2018 Garage Sale Thread

[ecotec]

I paid $13 for my haul.

 

[Hexen]

I went to one estate sale today. The prices were high, but I found a couple deals.

I was just looking at the current version of that little tool set in Sears last week! At least some of them are still US-made (both of the ones in stock at my store said they were US-made 'with some global materials', but some reviewers on sears.com have reported Chinese-made versions), but no longer come in the pouch, and I decided I didn't like the feel of the mechanisms on the screw-holding tools when I tried one, so I put it back. Hopefully the older version functions better.

PS: Looks like you got a bonus 6th tool thrown in there, a magnetic grabber thing from another source.

 

[Rickster]

Two Streamlights, one 2AA the other rechargeable, both work fine. The Ryobi battery turned out to be worthless but the charger works.... who does this? Mitutoyo 0-1" Micrometer with Ratcheting Dial. And my new garage security camera... needs a 5v power cord but she told me before buying.

 

[alinc100]

Three sales today 2 good ,last one was a bust
First sale Craftsman Wrenches,Fleet metric wrenches,Wiss scissors in the package,really old Craftsman vise Grips,tappet wrench,punches,mini Channelocks,Stanley drywall knife,DBEs from Vlchek and Proto.




Second sale netted more Craftsman ,metric and SAE along with Petersen/American Tools 6 piece vise grip set,1 pair was China junk but the others look quite good.I'm thinking it was 3 sizes curved,long-nose to make up the set.I will look through my boxes here and at home and see if I can fill the pockets correctly.

 

[stewed baker]

Jake, if you can, count the coils, measure the average diameter, divide by 2 for R, and estimate! (3.14 X R X R) X estimated number of coils.

2 x 3.14 x radius = circumference
if radius is 3"
2 x 3.14 x 3 = circumference
6.18 x 3 = 18.84"

OR

3.14 x diameter = circumference
if dia is 6"
3.14 x 6 = 18.84"

 

[454ragtop]

Weather kind of sucked here today, went to 1 sale about 10 min. away. Get there, all household ****. Ask the woman" I thought your ad said tools?" She tells me she didn't say tools and points to a sign. I say, no, the CL ad. She turns to some guy "Did you put tools in the CL ad?" "No I didn't." Me "If it didn't say tools in the ad, I wouldn't be here."
A-hole.

 

[zachzach]

This thread inspired me to check out my local flea market for tools. This was my first attempt.$12 total.

Klein Tools lineman’s with crimping. Like new, some minor surface rust. The vendor originally wanted $15 for just the pliers.

Older USA made Companion tack puller I believe. Companion was a Sears brand from what I’ve read.

This one I have no idea. It has Taiwan stamped on it. It seemed useful to me, at the very least it will open a beer three different ways haha.[emoji481] I’m open to any advice you guys may have on what tools to look for. Are there any names or models that should be an automatic buy if they are a steal. I saw a Fuller screwdriver and I know that is a decent brand but I passed it up because I just wasn’t sure. It was only $.50.


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[zachzach]

Weather kind of sucked here today, went to 1 sale about 10 min. away. Get there, all household ****. Ask the woman" I thought your ad said tools?" She tells me she didn't say tools and points to a sign. I say, no, the CL ad. She turns to some guy "Did you put tools in the CL ad?" "No I didn't." Me "If it didn't say tools in the ad, I wouldn't be here."
A-hole.

I would have been mad too. That’s like when they say TOOLS! and you show up to find out they should pay you to dispose of the junk for them. This did work out one time for me though. I bought a guys flooded tool collection for like $5 and I mean really bad condition but I spied a 1/2” US made craftsman ratchet in the junk. The rust wasn’t to bad but the internals were seized so I just asked sears for the replacement drop in kit. Made my money back in one item.


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[Hexen]

This thread inspired me to check out my local flea market for tools. This was my first attempt.

$12 total.

...

This one I have no idea. It has Taiwan stamped on it. It seemed useful to me, at the very least it will open a beer three different ways haha.[emoji481] ...

I haven't seen one quite like that yet, but I have acquired several weird multi-hole wrenches over the last few months which are intended for opening/closing oxy-acetylene gas cylinders. Could be another design of those.

 

[2000-cvpi]

Weather kind of sucked here today, went to 1 sale about 10 min. away. Get there, all household ****. Ask the woman" I thought your ad said tools?" She tells me she didn't say tools and points to a sign. I say, no, the CL ad. She turns to some guy "Did you put tools in the CL ad?" "No I didn't." Me "If it didn't say tools in the ad, I wouldn't be here."
A-hole.

Then there’s the other side of that coin, the rare sale that didn’t advertise tools and has tons of tools or useful garage stuff. I found a early 70’s Delco dealership cabinet in a high end sub division garage sale for 25.00. You never know where you will find something.

 

[Outlawmws]

I got the CL "tools" BS line today. "sure there is the ladder!"

 

[454ragtop]

Then there’s the other side of that coin, the rare sale that didn’t advertise tools and has tons of tools or useful garage stuff. I found a early 70’s Delco dealership cabinet in a high end sub division garage sale for 25.00. You never know where you will find something.

I don't know, I think the other side would be if they put in the ad that they didn't have any tools, when they actually did. I have no problem with omissions, it's the out and out lies that bother me.

 

[jvlyons99205]

Went to 2 estate sales and 4 garage sales today. Picked up a Danco plumbing O ring kit with 40 mostly full boxes for $15. Gerber multi tool with some surface rust, New Britain 3/4 combo wrench, Craftsman rethreading die set and a roofing hammer for $4.50. Craftsman miter box for $2. Never used Black and Decker 20 volt combo drill and sander from work for $50. And a whole tub of misc hardware, wrenches, bits, wood rulers and tape measures for $6.

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[zachzach]

I got the CL "tools" BS line today. "sure there is the ladder!"

Person running the show “Tools?” “ Oh yeah, we have tons and tons of..... cooking tools!” Pointing into the kitchen full of rummagers. Haha


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[zachzach]

I haven't seen one quite like that yet, but I have acquired several weird multi-hole wrenches over the last few months which are intended for opening/closing oxy-acetylene gas cylinders. Could be another design of those.

So it most likely came with a tool? Similar to the wrenches that come with grinders and sanders? I work with a lot of smaller all thread and nuts like 10/32 or something similar so I’m hoping this will fit into my daily use. I can keep it close by and I won’t have to worry when it gets lost.


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[jeffmoss26]

some definite vortexes today from various parts of the US!
Outlaw, great Bell System stuff.
Alinc, love that Vise grip set!

 

[IdahoMan]

Two Streamlights, one 2AA the other rechargeable, both work fine. The Ryobi battery turned out to be worthless but the charger works.... who does this? Mitutoyo 0-1" Micrometer with Ratcheting Dial. And my new garage security camera... needs a 5v power cord but she told me before buying.

Cool.

I found a slightly rusted 0-1" Starret Micrometer for $1 at sale. Cleaned it up a bit, drowned it in oil.

 

[TheCraneGuy]

Ran across one of these today. I haven’t researched yet, but wanted to share some of my “treasures”!



Also grabbed this for $100.



Did I mention it was full. Full to the point I could hardly open the drawers.

 

[tin medic]

Todays Haul.

Blue Point Reamer set
Complete SK set
Indestro box
Randon wrenches
more wrenches, look at the Proto pliers and the vise grips
Drive tools, going to remove the Plomb 19/32 socket from the homemade extension
POWR-KRAFT stuff
Brake tools
Screwdrivers Vlchek, P&C offset and small Blackhawk offset
Top vise is a Columbia
small red vise is a Brinks & Cotton
Green vise is a Stanley
Crown logo Craftsman torque wrench
pair of impact drivers
pair of pullers, P&C and Truth
MAC Ignition set
Random items
Rulers and gauges

 

[tin medic]

Last pics

 

[tin medic]

Real, last of the pics.

 

[Outlawmws]

TCG, Nice box! what brand? I think I have one or two of the cam lock ratcheting wrenches.

TM you did well! I like the Indestro box! and what is the make of the grey clamp on vise?

You need to point out that red Bell systems box to Jeff Moss!

 

[txlonghorn1989]

Ran across one of these today. I haven’t researched yet, but wanted to share some of my “treasures”!

Also grabbed this for $100.

Did I mention it was full. Full to the point I could hardly open the drawers.

TCG, you ****! I can't wait to see the contents. Who made the boxes?

 

[jpickar]

Did I every say that I love pawn shops? I should say chain pawn shops who have no idea what they have. I was off on Wednesday and was lucky enough to find these.

SnapON LSF720B 1/2 in a 3/8 body
John Deere 3/8 Bonney made ratchet
Craftsman 5mm driver
SK 90376 Spark plug pliers

The only guy on the counter is the guy who deals with the musical instraments (this shops main thing). He asks if its USA made stuff. I say yes it is. Hesays"How about 3 dollars"...that one put a nice smile on my face

Next might not really belong in this thread but it was from a pawn shop . 150$ out the door. Its a Winchester Model 12 from the 50s. 3" Heavy duck gun with upgraded wood and factory Winchester pad. I'm hoping to strip the wood and refinish it. I've had alot of Modle 12s but this is my first Heavy Duck

That is a BIG YOU **** on the duck gun. I have been wanting one of those for quite a while. If you get tired of it just let me know. Just don't sand the wood. Use stripper and 000 steel wool.
John

 

[TheCraneGuy]

TCG, you ****! I can't wait to see the contents. Who made the boxes?

Waterloo Industries.



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[tin medic]

TM you did well! I like the Indestro box! and what is the make of the grey clamp on vise?

You need to point out that red Bell systems box to Jeff Moss!

The green vise is a Stanley.



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[Smokeshow69]

Waterloo Industries.



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[3baygarage]

some definite vortexes today from various parts of the US!
Outlaw, great Bell System stuff.
Alinc, love that Vise grip set!

Well said.


Jwsia -you **** on the $3 pawn deal!


Tin - I meant to ask you what make is the 1/4 driver in your first picture a few post back? Nice hauls btw.

 

[Rickster]

Did I mention it was full. Full to the point I could hardly open the drawers.

Bringing home a packed toolbox is like being a kid again on Christmas morning! Good score!

 

[TheCraneGuy]

only your first attachment worked but i can tell you **** already !


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[Private Lugnutz]

Ran across one of these today. I haven’t researched yet,

The CAM-LOC design was patented by Alfred Kavalar in 1951 and licensed by many mfgrs, including Snap-on, Bonney, and T.K. Fisher (which is what you have). The earliest T.K. Fisher wrenches are marked like that, with the full name, and St. Claire Shores. The latter marked T.K.F. Detroit.

TM you did well! You need to point out that red Bell systems box to Jeff Moss!

And post it - and your other Bell System kits - on the Bell System thread.

 

[alinc100]

TCG, you ****! I can't wait to see the contents. Who made the boxes?

Great find and I concur with txlonghorn1989(and others) YOU ****!!

 

[RagTopTA]

wow you guys are making some killer hauls!! and I m stuck at work all week end!! That big box full of good stuff is awesome for a $100!!! Heres a straw.... cause YOU ****!!!

 

[bmwrd0]

Bringing home a packed toolbox is like being a kid again on Christmas morning! Good score!

Quoted for truth. Nothing I like more than digging through an old toolbox like that!

 

[Outlawmws]

The green vise is a Stanley.

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Thanks, I was thinking that but don't know all the variations

The CAM-LOC design was patented by Alfred Kavalar in 1951 and licensed by many mfgrs, including Snap-on, Bonney, and T.K. Fisher (which is what you have). The earliest T.K. Fisher wrenches are marked like that, with the full name, and St. Claire Shores. The latter marked T.K.F. Detroit.

And TCG has another in his box O' treasure!

And post it - and your other Bell System kits - on the Bell System thread.

Another I don't have bookmarked.

Great find and I concur with txlonghorn1989(and others) YOU ****!!

I hadn't noticed the comment on it being full!

 

[Bockscar]

Auction stuff from yesterday.....some Cincinnati c-clamps.....craftsman ratchet wrenchs....
PowerKraft 1/4 drive......3/8 SK.....1/2 Craftsmen.....som Craftsmen open ends and Indestro metric.....a nice Craftsman and Stanley peeners....little needle nose vise-grips

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[d42jeep]

Tin - I meant to ask you what make is the 1/4 driver in your first picture a few post back? Nice hauls btw.

We had a discussion about that little spinner. It’s a Craftsman made by New Britain.
-Don

 

[3baygarage]

Huh no kidding. Is it not branded? I didn’t recognize it but some of their early colored drivers had the stops on the shank.

 

[tin medic]

Tin - I meant to ask you what make is the 1/4 driver in your first picture a few post back? Nice hauls btw.

3Bay, if you are refering to the little orange handle driver, it's a long-C Craftsman.

 

[tin medic]

3Bay, somehow this pic didn't show up. You can make out "Craftsman" under the initials.