Hey Zip, I didnt see a "You ****" for the $1 Streamlight so allow me.
You **** ! great find there, Can you sense the envy ?
2021 Garage Sale Thread
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Hey Zip, I didnt see a "You ****" for the $1 Streamlight so allow me.
You **** ! great find there, Can you sense the envy ?
First garage sale of the year worth going to today. Unfortunately the machinists tools in the one and only pic were already sold before the sale opened! Managed to pick up a set of Craftsman USA double box offset SAE wrenches, a beat up Snap-on pick and a nice Williams C-clamp.
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Outlawmws
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Hey Zip, I didnt see a "You ****" for the $1 Streamlight so allow me.
You **** ! great find there, Can you sense the envy ?
Picked up the following this weekend:
Komelon 25’ tape, Superior Tools telescoping basin wrench, Stanley #1 Phillips, Billings ball pein hammer, CS Osborne ball pein hammer, and 3lb Engineer’s Hammer.
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Komelon 25’ tape, Superior Tools telescoping basin wrench, Stanley #1 Phillips, Billings ball pein hammer, CS Osborne ball pein hammer, and 3lb Engineer’s Hammer.
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BlueBomber
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Well done, Corndoggeh! It's been too long since I've been to a sale like that.
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woody 73
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I picked up this pair of pliers just this past week on Sat., I thought some of you might enjoy seeing a new name and from what I can tell very collectable...(my cost $1.00).
https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=473088
https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=473088
Old Radar
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I may have a family for that orphan Indestro! They've been missing their daddy 7/8 x 3/4 and their third son 1/2 x 7/16 for the longest time. Did you fined either of them??
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duddly
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I may have a family for that orphan Indestro! They've been missing their daddy 7/8 x 3/4 and their third son 1/2 x 7/16 for the longest time. Did you fined either of them??
Sorry, it's a 3/4 x 5/8. But it's the look that I always go for, so I will keep an eye out for you.
I took a quick look in my displays and did not see any others, but... I will look a bit harder over the next few days. I know I have seen these before, it seems unlikely that I don't have a few around here somewhere. The 'curator' around here should be fired!
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Old Radar
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Thanks duddly! There are a lot of curators on these forums who tiptoe along the ragged edge of disaster with their "employers".
BlueBomber
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OR: check your PMs. I found at least one family member, and two cousins, for your little family.I may have a family for that orphan Indestro! They've been missing their daddy 7/8 x 3/4 and their third son 1/2 x 7/16 for the longest time. Did you fined either of them??
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Old Radar
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Thanks BB!!
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Mavawreck you **** on that haul of woodworking hand tools!!!! I've got 4 of the long C Craftsman chisels with that same decal on the handles. A couple of the handles are not as nice as those. If you interested in letting them go let me know! Also love the Stanley 90! With the box no less! Congrats!
Very nice find on the hand planes Corndoggeh! Did Pexto and Sargent make their own hand planes? Out of curiosity more than need, I'd like to see a Sargent combination plane in the wild. Great haul!
outofbounds
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Those darts are cool!
6 & 7/8
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Picked up this swiveling vise base mount no markings anywhere.
If anybody has any info please comment.
If anybody has any info please comment.
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Picked this swiveling vise base mount no markings anywhere.
If anybody has any info please comment.
That sure looks like a Wilton 301 PowR Arm, perhaps it is the earlier Garfield or maybe a school project.
6 & 7/8
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Thanks Bluebolt it’s close to the Wilton 301 PowR Arm.
youinreverse
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Went to my first sale of the year last Saturday. No tools, but as a film lover I was very excited to find all these.
Got a stack of Blu Rays, DVDs, records, and laserdiscs for $55 total. Most of these are small releases by boutique labels that retail for $20-$40 each and a few of them are out of print. I sold three of the movies that I wasn’t too excited about for $88 total, so now I’ve got $33 in my pocket and a stack of great movies to add to my collection.
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Got a stack of Blu Rays, DVDs, records, and laserdiscs for $55 total. Most of these are small releases by boutique labels that retail for $20-$40 each and a few of them are out of print. I sold three of the movies that I wasn’t too excited about for $88 total, so now I’ve got $33 in my pocket and a stack of great movies to add to my collection.
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Double that ****! I’ve had occasion to purchase a Criterion Collection title new, and compared to typical $1 flea market dvds, the prices are highway robbery. Very astute to sell off a few to (more than) pay off the rest!
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The contents of my 10th flea market trip of the year (Lugz 2021_10)...
...was an All-Wrench affair until the last minute when I found the GMTK-spec 1943 dated J.P. Danielson water pump pliers on my way out. The wrenches from there down are a couple unbranded (contract) Bartdecolos, a Plomb combo with a little surprise on the flip side, a wartime GMTK-spec 15* angle pattern 15/16 x 1 Barcalo DBE, a Barcalo combo, a Buckeye in a configuration I have never seen before, and a crusty critter Blue-Point Supreme 723-A that I am going to try to save.
...was an All-Wrench affair until the last minute when I found the GMTK-spec 1943 dated J.P. Danielson water pump pliers on my way out. The wrenches from there down are a couple unbranded (contract) Bartdecolos, a Plomb combo with a little surprise on the flip side, a wartime GMTK-spec 15* angle pattern 15/16 x 1 Barcalo DBE, a Barcalo combo, a Buckeye in a configuration I have never seen before, and a crusty critter Blue-Point Supreme 723-A that I am going to try to save.
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Second sale of 2021 had tons of machinist tools. The owner was a machinist who built and raced go-carts. Here are a few things I brought home:
- 2 Auger bits
- Utility knife
- Starrett combo square
- Starrett center heads (2)
- 4” Diamalloy adjustable wrench
- Compass
- Starrett jeweler screwdrivers (3)
- Starrett scribes/awl (2)
- Starrett pin vises (4)
- Starrett small-hole half-ball gauges (4)
- Starrett telescoping gauges (4)
- 4 taps
- OTC gear pullers (2)
$35 for everything in the first photo. Next is a triple-stack of Huot drill indexes with bits. Top box is 1-60, middle is A-Z, and bottom is 1/16 -1/2. It’s mostly complete with plenty of duplicates. Paid $90 for the stack.
- 2 Auger bits
- Utility knife
- Starrett combo square
- Starrett center heads (2)
- 4” Diamalloy adjustable wrench
- Compass
- Starrett jeweler screwdrivers (3)
- Starrett scribes/awl (2)
- Starrett pin vises (4)
- Starrett small-hole half-ball gauges (4)
- Starrett telescoping gauges (4)
- 4 taps
- OTC gear pullers (2)
$35 for everything in the first photo. Next is a triple-stack of Huot drill indexes with bits. Top box is 1-60, middle is A-Z, and bottom is 1/16 -1/2. It’s mostly complete with plenty of duplicates. Paid $90 for the stack.
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Old Radar
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Zippy, I don't think there's any question about the fact that you ****! Nice haul!!
Provincial
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+1 on the ****!
gpw_42
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I've started the year SLOWLY. The only promising local estate sale was the same day as I had breakfast with friends from out of state, and I've hit a couple others which were busts. I did pull this (X) DOE from the flea.
Then yesterday I pulled this Craftsman -V- 1/4" dr. ratchet from a local pawn shop, and the two -V- deep sockets. And two 8pt. sockets which I think are wartime Walden, in black oxide. Thanks to Don for the back-channel warning to not put the Waldens in Evaporust, as it'd likely remove the BlOx.
Not yet sure if I'm going to keep or flip the ratchet.
Then yesterday I pulled this Craftsman -V- 1/4" dr. ratchet from a local pawn shop, and the two -V- deep sockets. And two 8pt. sockets which I think are wartime Walden, in black oxide. Thanks to Don for the back-channel warning to not put the Waldens in Evaporust, as it'd likely remove the BlOx.
Not yet sure if I'm going to keep or flip the ratchet.
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Not what you would call a **** find, not something that will get any awards and last but not least, not something to brag about on your drinking night out with the boys as they say.
My find yesterday and the whole story.
https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=473901
My find yesterday and the whole story.
https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=473901
As thread host, I would like to talk about anticipation, luck, disappointment and never knowing what is in store. During the week, I often check Craigslist, Estatesales.net, and Facebook Marketplace to see what sales are coming up and to find out as much information as I can about them. I look at each and every picture of the upcoming garage and estate sales as I can, scanning for every bit of information. And during these attempts to divine the future, I usually see old furniture, clothes, household appliances, and random brick-a-brac. But I am always happy to see signs or read notes about tools and see pictures of a well-used shop. And I also look for some of the other things that interest me such as antique, especially furniture and lamps. Another thing high on my list of things to check out are books.
So, while checking these ads, I was happy to come across one that showed both antique furniture and old books, two of my favorite things. And as I studied these photos, I came across one that showed a stack of old magazines with some random papers across the top of the pile. Much like this (reenactment):
Well, this stack of this particular magazine is very interesting to me, and even though this sale is a little far away from me, I decided to forgo the local events that would be more likely to yield what we all seem to focus on, tools and shop supplies. I made plans to leave fairly early this morning.
But, when I got up at my usual time of 5:30, I started to have second thoughts. Did I really want to drive an hour-and-a-half just at the chance of getting a stack of old magazines? There were two very good looking sales within a few miles of my house, should I not just head to those locations? But the thoughts of what could be awaiting me all those miles away kept entering my mind, and the rest of that sale could be very interesting due to what else was there, but on the flip side, there were no tools shown, only an old, but very cool workbench. In the end, my desire won out, and I headed up to the sale while making sure to note the address' of any other promising-looking sales, not there were many. Or really any.
I try to arrive at estate sales, no matter how much I might find interesting in the pictures, about an hour after they have started. I hate standing in lines, parking a mile away in the dark, I don't need anything that badly, and all the other hells of being early to one of the heavily advertised sales. And on the drive, I thought about this, mainly that I was driving 75 miles away on the chance that no one else saw the photo and knew what it was showing, that these things would be priced at a level I was willing to pay, or that someone didn't just randomly grab them, not knowing or really caring what they were. But, still, I drove, arriving earlier than I planned, thirty minutes after the start. And there was still a line.
People weren't leaving yet, as with social distancing only ten people were allowed in the house at one time. My chances of getting what I wanted was growing dim. The two girls in line ahead of me decided to leave without even getting a look at the sale as it was taking so long. I thought about a sale I had been at a few years ago where I saw two SK socket sets in the ad, and when I entered the garage saw them still there after the sale had started two hours before, and realized they were there due to being priced at twice eBay. Thoughts of that, of being so close only to balk at an outrageously high price, flickered through my mind as the line snaked like a Disneyland ride.
Finally, I was allowed entry, but where to go first? The people running the sale were doing their best to keep people apart and started off by letting people into the basement. So, it seems I had no choice and headed down the stairs. But, I started seeing old books in various nooks and spotted old magazines around the first corner. My initial glance didn't reveal what I was looking for, but, low and behold! I saw them across the room!
I rushed over and carefully picked up the top issue. No price evident, so I flipped to the first page, the traditional spot for used books to be priced. Nothing. At this point, I was hoping that maybe I would get lucky. I grabbed the stack and went looking for a worker. And after a few seconds of negotiation "well, it is the whole set together, so how does $20 sound?"
Sold.
Ten copies of Gustov Stickley's The Craftsman from 1908 and 1909. For those who don't know, Stickley was the premiere furniture designer of the American Arts and Crafts movement, and he produced a magazine from 1904 to 1916, devoted to the way of life promoted by the movement. The magazines include art reviews, house planes, pictures of industrial works in progress, and so on. The anticipation was well rewarded.
I also picked up some small tools at that sale:
Three Williams ignition wrenches, a 4" Wizard adjustable, and two pullers for gauge needles or clock hands.
So, as we enter the last weekend of the first month of the year, I see that things are picking but still slow in Garage Sale Land. Many of us are still braving the winter months fighting snow, sleet, and hail (and even we here in Oregon had snow this week, although it is gone now) and fears of the virus are still concerning. But we have had some nice finds, and the tin siding from a vintage gas station stands out in my mind as a definite highlight! What have you seen that stands out in your mind?
So, while checking these ads, I was happy to come across one that showed both antique furniture and old books, two of my favorite things. And as I studied these photos, I came across one that showed a stack of old magazines with some random papers across the top of the pile. Much like this (reenactment):
Well, this stack of this particular magazine is very interesting to me, and even though this sale is a little far away from me, I decided to forgo the local events that would be more likely to yield what we all seem to focus on, tools and shop supplies. I made plans to leave fairly early this morning.
But, when I got up at my usual time of 5:30, I started to have second thoughts. Did I really want to drive an hour-and-a-half just at the chance of getting a stack of old magazines? There were two very good looking sales within a few miles of my house, should I not just head to those locations? But the thoughts of what could be awaiting me all those miles away kept entering my mind, and the rest of that sale could be very interesting due to what else was there, but on the flip side, there were no tools shown, only an old, but very cool workbench. In the end, my desire won out, and I headed up to the sale while making sure to note the address' of any other promising-looking sales, not there were many. Or really any.
I try to arrive at estate sales, no matter how much I might find interesting in the pictures, about an hour after they have started. I hate standing in lines, parking a mile away in the dark, I don't need anything that badly, and all the other hells of being early to one of the heavily advertised sales. And on the drive, I thought about this, mainly that I was driving 75 miles away on the chance that no one else saw the photo and knew what it was showing, that these things would be priced at a level I was willing to pay, or that someone didn't just randomly grab them, not knowing or really caring what they were. But, still, I drove, arriving earlier than I planned, thirty minutes after the start. And there was still a line.
People weren't leaving yet, as with social distancing only ten people were allowed in the house at one time. My chances of getting what I wanted was growing dim. The two girls in line ahead of me decided to leave without even getting a look at the sale as it was taking so long. I thought about a sale I had been at a few years ago where I saw two SK socket sets in the ad, and when I entered the garage saw them still there after the sale had started two hours before, and realized they were there due to being priced at twice eBay. Thoughts of that, of being so close only to balk at an outrageously high price, flickered through my mind as the line snaked like a Disneyland ride.
Finally, I was allowed entry, but where to go first? The people running the sale were doing their best to keep people apart and started off by letting people into the basement. So, it seems I had no choice and headed down the stairs. But, I started seeing old books in various nooks and spotted old magazines around the first corner. My initial glance didn't reveal what I was looking for, but, low and behold! I saw them across the room!
I rushed over and carefully picked up the top issue. No price evident, so I flipped to the first page, the traditional spot for used books to be priced. Nothing. At this point, I was hoping that maybe I would get lucky. I grabbed the stack and went looking for a worker. And after a few seconds of negotiation "well, it is the whole set together, so how does $20 sound?"
Sold.
Ten copies of Gustov Stickley's The Craftsman from 1908 and 1909. For those who don't know, Stickley was the premiere furniture designer of the American Arts and Crafts movement, and he produced a magazine from 1904 to 1916, devoted to the way of life promoted by the movement. The magazines include art reviews, house planes, pictures of industrial works in progress, and so on. The anticipation was well rewarded.
I also picked up some small tools at that sale:
Three Williams ignition wrenches, a 4" Wizard adjustable, and two pullers for gauge needles or clock hands.
So, as we enter the last weekend of the first month of the year, I see that things are picking but still slow in Garage Sale Land. Many of us are still braving the winter months fighting snow, sleet, and hail (and even we here in Oregon had snow this week, although it is gone now) and fears of the virus are still concerning. But we have had some nice finds, and the tin siding from a vintage gas station stands out in my mind as a definite highlight! What have you seen that stands out in your mind?
That was a great story with a great ending, BMW. Beautiful mags.
I was insane for Mission/Arts&Crafts/Craftsman furniture for years. I still think rectilinear quartersawn oak is the most masculine and visually pleasing thing you can bring into the home. But my lower back no longer tolerates the posture.
A few weeks ago, Mick had a couple oak machinist chests at Quakertown. One was a Gerstner, and the other was a Union, IIRR. Both great condition, and one had S-O, Bonney, and some other brands of cuff links, tie bars, etc, as well as a few actual tools. He had just walked off when I got there and his wife was uncertain what his prices were. I was heading to an event, and low on cash, so I told myself I couldn’t afford any of it, and went my ways. Of course I haven’t seen him there since, so that’s the thing I’ve seen that sticks in my head.
I was insane for Mission/Arts&Crafts/Craftsman furniture for years. I still think rectilinear quartersawn oak is the most masculine and visually pleasing thing you can bring into the home. But my lower back no longer tolerates the posture.
A few weeks ago, Mick had a couple oak machinist chests at Quakertown. One was a Gerstner, and the other was a Union, IIRR. Both great condition, and one had S-O, Bonney, and some other brands of cuff links, tie bars, etc, as well as a few actual tools. He had just walked off when I got there and his wife was uncertain what his prices were. I was heading to an event, and low on cash, so I told myself I couldn’t afford any of it, and went my ways. Of course I haven’t seen him there since, so that’s the thing I’ve seen that sticks in my head.
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WisJim
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Ten copies of Gustov Stickley's The Craftsman from 1908 and 1909.
I'm jealous!
Private Lugnutz
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Why yes I think I will break out the old ****-O-Meter photo for that!
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bmw Much earned suckage to you!! Congrats! What a find!
LS I feel the same about Arts & Crafts furniture. Just love it. Wish I had some but the wife doesn't care for it. What's a guy to do? If there was room for any in my shop I'd have some in there where she couldn't find it! :0)
bmw Is that PC biscuit joiner an early model? My PC biscuit jointer, a 557, looks quite a bit different. By the way, I love mine!! It has been a solid and useful tool for me.
LS I feel the same about Arts & Crafts furniture. Just love it. Wish I had some but the wife doesn't care for it. What's a guy to do? If there was room for any in my shop I'd have some in there where she couldn't find it! :0)
bmw Is that PC biscuit joiner an early model? My PC biscuit jointer, a 557, looks quite a bit different. By the way, I love mine!! It has been a solid and useful tool for me.
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Outlawmws
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Outlawmws
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And our Host get a tonOsuck as well!
I'm not a big Stickly fan but I recognize a great find and would have definitely bought the stack! I AM a fan of Vintage Crafty, buildy, books and mags!
I'm not a big Stickly fan but I recognize a great find and would have definitely bought the stack! I AM a fan of Vintage Crafty, buildy, books and mags!
jeffmoss26
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damn...you ****!
Thank you, everyone. As my wife's and I's house is from right during the Arts and Crafts era (1913) we have a lot of that furniture, both period and new.
And after leaving that sale, I was able to make it to one of the local ones I had decided not to go to. Nothing special, but I did manage to find a couple things:
A barely used set of needle files, Indestro 1/4 ratchet, Snap-on T-handle, Fleet breaker bar, and Proto in/lb torque wrench. $14 with a book on birding for the wife.
And after leaving that sale, I was able to make it to one of the local ones I had decided not to go to. Nothing special, but I did manage to find a couple things:
A barely used set of needle files, Indestro 1/4 ratchet, Snap-on T-handle, Fleet breaker bar, and Proto in/lb torque wrench. $14 with a book on birding for the wife.