2018 Garage Sale Thread

[BlueBomber]

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Mare Island Naval Shipyard in Vallejo, Ca.
The yard was closed in the early 90's

Ha! I used to drive though Vallejo every day on the way to work.

My dad was stationed at Mare Island in Vallejo when I was born! However, I was actually born in the hospital at nearby Travis AFB, so I guess that's why I went into the Air Force!

Nice finds, folks! I'm on business travel, and with some time to kill in Salt Lake City, I swung by a pawn shop near Clearfield, UT. I've had luck here before, but not today--all the tools were top dollar, including the misc socket bin, which went from a quarter a socket to a buck each. Not worth digging for gems at that price...

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[bluebolt]

Close, but more likely the 4-1/8" I would not have expected that as it only has the 3 mounting holes on the tool plate. Certainly the outlines fit the 4-1/8 better than my guesses.

We are BOTH right. 1957 and earlier there is ONLY a 4 3/8" jointer planer and it looks like the one on the LEFT of your catalog picture.
Pedestal stand is 99 A 02959L

Around 1958 Sears apparently came out with the NEW 4 3/8" jointer planer on the RIGHT side of your catalog picture. That IS the 1959 catalog right?
Pedestal stand for this one is 99 LR 020687L

The old style 4 3/8" jointer then became the economy line and was REDUCED down to 4 1/8". Pedestal stand for this one is 99 LR 02959L, SAME as the earlier 4 3/8" jointer planer.

 

[BillMoney]

$5 for everything last saturday

Craftsman are all USA made wrenches so are the SK. The Husky is USA made as well.

General tools ratcheting screwdriver is US made too I'll probably never use it but I'll add it to the collection

The Craftsman 3/8 and 1/2 sockets & ratchets are all USA made too and are all SAE

The Sears set is Taiwan made somewhere between 30-80's no clue. Ratchet was absolute toast so it got chucked

 

[BillMoney]

the rest of the closeups

 

[tym]

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Mare Island Naval Shipyard in Vallejo, Ca.
The yard was closed in the early 90's

Thanks! Somehow that clamp meter (and an identical sibling that I did not buy) made it all the way across the country to Boston and the campus of MIT!

 

[dittle fart around]

Thanks! Somehow that clamp meter (and an identical sibling that I did not buy) made it all the way across the country to Boston and the campus of MIT!

Every shipyard for the Navy has the same shop numbers. Shop 51 on the west coast is shop 51 in the east coast.

 

[txlonghorn1989]

Every shipyard for the Navy has the same shop numbers. Shop 51 on the west coast is shop 51 in the east coast.

That's very interesting. Anyone know the back story behind that?

 

[tym]

That's very interesting. Anyone know the back story behind that?

That does explain this meter's location. I'm guessing the Navy likes uniformity?

 

[Outlawmws]

So the tech sailors can be shipped anywhere and know which shop to go to. Geography may change, but signs will take them to the right shop.

Bet they have a shop 51 on the big carriers!

 

[Jayman17]

Wow! It looks like everyone did well this weekend. I had some good finds as well.

1. Couldn't pass on this older Milwaukee 1/4" hole shooter. I'm sure it'll wind up on the polisher's thread before too long.

2. U.S.N. MK2 fighting knife. I was surprised how good the edge is on it. Usually I find these type of knives have been driven through wood with a hammer or worse from the back edge.

3. L.L. Bean Hudson bay style axe with sheath made by Snow & Neally. Ive been wanting one of these style axes forever. Its still has the original leather sheath although the strap is stretched beyond use.

4. My personal favorite of the weekend. Coleman 228J dated 3/1976 in original box. I almost fell over when the owner suggested $1! Inside the box was the original paperwork, several packs of mantles, a funnel, and what I am sure is some kind of extreemly rare one off Coleman glass fuel bottle. If anyone wants to start a bidding war over it I am open to offers Hard to believe this lantern cost $30 in 1976! It looks as though they lit it once to burn the mantles and then never again. There wasnt even any soot on the inside of the globe or ventalator! Somebody please tell me why I cant stop buying these things!!!!!

Hi Mr Wonderful,
I laughed when I saw the photo of those lantern mantles with a receipt from Ernst. Don't know how long you've lived in the area but that used to be a hardware type store back in the day. Used to love roaming the aisles as a kid at the Northgate mall Ernst. Spent a lot of my allowance money there.
-Jay

 

[Outlawmws]

Wow! It looks like everyone did well this weekend. I had some good finds as well.

1. Couldn't pass on this older Milwaukee 1/4" hole shooter. I'm sure it'll wind up on the polisher's thread before too long.

2. U.S.N. MK2 fighting knife. I was surprised how good the edge is on it. Usually I find these type of knives have been driven through wood with a hammer or worse from the back edge.

3. L.L. Bean Hudson bay style axe with sheath made by Snow & Neally. Ive been wanting one of these style axes forever. Its still has the original leather sheath although the strap is stretched beyond use.

4. My personal favorite of the weekend. Coleman 228J dated 3/1976 in original box. I almost fell over when the owner suggested $1! Inside the box was the original paperwork, several packs of mantles, a funnel, and what I am sure is some kind of extreemly rare one off Coleman glass fuel bottle. If anyone wants to start a bidding war over it I am open to offers Hard to believe this lantern cost $30 in 1976! It looks as though they lit it once to burn the mantles and then never again. There wasnt even any soot on the inside of the globe or ventalator! Somebody please tell me why I cant stop buying these things!!!!!

Nice finds! and I'l presume you are a member of the CCF?

 

[Mr. Wonderful]

Jayman,

Ya we had an Ernst in Silverdale when I was younger. I think it went under in the late 80's. It was a favorite of mine as well. They had a little bit of everything in that place.

Outlaw,

No I havent joined as of yet. I figure that will just make my problem worse

 

[Outlawmws]

Outlaw,

No I havent joined as of yet. I figure that will just make my problem worse

Haha! You knew EXACTLY what i meant when I said CCF, so methinks thou doest protest too much!


Isn't lurking a somewhat like "a little bit pregnant?"

 

[txlonghorn1989]

Haha! You knew EXACTLY what i meant when I said CCF, so methinks thou doest protest too much!


Isn't lurking a somewhat like "a little bit pregnant?"

Ok, I'll bite...what's CCF?

 

[Motorman55]

Among the lot of stuff I picked up this weekend was this vintage 1941 set of Cornwell testers in the original metal case with instructions. The testers are very heavy and their condition is 9+ out of 10. Cost was $5.00

 

[Outlawmws]

Ok, I'll bite...what's CCF?

Coleman Collectors Fourum

 

[Duckfarmer27]

Hexen -

Nobody has replied to your question on the drawer dividers. I'm no expert - but the size is very close to the Equipo small drawers that have been made by the millions, but does not match the ones I have. Also, LOTS of old cabinets were that same green color - not just the ones used by the military. I've got one that is very similar to the Army ones but was never owned by the government. As to brand - there were lots of small makers of metal stuff like that over the years.

Also, if any markings on Army cabinets I dealt with they would tend to be painted on via stencil, usually be unit markings and not with a Camp/Post/Fort name. But I'm sure there are exceptions out there to prove that rule.

Good luck on your search.

Dale

 

[rmalkow2]

Went to the Lombard Flee Market in Portland. They had lots of good stuff but everyone was looking at the 1909 leather plated Indian motorcycle. Didn't ask how much, it was already sold.

Too bad you didn't hear the selling price as it would be interesting to know how much someone paid for something that looks really old but does not look like any other early Indian motorcycle. There are a lot of features and parts that are wrong on that bike. Tank, oil tank, motor, frame, chain guard, motor mount, etc. I hope it was not a scam on purpose. Possibly it's a real survivor cobbled together motorcycle that someone created back in that time and that would be cool in itself but, not as cool as an original 1909 Indian.

 

[Private Lugnutz]

I had a decent haul at the Early Earl Bird this morning..

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I've seen these Klein Tools lineman's bags with the early logo before, but they were either so ratty they were failing apart or in such nice condition that the seller wanted a pretty penny for them. I don't actually know how old they are, but the bag is heavy duty canvas, the reinforced bottom, carry handles and belt straps are heavy duty leather, and it has a steel hinged strip sewn inside the edge of the opening to facilitate opening and closing and keeping its general shape. I really like them.

The obstruction wrenches is a complete set (I think, have to check later) of late 1930's 11XX series Williams Chro-Molys.

The hammers are a Long C Craftsman and a FAIRMOUNT.

I don't know who made the ratcheting 1/4-inch spinner. Just marked U.S.A.

The S wrench is a Kraeuter. The other DOE wrenches are Arcturus (FSN) and Barcalo ISN 25, and a Cornwell Angle.

The drag link bit is an 1129 Walden (I guess I didn't need to trade 3bay for one a few months ago!)

A Pebble Plomb hinge handle (3/8-inch drive).

 

[dittle fart around]

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Klein is still in business. Has been since 1857. Pretty common in the electrical transmission and distribution business. The tool bags are used and abused and still last forever.

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Yup. And I have plenty of their 40s vintage tools. But I still don't know how old these particular bags are.

 

[3baygarage]

Sorry Lugz, no trade backs.

j/k

Your ratcheting driver is likely Oxwall.

 

[JMLangford]

Started the morning at the Wednesday flea where I picked up a Bolens 3.5 HP edger for $40.....


chunked it in the back of the truck and went to meet up with a guy who had some Snap-on items listed on OfferUp & Letgo.....


Originally he just had the wrenches and the screwdrivers listed, but when we got in contact with each other, he mentioned that he had other items also.....so we met at a QT gas station half way from our locations......after looking over what he had I made him an offer and he said O.K.....


I believe I hit the motherload......everything for 2 Franklins

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[Boofer]

I believe I hit the motherload......everything for 2 Franklins

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For that amount of brand new SO? Yeah, you ****.

 

[3baygarage]

Major suckage!

 

[JMLangford]

The wrenches (10mm-17mm) are flank drive plus.....


All the tools are date code 2013 (He bought everything when he worked at a GM dealership)....


The 3/8" flex head ratchet is one of the "global parts" ratchets and doesn't have USA anywhere on it, but the !/4" has USA around the shaft band and is un-used....


The T10 bit in the torx set is broken.....




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[alinc100]

I had a decent haul at the Early Earl Bird this morning..

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I've seen these Klein Tools lineman's bags with the early logo before, but they were either so ratty they were failing apart or in such nice condition that the seller wanted a pretty penny for them. I don't actually know how old they are, but the bag is heavy duty canvas, the reinforced bottom, carry handles and belt straps are heavy duty leather, and it has a steel hinged strip sewn inside the edge of the opening to facilitate opening and closing and keeping its general shape. I really like them.

The obstruction wrenches is a complete set (I think, have to check later) of late 1930's 11XX series Williams Chro-Molys.

The hammers are a Long C Craftsman and a FAIRMOUNT.

I don't know who made the ratcheting 1/4-inch spinner. Just marked U.S.A.

The S wrench is a Kraeuter. The other DOE wrenches are Arcturus (FSN) and Barcalo ISN 25, and a Cornwell Angle.

The drag link bit is an 1129 Walden (I guess I didn't need to trade 3bay for one a few months ago!)

A Pebble Plomb hinge handle (3/8-inch drive).

If I'm seeing it correctly logo was used beginning 1974 based on the chart on Alloy Artifacts. See Table#2
http://alloy-artifacts.org/klein-tools.html

 

[JMLangford]

Thanks for the suckage guys......


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[Motorman55]

Another item I picked up last weekend was this 4" blade Dremel table saw with guide. Cost $5.00

I've been looking for a small table like this. Works fine but will need a new plug. Because its mostly aluminum there's very little rust on it. I'll take it apart, clean it up and soak the parts in Evapo-Rust.

I'm going to look around for accessories and different tooth blades. Not sure if it came with a blade guard. This saw will go into my hobby room.

 

[Motorman55]

These are some smalls that I picked up last weekend also. All items were .25 cents each except as noted.

1 Craftsman Crown logo small 4 drawer storage box..... $3.00

1 Blue Point metric pocket rule
1 MEA metric pocket rule (Made in Italy)
1 Starrett adjustable No. 14-D small square...…………….. $1.00
2 General small squares...…………………………………………….. $1.00

1 3" Made in Japan vise No. 5247...……………………………... $1.00
1 Battery cable clamp puller
1 Vintage ratcheting multi tip screw driver

1 DAD Key pen knife
1 Champion Spark Plug tool (red)
1 Goodyear tire gauge (blue)

1 Frank R. Buck gauge

 

[txlonghorn1989]

I had a decent haul at the Early Earl Bird this morning...

The drag link bit is an 1129 Walden (I guess I didn't need to trade 3bay for one a few months ago!)...

Maybe Fate is trying to tell you that you need to trade that a drag link bit to a guy who just learned he needs one to restore old vises. Just sayin' it could be...right?

 

[alinc100]

These are some smalls that I picked up last weekend also. All items were .25 cents each except as noted.

1 Craftsman Crown logo small 4 drawer storage box..... $3.00

1 Blue Point metric pocket rule
1 MEA metric pocket rule (Made in Italy)
1 Starrett adjustable No. 14-D small square...…………….. $1.00
2 General small squares...…………………………………………….. $1.00

1 3" Made in Japan vise No. 5247...……………………………... $1.00
1 Battery cable clamp puller
1 Vintage ratcheting multi tip screw driver

1 DAD Key pen knife
1 Champion Spark Plug tool (red)
1 Goodyear tire gauge (blue)

1 Frank R. Buck gauge

Starrett in a box for a$1...you ****!!!

 

[jeffmoss26]

some serious suckage here!

 

[shanny19]

tx, PM me an address and I'll send a vintage drag link in 1/2 drive your way. Might be a couple weeks, out of town starting tomorrow .

Lugz, PM me if you're moving the 3/8 flex handle along!

 

[Outlawmws]

There a Whole lotta suckin goin on!

Oh wait, that's another song...

 

[Shelbylex]

Well, can not compete with a lot of you guys, especially 2 benjamin Snap Ons (JMLangford - well done!!!)

That's what I got today for $10:
Sockets:
1/4 Drive: 13mm Snap ON TMM13 (1988), 9/32 SO TM-9 (1950), 9/32 Craftsman G;
3/8Drive: 11 mm SK; 5/8 Craftsman -V-; 5/8 Craftsman -V- plug socket; 7/16 Craftsman G; Craftsman -V-46669 hex bit (hmm, missed the fact it was missing a bit...); 15mm Great Neck; 11 mmold Husky
1/2 drive: 7/16 old Husky
Wrenches: Indestro 26/32-3/4; 7/8-13/16
Lectrolite: 3/8-7/16; 3/8-7/16 long; 9/16-1/2; 9/16-1/2
Craftsman V double open: 9/19-1/2; 9/16-1/2; double long 9/16-1/2
Snap On VS 1618 (yes..., you guessed it... 9/16-1/2)
Forged Barcalo In USA 11/16-19/32
Small Craftsman phillips - 0

Not sure what was happening in my brain - I noticed that out of 11 wrenches 6 are 9/16-1/2 only after getting home... I also wonder why PO would have so many wrenches in one size (he had a small shop at home...)



...And I wonder on Craftsman -V- 46669 hex bit missing the bit itself (it looks like there is a tiny hole on the side for tiny allen wrench) - is it possible to get a replacement bit or it's a lost cause?
Answering my own question: Well, I think that I will go the easy way: it's a 5/32 bit - will just cut apart one of the zillion Allen wrenches I have and put a new bit in (it secures easily from the side with 5/64 Allen Wrench...). If it gets lost again - will cut another piece... Now tell me where the hell would I use the 5/32 bit : )

 

[Private Lugnutz]

If I'm seeing it correctly logo was used beginning 1974 based on the chart on Alloy Artifacts.

Thanks, I think you're right. Not as old as I suspected. I may use it as a flea market bag.

Sorry Lugz, no trade backs.

That IS the rule! I was wrong, though, anyway. It was the next size up (1130, 15/16" blade) that I got from you.

Your ratcheting driver is likely Oxwall.

Thanks.

Maybe Fate is trying to tell you that you need to trade that drag link bit to a guy who just learned he needs one to restore old vises. Just sayin' it could be...right?

I don't mind paying a drag link bit forward to you for zip, Mike, but it can't be that one. It's a wartime 1129 Walden (with a 47/64" blade) and not too easy to find. Do you know what size DLB blade you need? (I don't know anything about restoring vises, but I have a few vises, and I am trying to imagine what screw you would turn on it that you couldn't turn with a screwdriver? Just a curiosity question.) But I think I have some orphan drag link bits that are not WWII collectibles that you may gladly have. Just let me know what size you need. The ones I have are either 47/64", 15/16" or 1-3/16".

 

[txlonghorn1989]

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I don't mind paying a drag link bit forward to you for zip, Mike, but it can't be that one. It's a wartime 1129 Walden (with a 47/64" blade) and not too easy to find. Do you know what size DLB blade you need? (I don't know anything about restoring vises, but I have a few vises, and I am trying to imagine what screw you would turn on it that you couldn't turn with a screwdriver? Just a curiosity question.) But I think I have some orphan drag link bits that are not WWII collectibles that you may gladly have. Just let me know what size you need. The ones I have are either 47/64", 15/16" or 1-3/16".

Lugz,
It sounds like shanny is gonna send me one. Hopefully he'll let me pay the postage on that. I don't know the name of the big bolt that holds the main base and the swivel base together. I was able to get it off pretty easily with an old dull chisel and an adjustable wrench. That's how I'll put it back together. The collective thought was that I'd be liable to booger it up trying to use a crowbar or a screwdriver (sideways). Glad I didn't have to use that method. That bolt is pretty wide so I'm gonna be keeping my eyes peeled for the widest drag link bit I can find. The chisel was about 3/4".

Thanks for the offer! Much appreciated.
Mike

 

[shanny19]

Got your PM tex, I'll get one in the mail tomorrow . No postage needed., Austin (or more precisely the Georgetown airport) has been kind to me over the years.

 

[txlonghorn1989]

Got your PM tex, I'll get one in the mail tomorrow . No postage needed., Austin (or more precisely the Georgetown airport) has been kind to me over the years.

Thank you shanny! You'll have to tell me about that Georgetown airport comment. My son-in-law is the GM at the Gillespie Country Municipal Airport FBO in Fredericksburg.