2020 Garage Sale Thread

[ClemsonAg94]

Cool, then it must be said. YOU ****! Welcome aboard as well.

Thanks! Long time reader, decided to join recently! This forum has a wealth of knowledge and has cost me a lot of money!

 

[jvlyons99205]

Finally made it out for a bit after being sidelined with a foot injury for the last 5 months. Sales are just starting up somewhat here in eastern Washington. Picked up a Craftsman bottom tool chest from a neighbor for free. Found a Stanley 1/2" ratchet and deep metric socket set missing the 13 mm for $5. Otherwise it was all clothes and housewares today.

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[RedVise]

Cool Ruger, never knew those things existed! Does it still function? Are you going to restore it?

Mike

The drill function is OK, a little oil helped. I cant get the jaws to open but not too worried about it. There's one on Ebay with the same problem, likely it is operator error. This one will go up for sale.

I believe I've seen similar ones or at least pics of this type before.

Brian

 

[steaks&anvils]

Handful of US cutters and needle nose.

CBACRES,

The needle nose pliers at the bottom of the fourth picture, with the logo "Forged Steel U.S.A" in a triangle, isn't there another thread or discussion of who made these (I couldn't find it with the search feature)? No one had figured it out yet? I think the pliers in question were a different style than yours.

Anyway, do yours have any other manufacture marks or a name? Just curious.

 

[nine4gmc]

Picked up this old ignition cabinet from an estate sale today for $10, came with a bunch of handyman tools.




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[nine4gmc]

And an old TWE dollar bill!


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[bmwrd0]

Sorry for the bad pic, didn't look until I had put everything away, but here are today's finds. Not much, and I certainly did a lot of driving, but it was a nice day to be out.

A General Electric AC panel meter, partial SK socket set, Craftsman 1/4" RPFT, some electrical lettering stickers, a couple nice scrapers and a Plomb brace bit. Never seen one of those before

Also, a special eBay find:

An Armstrong NM-91, but instead of being in 1/4, it is a 3/8 drive! Never seen an Armstrong version, but I have a Cornwell like this and I love it.

 

[steaks&anvils]

And an old TWE dollar bill!

DUDE! Have you googled what those sell for?

 

[nine4gmc]

Looked like $7-$50 on eBay at a quick glance. That bill was in a desk I picked up free from the curb to try and flip.

This was free in the pile as well, just googled it and peed my pants a lil! It’s a gold foil hot stamp, been wanting one forever!



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[steaks&anvils]

Looked like $7-$50 on eBay at a quick glance. That bill was in a desk I picked up free from the curb to try and flip.


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Exactly! Glad you keep reporting great finds and buys!

 

[steaks&anvils]

Looked like $7-$50 on eBay at a quick glance. That bill was in a desk I picked up free from the curb to try and flip.

This was free in the pile as well, just googled it and peed my pants a lil! It’s a gold foil hot stamp, been wanting one forever!



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wow those are pricey. great find:

free, useful, expensive new and you wanted it and can use it! can't get better than that.

 

[Old Radar]

Wow! You guys are really killing it--my ears are popping from the pressure changes!

 

[Old Radar]

This thread has been moving at a quick clip the last couple of days! Had to go back a ways to retrieve these just from yesterday's posts!

They are probably around the same vintage as these sets. They have that style of sockets. I’m not sure of their exact vintage.
-Don

Thanks Don--I agree.

What were all those plugs in the hex box removed from?

The set screws and plugs were all in the box when bought. Very few are used.

Glad you bought that so I wouldn't have to.

I thought you might swoop down on it!

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I went back to yesterday's sale hoping to find a ratchet or anything else marked Stevens Walden that might have belonged to the set I bought. The garage was still a mess and it took a while to sift through the piles of detritus to uncover anything of value. In the end, no Walden items surfaced, but of course, some other things did...



The Indestro Open+Box Select Steel set is missing the 1/2" and 5/16" (at least)
Cincinnati Tool Co. No. 51-P, 1-inch clamp
Yankee Screwdriver bit
I can always use another wire brush
The Executive Pocket Chum Caliper $4.50 for the lot.


The day started with a last minute decision to drive out to Seguin, TX about an hour away for a tool rich estate sale. Unfortunately, the combination of my late start and everyone else's promptness caused me to be #87 on the list. Most of the Starrett instruments were gone, as was the airplane propeller. But I didn't drive an hour and wait in line for another hour to come home completely empty handed!



24" Toolbox Tote--maker unknown $3
J.H.Williams S-50 with push-through drive plug $3
Williams S-40A 1/2" breaker bar $3
Blue-Point PIT-12 Impakdriver $2
Lufkin Rule Co. Challenge Junior black steel tape $3
Bag of Drive Tools $8
-- Plomb 5249 3/8 ratchet and Plomb WF-17 5" extension
-- Snap-on 9/32 Midget M-10-B flex handle, 1945
-- Blackhawk 34986 3/8 flex handle and 34988 3" extension (date coded -6 & 4 respectively) If I read AA correctly that's 1946 and 1944.
-- Wright MN12 5" extension date coded 1942

 

[ozaudio]

over in the UK we dont really have garage sales, its fle markets / carboots over here.


bluepoint nut driver £1
halfords advanced 3/8 extension £1 - i needed one this size so was a good find
snap on screwdriver £1
2 x ring spanners £1 , didnt need them but its a £1
facomn socket and another deep 16mm socket i was missing, both for £1
facom grips £1
small adjustable gedore £0.50
3/8 teng tools ratchet £2
hammer £1, not sure what type it is but looks and feel nice
flat jaw stillsons £1

for anybody near warrington UK get down to the carboot, hundreds of gedore , hazet , stedfast screw drivers for like 20 pence each... of all sizes! also FULL of sockets in all sizes and for some reason everything is branded!

 

[gpw_42]

Hit the local flea yesterday, for a semi-disappointing day. Arrived about 820, which I think is late; from the parking lot, I could see about 5-6 vendors set up outside, which is where the scores tend to be (inside is a semi-permanent flea mall, in a converted KMart or some such). Parking lot EMPTY. Talked with a couple vendors, who thought it was a combination of seasonal high temps and virus keeping vendors (and buyers) away.

From outside vendors:
1. Craftsman =V= 15/16 x 1 DOE
2. General No. 300 steel rule
3. Duro-Chrome 4420J 3/8 dr. universal joint, with 5/8" 12 pt. opening
4. 2 Cribbage boards, with pegs and boxes. The "regular" board was made in Brooklyn 11, NY by Cardinal; the continuous track board is newer and made by Hoyle. Go figure, the Hoyle board has turned wood pegs and the Cardinal board has plastic pegs. Figure I should add cribbage to my curmudgeonly repertoire.

Inside purchase:
Army Air Forces elastic suspenders; not much stretch left in them.

 

[RedVise]

4. 2 Cribbage boards, with pegs and boxes. The "regular" board was made in Brooklyn 11, NY by Cardinal; the continuous track board is newer and made by Hoyle. Go figure, the Hoyle board has turned wood pegs and the Cardinal board has plastic pegs. Figure I should add cribbage to my curmudgeonly repertoire.
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I dont play cribbage, my dad played almost every day at lunch time for the better part of 30 years.

I do collect them however. My goal is to make them into a table top covered with clear acrylic. The many different boards should look cool !

Brian

 

[Davefr]

There were a few decent sales this weekend.

The Coleman stove was $2 (dated 2/66) and everything else was $1 ea.

The Baldor lighted eye shields were $25.

Found this massive cast iron GE foot switch for $5 and gave it fresh paint. I have a good use for it and when you set it on the floor it stays put.

I couldn't resist this minty Sony receiver from the 70's. I'm taking it apart to replace a dial lamp. It was $3.

 

[ForrestT]

Today’s Flea Market Finds:
9mm-16mm and 18mm Craftsman combo wrenches
3/8” Craftsman Combo Wrench
7.5” craftsman dykes
8” made in USA crescent wrench
#2 Klein comfort grip Phillips screwdriver
#1 craftsman Phillips screwdriver.
$20 total.




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[2000-cvpi]

I've been here since the inaugural thread in 2012 and I think that Pokemon hunting might be a first for a backstory! jeffmoss or Outlaw can confirm.

Is that box on the left with the external cantilevers marked Snap-on!? If so, I am getting the ****-O-Meter ready. These boxes were made by Duplex in Sherman, NY from 1932 to 1957. Snap-on branded them HandiKits, and they came in three sizes: Junior, Senior, and Master. I have a Junior and I've been hoping to run into a Master for years. I may have to take up Pokemon hunting!

The box is marked Duplex, not Snap-on. The box is what made me stop and take a look. A local hardware store named Hoekstra Hardware most likely sold this box, they used to sell them. When Hoekstra closed in 2016 after 149 years in business they still had some Duplex stuff for sale.

 

[Outlawmws]

I've been here since the inaugural thread in 2012 and I think that Pokemon hunting might be a first for a backstory! jeffmoss or Outlaw can confirm. /QUOTE]


I think that's right. and we would not have to go back to many years, as its not that old a "thing".

I've taken my family out more than a few times, (I don't indulge personally) and certainly never scored (yet...)

 

[cbacres]

CBACRES,

The needle nose pliers at the bottom of the fourth picture, with the logo "Forged Steel U.S.A" in a triangle, isn't there another thread or discussion of who made these (I couldn't find it with the search feature)? No one had figured it out yet? I think the pliers in question were a different style than yours.

Anyway, do yours have any other manufacture marks or a name? Just curious.

S&A, here are some closer photos. There no other marking other than the triangle with forged steel USA.
There is a 1/2 circle cutter by the pivot.





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[steaks&anvils]

S&A, here are some closer photos. There no other marking other than the triangle with forged steel USA.
There is a 1/2 circle cutter by the pivot.





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Thanks! Those are nice looking, I think I like that round cutter vs the more common flat cutter.

Hopefully one of the guys who were looking for the manufacturer will see this example and add it to their thread.

Thanks again!

 

[duddly]

I went to grab some free 'explosion proof globes and wire cages' for my grandson off FM. BTW - does anyone know where I can buy the sockets? These are reproductions so I assume somebody is selling fake ones.

Then a TOO Estate Sale on the way home. An odd think that think is a vulcanizer that is fairly "recent" in a bucket - but it was cheap enough to buy and look into it. Bought another lot that had some pressed steel pliers and a clip on lamp bracket. This amazing looking copy of B. W. Cooke's 'Popular Automotive News' from 1932 and an old tin of Flas Cleaner - from the advertising on it, my wife would have LOVED it, if it were full. Does everything!! The rest of a coffee can of stuff to dig through.

And this odd (to me) set of Utica 261 - 8 "Lubring" cutters? The Lub(e)Ring was just a neat self lubricating design, but I can't figure out what these were used for? I am hoping the collective minds of GJ have an idea.... ??

 

[duddly]

Wow! this Flash Cleaner really seems like great stuff! Now i want to know where I can buy some!!! Watch the commercial that they used to play before silent movies here - https://www.loc.gov/item/97516794/

Why did it have to be empty?? I guess it was so good the original owner used it up!

 

[steaks&anvils]

And this odd (to me) set of Utica 261 - 8 "Lubring" cutters? The Lub(e)Ring was just a neat self lubricating design, but I can't figure out what these were used for? I am hoping the collective minds of GJ have an idea.... ??

cable cutting pliers for lead sheathed cable

https://archive.org/details/UticaToolsCatalog63D1963/page/n1/mode/2up

 

[jeffmoss26]

I went to grab some free 'explosion proof globes and wire cages' for my grandson off FM. BTW - does anyone know where I can buy the sockets? These are reproductions so I assume somebody is selling fake ones.

Then a TOO Estate Sale on the way home. An odd think that think is a vulcanizer that is fairly "recent" in a bucket - but it was cheap enough to buy and look into it. Bought another lot that had some pressed steel pliers and a clip on lamp bracket. This amazing looking copy of B. W. Cooke's 'Popular Automotive News' from 1932 and an old tin of Flas Cleaner - from the advertising on it, my wife would have LOVED it, if it were full. Does everything!! The rest of a coffee can of stuff to dig through.

And this odd (to me) set of Utica 261 - 8 "Lubring" cutters? The Lub(e)Ring was just a neat self lubricating design, but I can't figure out what these were used for? I am hoping the collective minds of GJ have an idea.... ??

McMaster-Carr probably has sockets. A buddy’s company makes vaportights but it really isn’t worth it for him to sell direct.

 

[steaks&anvils]

I went to grab some free 'explosion proof globes and wire cages' for my grandson off FM. BTW - does anyone know where I can buy the sockets? These are reproductions so I assume somebody is selling fake ones.

Try a local restaurant supply house. They sell lighting supplies/fixtures, that type of fixture is common in the kitchen and cooking lines.

 

[RTM]

Harrold Tools is rumored to be the Triangle Forged Steel. There is an Attempt to tie it in in the Vintage tool forum, as well as up thread here in GS 2020.

 

[LesserSon]

the ONLY weird thing is that I see NO EVIDENCE that it was ever equipped with a power switch! It was manufactured in June 1964 - so it's older than me.
Has anyone seen a grinder without a switch?

I have the same model with no switch. Shown on p25 of the 1964 catalog. Mine is still apart because of corroded wire, waiting for both of my 1/3hp grinders to die so I have to give it the love it needs.
As found, mine had a 3wire cord replacing the 2wire cord. Given the numerous options for adding an inline switch or plugging into a switched outlet, Sears clearly did sell them this way.

 

[Outlawmws]

Duddly, Love the "Flash" can! cool silent ad for that too! (Probably not so cool to 20's movie goers!)

 

[LesserSon]

Harrold Tools is rumored to be the Triangle Forged Steel. There is an Attempt to tie it in in the Vintage tool forum, as well as up thread here in GS 2020.

Yes, here is my post on this thread.
And gleanings about the manufacturer.
Here is Provincial’s Vintage thread.

 

[Jack84]

Got this puller from marketplace.

 

[duddly]

cable cutting pliers for lead sheathed cable

Thanks! I never knew there was such a thing.

McMaster-Carr probably has sockets. A buddy’s company makes vaportights but it really isn’t worth it for him to sell direct.

Try a local restaurant supply house. They sell lighting supplies/fixtures, that type of fixture is common in the kitchen and cooking lines.

Thanks some good ideas. i will track them down.

Duddly, Love the "Flash" can! cool silent ad for that too! (Probably not so cool to 20's movie goers!)

I was blown away to learn that they showed ads before silent movies! Not sure why I would be surprised by that, it just never occurred to me. Research is a fun part of this hobby. The can will go in a vintage tool display to hold something up off the shelf.

 

[LesserSon]

MrsLS&I got back to Jake’s flea today. $24 brought home an assortment of tools. IMO, the best deal was a tote full of rusty files for $1. The couple actual files are of little interest to me, as I have many, but I saw a LOT of rifflers hiding in the pile, and the one rasp is in great condition under the light rust. Some time with a wire brush will remedy that. Second favorite: Bonney 9/32dr socket set ES from 1930s, which I segregated from a Western Auto Chrome X Quality box.
Not in the picture are two Craftsman underline wood lathe tools, which complete a broken set.

 

[GeeTeeOhh]

Picked up a few Proto pliers, a 1-1/8” Plomb wrench, and a few other tools, including this Walker floor jack, all for $20. I might restore the jack when I have some free time - yeah right [emoji4]


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[Jim_No_Garage]

I have the same model with no switch. Shown on p25 of the 1964 catalog. Mine is still apart because of corroded wire, waiting for both of my 1/3hp grinders to die so I have to give it the love it needs.
As found, mine had a 3wire cord replacing the 2wire cord. Given the numerous options for adding an inline switch or plugging into a switched outlet, Sears clearly did sell them this way.

LS: Thank you for the information. There NOT being a power switch was a headscratcher for a moment. I will keep it original and just use an external switch.

Your grinder has much nicer paint than mine does for coming down the line at pretty much the same time.

Cheers

Jim

 

[cbacres]

Yes, here is my post on this thread.
And gleanings about the manufacturer.
Here is Provincial’s Vintage thread.

Thanks for the links.
Always interesting to learned about the tool we buy.

 

[Outlawmws]

Nothing here today. I went past two, but nada... Worked on the (normally) DD rig for smog instead

 

[LesserSon]

LS: Your grinder has much nicer paint than mine does for coming down the line at pretty much the same time.

I should have mentioned that I repainted the sheet-steel cover with Rustoleum matte nickel. It was dented & scratched, with light rust as found. After I cleaned the crud off the cast aluminum frame halves, I decided they looked good enough.

 

[Provincial]

Thursday morning I attended an estate sale that looked promising in the local newspaper. There was a crowd, but I was able to find some good items for a total of $18.00.

Cheapo dent puller
Wesley's Bleche Wite tire cleaner (full)
a pressure gauge with T fitting
Cee Tee 6-1/2" Slip Joint pliers
Craftsman VV 3/8 dr 9/16 deep 12 pt. socket
Bonney T24 3/8 dr 3/4 12 pt. socket
Schrader 14MM tire pump that you screw into a spark plug hole
General 161 6" scale (new?)
Blue Point Supreme S-1214 DOE 3/8 x 7/16 dated 1952
??? used as a punch. Anyone know what it is?
2 wire wheels
Antique timing light
2 boxes of paper clips
Bridgeport 354 #4 Phillips screwdriver

Friday morning I stopped at a "Moving" sale in a nearby town. I bought the hammers in a lazy susan and two pair of wheel chocks for $7.00 as seen in photo #2.

I then proceeded to a sale out in the country and picked up the items in photo #3 for $17.00.

1/2 dr deep impact sockets, 7/16 to 1", missing the 9/16 but with an extra 3/4".
Dewalt bits in a case (I can use the case)
Klein voltage detector that works! Good batteries, even!
Craftsman and Husky screwdrivers
A set of rusty calipers. I need the lock nut for another pair (free)
Craftsman deep metric 3/8 dr sockets, 10 to 19MM missing 17MM
Craftsman combos 9MM-17MM

More to come.