2021 Garage Sale Thread

[3baygarage]

A few interesting items.

-Bemis & Call 8” curved adjustable. Nice working shape
- Hartshorn Co. wrench? I’m stumped. The name brings up info on an old window shade mfr.. Hmmm...
-two chisels I haven’t got an id on yet. Took a pic of the remaining decals.
-Pierce Arrow doe by Williams
-interesting Channellock
-Utica curved jaw pliers
Lastly,
-a Hallowell bit driver.

 

[RTM]

@RTM Awesome find on thar cabinet. Is the lock mechanism fixable?
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Not easily. The lock itself would be easy. He sheared the 3 hooks that engaged the vertical bar in the door. Most of the assembly seems to be pop riveted together, but those hooks are welded to the frame. I may be able to screw a piece in their place, but it won't be a priority. You can see two little bits of the hook in the top shelf area, and right above the bottom, on the right side of the openings here. (Above 1st P in bottom.). Not much to attach to.

 

[RTM]

@3bay, those chisels look Swedish, or maybe just Nordic. Check the Nordic thread, or Google Swedish chisels, galootopia should have info.

Swedish Chisels – Full List – galootopia

 

[steaks&anvils]

A few interesting items.

- Hartshorn Co. wrench? I’m stumped. The name brings up info on an old window shade mfr.. Hmmm...

Just a guess. Weren't those old wooden roller shades spring loaded? the wrench might be used to turn/wind the spring, then hold it as you try to fit the stupid little end paddle into the wall bracket?

When I was little, we had these on the windows of the mountain cabin my parents had. if you took the roller off the window brackets, it was a ***** to re-wind the spring. When one fell out of the bracket, it would take us a long time to hand turn the roller and get it back to working.

 

[Provincial]

3bay, the Hartshorn window shade rollers had flat tangs that engaged the end brackets. The rolls contained a spring that drove the tang to raise the shade. You took a tool and wound up the spring, engaged it in the mounting bracket, and dropped the round pin on the other end into the vertical slot in the opposite bracket.

The wrench is open ended so you can remove it after the tang enters the slot.

S&A got there first, but I'm expanding on the subject!

 

[3baygarage]

RTM- they look like some other chisels but I can’t think which. Could be a generic made type Under different brands.

Steaks- that was about my only guess as well after seeing the shades.

Edit:

Provincial- neat, thanks for the info as well.

 

[bmwrd0]

Three Bay, those Chisels seem to say Herbrand. But, I haven't ever seen Herbrand chisels or any woodworking tools.

 

[RTM]

RTM- they look like some other chisels but I can’t think which. Could be a generic made type Under different brands.

I see it ending in xND, here is an option or two.

Fish and Diamond Chisels – galootopia

this sticker looks like a strong contender

Homestrand Chisels – galootopia

 

[bmwrd0]

And I think RTM nails it, and explains why I was thinking of Herbrand.

Homestrand it is.

 

[3baygarage]

That's it. Nice work RTM! I'll have to poke around that site some more.
Herbrand crossed my mind as well but it didn't fit the long label.
They resemble some of the EA Berg chisels, that's what I was picturing.

 

[Username already in use]

It's been a while since we've had a spirited discussion about fuel cans...
I found this '45 dated RUDY can at the flea this weekend.



Also found this Remline intermediate box. Which pairs nicely with a Remline 3D that I found a few years ago. Now I'm just looking for a roller.



And for $5, I couldn't leave behind this Stanley #400 miter vise. Looks like a piece of the casting is busted off, but still very serviceable.

 

[RTM]

They resemble some of the EA Berg chisels, that's what I was picturing.

Even from 3k miles away they resembled Bergs. I've only been disappointed once when grabbing a handle that looked like that. I think the blade was no longer Swedish on that one. Almost any Swedish made brand has been fantastic to sharpen and use. I keep mine sharpened at Very Low angles, 15-20° for using as paring chisels.

 

[Old Radar]

Couple of small hauls from yesterday's 50% off sales.

First stop finds: Total $3.50

--Dixon hollow pin vise
--Xcelite S-141 Stubby
--CM Punch
--Wright MN 12A, 3/8d 8" Ext, Dated 52-
--Walden 3168, 1/4d 6" ext
--Ubiquitous Screw Holder, 9.5" Marked HBM 8728 (no info found)
--Two Jonard Industries Connector Pin Insertion/Extraction Tools (size 20) What little I know about these I've learned today via the internet. I picked them up based dually on their interesting appearance and the fact that they were $0.50 each.




Second stop: Total $2

--CM -v- Spinner
--Thorsen 1/2 & 3/4 combos
--Chuck Key
--Pad for Irwin Quick Grip Clamp
--Mid-size wire brush

 

[mikeinri]

Not easily. The lock itself would be easy. He sheared the 3 hooks that engaged the vertical bar in the door. Most of the assembly seems to be pop riveted together, but those hooks are welded to the frame. I may be able to screw a piece in their place, but it won't be a priority. You can see two little bits of the hook in the top shelf area, and right above the bottom, on the right side of the openings here. (Above 1st P in bottom.). Not much to attach to.

Bummer. I'm sure you can rig up something to serve as a latch to keep it closed. Really nice cabinet!

Mike

 

[gearhead1960]

Been lazy, went to a really good sale couple of weeks ago and picked up a bunch of Craftsman stuff and neglected to post any of it, but the most interesting thing was the vintage yearbooks I picked covering 1956-1959 for the USMA. Be flipping these onto fleabay soon....

 

[Raineman]

No pics, but I went back yesterday to the one I got the MAC 1/4" set Saturday from to try and find the missing 5/16. No joy, but I did find a 2" 3/8 SK extension, a metal sculptured chicken that my grandson wanted, and the complete 11 season DVD set of MASH for $20. Was so excited about the MASH DVDs that I forgot we don't have a DVD player anymore, lol.

Lots of good finds you all had this weekend. Congrats to all, even though a lot of you ****.

 

[Username already in use]

A short drive today and $35 netted me this old Craftsman roller.

 

[Outlawmws]

RMan they should still play on the Blue Ray.

S&A adn Prove, you guys are doing the roller shades the hard way. I effed up and unloaded those many times as a kid and fixed many more for others that slipped...

No wrench needed:

dismount (if it wasn't already) roll it up. Mount it pull down til it has sufficient pressure to catch, Dismount again and re-roll by hand then mount and pull, it should have plenty of tension to rewind again...

 

[steaks&anvils]

RMan they should still play on the Blue Ray.

S&A adn Prove, you guys are doing the roller shades the hard way. I effed up and unloaded those many times as a kid and fixed many more for others that slipped...

No wrench needed:

dismount (if it wasn't already) roll it up. Mount it pull down til it has sufficient pressure to catch, Dismount again and re-roll by hand then mount and pull, it should have plenty of tension to rewind again...

In my defense, we were little kids and didn't want dad yelling at us about it AGAIN.

About all I remember is hand rolling it a quarter turn at a time while it was still up. Then somewhere along the line it would be wound and work again. For all I know, we were actually doing what you recommend...

 

[nmantas]

Saw these in a garage sale posting so I went and grabbed them because I have been looking for hub/axle tools. 5 &10lb Mac slide hammer with Matco and OTC hub attachments as well as a OTC cv attachment, and a first generation hub shocker. He wasn't giving them away by any means so not a you **** moment but I had no problem spending $75 for the lot.

 

[Private Lugnutz]

, but the most interesting thing was the vintage yearbooks I picked covering 1956-1959 for the USMA.

Must have been a '59 grad. If he stayed in he would've been at least a major or a light colonel or if he was hot **** or legacy maybe even a full bird during Vietnam.

 

[gearhead1960]

Must have been a '59 grad. If he stayed in he would've been at least a major or a light colonel or if he was hot **** or legacy maybe even a full bird during Vietnam.

Yeah, '59 was his last year. Don't think he was in for a long career, not much stuff in the house to reflect that....his name is on the books, so i might do a little research out of curiosity.

 

[Private Lugnutz]

"Howitzers", and older graduate registries, are a big deal at West Point because of all the famous cadets. The library (Jefferson Hall) used to have a hard copy of every one going back to at least 1894 on a shelf. I've stood there paging through them a few times. The copies before that going back to 1818 are not available to the public, but those and every one since have been digitized. My eldest son is Class of 2009, which I only mention so you don't think I'm a kook or "groupie".

 

[gearhead1960]

"Howitzers", and older graduate registries, are a big deal at West Point because of all the famous cadets. The library (Jefferson Hall) used to have a hard copy of every one going back to at least 1894 on a shelf. I've stood there paging through them a few times. The copies before that going back to 1818 are not available to the public, but those and every one since have been digitized. My eldest son is Class of 2009, which I only mention so you don't think I'm a kook or "groupie".

Yes, I'm aware of that. One reason I bought them for $5 ea. to flip. While I won't make a killing, I'll at least pay for a few beers. I like to rescue these as I know people look for them. Notable for either '56 or '57 is Norman Schwartzkoff is in it..... For some of the yearbooks I've rescued, if I can't sell them, I send them to the local historical society or the school they are from as a donation.

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Cool. Alumni stuff in general sells well. I found a pair of tin punch cups a few years ago with the Stevens Institute of Technology seal on them. 100 year anniversary celebration. As soon as I saw them I knew they were worth a few gas tank fillups and a week later they were!

 

[d42jeep]

My oldest friend dropped by this morning with a load of rusty treasures. He had bought a Craftsman stack that came with semi full drawers and a few additional tubs of tools mixed with some junk that needed to be discarded. These are the items he left with me. My evaporust is going to get a workout.
-Don

 

[Username already in use]

@d42jeep I can just about smell the stink off those nut driver handles from here.
Nice P&C!

 

[bmwrd0]

Bonneyman once remarked that gun cleaning fluid can take care of that smell. A wipedown with Hoppes does wonders, look and smell wise.

I do like the small level, is it a Stanley? I can't read it.

 

[Shelbylex]

d45jeep, I think somebody had a corsair thread somewhere here - add your piece to it!
Great freebe!

 

[Shelbylex]

Since we are on the free things, this is my acquisition from today.
I think it is 1930 Cadillac trunk. I was told that the small suitcase was a part of the set (please confirm if anybody knows)

Came from a really nice gentlemen who is relocating and could not take all his future projects with him

 

[d42jeep]

Bonneyman once remarked that gun cleaning fluid can take care of that smell. A wipedown with Hoppes does wonders, look and smell wise.

I do like the small level, is it a Stanley? I can't read it.

I had to look closely but it is a Stanley. Oddly, although the nutdriver handles had that deposit on them, I gave them the sniff test and they really didn’t stink.
-Don

 

[3baygarage]

When your wife asks what you‘re doing in the garage:

“Oh, I’m just giving this filthy Schick a sponge bath is all.”

 

[txlonghorn1989]

Nice haul Don! That's a good friend you've got! Are those Starrett squares? Look forward to seeing and hearing more on those braces after you clean them up.

 

[Outlawmws]

Nice haul Don! That's a good friend you've got! Are those Starrett squares? Look forward to seeing and hearing more on those braces after you clean them up.

The nuts sure look like it!

 

[RTM]

The nuts sure look like it!

The texturing does too.

 

[Provincial]

RMan they should still play on the Blue Ray.

S&A adn Prove, you guys are doing the roller shades the hard way. I effed up and unloaded those many times as a kid and fixed many more for others that slipped...

No wrench needed:

dismount (if it wasn't already) roll it up. Mount it pull down til it has sufficient pressure to catch, Dismount again and re-roll by hand then mount and pull, it should have plenty of tension to rewind again...

Lugz, I didn't want to get long-winded about it, but my family sold those window shade rollers for three generations, and I shortened many a roller to fit a customer's application. We had a manual machine that trimmed the shade fabric. You then used a small backsaw in a fixture to trim the wooden core, and also the wooden stiffener for the bottom edge. Finally, you hammered a new end on the round pin end. After all that, it was ready to go, as long as no one had triggered the latching mechanism and released the spring tension. In that case, you used the tool to wind it back up.

I think we gave away the tools to customers if they bought a group of shades, and also to someone who had to rewind their shade.

 

[saukit]

Don, you definitely ****! Or maybe your buddy *****, either way...

I am hoping you will post another pic or two of those calipers once they're out of the evaporust.

 

[3jakes]

Anyone near State College PA?
Too far for me, looks good.

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[Private Lugnutz]

Lugz, I didn't want to get long-winded about it, but...

You meant to direct this at Outlaw. I have no opinion in 'The Great Roll Shade Debate' of 2021, I'm only an innocent bystander, reading along with glee, and maybe a little hope (there are encouraging signs!) that it finally replaces the sarcastic echoes of 'The Great Jerry Can Debate' of 2018.

 

[Stuart in MN]

Since we are on the free things, this is my acquisition from today.
I think it is 1930 Cadillac trunk. I was told that the small suitcase was a part of the set (please confirm if anybody knows)

Came from a really nice gentlemen who is relocating and could not take all his future projects with him.

Wow! That's very cool.