Or something like that.Here's that toy soldier from yesterday. There's a saying in here somewhere. 'Old soldiers never die, they just...lose the top of their helmet, some paint, and half a rifle barrel, and end up in my knick-knack display case infirmary.'
Today's small haul (Lugz 2020_56) from the flea.
The multi-tool is not branded.
By now everyone who collects wartime GMTK tools will recognize the "-D-I-" sockets. One of them is a not-so-easy to find 25/32". (One of these days I gotta put some partial sets together from my orphan stash and move them...)
I don't know what the tool with the jaws, spring, and long handle is. Made by K-D. No registered TM mark, and PAT PEND, so older like I like 'em. But I honestly can't figure it out. Spreader or lifter or clamp or something. Missing a nut of some kind I think.
The longer DOE is a Jaguar wrench. The shorter one is not branded, but marked "HI-TENSILE" (a wartime Armstrong tell) and has Across-the-Flats "WHIT." sizing.
Eagle pocket clip circuit tester. My second. I love the art deco styling.
Modern. I watched the bird dive from a low perch on a squirrel outside the back gate at Ft Monmouth about ten or so years ago and promptly get pummeled by an oxy-acetylene tank trunk coming the other way. I went back for it, took it to the side of the road and knelt there with it as it died. Put it in the trunk and called the Raptor Center. I know the guy. I've taken them red tails and all kinds of owls, some of them alive, some not, for study/research purposes. (I hit a saw-whet owl once at 4AM and, while I don't well up too often in life, that one got me. They are rare, cool, tiny owls and I was more or less just exasperated that modern life puts us in those unfortunate moments. I'm no softie or vegan etc and I hunt but there's a difference if you know what I mean. He or she was just doing her thing not expecting a mass of metal at 45mph.) He didn't need it, but he reported it, so I wouldn't get fined or arrested for harvesting the parts. Not that a guy like me is who they're really after. I used one for an award I made for a long time friend and colleague when he retired. We are both 'Old Crows' (Army EW) and you see lots of little wood-mounted awards with plaques adorned with a foot and talons in that community. I kept this one. Had to put them in a bucket of sand in open position to stay like this. They are normally closed and will trigger when the pads hit the prey.
Right now it's not moving, and the threaded pin in the dynamic jaw and the spring seem to be illogically counter-posed for movement, to me), but hold your horses, and when I post it on the K-D thread, if I haven't figured it out myself by then, explain it over there.
Yes, I figured it out. That threaded pin was throwing me off. As soon as I pried it open, it was obvious.
Did you use the Index in the Sticky? It's in the Index.ChefRex said:
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We are in the General Discussion board. The Vintage Tool Discussion board is below the Fabrication board. The Sticky I am referring to is at the top of the Vintage Tool Discussion board. Click on the Sticky and scroll down to the Index, a list of threads by topic in alphabetical order.
Thanks. Yes. They are marked 'M. KLEIN CHICAGO' in an inset on the inside grip. I posted more photos of them and that marking on the 'Long C' thread the same day I found them. On the vintage board.
Speaking of jerries... Yes, it is possible. I will have to take a better look at the features. Because I don't want no stinkin' Krauts in my display case! KIDDING. It's actually funny you should say that, because I just spotted a complete set of Austro-German Alpine Troops in the original cardboard box yesterday. Guy wanted $65, which was too steep for me. Besides the price, it would be treacherous to allow a whole squad of healthy fully-armed enemy troops in my infirmary.Arne said:
I guess that's the mark-up for putting it in your van, driving it across the state, and pulling it out of your van the next day!More on the LEFT-BEHIND front...
In the same category of showing my restraint was this faux-wood finish toolbox. I was surprised it had a nice script Herbrand on the handle. I can't even imagine what one would put in here. It is made of tin and plastic. Toy tools? Or was there really a time (60's?) when they sold these meant for actual tools?
Never say No! [emoji38] Picked up this assumed to be buffalo by the hanging hole. Needs a little TLC.More on the LEFT-BEHIND front...
Yes, that is a J.P. Danielson BET'R GRIP adjustable wrench in this bucket, but sometimes you just gotta say NO.
In the same category of showing my restraint was this faux-wood finish toolbox. I was surprised it had a nice script Herbrand on the handle. I can't even imagine what one would put in here. It is made of tin and plastic. Toy tools? Or was there really a time (60's?) when they sold these meant for actual tools?
Finally, a quick funny story. This is the way things go around here sometimes. I saw this box on Thursday. Homemade I think, but I kinda liked the look.
'How much?' I ask the vendor. 'Oh, sorry, that's sold,' he replied. 'Dang,' I said. 'How much did you sell it for if you don't mind me asking?' '$15' he said.
On Friday I saw it again at a different flea market being sold by a well-known antiques guy in these parts. 'How much?' I asked. 'It's yours for $40,' he said. [emoji38] I guess that's the mark-up for putting it in your van, driving it across the state, and pulling it out of your van the next day!
Haha.
I have one! I don't even remember what was in it, but I bought it with the contents. I think it may have been you who identified as Herbie now that I think about. It's not as flimsy as the bigger brother. See pic. Too funny.
I have too many things going in the scrap bin lately because I thought I could save them, Roy. If I needed one, maybe different. But I have a few JPD 12-inchers already.
Finally, a quick funny story. This is the way things go around here sometimes. I saw this box on Thursday. Homemade I think, but I kinda liked the look.
'How much?' I ask the vendor. 'Oh, sorry, that's sold,' he replied. 'Dang,' I said. 'How much did you sell it for if you don't mind me asking?' '$15' he said.
On Friday I saw it again at a different flea market being sold by a well-known antiques guy in these parts. 'How much?' I asked. 'It's yours for $40,' he said.
No worries and I agree. Can't take on too much or nothing gets done.
Funny, Jim. I saw the chest at Columbus on Thursday, and then Collingwood on Friday. I like the seller, a flooring guy for his day job, and a terrific acoustic guitar player, so I didn't sour the air by revealing that I knew what he paid for it.
True that. And his price is right - for someone who doesn't know he paid $15!
That's a great era to have. Nice looking cover, too.
Funny, Jim. I saw the chest at Columbus on Thursday, and then Collingwood on Friday. I like the seller, a flooring guy for his day job, and a terrific acoustic guitar player, so I didn't sour the air by revealing that I knew what he paid for it.
True that. And his price is right - for someone who doesn't know he paid $15!
