2018 Garage Sale Thread

[Michael_in_DE]

I finally got my snap-on box! Hey, you gotta start somewhere right? The Craftsman sockets are nice -V- metric set 1/2" drive, any demand for those?

And I have a confession to make. Every few weeks I go to a mass Snap-on Matco, Mac garage sale. It's awesome. This is from the last one. It was a light day.

 

[d42jeep]

I don't know. I don't have that catalog. But I left the danged thing brand side up for you in the photo! I was going to be a schmuck and flip it!

Edit: do you already have one?

Just one. Todd sent me one last Christmas with the US marked BB dykes, if you remember those.
-Don

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Dang that Todd. Now I have to come up with a whole 'nother stocking stuffer!

 

[Ole Slewfoot]

I sorted all that ****.
The most interesting is this little one way ratcheting screwdriver set. It should work with any right shaft sized screwdriver. No cogs or flats in the mechanism, just roller bearings(?).

Is the ratchet marked? I have one just like it with no markings, and it does work on old Craftsman Philips drivers.

 

[mike_paxton]

Got these three attached pics from a fellow garage sale junkie, asking if I could tell him what type of hammer it was.

No name or number cast into the metal, but said it came in a box with some auto body hammers.

Mike

 

[Outlawmws]

Meaty tenderizer

 

[Tp2177]

Got one of the longest yard sales in the country starting in my town today but doesn’t look like I’ll be able to check anything out. Oh well most of the stuff is usually overpriced because northerners come down and buy our antiques (junk mostly) and resale when they get home for higher. So we get a decently fair price first.


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[3baygarage]

Hey Outlaw. I was about to request your help on this Dietz lantern. I think I mentioned it a long while back.

It’s a 999 with a New York Central System mark. Been in the garage for decades. It seems like it may be common. Is there any value/collector interest in this?

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Here's my mystery thingamajig. As mentioned, I am not at all positive it's related to automotive maintenance. It was in an old auto body work box. And there was nothing else extraneous in there. But that doesn't mean anything. My first thought was that it was some kind of fishing tool, for fishing a part or something out of a cavity or an engine or engine compartment. It does have a little hook in it. (See the zoom.) But the hook is shielded, as if you hook something on it and pull it through an opening. Then I was looking at the handle on the end, and it's rather ornamental. It's cast steel, but it's intentionally slightly bent, and not uniform, and basically etched with marks that makes it looks like some kind of natural thing, like a bean pod or a skinny pine cone. Which made me wonder if it worked the other way around, with that part hanging down, to pull something down. Like a window or a industrial curtain or something.

Basically, I'm stumped. (And I have a sneaky suspicion I am going to feel like an idiot who should know what this is!)

It's 52 inches long.

 

[Outlawmws]

3bay, I'm no expert on the wick type lanterns, despite having a small collection, but IMO definitely collectible, especially with RR markings, probably not rare, but not common either. but value I could not say. Sorry.

 

[ducksface]

Is the ratchet marked? I have one just like it with no markings, and it does work on old Craftsman Philips drivers.

No marking on the ratchet.
It says Bluepoint and a part number on one of the little palm drivers.

 

[B.Boru]

''''

 

[Private Lugnutz]

So, is everyone else stumped? Is everyone else indifferent to identifying the thing no matter what it is? Or is everyone else afraid to tell me how stupid I am?!

 

[LesserSon]

Here's my mystery thingamajig. As mentioned, I am not at all positive it's related to automotive maintenance. It was in an old auto body work box. And there was nothing else extraneous in there. But that doesn't mean anything. My first thought was that it was some kind of fishing tool, for fishing a part or something out of a cavity or an engine or engine compartment. It does have a little hook in it. (See the zoom.) But the hook is shielded, as if you hook something on it and pull it through an opening. Then I was looking at the handle on the end, and it's rather ornamental. It's cast steel, but it's intentionally slightly bent, and not uniform, and basically etched with marks that makes it looks like some kind of natural thing, like a bean pod or a skinny pine cone. Which made me wonder if it worked the other way around, with that part hanging down, to pull something down. Like a window or a industrial curtain or something.

Basically, I'm stumped. (And I have a sneaky suspicion I am going to feel like an idiot who should know what this is!)

It's 52 inches long.

I don’t know, but maybe the hook attaches to a brush or mop for cleaning chimneys or other types of ducts. If the curved iron end is the handle, perhaps the curve is to allow it to be fed through a radius or elbow, then the brush pulled through after it.

 

[LesserSon]

Hey Outlaw. I was about to request your help on this Dietz lantern. I think I mentioned it a long while back.

It’s a 999 with a New York Central System mark. Been in the garage for decades. It seems like it may be common. Is there any value/collector interest in this?

I’ve seen lamps like that not selling in shops and eBay, priced from $50-$200. I’ve got one, through family inheritance, from my grandmother’s brother, who “worked for the rail road.”

 

[3baygarage]

Cool, thanks guys. That’s a neat looking one LS.

I’ve watched people grab lanterns at estate sales for years, but I never paid attention.

 

[Provincial]

I found three wrenches today at a local consignment shop.

A "Riverside" 3/4 x 7/8 DBE "Chrome Vanadium" oval-shank, by Indestro.

A "Westcraft" 3/4 combo, probably by Vlchek. Western Auto variation.

An unknown 15/16 12-point line wrench marked 257459-4, which has the working end shaped to access a difficult location.

 

[gpw_42]

Here's my mystery thingamajig. As mentioned, I am not at all positive it's related to automotive maintenance. It was in an old auto body work box. And there was nothing else extraneous in there. But that doesn't mean anything. My first thought was that it was some kind of fishing tool, for fishing a part or something out of a cavity or an engine or engine compartment. It does have a little hook in it. (See the zoom.) But the hook is shielded, as if you hook something on it and pull it through an opening. Then I was looking at the handle on the end, and it's rather ornamental. It's cast steel, but it's intentionally slightly bent, and not uniform, and basically etched with marks that makes it looks like some kind of natural thing, like a bean pod or a skinny pine cone. Which made me wonder if it worked the other way around, with that part hanging down, to pull something down. Like a window or a industrial curtain or something.

Basically, I'm stumped. (And I have a sneaky suspicion I am going to feel like an idiot who should know what this is!)

It's 52 inches long.

I think it's for fishing, but with fish! Given the size of the links and overall length, I think it's a stringer, and the shielded hook is to make a loop. It'll be interesting to see what other ideas come up.

My first thought was rifle barrel cleaning gear, but the links are clearly too large for that.

 

[Ole Slewfoot]

So the local 'fishing village' closed down their main street and had an 'antique fair' where a bunch of out o towners emptied their trailers along it. Not much in the way of tools, and most prices seemed to have an extra 0 or maybe two. There was some cool stuff, but there were a lot of empty handed browsers. I decided to waste 5 bucks on a trailer part.

Now I can ***** about FEMA downsizing. What is this thing? It's about 3-1/2" across. I tried to google, but the plumbing parts stymied me. Sadly seems to be plated pot metal of some kind, but has a mounting bolt sticking out the back which is steel.

 

[jpickar]

I’ve seen lamps like that not selling in shops and eBay, priced from $50-$200. I’ve got one, through family inheritance, from my grandmother’s brother, who “worked for the rail road.”

Very cool!

 

[Outlawmws]

Cool, thanks guys. That’s a neat looking one LS.

I’ve watched people grab lanterns at estate sales for years, but I never paid attention.

Best bet on value will be completed sales on Eprey...

 

[Private Lugnutz]

I don’t know, but maybe the hook attaches to a brush or mop for cleaning chimneys or other types of ducts.

I think it's for fishing, but with fish! Given the size of the links and overall length, I think it's a stringer, and the shielded hook is to make a loop.

I like both of those way better than my own ideas!

 

[Private Lugnutz]

'Small Haul' today.

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The Victor hydrometer is complete and has a pre-Zip Code address.

I'm pretty sure that little red midget box is a partial BRAZIL set. I'll be posting more post-cleanup pics on the SK thread.

The extreme dwarfie DBE offset wrench is a Williams Superrench No. 1152 with 9/32" x 1/4" hex openings.

The swivel sockets are all Snap/on, all 3/8-inch drive, and all "G" (1945) code! Yup. Mini-one-fell-swoop-score.

The drill gauges (there are actually 2 in that manila paper sleeve) are a Crowntop Craftsman 9-4049, Fractional Size, which matches the sleeve, and a 9-4047, Drill Number Size, tucked in behind it. I don’t collect Crowntop, but this looked too flippety-flippin' good to leave behind.

The US Army ignition wrench roll-up is 'Giller Tools, Dallas Texas' but the wrenches are all Meteor, all GMTK spec (13/64" to 1/2", 15* angle x 60* angle). Doesn’t surprise me. Giller was a classic KW era supplier with most of their tools outsourced or third-partied. Missing a mini-screwdriver and pliers. I have several orphan placeholders to choose from until I can find Meteor or Giller. I may even have one and don’t know it!

 

[Outlawmws]

I like both of those way better than my own ideas!

Lugz, will the "hook" part actually hook to the chain? So it can make a loop?

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Yes. That's what Steve (gpW_42) pointed out, suggesting it might actually be a gill stringer. In a toolbox, I suppose the oldtimer may have been using it for stringing just about anything together. But it is a little over 4 feet long, so maybe it was for lunchtime, for fishing off the local "NO FISHING OFF BRIDGE" bridge.

 

[M_George]

Here's my mystery thingamajig. As mentioned, I am not at all positive it's related to automotive maintenance. It was in an old auto body work box. And there was nothing else extraneous in there. But that doesn't mean anything. My first thought was that it was some kind of fishing tool, for fishing a part or something out of a cavity or an engine or engine compartment. It does have a little hook in it. (See the zoom.) But the hook is shielded, as if you hook something on it and pull it through an opening. Then I was looking at the handle on the end, and it's rather ornamental. It's cast steel, but it's intentionally slightly bent, and not uniform, and basically etched with marks that makes it looks like some kind of natural thing, like a bean pod or a skinny pine cone. Which made me wonder if it worked the other way around, with that part hanging down, to pull something down. Like a window or a industrial curtain or something.

Basically, I'm stumped. (And I have a sneaky suspicion I am going to feel like an idiot who should know what this is!)

It's 52 inches long.

Looks like it might be for pulling wire down through a wall. It has the weight and the other end would grab a piece of romex.

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Like a fishtape. Hmm. Maybe.

 

[Jaydb07]

'Small Haul' today.

View media item 85539
The Victor hydrometer is complete and has a pre-Zip Code address.

I'm pretty sure that little red midget box is a partial BRAZIL set. I'll be posting more post-cleanup pics on the SK thread.

The extreme dwarfie DBE offset wrench is a Williams Superrench No. 1152 with 9/32" x 1/4" hex openings.

The swivel sockets are all Snap/on, all 3/8-inch drive, and all "G" (1945) code! Yup. Mini-one-fell-swoop-score.

The drill gauges (there are actually 2 in that manila paper sleeve) are a Crowntop Craftsman 9-4049, Fractional Size, which matches the sleeve, and a 9-4047, Drill Number Size, tucked in behind it. I don’t collect Crowntop, but this looked too flippety-flippin' good to leave behind.

The US Army ignition wrench roll-up is 'Giller Tools, Dallas Texas' but the wrenches are all Meteor, all GMTK spec (13/64" to 1/2", 15* angle x 60* angle). Doesn’t surprise me. Giller was a classic KW era supplier with most of their tools outsourced or third-partied. Missing a mini-screwdriver and pliers. I have several orphan placeholders to choose from until I can find Meteor or Giller. I may even have one and don’t know it!

Damn I love a good canvas roll


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[Private Lugnutz]

There is something about canvas or leatherette that just has a better look-and-feel and vibe than vinyl or plastic, imo. And this one is in excellent condition. But, it does need some needlework. There is a hole worn into the backside of the smallest wrench pocket, right where the head is.

 

[Outlawmws]

Like a fishtape. Hmm. Maybe.

Looking closer at the "hook" end I agree; probably for Romex or possible the old school armor cable. I'd guess the round style of Romex, not the current flat stuff. Even the handle looks more like a weight than a handle...

 

[Outlawmws]

Damn I love a good canvas roll


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There is something about canvas or leatherette that just has a better look-and-feel and vibe than vinyl or plastic, imo. And this one is in excellent condition. But, it does need some needlework. There is a hole worn into the backside of the smallest wrench pocket, right where the head is.

I agree, I like the look & feel of a roll much better than a blow mold box and its far more space efficient! Canvas, Leather/Leatherette > plastic/Vinyl > Blow Mold...

 

[Outlawmws]

Slim pickings today. one yard sale. "tools" but for one were not for me, and even that was a stretch...



Leather cuffs pouch, replacement lantern globe NOT MIC, adn the "tool" a patch dn heat seam iron. Dritz, so a respectable brand, Says "Prym Consumer, USA, even date stamped - possibly an importer, but no MIC markings. seven bucks all.

 

[alinc100]

Took a break from my house remod/door installation to hit 2 sales.
First sale netted 2 Cornwell wrenches,a Bonney wrench and a Utica Torque wrench.

Second stop was a tiny basement tool room that was packed ,dug for 30-40 minutes to find,Williams,Williams,and more Williams,some Craftsman,Proto LA ,and did I mention Williams? Sadly no ratchets to be found.

 

[Private Lugnutz]

...and did I mention Williams?

I thought I was seeing double there for a second! Not one but TWO 50's era socket boxes. Nice.

 

[alinc100]

I thought I was seeing double there for a second! Not one but TWO 50's era socket boxes. Nice.

You'd be shocked to know what I paid for the lot. I was hoping they were the boxes you were looking for,but regardless they were not being left behind.

 

[Private Lugnutz]

You'd be shocked to know what I paid for the lot.

I hope that means shockingly low, not shockingly high - because that statement could go either way! (I'm going to assume the former..)

I was hoping they were the boxes you were looking for,but regardless they were not being left behind.

Alas, no. They are post-war. The boxes I am looking for would not be marked on the top of the lid at all, and under the lid, the decal would be the old Williams script and located dead center. But I appreciate you thinking of me!

 

[alinc100]

I hope that means shockingly low, not shockingly high - because that statement could go either way! (I'm going to assume the former..)

I paid a whopping $5 for that batch of tools. I paid twice that at the first stop

 

[Boofer]

Please. Allow me.

You ****.

 

[Outlawmws]

I paid a whopping $5 for that batch of tools. I paid twice that at the first stop

That's that way of it; some places you score, and some you pay...

Suckage indeed.

 

[Capt. Spaulding]

Picked up a ton of wrenches today and a few Snap-On sockets. Most mentionable out of the wrenches is two Mercedes Benz, a Williams, and a Par-X, but got a lot of other good stuff. Pictures tomorrow after my Saturday garage sale run. Oh and in total about 25-30 wrenches and maybe 10 sockets. Also a few old challenger and Cresent pliers. All for $20!