2020 Garage Sale Thread

[bmwrd0]

It's funny. I started thinking "well, I only have two vises, one in the shop and one in the garage!" But, then I thought, well, two or three drill press vises, a saw vice, a woodworking vice, a couple of the little clamp-on vises...

So, I got nothing but another vice.

 

[RTM]

Heck, I am a lightweight vise accumulator, my heaviest is my 4" FPU at 45#. But including woodworking, saw, drill press, panavise, clamp on hand and pin vises, probably 40-45. Good thing he gave us a month to count, they are spread all over the shop.

 

[zip94]

Quick stop at an estate sale this afternoon with my son netted a few small items including a slide rule, couple of Lufkin tape measures (6' & 12') and a NIB brass hammer/screwdriver set (Wal-Mart, made in Taiwan). All for $5.

Also bought a 3/4" Diagraph stencil machine for $50. I don't really need it (as the wife reminded me) but thought is would be cool. I will clean & lubricate then use it to mark a few things around the garage.

 

[Outlawmws]

Zip, that Diagraph is cool!

In the driver/Hammer set - isn't there one more mini driver inside the grip of the small one?

 

[Username already in use]

No flea for me this weekend but I snagged this Palmgren 2-3/8" angle vise today off the marketplace for $20.

 

[Outlawmws]

With a swivel base too! Nice!

 

[Mslund1]

Picked up a new cabinet for the garage this evening.

These seem to be somewhat hard to come by, especially in decent shape in my area so I was happy find this one.

Aside from a few small tweaks, a lock mechanism and light cleaning it’s ready to mount




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[Bighead38]

Nice. I love the metal auto cabinets.

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Tomorrow is bulk pick up day and this was in a carboard box on the curb with a bunch of junk I spotted out on a walk with the dog. From afar all I could see was the plunger and I thought it might've been an oiler or small tire pump. It's for bugs etc. The house, more like a cabin or bungalow, on a street where Vaudeville performers famously used to stay here, just sold. New owners pretty much gutted it. Not a garage tool, per se. But I can't resist this stuff.

 

[Outlawmws]

Nice save! I remember my maternal grandfather having a glass jar version of that, and we had one with the tin can container when I was a kid with "Black Flag" in it, (I remember the crystallized crud on the outside...)

I have a clean one branded Hudson floating around here somewhere.

 

[txlonghorn1989]

That Diagraph is super cool and for only $50 zip!! I'd love to see the stencil it'll produce after you get it cleaned up.

Lugz, I would not have let that sprayer stay at the curb either. Very nice!

 

[Private Lugnutz]

You remember the one I found last year? R.R. Foote patent (92,029), June 2, 1869! Used by tobacco farmers. Same principle, but no plunger. You put the poison in the can with a cork stopper and then you put your mouth around that wide fluted piece and blow! Just don't forget to take your mouth off before you inhale.

 

[Arne73]

Zip I couldn't pass up that Diagraph if I'd seen it, great snag!

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[LesserSon]

My father had a smaller version of Lugz’s patent bugspray device, which he used to spray watercolor in some of his paintings.
Giovanni Battista Venturi (1746-1822) described the underlying principle in 1797, but it did not reach English-speaking readers until translated as “Experimental Inquiries Concerning the Principle of the Lateral Communication of a Motion in Fluids” in 1836.
Daniel Bernoulli (1700-1782) described a (more general?) principle, which is often referenced when explaining carburetors and aero/hydro foils. I recall hearing it used to explain water hammer, but not being an engineer, I do not know if it was applied correctly. When we were dating (in the Dark Ages before the Internet), MrsLS and I once had a disagreement over the nature of Bernoulli’s work, because she, as a computer-science major, was familiar with the unrelated contributions to probability and calculus of David’s uncle Jacob, with which I was not. Today such factual disagreements are resolved with a few clicks (which is, of course, how I was able to fact-check most of this post).

 

[zip94]

Zip, that Diagraph is cool! In the driver/Hammer set - isn't there one more mini driver inside the grip of the small one?

No mini driver with this one.

That Diagraph is super cool and for only $50 zip!! I'd love to see the stencil it'll produce after you get it cleaned up.

It's made of cast iron and weighs about 60 pounds. The wheel was difficult to turn but now spins freely after a heavy spraying with WD40. All letters, numbers and characters work perfectly. Grocery boxes work well but don't lay flat. I'll look for some oiled stencil board. Here's a quick photo.

 

[txlonghorn1989]

No mini driver with this one.



It's made of cast iron and weighs about 60 pounds. The wheel was difficult to turn but now spins freely after a heavy spraying with WD40. All letters, numbers and characters work perfectly. Grocery boxes work well but don't lay flat. I'll look for some oiled stencil board. Here's a quick photo.

zip, that is so friggin' cool! There's one, different brand, locally on CL here but I think his asking price is down to $350 after 3 or 4 weeks. It'll never come down enough for me to have a shot. Dang good find! I think you deserve suckage on that one.

 

[JABgj]

Hey Zip

https://www.mcmaster.com/stencil-boards

https://www.mcmaster.com/stencil-cutters

 

[Sunset_Z28]

I’ve been striking out lately but I did find this guy on Marketplace yesterday for $100.

 

[RTM]

All letters, numbers and characters work perfectly. Grocery boxes work well but don't lay flat. I'll look for some oiled stencil board. Here's a quick photo.

The quality of cardboard in cereal boxes has gone way down hill lately. Used to be you could reuse them for things like drawer dividers, now they just sort of melt.

Nice score on the diagraph!. I am sure people are envisioning devious uses like relabeling old WW2 equipment to look vintage and say "Laser Level"

 

[zip94]

The quality of cardboard in cereal boxes has gone way down hill lately. Used to be you could reuse them for things like drawer dividers, now they just sort of melt.

Nice score on the diagraph!. I am sure people are envisioning devious uses like relabeling old WW2 equipment to look vintage and say "Laser Level"

I have an Anvil colored ‘14 Jeep JKUR and considering some military specs applied. Using Plasti-Dip will allow me to remove if I ever sell or change my mind. Maybe “T.P.35” on fender above each tire, “FUEL” near gas cap, etc.

 

[Arne73]

I have an Anvil colored ‘14 Jeep JKUR and considering some military specs applied. Using Plasti-Dip will allow me to remove if I ever sell or change my mind. Maybe “T.P.35” on fender above each tire, “FUEL” near gas cap, etc.

Better proof read there's no spell check on that Diagraph!


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[Arne73]

The quality of cardboard in cereal boxes has gone way down hill lately. Used to be you could reuse them for things like drawer dividers, now they just sort of melt.

Nice score on the diagraph!. I am sure people are envisioning devious uses like relabeling old WW2 equipment to look vintage and say "Laser Level"

We used to use Manila file folders with great results...

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[zip94]

Better proof read there's no spell check on that Diagraph!

I would be the one to focus on the accuracy of the numbers and completely overlook the spelling of "LENGHT".

 

[BlueBomber]

Gents: nothing for me sale-wise in the past week off work as I concentrated on the LS engine/overdrive ******/posi rear axle/power disc brake/polyurethane bushing upgrades. It wasn't for lack of looking--I eyeballed a Snap-on tool chest on FB Marketplace that's a duplicate of one I got two years ago (same price, too--$300!). However, it was missing a drawer, so I passed.

I can say, though, that I used with great satisfaction over the last ten days many of tools that I've collected and shared on these annual Garage Sale threads over the last six years. From the big Greenerd 3-ton press to right-angle Walden Worcester 1/2" wrench to the Wilton bullet vise on the workbench, I pretty much had the tools I needed to make hard jobs easy and fast. The great satisfaction came from 1--having acquired them at 10 cents on the dollar compared to new and 2--knowing that some old guys would be happy their tools were being put to good use.

Happy hunting, folks!

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[b.well]

I hit a sale today and walked away with this lot for $35. The gun saw and the old pot were just too interesting to pass up. My understanding is the pot is used to melt wax. So does that mean it was used to make candles?

 

[RTM]

Actually, that pot also looks like a glue pot, for the old hide glue that needs to be used warm. How big is it, my inner container is less than one cup?

 

[Outlawmws]

I’ve been striking out lately but I did find this guy on Marketplace yesterday for $100.

Nice find!

I have that top and the two drawer mid. I've been looking for that exact bottom for a matched set. I have the older (flat pull) version of that one.

 

[Outlawmws]

Zip, I think you can also use thin brass shim stock. I have several sets of brass stencils.

 

[LesserSon]

My understanding is the pot is used to melt wax. So does that mean it was used to make candles?

The pot is a double-boiler. It takes advantage of the unusually high latent heat of vaporization of water in the outer pot to regulate the temperature of the inner pot.
Any substance that has a melt temperature below the boiling point of water and a demulsification/curdling or scorch or combustion temperature below that of spikes in the direct heat source benefits from such a device. Culinary arts uses food-safe versions to melt chocolate, for instance. As RTM points out, hide glue is another substance, as is hot-melt glue, and as you said, wax.
But there are other uses for melted wax than candle-making, including wax-resist (batik) dyeing of fabric, lost-wax metal casting, and to temporarily seal end-grain in large wood-carving. Were there other tools with the pot that could help identify how it was used, like cantings (tjantings) or brushes?

 

[Provincial]

On Saturday morning I went back to Thursday's Estate sale where I found the ********* and Decker grinder. It was pretty well picked over, but since it was half-price day, I found some useful items. I spent $24.00 total.

Photos #1 and #2:
Remington-Rand Kardex file. 20 drawers, each 8-1/2" wide, 21" long, and 1" deep. I have gutted out the folder system, so the drawers are ready to store small items. These are popular with cartridge collectors, as they are a good way to sort and display small items in a small package. The overall dimensions are 10-5/8" wide, 24" long, and 25-1/2" high, not counting the PO-added Shepard casters, which add 3-1/2" to the height. It is designed so another unit can be stacked on top of this one.

Photo #3:
6" Milwaukee knotted cup wire brush
Eagle oil can (unused)
6 x 3/4 x 1/2 Craftsman Crowntop 60 grit wheel. Unused. Rust spot is from storage.
10" square spike
Littelfuse Extractor (for pulling small, round glass fuses)
Wards Master No. 5 plane

Photo #4:
Tray of plumbing and electrical parts
Various electrical parts
2 pressure gauges, one with a mini-regulator

Not shown is a coil of 35 feet of 1/4" nylon air brake tubing and a new 10" 60 grit grinding wheel that they said belongs with the grinder, so no charge!

 

[b.well]

The pot is a double-boiler. It takes advantage of the unusually high latent heat of vaporization of water in the outer pot to regulate the temperature of the inner pot.
Any substance that has a melt temperature below the boiling point of water and a demulsification/curdling or scorch or combustion temperature below that of spikes in the direct heat source benefits from such a device. Culinary arts uses food-safe versions to melt chocolate, for instance. As RTM points out, hide glue is another substance, as is hot-melt glue, and as you said, wax.
But there are other uses for melted wax than candle-making, including wax-resist (batik) dyeing of fabric, lost-wax metal casting, and to temporarily seal end-grain in large wood-carving. Were there other tools with the pot that could help identify how it was used, like cantings (tjantings) or brushes?

Thanks for The history on the pot. It came with the wax ball in the inner pot. It was in a cardboard box with the "gun knife" and those tiny pliers. There was other stuff in the box but nothing that caught my eye. Your eye might have found other treasures

I'll measure it today. It is small. I think the inner pot holds at least one cup. I cleaned it up some last night. A good amount of rust came out of the inside of the bigger pot. The other parts/surfaces were mostly surface rust. I think at least the big pot would do good in an electrolysis bath. I did not clean inside where the wax goes. Depending what goes in there probably depends what oil is ok to use in there.

Will electrolysis work on the inside of the pot?

 

[madison069]

Some killer deals on here! I've been so busy that I haven't made it out to any estate sales or garage sales. Of course my county is on the rise for cases at this time so it might not happen any time soon.

So keep posting as I enjoy the deals everyone has been getting!!

 

[Sunset_Z28]

Nice find!

I have that top and the two drawer mid. I've been looking for that exact bottom for a matched set. I have the older (flat pull) version of that one.

Funny you mention that, I found this looking for one of the old flat handled versions. I’ve got a Kennedy 260 that’s been waiting to sit on top of one. I’ve came across a few here and there but most of the time they’re in rough shape.

 

[RTM]

I cleaned it up some last night. A good amount of rust came out of the inside of the bigger pot. The other parts/surfaces were mostly surface rust. I think at least the big pot would do good in an electrolysis bath. I did not clean inside where the wax goes. Depending what goes in there probably depends what oil is ok to ?

Electrolysis may be slow, as it works best line of sight. Filling it with solution, and dropping your sacrificial element in the center seems easiest.

I would be very cautious about using oil on the inside of the product contact piece. Oil may ruin glue, not sure about wax.

 

[b.well]

Electrolysis may be slow, as it works best line of sight. Filling it with solution, and dropping your sacrificial element in the center seems easiest.

I would be very cautious about using oil on the inside of the product contact piece. Oil may ruin glue, not sure about wax.

Good thought about putting the sacrificial part inside the pot. Will have to rework my electrolysis setup. A bit tricky but doable i think.

 

[Outlawmws]

Photos #1 and #2:
Remington-Rand Kardex file. 20 drawers, each 8-1/2" wide, 21" long, and 1" deep. I have gutted out the folder system, so the drawers are ready to store small items. These are popular with cartridge collectors, as they are a good way to sort and display small items in a small package. The overall dimensions are 10-5/8" wide, 24" long, and 25-1/2" high, not counting the PO-added Shepard casters, which add 3-1/2" to the height. It is designed so another unit can be stacked on top of this one.

I could see that flat file being good for wrenches, and chisels, punches and small pry bars as well!

Will electrolysis work on the inside of the pot?

Yes - see note below

Funny you mention that, I found this looking for one of the old flat handled versions. I’ve got a Kennedy 260 that’s been waiting to sit on top of one. I’ve came across a few here and there but most of the time they’re in rough shape.

Too bad we are not closer!

Good thought about putting the sacrificial part inside the pot. Will have to rework my electrolysis setup. A bit tricky but doable i think.

You can put an insulation rubber/plastic cap on a piece of rebar and have it rest on the bottom, or, simply lay the cup on its side...

 

[WarrenJ]

Sales are just starting to open around here. I hit a sale a guy has 3-4 times a year, just enough to stay under the limit. Slim pickin's.
He has everything from A to Z. Most tools where not something i would be interested in and rusty as could be. Everything is laid out in the back yard. Came away with a 1973/74 Craftsman tool catalog.

 

[csp]

Nice save! I remember my maternal grandfather having a glass jar version of that, and we had one with the tin can container when I was a kid with "Black Flag" in it, (I remember the crystallized crud on the outside...)

I have a clean one branded Hudson floating around here somewhere.

I can still smell the cabinet that contained the bug sprayers in my grandfather's shop.

 

[jonshonda]

First sale of the year. I bought the files mostly for the handles, but they are all USA. The hammer head is 120+ year old ATHA. 12ft of chain, and a working Metabo for $33. Trying to decide if the chain would clean up better with electrolysis or vinegar bath. Files will prob get a vinegar bath as well.

20200709_112405 by Jon S, on Flickr

 

[steaks&anvils]

Trying to decide if the chain would clean up better with electrolysis or vinegar bath. Files will prob get a vinegar bath as well.

Nice score.

Try electrolysis first. Vinegar will eat too far into the metal, too fast.