2017 Garage Sale Thread

[Outlawmws]

Lug, the instruction are what make me say its a shut off valve.

You can regulate FLOW with a valve, but given time, the pressure will equalize to the tank pressure. A regulator won't let any higher pressure past that what its set for.

If it were regulated it would be near useless as a fire extinguisher. (Old school tires were what? 32 PSI in the 50's?)

 

[Outlawmws]

I haven't googled yet, but does anyone have some suggestions how to seal those little metal oil cans better if they start to leak around that bottom crimp? I tried cleaning good then using flux & solder but it wouldn't stick. I have can that works good but it has a slow leak in that seam and leaves a mess...

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I love this question. Thank you for asking it. Here is where I ruffle some feathers.

I love vintage pump oilers. You get a little piece of functional history for $2-3. Having said that... I only buy really nice looking ones (everyone will have a different opinion on what is nice looking). My math for pump oilers is to have however many you need plus two. If you buy a new oil you want in a pump oiler... you pick the cooler looking of the spares, do a two minute cleanup, label it, and fill it up. If one leaks or does not work right... grab a spare and pour the contents of the leaky one into the spare. Then... throw the leaky one away! I know this goes against the hoarder grain of this forum, but do it. So... how does one fix a leaky seam? The answer is, you don't.

lol, alright... No worries, I usually find them for like .50 or $1 so yeah it's not like a huge loss if I have to toss it...

To give an answer that applies to the repair: Any solvent/oil resistant epoxy will do the trick. You DO need to get the inside clean however.

If you work with Motorcycle tanks a little Caswells or the like would do the trick...

 

[Private Lugnutz]

I wasn't using the term as in an air or oxy set-up, Outlaw, only in the sense of being able to release the contents slowly. I hear you on the potential hazard, but it's complete, except for the hose attachment. In other words, it's meant to be used for tires and fires, as is.

Note that the instructions for tires say, "Turn handwheel slowly to the right. Inflate wheel gradually." Again, I'm assuming that means it will control the output.

Instructions for fires, on the other hand, say, "Turn the handwheel fully to the right."

Drive your truck up here this weekend and we'll test it!

 

[F350]

Found a vintage NIB colman campstove oven.

That thing makes the best camp biscuits along with the camp stove that's as old.

 

[EOC_Jason]

To give an answer that applies to the repair: Any solvent/oil resistant epoxy will do the trick. You DO need to get the inside clean however.

If you work with Motorcycle tanks a little Caswells or the like would do the trick...

I don't know if I have any good epoxy like that sitting around or not, will have to check the drawer of glues & epoxies and see...

I'll probably keep it around empty for now, the pump part works great so if I find another with a good can but bad oiler, then I'm set..

 

[Outlawmws]

I got side tracked on the oil can....

Jason those camp ovens do work well, However:

• A metal plate added in the bottom helps even the heat a bit...
• The thermometers are generally a fantasy for accuracy
• you DON'T want to set them on a non-steel grill (I slagged an aluminum grill/griddle on a new stove that way...)

 

[fowldarr]

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[bargainhuntingking]

Ok, not all of this is truly garage sale stuff but it falls under that same umbrella of scoring some neat deals on useful stuff.

After dropping off the kids at daycare, I actually went into a nearby Ace hardware for the first time and took advantage of their Father's Day sale flyer to get two screwdriver sets and a 6 pack of small clamps (see pic) for $2.99/ea. Not bad!

While I was there I was looking at their autotire pump section and walked away with manual footpump for $7.50 (I used a 25% coupon from the same Father's Day sale flyer). I wanted a home tire pump but not a cigarette lighter version (too wimpy, plus the car has to be running) and was thinking about a 120V version, but this was compact, light, cheap, all manual and will probably do the job just fine. We will see.

A free 2 drawer file cabinet popped up on Craiglist's so I drove by to pick it up as I need a few for garage organization. Score!

On the way home passed by the ReStore and had to look at the new trash/treasures available. Hidden between piles of crapage there are tempting items there, so I got a 24" vintage Craftsman toolbox with nice patina (aka surface rust) for $8. I needed a new hand toolbox like I need a hole in my head but it had character and I felt studly walking around the ReStore with it. Despite it being empty I felt like I was lifting 20lb barbell, thus I'll probably need back surgery if I try to lift it when it's full of tools. Comes from a pre-wimp era when men were men evidently.

Also at the ReStore I spotted this funky DuraGear 22 piece extension flexi-screwdriver (missing a few bits) for $5. Check out the 3 areas of the handle that hold the extra bits. I think this will be a favorite go to.

Continuing on my way, I passed the separate Habitat Store (not related to the ReStore) and got 3 industrial steel parts drawers for $0.75 ea.

All and all a decent haul from a mix of sources.

 

[Smokeshow69]

Ok, not all of this is truly garage sale stuff but it falls under that same umbrella of scoring some neat deals on useful stuff.

After dropping off the kids at daycare, I actually went into a nearby Ace hardware for the first time and took advantage of their Father's Day sale flyer to get two screwdriver sets and a 6 pack of small clamps (see pic) for $2.99/ea. Not bad!

While I was there I was looking at their autotire pump section and walked away with manual footpump for $7.50 (I used a 25% coupon from the same Father's Day sale flyer). I wanted a home tire pump but not a cigarette lighter version (too wimpy, plus the car has to be running) and was thinking about a 120V version, but this was compact, light, cheap, all manual and will probably do the job just fine. We will see.

A free 2 drawer file cabinet popped up on Craiglist's so I drove by to pick it up as I need a few for garage organization. Score!

On the way home passed by the ReStore and had to look at the new trash/treasures available. Hidden between piles of crapage there are tempting items there, so I got a 24" vintage Craftsman toolbox with nice patina (aka surface rust) for $8. I needed a new hand toolbox like I need a hole in my head but it had character and I felt studly walking around the ReStore with it. Despite it being empty I felt like I was lifting 20lb barbell, thus I'll probably need back surgery if I try to lift it when it's full of tools. Comes from a pre-wimp era when men were men evidently.

Also at the ReStore I spotted this funky DuraGear 22 piece extension flexi-screwdriver (missing a few bits) for $5. Check out the 3 areas of the handle that hold the extra bits. I think this will be a favorite go to.

Continuing on my way, I passed the separate Habitat Store (not related to the ReStore) and got 3 industrial steel parts drawers for $0.75 ea.

All and all a decent haul from a mix of sources.

You did real well on the tool box! That is a craftsman commercial model that is heavy duty... You **** at the price [emoji6] nicely done!


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[DGersic]

Out for a walk around the neighborhood over lunch, stopped in to a moving sale. Got a Rigid pipe wrench and a ball peen hammer, $4.



Went back later with my truck and got this old Craftsman bench with custom (really f-in heavy) top for $80

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[3baygarage]

I turned a bunch of old jars and trippy cans full of random fasteners into a fully sorted haul for $20. There's probably 50lbs of stuff here not including all the electrical connectors that were in the cans, too.


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[Private Lugnutz]

I had a pretty good day at the Early Bird...

The only wartime items in those two socket sets you see were these handles.

The lineman's belt and climbers are Buckingham and Klein, respectively, both marked BELL SYSTEM-A, both dated 1951.

The socket sets are a Armstrong ARMALOY 3/8-inch drive (guessing late 1940's) with a fairly intact label under the lid, and a Spiegel Precision-Bilt 1/4-inch drive set (reportedly also late 1940's) with a terrific badge riveted into the top of the lid. They were filled with a bunch of other mixed brand stuff (Proto, MATCO, Crafty, Husky, Williams), but I have some decent pieces to work with to try to complete them.

Here's the Spiegel Precision-Bilt midget set.

Spiegel (Chicago) reportedly sold these sets in department stores and mail order catalogs in the 1940's, New Britain was reportedly the OEM, and I'd say this set certainly confirms that and more. In addition to the Precision-Bilt marked sockets, there was a couple look-alike MUSTANG marked sockets, and MUSTANG was also made by New Britain.

With all the non-Armstrong pieces removed, I'm a lot less farther along with the Armstrong ARMALOY 3/8-inch drive set. Just an extension and a handful of sockets, all F-2xxx series marked. But there's a lot of room in this box, and I actually have a full set of ARMALOY ignition wrenches I may put in here just because.

The piece of furniture with the cast iron legs sticking out is actually this Leiman Brothers jeweler's workbench.

No markings on the 2-inch vise. But the company that made these work benches is well known, and after some quick research, I am guessing it dates to 1900-1910. The two removable drawers you see are framed out of wood, but have tin bottoms. I am not going to touch it. It's perfect as is. Most antique houses would take the vise off and sell this as a secretary. I'm going to use it as a little secretary style desk, too, but I'm going to leave the little vise on it. My house was built in 1893, and I have a perfect spot for it in the corner of the bedroom, between two windows. It'll be a good little getaway place to set the laptop up in peace and quiet.

 

[thecody59]

I found a sale last night that had some good tools that wasn't too far so I went. I wish I would of found it earlier because some of the good tools were gone. I still got all this stuff for $16!

1. K-d flexible bit driver
2. Diamond 12in adjustable
3. Diamond cutters
4. Really old Cornwell ratchet. It won't be used but it is going on my ratchet collection
5. Some new craftsman punches and chisels
6. I think it is a apex spark plug socket extension.
7. Can anyone tell me anything about these apex extensions? The have a six sided hold on the end instead of a regular square end for ratchets.

 

[SolarRob]

Found a cool Wilton vise on CL, seems like a lightweight adjustable vise.
Paid 25, was looking for something heavier, but I am sure I will find a purpose for it.

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[Outlawmws]

Love the Workbench and Vise Lug! That is very cool!

can you get a close shot of the sides of the jaws? I suspect it may be a Parker... Even cooler that is has the swivel static jaw...


I caught an Estate sale today:

A vintage "Jack Frost" wool blanket from Utah Woolen Mills. Twin sized, and in good shape other than one 1/2" L cut that I need to stitch up. Utah Woolen Mills is still in business but as a retail store since 1980 or so. prior to that they made a lot of their own stuff... 5th Gen Family owned...

Five on the blanket:

And some odds and ends. wrist weights for the ladies of the house, more emergency candle supplies, an old Trowel, Bocket Binoculars, Erem Flush cut Dykes (Swiss) Five bucks all.

 

[racinfarmer]

Found a cool Wilton vise on CL, seems like a lightweight adjustable vise.
Paid 25, was looking for something heavier, but I am sure I will find a purpose for it.

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I have one and put it in my snowmobile racing trailer. It is nice to an extent, but like you said, defiantly lighter duty.

 

[Outlawmws]

I used one of those light Wilton's as a "grounding vise" on a pedestal before I setup the roller tool box as my welding bench. I donated it to a buddy years back now...

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Love the Workbench and Vise Lug! That is very cool!

can you get a close shot of the sides of the jaws? I suspect it may be a Parker... Even cooler that is has the swivel static jaw...

Thanks! I'm still elated! I will be posting more photos of the workbench and the vise in a separate thread, Outlaw. I'll link it here so you don't miss it.

 

[ducksface]

http://m.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Altec...ohm-Speaker-EXCELLENT-CONDITION-/180847559688

just an update from last week.
The Williamson amp is a 2020.
So oddball that there is only one picture on the entire Internet.

I wasn't even going g to look at the speakers but:
Altec 408a matched pair
Altec 3000 crossovers
Altec 3000 horn tweeters matched to the crossovers.

$2,000 on ebay...just for the speaker setup.
No clue on the amp. Too rare and odd.

I just pulled another 408a out of the cabinet for a total of three.
H

 

[EOC_Jason]

Still waiting on pictures!

http://m.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Altec...ohm-Speaker-EXCELLENT-CONDITION-/180847559688

just an update from last week.
The Williamson amp is a 2020.
So oddball that there is only one picture on the entire Internet.

I wasn't even going g to look at the speakers but:
Altec 408a matched pair
Altec 3000 crossovers
Altec 3000 horn tweeters matched to the crossovers.

$2,000 on ebay...just for the speaker setup.
No clue on the amp. Too rare and odd.

I just pulled another 408a out of the cabinet for a total of three.
H

 

[ducksface]

Third 408 isn't in this picture.

There's a receiver and amp and a full size garrard turntable also. All in the headboard.
Turntable appears to be very dusty but unused. Damned stylus was never installed. I'm not spending the money. It's an automatic with white plastic trim and measures and does auto correct for 10 and 12 inch records mixed together on the drop spindle.

 

[EOC_Jason]

All that was in a headboard?!?!

 

[Outlawmws]

Gives new meaning to the word climax, doesn't it?

 

[bagged89s10]

Paid $15 for these. Really diggin the mini watchmaker's hammers and think I got a deal with the norton Arkansas and India sharpening stones.

 

[ducksface]

Not yard sale, but brother in law dropped off two 20lb and five 10lb newly certified fire extinguishers.

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Outlaw, I just posted a few more photos of the jeweler's vise at the end of the Vises thread on this board, and in this thread on the Vintage board: http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=362948

 

[Macduf]

Some stuff

Found a few things before work today.
1) short 3/4 proto extension
2) set of truecraft ratcheting wrenches
3)3/8 truecraft ratchet
4)circle f craftsman push drill
5) 1/2 proto breaker bar
6) 1/4 Sparta breaker bar
7) SK Wayne 3/8 ratchet
8) small p&c needle nose
9) couple of tape measures

Is the truecraft stuff any good?

 

[Outlawmws]

Thanks Lug!

 

[3baygarage]

Cody most Apex tools are for assembly line type work in factories. Those are mainly for some type of power drill/driver type setup with that hex shank. Nice Cornwell.

Lugz really digging that desk and vise! Nice find on the Precision Bilt set too.

 

[3baygarage]

For once I'm more than satisfied with the prices at both a family run estate/garage sale, and a yard sale put on by my tool collector friend.

Starting with the estate sale: it was outdoors, 2 garages and a shed. Nothing but tools and garage stuff, and some antiques. From what the family said, people came in hours early before opening, and even days prior they let people slip in. Those cheatin' bums. Even after all that and the family having kept what they wanted, there was still plenty enough for this guy to find.

Craftsman 5163 monster of a vise - $25
I also took a quick pawn shop look in between. Found a Craftsman 1/2 flex ratchet and 1/2 Firestone extension -$18

The rest of the tools came to $34. I was pretty happy with that. Without listing each thing:
A nice Snap On ratchet to note. The tools a mix of Snappy, Williams, Craftsman, a bunch of Bonney sockets and wrenches, some Stanley pieces, a few older Plomb sockets, a couple different Williams/Vulcan chain wrenches, Williams socket box a Herbrand set, assorted German wrenches,

 

[3baygarage]

Estate sale cont. :

My friend the tool collector's sale. He hit me with a heck of a deal. $60 for the following pile:

I watched him beat me to this Williams board one time and he wouldn't sell it to me that day. Well, here it is. WILLIAMS socket board.

Williams 1/2 set, SK 1/4 set

Ratchets- Craftsman, Reechet, Williams, Duralast
Xcelite adjustable, Williams bit, Williams driver, another Will. driver without the handle, Duro breaker.

Williams complete ball peen set

 

[3baygarage]

yard sale cont. :

Williams emblem. Not sure what exactly from but we believe NOS for a tool board.

3 S-K 3/8" drive sets with some extras thrown in. A box of misc. USA swivels and a few other sockets.

 

[Sam'sAutoParts]

Amazing haul 3Bay

 

[Outlawmws]

WOW! lots O' Williams goodness there is seems!

 

[EOC_Jason]

Three SK metal boxes! Ugh...

 

[jakemac]

My wallet has been keeping me home. That haul is making my brain itch.
If I was 5 years old I'd be stamping my foot and screaming "THAT'S NOT FAIR !"

SK, Williams, I'm going to go sulk in the closet now. I need a time out.

 

[Private Lugnutz]

3bay: What is the set number on that Williams electrical set? Can I see a close-up of the label, please?

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Today’s haul had a little more wartime in it!

A decent oval sash brush (GMTK), a 1943 dated 1 qt. lube can, and an almost complete set of v Plvmb v 3/8-inch drive swivel sockets:

5279 (3/4)
5278 (11/16)
5277 (5/8)
5276 (9/16)
MISSING >> 5275 (1/2)
5274 (7/16)
5273 (3/8)

The SW set (1/2-inch drive) with the foil label is chromed (50’s or 60’s?), but too cool to pass up. Nine (9) sockets, a, 1151 bullet handle ratchet, and an 1139 extension.

The pocket knife/adjustable wrench combo will go in my ‘Completely Useless But Cool Cheap-o Novelty Multi-Tools’ bucket.

 

[drivesitfar]

3Bay: you picked up a lot of my FAVORITES. Plvmb, Craftsman vise made by Rock Island vise company and those williams emblem and tool board are AWESOME. WELL DONE!!

if you have time to post your Williams over on this the Williams tool thread in Vintage tools here's the link: http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=307187&highlight=williams

i have a similar Williams tool board i'm still trying to find a wall or back of a cabinet to hang it cause i think i now have most of the tools. looks like yours might be missing a few pegs, but the board looks like it's in great shape. Mine is made with better than average quality material and heavy and guessing yours is too.

 

[WNYflyer]

Fantastic scores 3Bay ! ......

Love the tool board . That board looks familiar, I almost snagged one similar last year at a sale on the old part of NF Blvd not far down from UB but came up a few minutes short

Man, a complete set of ball peens and Williams at that

I hit a few sales today but only 1 good one at which I got VULCANIZED pretty good. Details at 11