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fowldarr

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image.jpgRunning some errands at lunch and stumbled across an estate sale.

Picked up this J.H Williams and co. 12" crescent wrench
And this 11/16-5/8 DBE wrench for $2 total. Not bad.
 
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Ended up getting a box of tools for free instead of them getting sold for scrap. I need to do some cleaning to make out some of the makers, but looks like a good batch.
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Probably the last estate sale this year for me - spent a buck - 1/4" nearly all are SK Wayne, including the unusual square sockets.





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It was a very light but interesting day at the Early Bird this morning.

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The funky little metal box and the “EAGLE” oil can with a bent spout behind it are all I took home.

The box was obviously too small for tools, but that brown crinkle finish looked awfully familiar. And the handwritten label on top hinted at wartime. So I popped the latch and got a big surprise.

The interior looks like it was meant to hold vintage 8mm film reels...

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...which makes perfect sense given the handwritten label scotch taped to the top.

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I just wish the previous owners had used the handy-dandy slot for a label (a la vintage steel shop cabinet drawers) that was designed into the box by its maker – < S-K >!

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Who knew that SK had a secondary "home movie" market?

I think I'll post this in the SK thread or the toolbox thread to see if anyone else has ever seen one.
 
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Love getting to the sales on Friday !
Couldnt pass up the big DOE, found out it is a Oliver 112659-USA crawler wrench.
There is a Forgecraft Hi-Carbon butcher knofe, Boker 5381-8 duckbill pliers,metal gimlet, older screwdriver with brass ferule,Baldwin feeler guage set and Starrett S565WB Drive Pin Punch set in its original wood cylinder.
Also a larger shopmade metal tote (big fat rivets on the sides!) and a cool old locking carry box !
 

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Well I have to work this entire week end, but here's the take from last week end and this week off Let Go. first I hit a huge yard sale and ended up with 2 steel city drawers, a Plumb 2 bit axe with bad handle, a Craftsman drill, and a motor stand. All for $20. Next i picked up a old patina'ed Tricycle at an Estate sale for $5, I have great plans for it! Next ended up at a couple other Estate sales and got a bunch of random torx drivers, screwdrivers, few sockets (Snap On, Bonney, Proto, and an Apex) a couple of files, a small hand saw, some drill bits and punches, even Proto snap ring pliers. and some little wood jig of some type. Staple gun, Taps, old Judd clamp, and a listening scope for noises underhood and such. the Mac PL2 is a strange find. I only found one other example on google. whats this thing for? then yesterday I was browsing LET GO app and found a set of SAE Craftsman wrenches from months ago, the guy still had them and took $10 for them. Pretty good week.
 

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heres the wrenches, and the strange Apex socket, it was painted solid red. I'd reached my picture limit!
 

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Not so much a garage sale as a Facebook classified listing.. What's seen here consists of Snapon, Mac, Matco, Cornwell and a few seized GearWrenches as well as a nice Lisle Fuel System kit, OEM ballpoint press (no longer renting one!) and some other odds and ends.. There was some junk I sorted and listed in lots locally--I also have the SAE Snapon deep 1/2" impact set soaking in vinegar.. The original owner didn't take care of his tools at all.. I want to see if I can get the Craftsman pro screwdrivers replaced, they're all destroyed and hopefully the GearWrenches unless you folks think some soaking in a lube bath may free them up? The massive impact sockets are Astro--probably an HF brand.. -
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Try soaking the Gearwrenches in ATF for a day or three...

Good find this time of year!

Impacts I will usually hit on a fine wire wheel with a light "polishing" action. It almost always takes the rust and leaves the black oxide.
 

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Try soaking the Gearwrenches in ATF for a day or three...

Good find this time of year!

Impacts I will usually hit on a fine wire wheel with a light "polishing" action. It almost always takes the rust and leaves the black oxide.




Thanks for that tip on the GW's.. I've soaked impacts before and you're right--the black oxide basically wiped off afterward.. (Also time dependent on the soak length it seems).. I'll check in the morning and see If the crust comes off. I don't get it with as much money techs generally have to sink into such tools-how anyone can neglect basic care.. But alas--people with nice things and the "means" don't always respect their acquisitions..

Most of this stuff will get sold.. I just have some more cleanup to do. Outlaw-any thoughts on de-rusting the extended reach Mac pliers? Again--trying to maintain as much as the original finish as possible may be difficult.


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You bought that stuff used. Now you're going to try to send it in for free warranty exchange? Shame


Oh no--you misunderstood my interest in selling stuff.. The Pro Craftsman stuff I want to keep--so if I can get all the broken ones replaced--them I have nice new and usable soft-handled drivers.. Same with the GearWrenches--I don't have any so I want these all to work obviously.. All the tool-truck stuff will be finding new homes if I already have something similar..
Each one of the sad Craftsman Professional screwdrivers is in beat up shape and broken..

Realistically-these tools are supposed to have a lifetime warrantee--just because the previous owner didn't take advantage of having access to that warrantee-doesn't mean the warrantee is dead...


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Today's haul. Stopped by an estate sale that didn't even advertise tools but it was on my way to my parents. $10/board and $15 for the tools. Check out that oddball Ray socket.
 

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SWMBO and my son were both out of the house this morning and, with no one around to keep an eye on me, I slipped out to a 2nd-day estate sale 15 minutes away.

Typical run-down small house with a basement work shop and shed, although right on the Concord River in Billerica, MA (pronounced "Bell-ric-ah" around these parts).

The basement yielded these four FatMax saw horses. They sell new for $40 each--I got all four for that price. Good thing too--I just broke one of my 14-yr-old plastic horses last weekend. The newspaper on the one saw horse dates from 2007.

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I made a small pile in the basement, did some dickering on price and then slipped out to the shed. I found a few more things to add to my pile inside. The guy's prices were high at first, but I kept adding things to the pile faster than he would add to the price. We settled on a price of $85 for everything below.

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This ratcheting vise was my last "add". It had 2-3/4" jaws and no markings that I can find. Anyone recognize it?

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These two Williams Superrenches were in a box of garden tools in the shed.

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Grabbed this watering can for SWMBO just because she likes them for gardening. Turns out this Haws 1-gallon can is a pricey British import. Sometimes luck smiles on you.

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How about a 10" Disston and Sons back saw from the 1880s?!

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...or a 40" Warranted Superior Keystone logging saw? !

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Someone liked this model RP3230 Corona ratcheting pruner--I found 15 of them on the property, including the two still in their boxes. These should pay for everything else through Ebay resales.

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I threw in the old man's antique wrench collection because I knew they'd just end up in the dumpster that was already lined up outside. I don't collect these, so if anyone wants 'em, PM me.

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I used this toolbox to carry out everything else, and so got the tools inside as well. Not much to speak of, but I thought the Norton Crystoloy Home Garden Sharpener was neat. The one screwdriver with the gunky handle is an Excelite--the handle still had that signature vomitous aroma. The two tin snips are Wiss, and the Stanley wood chisel is English-made.
 

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HEMI: while i used to almost agree with your thinking about buying broken tools and turning them in for a warranty new one I never did that. i have since changed that thinking cause most of the tools that were broken were done so doing the wrong job for that tool and in most cases the owner knew it so just threw it in the scrap pile or old tool box not wanting to abuse the warranty. and others brake tools doing something they shouldn't have been doing just cause they want a new one.

not that Sears or other companies are going out of business or have strictly went to making Chinese made cheap tools to replace all the old better made ones, but i'm sure it didn't help.

in all my years using Craftsman tools and the last new set i bought was in early 80's and a VV set i've only turned in one 1/2 inch ratchet for a new one and it probably broke cause i was using it instead of a breaker bar on some rusty bolts.

you do as you feel justified cause you are within the rules, but i just thought i'd voice my thoughts cause i have bought more than a few broken life time warranty sockets, wrenches and tools that are NOT going to be replaced under warranty. personally i'd like to see tools made better again and given reasonable warranty replacements cause i've seen and heard of guys using the wrong tool for the wrong job knowing that even if it broke they'd get a new one.

Twertsy: did you buy all those tool boards for $10 or even $10 each is still a great find. just never know where you will find some great tools.

ALL: have a great weekend and remember to vote for next year's GS thread host if you have somebody you'd like to see host it.
 

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SWMBO and my son were both out of the house this morning and, with no one around to keep an eye on me, I slipped out to a 2nd-day estate sale 15 minutes away.

Typical run-down small house with a basement work shop and shed, although right on the Concord River in Billerica, MA (pronounced "Bell-ric-ah" around these parts).

The basement yielded these four FatMax saw horses. They sell new for $40 each--I got all for for that price. Good thing too--I just broke one of my 14-yr-old plastic horses last weekend. The newspaper on the one saw horse dates from 2007.

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I made a small pile in the basement, did some dickering on price and then slipped out to the shed. I found a few more things to add to my pile inside. The guy's prices were high at first, but I kept adding things to the pile faster than he would add to the price. We settled on a price of $85 for everything below.

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This ratcheting vise was my last "add". It had 2-3/4" jaws and no markings that I can find. Anyone recognize it?

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These two Williams Superrenches were in a box of garden tools in the shed.

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Grabbed this watering can for SWMBO just because she likes them for gardening. Turns out this Haws 1-gallon can is a pricey British import. Sometimes luck smiles on you.

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How about a 10" Disston and Sons back saw from the 1880s?!

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...or a 40" Warranted Superior Keystone logging saw? !

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Someone liked this model RP3230 Corona ratcheting pruner--I found 15 of them on the property, including the two still in their boxes. These should pay for everything else through Ebay resales.

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I threw in the old man's antique wrench collection because I knew they'd just end up in the dumpster that was already lined up outside. I don't collect these, so if anyone wants 'em, PM me.

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I used this toolbox to carry out everything else, and so got the tools inside as well. Not much to speak of, but I thought the Norton Crystoloy Home Garden Sharpener was neat. The one screwdriver with the gunky handle is an Excelite--the handle still had that signature vomitous aroma. The two tin snips are Wiss, and the Stanley wood chisel is English-made.

BB Oh for being retired .. You scored on the Stephens vise.. You better get that sent out to me right away! 2-3/4 " makes it a no 3.
 

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Hit two estate sales this morning . One was a private seller who sold most of the things I wanted during the weAk :mad: and the other was a dig through and climb over house full of "treasures". Between the two I spent $101. No real deals but some neat and useful stuff!

3 axes including a fire ax
T handle C-man metric Allen set
Williams 1-2 impact set
Simplex screw jack
saw vise
A mix of hammers, 2 Tim Allen claws, coal hammer , 3oz ballpeen, crate
Some iron items, Wilton trivets , match stick holder, and hardware
Pony clamps
brace and bit set
Pair of 1940's C-man planes
transfer punch set
and a few wrench's, 8" trimo pipe, Diamond adj,
Miller Falls nail set
Klein ele. knife
 

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Just picked all this stuff up for $50

Williams S-40 1/2 Driver 12" Breaker Bar
SK 45170 3/8 Ratchet
Craftsman USA 1/4 Breaker Bar
Channellock 349 9" Linesman's Pliers
Channellock 356 6" End Cutting Pliers
Crescent 50-6 Linesman's Pliers
Irwin USA 7CR Vise Grips
Millers Falls 90060 Tubing Cutter (Made in Spain)
SK 13/16 Spark Plug Socket
No name brand old junk hammer
 
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Outlaw-any thoughts on de-rusting the extended reach Mac pliers? Again--trying to maintain as much as the original finish as possible may be difficult.
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If its the black/red pair, It looks like it is still black oxide on "polished" metal? If so, I'd still go with very light fine wire wheel ( this is where one of those cheap 4" 1/6 HP grinders do well, you CAN'T hardly go too hard with that low of HP and a 4" wheel...). You can also try oil and 0000 steel wool. I've also had some good (If messy) results with oil and a wire wheel but setup to catch the spry and wear something that can easily be washed after... (Canvass Apron or shop coat? Something that already needs washed?)
 
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twertsey, Bluebomber - you **** !

Good job finding sales this late in the season. :thumbup:

I passed on a sale yesterday. It turns out I dodged a bullet. One of the attendees posted a scathing CL review. It turns out that it was a hoarder that kept refusing to sell anything. It would have been a waste of time.

I thought about going to the same sale as BlueBomber, but passed because the sale wasn't close to me and the ad was iffy. Good job BB. It's just as well, I no longer have an income so I'm going to have to rethink a few things. :dunno:

Trying to get caught up on house repairs that I've been neglecting.
I'm really beginning to hate replacing window trim. :mad:
 

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Oh no--you misunderstood my interest in selling stuff.. The Pro Craftsman stuff I want to keep--so if I can get all the broken ones replaced--them I have nice new and usable soft-handled drivers.. Same with the GearWrenches--I don't have any so I want these all to work obviously.. All the tool-truck stuff will be finding new homes if I already have something similar..
Each one of the sad Craftsman Professional screwdrivers is in beat up shape and broken..

Realistically-these tools are supposed to have a lifetime warrantee--just because the previous owner didn't take advantage of having access to that warrantee-doesn't mean the warrantee is dead...


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Lifetime warranty doesn't cover abuse. Using a screwdriver as a chisel or prybar is abuse.
 

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SWMBO and my son were both out of the house this morning and, with no one around to keep an eye on me, I slipped out to a 2nd-day estate sale 15 minutes away.

Typical run-down small house with a basement work shop and shed, although right on the Concord River in Billerica, MA (pronounced "Bell-ric-ah" around these parts).

The basement yielded these four FatMax saw horses. They sell new for $40 each--I got all four for that price. Good thing too--I just broke one of my 14-yr-old plastic horses last weekend. The newspaper on the one saw horse dates from 2007.

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I made a small pile in the basement, did some dickering on price and then slipped out to the shed. I found a few more things to add to my pile inside. The guy's prices were high at first, but I kept adding things to the pile faster than he would add to the price. We settled on a price of $85 for everything below.

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This ratcheting vise was my last "add". It had 2-3/4" jaws and no markings that I can find. Anyone recognize it?

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These two Williams Superrenches were in a box of garden tools in the shed.

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Grabbed this watering can for SWMBO just because she likes them for gardening. Turns out this Haws 1-gallon can is a pricey British import. Sometimes luck smiles on you.

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How about a 10" Disston and Sons back saw from the 1880s?!

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...or a 40" Warranted Superior Keystone logging saw? !

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Someone liked this model RP3230 Corona ratcheting pruner--I found 15 of them on the property, including the two still in their boxes. These should pay for everything else through Ebay resales.

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I threw in the old man's antique wrench collection because I knew they'd just end up in the dumpster that was already lined up outside. I don't collect these, so if anyone wants 'em, PM me.

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I used this toolbox to carry out everything else, and so got the tools inside as well. Not much to speak of, but I thought the Norton Crystoloy Home Garden Sharpener was neat. The one screwdriver with the gunky handle is an Excelite--the handle still had that signature vomitous aroma. The two tin snips are Wiss, and the Stanley wood chisel is English-made.



Stephens vise.
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BB Oh for being retired .. You scored on the Stephens vise.. You better get that sent out to me right away! 2-3/4 " makes it a no 3.
Thanks for the ID on the vise, Topop. It is unusual enough that I may keep it. I'm storing duplicates of some shop tools until I get my wood shop and second garage built, but that might be a while. Meanwhile, the current garage is getting pretty full. It's a good thing I'm still retired from picking. ..;-)

BTW, nice haul, especially the T-handled Allens and the fire ax.
 

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Lifetime warranty doesn't cover abuse. Using a screwdriver as a chisel or prybar is abuse.


I didn't do it, nor do I and I hadn't witnessed the abuse. Craftsman isn't coming back to the US to make better tools at this point in our universe.. How many Snapon and truck tools are abused and swapped out on the truck? I'm not doing it to get new and re-sell.. THAT is a different form of abuse.


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If its the black/red pair, It looks like it is still black oxide on "polished" metal? If so, I'd still go with very light fine wire wheel ( this is where one of those cheap 4" 1/6 HP grinders do well, you CAN'T hardly go too hard with that low of HP and a 4" wheel...). You can also try oil and 0000 steel wool. I've also had some good (If messy) results with oil and a wire wheel but setup to catch the spry and wear something that can easily be washed after... (Canvass Apron or shop coat? Something that already needs washed?)



That's possibly correct.. the surface finish of the pliers has a "stainless" brushed appearance and I know as soon as I hit it with a wheel or other de-rusting agent I'm going to lose the MAC logos..


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Lifetime warranty doesn't cover abuse. Using a screwdriver as a chisel or prybar is abuse.


Please note my previous reply...

HEMI: while i used to almost agree with your thinking about buying broken tools and turning them in for a warranty new one I never did that. i have since changed that thinking cause most of the tools that were broken were done so doing the wrong job for that tool and in most cases the owner knew it so just threw it in the scrap pile or old tool box not wanting to abuse the warranty. and others brake tools doing something they shouldn't have been doing just cause they want a new one.

not that Sears or other companies are going out of business or have strictly went to making Chinese made cheap tools to replace all the old better made ones, but i'm sure it didn't help.

in all my years using Craftsman tools and the last new set i bought was in early 80's and a VV set i've only turned in one 1/2 inch ratchet for a new one and it probably broke cause i was using it instead of a breaker bar on some rusty bolts.

you do as you feel justified cause you are within the rules, but i just thought i'd voice my thoughts cause i have bought more than a few broken life time warranty sockets, wrenches and tools that are NOT going to be replaced under warranty. personally i'd like to see tools made better again and given reasonable warranty replacements cause i've seen and heard of guys using the wrong tool for the wrong job knowing that even if it broke they'd get a new one.

Twertsy: did you buy all those tool boards for $10 or even $10 each is still a great find. just never know where you will find some great tools.

ALL: have a great weekend and remember to vote for next year's GS thread host if you have somebody you'd like to see host it.



DRIVES: I fully respect that point of view.. however, if I can get replacement tools instead of haphazardly tossing these in the trash--then I will. To a certain extent, if they are replaced at the store--then the store is adhering to their interpretation of policy--and not my unholy efforts to capitalize on the opportunity.


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HEMI: while i used to almost agree with your thinking about buying broken tools and turning them in for a warranty new one I never did that. i have since changed that thinking cause most of the tools that were broken were done so doing the wrong job for that tool and in most cases the owner knew it so just threw it in the scrap pile or old tool box not wanting to abuse the warranty. and others brake tools doing something they shouldn't have been doing just cause they want a new one.

not that Sears or other companies are going out of business or have strictly went to making Chinese made cheap tools to replace all the old better made ones, but i'm sure it didn't help.

in all my years using Craftsman tools and the last new set i bought was in early 80's and a VV set i've only turned in one 1/2 inch ratchet for a new one and it probably broke cause i was using it instead of a breaker bar on some rusty bolts.

you do as you feel justified cause you are within the rules, but i just thought i'd voice my thoughts cause i have bought more than a few broken life time warranty sockets, wrenches and tools that are NOT going to be replaced under warranty. personally i'd like to see tools made better again and given reasonable warranty replacements cause i've seen and heard of guys using the wrong tool for the wrong job knowing that even if it broke they'd get a new one.

Twertsy: did you buy all those tool boards for $10 or even $10 each is still a great find. just never know where you will find some great tools.

ALL: have a great weekend and remember to vote for next year's GS thread host if you have somebody you'd like to see host it.
Drives, they were $10 each.

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Lets end the bickering over the warranty issue please? The only thing I'll say is for anyone bothered by it to go to the Sears site and READ the Craftsman warranty.
 

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I hit several Estate Sales today and picked up a few little pieces.

A small Blue Point BP hammer, a cool pair of Craftsman pruners, a Snap On mini blade screw driver and a good sharp pair of scissors.

I have several other pairs of pruners - but I liked the spring mechanism on theses.

The Snap On screwdriver is engraved with Phys. Lab - so somewhere a Physics Lab is missing a screwdriver.

Cheers

Jim
 

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I can hardly believe the finds being made! Well done guys! I thought I did OK today esp. considering the time of year and its pouring outside now (I got out and back just in time...) before I saw the posts!

Here are my (comparatively speaking) meager finds:

Last stop first an the (mostly) non tool items; A NOS Primer pump, Craftsman Pry bar, cable and hook (I was thinking Come-A-Long refill, but it might be too much cable...) and a decent set of dominoes, (might be a double set? :dunno: ) $5 for this stop:

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All the rest is from the first YS (#2 was a deadbeat - Second day in a a row..) (almost an Estate sale; might have been but not advertised as such)

Brass number stencils, 2" and 1-1/2" the smaller set is missing the 1 and 5

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Ticket box, an old Giants Mechanical Pencil (I don't think its the mm sizes...), Blue plastic tools sleeve that I will use to store/carry Tea light (sample shown) for camping. (wish I'd though of that when I was there he had more...), an old school cast iron matchbox holder, Giant Safety Pin, and a Brass Belt buckle for "AL" (or maybe American League, like SWMBO complained about..)

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6" Coes Monkey wrench, 2 Cincinatti 3" clamps, Old school Channellocl Needle nose, SureForm pliers; battery of water pump? jaws are different..., Proto DOE, Snap Ring plieers, Tap Handle:

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Drivers from SO, SK, Williams? :dunno: , Millers falls, Proto, and a small Loc-Bloc driver with a screw holder:

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Stanley Chalk-O-Matic (Bakelite case?), Sparta swivel socket, Mack 1/4 drive Extension, APEX Impact Socket, Sharpener/glass cutter, and a small Miter head, (should fit a disc sander table):


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All for $12 then I spotted this old level; Stanley, not a SW...) and it was a buck!

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Here's my finds last few days.
Private estate sale, many tools add said.
Go in garage and there's a few on shelf and in a tool box. Picked a set of Diamond pliers, lady said I would have to see Betty , she was inn the 2 car garage out back, there was lots of tools there. She walked me almost all the way out there. Some decent things , but not really that much, here's what I picked up:
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A CM hatchet, like new, CM needle nose, linemen pliers, a 3/4 HP motor, chisels that I think I'll use when I get a forge set up. No markings on the pipe wrench like tool, made in Germany, the like new Diamond pliers, line up punch, temp gauge, 2 Diamond adjustables, a Proto made in LA adjustable
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A neat little box that I thought I'd use for drill bits, a Cornell capacitors storage case.
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It's made by Kennedy!
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The motor
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Went back to first garage and about choked over the stuff I missed in the hurry to get in the back.
Proto/Challenger socket set, never used.
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A Proto combo SAE wrench set and a Fleet socket set.
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Didn't even open this set until later, a Channellock combo set, wrenches, pliers and screwdrivers. If it's been used, I sure can't tell.
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Went t a sale that stated lots of SO, Mac and others, 6:00 Am and it was 54 deg. Here this morning, a good sign that keeps people away from early sales. Sure enough, it was after 7 before anyone else showed. Here's my take from there.
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So, pretty decent for just two sales.
 

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I can hardly believe the finds being made! Well done guys! I thought I did OK today esp. considering the time of year and its pouring outside now (I got out and back just in time...) before I saw the posts!

Here are my (comparatively speaking) meager finds:

Last stop first an the (mostly) non tool items; A NOS Primer pump, Craftsman Pry bar, cable and hook (I was thinking Come-A-Long refill, but it might be too much cable...) and a decent set of dominose, (might be a double set? :dunno: ):

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All the rest is from the first YS (#2 was a deadbeat - Second day in a a row..) (almost an Estate sale; might have been but not advertised as such)

Brass number stencils, 2" and 1-1/2" the smaller set is missing the 1 and 5

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Ticket box, an old Giants Mechanical Pencil (I don't think its the mm sizes...), Blue plastic tools sleeve that I will use to store/carry Tea light (sample shown) for camping. (wish I'd though of that when I was there he had more...), an old school cast iron matchbox holder, Giant Safety Pin, and a Brass Belt buckle for "AL" (or maybe American League, like SWMBO complained about..)

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6" Coes Monkey wrench, 2 Cincinatti 3" clamps, Old school Channellocl Needle nose, SureForm pliers; battery of water pump? jaws are different..., Proto DOE, Snap Ring plieers, Tap Handle:

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Drivers from SO, SK, Williams? :dunno: , Millers falls, Proto, and a small Loc-Bloc driver with a screw holder:

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Stanley Chalk-O-Matic (Bakelite case?), Sparta swivel socket, Mack 1/4 drive Extension, APEX Impact Socket, Sharpener/glass cutter, and a small Miter head, (should fit a disc sander table):


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All for $12 then I spotted this old level; Stanley, not a SW...) adn it was a buck!

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Meager heck, Outlaw! That's a hell of a haul for $12! BTW, that looks like the same double-15 domino set we have.
 
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