and they also had a vibro-centric optional stand to go with it. They said made around 1940's.

Mike

I used a similar one quite often. The stand is for dressing the stones.

 

[rmalkow2]

Once again I find myself reading this thread and rushing off to Kijiji to search for something.

I might actually have some money in my pockets if I'd never have found this forum, but what would be the fun in that

HA!
Trust me I know the feeling or, should I say that my wallet know the feeling. But there's a lot of entertainment type things I don't spend money on so this is my indulgence.

 

[Outlawmws]

Yeah, Bill Ramsey's alternative was, uh... "entertainment"

 

[drivesitfar]

TIM: for the most part my wallet has been empty since i joined GJ and i haven't even spent any time on some of the threads that have the cool cars, NEW TOOLS and STUFF. i'm a happy camper (most of the time).

ALL: picked up a few things to help me GET ORGANIZED. if any of you haven't seen the ORGANIZING 201 thread in Garage Gallery it needs your posts so we can all get as ORGANIZED as some of the members. i have FSD (flat surface disease) and i'm not sure there is a cure, but i'm trying. here's the link:

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=335623&highlight=ORGanizing+201

cheers

 

[jakemac]

Nice panel cart. I wish I had the room to use one in my shop.

 

[drivesitfar]

Jake: thanks and i'm actually going to use it in my backyard for my fencing project that i NEED TO START soon before the rainy season begins again.

i have another one in my shop i lease that is loaded and just pretty much sits, but it's nice to be able to move it into a corner or out of the way if i need to.

cheers

 

[bulletpruf]

Went to tool auction today (8/16/16) and bought a Rockwell Model 315 7-1/4" circular saw.

Came with tools, fence, metal box and even a spare carbide blade.

Whoever owned it, took great care of it.

Mike

That's a beauty! Any idea on vintage?

Scott

 

[mike_paxton]

That's a beauty! Any idea on vintage?

Scott

Bulletpruf:

Going by the metal badge on circular saw, it list Rockwell Mfg Co.

In 1973, Rockwell Mfg Co merged with North American Rockwell to become Rockwell International Corp.

So, prior to 1973 on the Rockwell 315 circular saw.

Mike

 

[bulletpruf]

Bulletpruf:

Going by the metal badge on circular saw, it list Rockwell Mfg Co.

In 1973, Rockwell Mfg Co merged with North American Rockwell to become Rockwell International Corp.

So, prior to 1973 on the Rockwell 315 circular saw.

Mike

Very nice. Thanks for the details. Someone really took good care of this saw.