2019 Garage Sale Thread

[garthg]

I'm the only guy standing in front of this house for an estate sale this morning. I dont think I have enough wallet for this place...

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/295-Hanover-Rd-Carlisle-MA-01741/118161888_zpid/

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I looked at the listing for that now-closed sale. Lots of fancy furniture. What was it that attracted your interest?

 

[JackVegas]

Picked up 2 of each of these Delco Light glass batteries. Not sure what I'm gonna do with them but I thought they were cool. They are from the 1930's I believe. Family was clearing out the property that had treasures from many generations. They said their grandparents had the whole system and powered their house back in the day.

Problem is most still have the lead parts still in them plus some nasty looking sludge on the bottom. They had more but my better half persuaded me from buying more things I don't know what I'm gonna do with.

 

[Outlawmws]

If you can find an old school battery shop those may be able to be re-built. Finding a shop still in existence is the trick...

 

[bagged89s10]

i’ve had a lot of finds but haven’t posted them. This is my best recent find. This is the $65 find this week. It’s already in the electrolysis tank.

 

[Outlawmws]

You Still ****, ****, ****...

 

[LesserSon]

Despite longstanding contrary plans, MrsLS surprised me this morning with, “Should we go by way of Jakes?” As if there could be any answer but “yes!”
WOW, what a difference from yesterday. So many cars, so many vendors. Sunday really is the better day here.
I did better with prices today, too. On the road to Lancaster now, so I’ll have to follow up with more pics another time.

 

[WNYflyer]

Not a whole lot of luck the past couple weekends so just a few items.

Small Proto impact set, Williams B-52 ratchet, Armstrong extension, Snap-On driver.

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2 1/4" Williams Superrench and to me, my find of the day , Vulcan 1/2" x 24" breaker bar. Go figure, the breaker came from a sale where I was looking for stuff other than tools. Can't see where Williams ever made a 24" long breaker but of course did for their Vulcan line of tools.

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[3baygarage]

Nice finds. That Vulcan 24” bar has just barely slipped by me a couple times, at sales and ebay.


Bagged- That vise is darn cool. Who’s the maker?

Edit: n/m I see it’s Parker.

 

[BlueBomber]

I looked at the listing for that now-closed sale. Lots of fancy furniture. What was it that attracted your interest?

Only that it was 12 minutes from my house and that I hadn't been to a sale in over two months. I never saw a listing for the place, just yard signs around town. If I had, I probably wouldn't have wasted my time.

 

[misterbill]

Let this be an encouraging tale of always walking to the end of the line of sellers at the flea. It was muggy this morning and I was ready to head out but saw a seller at the end that looked like they might have tools.

Guy had a little tub of sockets. I saw a Plomb WF-7 breaker and picked it up. “Those are military.” the seller growled. I replied that I agreed. “They ain’t 1/4” if that’s what you’re thinking.” “Yup", I answered. - "You usually find them ground down so that they’ll fit a 1/4” socket.”, I added. “I got a speeder back here the same size if you’re interested.” Turns out he had several bits I was interested in and I came home with the following.

At first I thought these were 1/4" because they were chromed, but they are 9/32", too. I don't recognize the logo, though. Walden-Worcester maybe?

Bill

 

[3baygarage]

Nice haul. It paid off to look.

Those are Williams sockets. I’m very surprised to hear they’re 9/32. There isn’t much info about the Williams stuff with that logo, but the patent for the ratchets with that logo was granted in 1955.

Edit- posted my ratchets here: https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=7399716&postcount=137

 

[misterbill]

Nice haul. It paid off to look.

Those are Williams sockets. I’m very surprised to hear they’re 9/32. There isn’t much info about the Williams stuff with that logo, but the patent for the ratchets with that logo was granted in 1955.

Edit- posted my ratchets here: https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=7399716&postcount=137

Very cool. Thanks 3bay!

 

[Catfishdan]

I grabbed a small handful of plomb today.

 

[HandsomeDan]

$30 for 12pc Proto impact set and 10” extension.

 

[LesserSon]

Here’s some detail pics.
Thorsen flip-down front box. Is this Union-made? The krinkle paint seems old, but the paper labels seem kind of cheap-o. At first I thought the way the handle attaches was kind of cheap, too, but then I realized the through-construction is stronger, because it doesn’t rely on the strength of the rivets. 1940s, 1950s?
Plvmb 3/8dr speeder, WF extension.
D-I 12pt 1/2dr sockets.
Perfect Handle 8” Stillson wrench.

 

[LesserSon]

“Checker-dot” grip Husky slip-joints?!
A clutch of Bonney.
Rip hammer - hickory handle, rubber grip. My dad had a 2lb sledge with a similar pattern handle.
What era is this Craftsman ballpein? Kind of a wave running through the letters.

 

[Outlawmws]

LS, the only logo I have an image of with that wave font is marked 1927!

On the box, IIR that oval embossing is Huot? Or was it beach? (Too Tired)

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Is this Union-made?

Isn't that raised pattern on the lid a Huot trademark?

 

[LesserSon]

Yeah, I don’t know. I saw two different size/pattern boxes today with that same embossed oval. One was labeled Western Auto, I think. The latches on this one reminded me of the ones on Unions. I’ll look into it. Just thought someone might know.

 

[Outlawmws]

Huot:

 

[Prichman38]

I picked up this interesting Craftsman Toolbox. From the logo I’m assuming from 1950 to 1964. I think closer to 50’s due to the handles. I have not seen any similar googling images. It also seams to maybe have copper in the metal. I didn’t want to start sanding till I found out more. I paid $5 for it.

Does anyone know any thing more. I would cross post in craftsman toolbox thread if I knew how.






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[LesserSon]

I picked up this interesting Craftsman Toolbox. From the logo I’m assuming from 1950 to 1964. I think closer to 50’s due to the handles. I have not seen any similar googling images. It also seams to maybe have copper in the metal. I didn’t want to start sanding till I found out more. I paid $5 for it.

Does anyone know any thing more.

My god, I saw the same thing yesterday in Bally PA for $8, maybe a bit worse shape. I’m pretty sure it was made by Union. The tray supports were those punched tabs. I haven’t search the catalogs, but I assumed it was mid-to-late 1940s, maybe into the 1950s, like you said.
I seriously doubt there could be any copper in the metal. But maybe on it. Usually plating steel with copper is a finish or a step in chrome finish. That box has the original gray paint. I’ve seen a purplish tone under the paint of 1930s-40s boxes. Dunno what it is.
It’s your box, and you didn’t pay too much for it. So if you want to repaint, it’s your choice. If you’re really going to sand it, tape off the badge to avoid scratching it, or even drill out the rivets and remove it.
You might consider just washing and waxing it, though. Your choice.
Edit- I don’t see that style box in the catalogs, but the heritage badge looks to begin in the late 1940s.

 

[LesserSon]

Huot:

Thank you.

 

[madison069]

Some nice hauls by everyone!

I only picked up some expired (by two weeks) pork skin to eat and car fresheners for the truck.

 

[d42jeep]

Thank you.

Check post 8061 through 8066 in the vintage toolbox thread.
https://www.garagejournal.com/forum...34&highlight=Thorsen+Huot+toolbox#post6682634
-Don

 

[d42jeep]

Today was the last day of the season for the Tahoe flea, so I slipped away for an hour to see if I could find anything of interest. Even though approximately half of the vendors were AWOL I came home with a few items. The little Plomb DOE was obviously a keeper as were the Dunlap twin DOEs with the V marking. I’ve found a few of the 1933 patent Channellock 420s recently but these are the first Chrome plated ones I’ve seen. The Powr-Kraft ignition wrenches will be added to the collection and the Williams Superrench will be headed to misterbill’s growing Williams hoard.
-Don

 

[Provincial]

Saturday had a few duds, but I did stumble onto a small flea being held in a parking lot that I had never seen before. I found a box of mixed tools that had a few interesting items. He wanted $10.00 for the whole box, but settled for $7.00.

Photo #1 is the USA (non-anitque) Husky. I believe that these (except for the Torx driver and the metric sockets) are from the New Britain era.
3/8 drive - 3/4 (3) + 1 deep, 11/16, 5/8 deep, 1/2, and 7/16.
1/2 drive - 1" to 3/8, missing 3/4 and 5/8. 2x 1/2".
CS 24 extension

Late Husky - 12, 14, and 15mm
T25 driver

Photo #2, top to bottom:
First row:
Stanley #199, complete with blade guard
1/2 pipe cap and plug
Hex drive "made in USA" sockets 15/16 to 9/16, 7/16.

Second row:
SK 3/8 drive 7/16, 1/2 drive 9/16 8-point, 40126 13/16.
Arrow short DBE 3/4x25/32
3/8 drive import deep sockets 5/16, 11/16, 3/4.

Third row:
STW black 3/8 drive 5/8" 12-point
Walden 1/4 drive 3110 5/16
"-D-" 3/8 drive 3/8
Indestro: 1/2 drive 5/8 deep, 5/8 6-point
Chromium Vanadium 3/8 drive 9/16 12-point
Old Husky 3/8 drive 9/16 12-point
Old Husky 1/2 drive 9/16 8-point
None Better 1/2 drive 1/2 12-point

Fourth row:
Giller 3/8 drive 3/8 12-point
Snap-On 3/8 drive 5/16, 7/16, 1/2, 9/16 (owner's marks ground off)
Allen 1/2 to 3/8 adapter
Easco 1/4 drive bit socket
Proto 3/8 drive 1/2 12-point
Powr-Kraft 3/8 drive 1/2 deep, 1/2 drive 3/8 8-point

Fifth row:
Plomb USA 1126 DBE 1/2x9/16
Plomb WF 31 socket
P&C 0259 1/4 spinner (like new, I believe very late production)
P&C 3/8 drive 7/16 12-point
P&C 1/2 drive 1/2 12-point

Photo #3:
The dregs. I haven't sorted it out, but all the sockets seem to be Taiwan and Japan.

 

[LesserSon]

Don -
Thank you! That link answers all. So, made in the 1960s, like myself.
Now I will feel compelled to buy all the Thorsen I’ve been passing up, unless some Thorsen aficionado saves me with an offer I can’t refuse.
For now, I’ll just clean it up and keep my 1960s Bonney in it until I come across a similar-era Bonney-branded box.

 

[mike_paxton]

Mike:

I have a tire changer that looks close to what you have, although mine has a air cylinder and was made by a company out of the dakota's-think it is a BISHMAN-will have to check and uncover mine as it's buried in the shed to see if it has the name plate in the same location. Have seen several manuals at swap meets and most were made by BISHMAN. My first garage/gas station job we used a manual one like yours to do ALL tires for autos and trucks! Definately was a workout!

Crankshaftdan:

Does seem to be a lot of similar old tire changers (Coats, Henderson, Bishman, etc), but haven't yet an exact match to one I have.

The manufacture badge was gone on top surface and only the four rivets of where it was, remain for now. (Four rivets can be seen in pic 1, just below the center top piece)

Did watch a video and definitely a work out for changing tires with these manual changers.

BTW, if you do pull out your Bishman tire changer, take some pics and put them up on Garage Journal.

Mike

 

[bmwrd0]

On Saturday, I woke up early and drove a few hours to an automotive swap up near Seattle. Not as good as I had hoped but I still managed to find a few things:

Starrett double square and various trammel points, and the dealer actually gave me a good deal on the points, as he wasn't sure about what they were for, and after I showed him, he realized that they were missing some parts. - $30

The dollar table netted me these:

MT1 bit, Schwinn inner tube and a Proto Dyna ring impact socket.

After leaving, I checked the garage sales in Portland, spotting a couple that would be worth my time:

Bonney wrench, Starrett scale, Proto deep 1-1/4 socket, and an antique weed puller. One of the two sales was actually being held by Smokeshadow! So I got a nice tour of his new house and garage, seeing all his tool boards up and getting filled.

Oh, I almost forgot, I picked one other thing up at the swap:


Complete Blackhawk set from 1919 to 1921. - $5

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Oh, I almost forgot, I picked one other thing up at the swap:


Complete Blackhawk set from 1919 to 1921. - $5

How can you forget the best find!? That is enviable! With the belt and everything. You'll have to post that on the Bh thread. I've got a Bog in a leather case. Of all my lat eteens, early 20's stuff, it's the only one. Love it. Nice find.

 

[Outlawmws]

BMW, get some neatsfoot oil on that leather belt! they get dried out and then they just snap off...

Cool find(s)!

 

[tym]

BMW, get some neatsfoot oil on that leather belt! they get dried out and then they just snap off...

Cool find(s)!

Neatsfoot will darken the leather and possibly allow it to putrify. I swear by Pecard's.

 

[Outlawmws]

I have never had anything treated with neatsfoot oil putrefy. I think you are mistaking those that use olive oil and other vegetable based oils...

 

[JoCoSawdust]

I picked up this interesting Craftsman Toolbox. From the logo I’m assuming from 1950 to 1964. I think closer to 50’s due to the handles. I have not seen any similar googling images. It also seams to maybe have copper in the metal. I didn’t want to start sanding till I found out more. I paid $5 for it.

Does anyone know any thing more. I would cross post in craftsman toolbox thread if I knew how.

Prichman: That box has me scratching my head. I've spent a stupid number of hours staring at Craftsman catalogs looking at tool boxes and I couldn't recall seeing a box of that design. While it's a very common tool box design I've never seen evidence of one with a Craftsman logo. I just went back and took a look through the 45-58 catalogs (the shelf life for that particular logo) and I don't see it. The three ribs along the side are distinctly Craftsman so that rules out somebody putting the logo on a stray box. My best guess is that it was sold in retail stores and/or it was available in catalog supplements (Christmas?). Anyhow, first one of those I've seen. Were it mine I'd scrub it down with WD40 and fine steel wool, slap some car wax on it and enjoy a unique box.

 

[JoCoSawdust]

Oh, I almost forgot, I picked one other thing up at the swap:


Complete Blackhawk set from 1919 to 1921. - $5[/QUOTE]

Yeah how do you forget that????? Nice find!!

 

[Hexen]

I'm kinda surprised nobody has any thoughts/information about my odd hammer handle.

 

[Prichman38]

I picked up this interesting Craftsman Toolbox. From the logo I’m assuming from 1950 to 1964. I think closer to 50’s due to the handles. I have not seen any similar googling images. It also seams to maybe have copper in the metal. I didn’t want to start sanding till I found out more. I paid $5 for it.



Does anyone know any thing more. I would cross post in craftsman toolbox thread if I knew how.



Prichman: That box has me scratching my head. I've spent a stupid number of hours staring at Craftsman catalogs looking at tool boxes and I couldn't recall seeing a box of that design. While it's a very common tool box design I've never seen evidence of one with a Craftsman logo. I just went back and took a look through the 45-58 catalogs (the shelf life for that particular logo) and I don't see it. The three ribs along the side are distinctly Craftsman so that rules out somebody putting the logo on a stray box. My best guess is that it was sold in retail stores and/or it was available in catalog supplements (Christmas?). Anyhow, first one of those I've seen. Were it mine I'd scrub it down with WD40 and fine steel wool, slap some car wax on it and enjoy a unique box.

As LesserSon pointed out the manufacturer is likely Union. Looks similar to Model 7121.

Yes I plan to do as you suggested with the steel wool and then car wax.


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[Private Lugnutz]

I'm kinda surprised nobody has any thoughts/information about my odd hammer handle.

I must have missed your query about it, Hexen. Sorry. Looks like a PO's handiwork to me. Custom grip. I have seen many variations of the same theme, all involving some fancy whittling.

 

[FANTM58]

OK I found a few items that really strike my interests.
$1.50 each and they are in great condition...
I have a pretty large collection already of old car mags
So these are a welcome addition...