2021 Garage Sale Thread

[Catfishdan]

We found two sales that looked promising. The first one was in Fairfax in Marin County. There was a large selection to pick from but at checkout time the Marin County prices were daunting and a few choice pieces were left behind. My wife grabbed the small Kennedy box.
We arrived late at the second sale in San Lorenzo, CA but found a few worthwhile tools. The rusty axe turned out to be Craftsman.
-Don

That little Kennedy box is cool. Any pictures of the inside? Dividers?

 

[WisJim]

I found a similar one last week--post#1444. No marking of any kind on it.

My recollection is that this style of screwdriver came with a new treadle sewing machine. At least that is where I have seen a number of them.

 

[RTM]

My recollection is that this style of screwdriver came with a new treadle sewing machine. At least that is where I have seen a number of them.

A quick googling turned up a few loop handled screwdrivers, but none were the folding variety.


To the singer thread....

https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=443244&highlight=Singer

Don’t see any there

 

[BlueBomber]

Today was our town-wide yard sale, but instead of buying, I gathered my treasures from the various dusty squirrel holes in my garages and had my own garage sale. Did pretty well--sold a little of everything, but nearly enough. Now that everything is out, I'll be listing bunch on Marketplace and Ebay. Hope everyone else had some good luck in their purchases!

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[532r5]

Found this tapping head in a pail of hardware for five dollars today. Only markings I can find is number 70 stamped on bottom. Reverse gear works. Just needs new Chuck jaw.

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[532r5]

Got this gallon can for 3 dollars at another sale today.

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[d42jeep]

That little Kennedy box is cool. Any pictures of the inside? Dividers?

It’s just an empty box but a useful size.
-Don

 

[dodge610]

Today was our town-wide yard sale, but instead of buying, I gathered my treasures from the various dusty squirrel holes in my garages and had my own garage sale. Did pretty well--sold a little of everything, but nearly enough. Now that everything is out, I'll be listing bunch on Marketplace and Ebay. Hope everyone else had some good luck in their purchases!

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Some times you have to do that to make room for the ext good deal. I am doing the same

 

[LesserSon]

$18 today, mostly at Jakes Flea, but two TOO garage sales, too.
Most pleased with the BAHCO adjustable/gater wrench, which was frozen. I got hold of the adjustment nut with a big pair of slipjoints, and was able to back the pin/shaft out with many small turns. After that, it was easy to clean up.
The 5/16” box wrench is T.B. Wood’s Sons. If it didn’t say Chambersburg PA, I probably wouldn’t have picked it up, but it caught my eye. Founded 1857, incorporated 1897, still in business today.

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Most pleased with the BAHCO adjustable/gater wrench, which was frozen.

At least it's not bent! (You've seen my Dali model, right?)

Can't believe how flattened the forged-in raised lettering on that wrench is! I suspect that only Pennsylvanians would be able to read it as "CHAMBERSBURG."

 

[LesserSon]

You know what, though? The pin was bent. I don’t think I could have gotten it apart if it hadn’t been hung up in the nut. Straightening something that small and short was challenging. I just kept making my best guess until it spun free in the nut.
Yeah, PA eyes probably better adapted for recognizing ‘burgs.

 

[jvlyons99205]

First sale in a few months at a local estate aggregator. Fewer tools than he used to have, but picked up a nice S-K tool box with the insert, 3 Craftsman screwdrivers, unmarked wood handled screwdriver, Diamalloy and Wiss tin snips, 2 linesman pliers (Klein and one other) and a Stanley utility knife for $10. Also picked up a Wyandotte truck for $30 and a Buddy L truck and a partial Hubley road grader.

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[Outlawmws]

You guys are doing great!

BB, Receivers from the golden years of stereo can bring good $$! What size/Material/type is the extinguisher next to the Propane Lantern on the table? is that a water pressure extinguisher ? I've made several water or soda acid extinguishers, into "wash stations' for camping use. - You had a lot of good stuff for sale!

GPW that Stanley clamp on vise MAY an early one? 1920-34? (orange/black) was used on the Victor/Stanley mini machinists clamp on.


I had a fair day again - One day old Estate, a "block" sale (2 houses) and the new local Flea perked up! (almost full for vendors!)

Several TOO's didn't pan out.

First stop was the Block" a $3 folding table for camping:

Then the Estate where I had to wait for them to open -

Marvel Mystery Oil Penetrol, some engine Moly, and not shown close to 3/4 gallon of Coleman fuel. (they had a stove; I left it), and an Eagle Oil can maybe 1/2 ful of oil :

Some 3X1-1/2 Channel 9" long, adn a 6 X maybe 1" steel disk:

Aluminum Diamond Plate:

A mini Propane lantern, and a LARGE 8" Hargrave C-Clamp That was it for re Estate, $15 all.

And at the Local Flea:
A pair of Herbrand DOEs, I think these are the largest DOEs have now.
Klein Nut drivers, this adds to tree others I have so a good start on a set, with no dupes.
And Sockets" 3 marked "D" - Duro, right?, 2 SK, A Bog hex drive, A New Britain, , A Plvmb, adn a Firestone, (may be my first? - Nope second...)

 

[3jakes]

This weeks yardsailing standouts:
Scout 4" vise. Gladly paid the asking price of $5.00
A Wilton 3" was priced at $20 and the railroad anvil at $10.
I asked it they would consider a package deal at $25.00 & was told yes.
The bullet isn't perfect.
It is missing hardware for the swivel.
This is my first one of these. I assume there is some sort of center pin that the vise rides/swivels on as there are no threads in the pivot hole?

 

[Outlawmws]

Jake- pics missing?

 

[3jakes]

Refresh page.
I had a brain fart & messed up photos.

 

[bagged89s10]

This weeks yardsailing standouts:
Scout 4" vise. Gladly paid the asking price of $5.00
A Wilton 3" was priced at $20 and the railroad anvil at $10.
I asked it they would consider a package deal at $25.00 & was told yes.
The bullet isn't perfect.
It is missing hardware for the swivel.
This is my first one of these. I assume there is some sort of center pin that the vise rides/swivels on as there are no threads in the pivot hole?

That’s a you **** deal. Great pickup!

 

[bagged89s10]

I haven’t posted much on here because of a new garage being built and house addition happening. For that reason, I need an extension ladder as. Ok I have a 2 story house and the garage which will need to be sided. I found a good deal on this Louisville 24ft fiberglass extension ladder with 300lb capacity. Paid $160. The seller had it stored inside and you can tell. That’s half price of a new one. It fit perfectly on my wife’s Thule cargo rack.

 

[mikeinri]

Wow, lots more great stuff that you guys are finding!

Bagged, great find on that ladder. You're right, nothing but bad things happen to fiberglass ladders stored outdoors. I had to throw a couple away that my Dad and/or Grandfather left behind a shed for who knows how long. Such a waste.

Mike

 

[RTM]

Lugz RTM seemed to think you have id'd this screwdriver. Any thoughts? Thanks!

Well heck, the design is much older than I thought. Here is a similar one in a 1904 catalog, looped handled, but reverses to a reamer.


https://archive.org/details/MillersFallsCoCatalogueBPocketEdition/page/n28/mode/1up

 

[ozaudio]

made in japan 1/2" stubby flexhead ratchet £3
6" record G clamp, was £4 but reduced to £2 as it wouldnt open, i knew it would once i got it home

didnt buy but should of

snap on long flat head, was fairly beat up £1
CK 8" adjustable spanner £2
12" IRGAI adjustable spanner £5
palmera? combo pliers £2

 

[LostBoy(IRL)]

Lugz RTM seemed to think you have id'd this screwdriver. Any thoughts? Thanks!

They have the look (but not exactly) of a sewing machine screwdriver, thinking singer company.

 

[3jakes]

Forgot these two small items.
Plomb adjustable, 9/16" 12 point.
A cool little Craftsman circle G pouch set.
A buck each.

 

[d42jeep]

You guys are doing great!

BB, Receivers from the golden years of stereo can bring good $$! What size/Material/type is the extinguisher next to the Propane Lantern on the table? is that a water pressure extinguisher ? I've made several water or soda acid extinguishers, into "wash stations' for camping use. - You had a lot of good stuff for sale!

GPW that Stanley clamp on vise MAY an early one? 1920-34? (orange/black) was used on the Victor/Stanley mini machinists clamp on.


I had a fair day again - One day old Estate, a "block" sale (2 houses) and the new local Flea perked up! (almost full for vendors!)

Several TOO's didn't pan out.

First stop was the Block" a $3 folding table for camping:

Then the Estate where I had to wait for them to open -

Marvel Mystery Oil Penetrol, some engine Moly, and not shown close to 3/4 gallon of Coleman fuel. (they had a stove; I left it), and an Eagle Oil can maybe 1/2 ful of oil :

Some 3X1-1/2 Channel 9" long, adn a 6 X maybe 1" steel disk:

Aluminum Diamond Plate:

A mini Propane lantern, and a LARGE 8" Hargrave C-Clamp That was it for re Estate, $15 all.

And at the Local Flea:
A pair of Herbrand DOEs, I think these are the largest DOEs have now.
Klein Nut drivers, this adds to tree others I have so a good start on a set, with no dupes.
And Sockets" 3 marked "D" - Duro, right?, 2 SK, A Bog hex drive, A New Britain, , A Plvmb, adn a Firestone, (may be my first? - Nope second...)

The Eagle oiler is spot on for one included under the hood of every WW2 Jeep as well as many other toolsets including the GMTK. The wartime D-I sockets are GMTK correct as well. I’m going to have to check out your new flea!
-Don

 

[captain14]

Blue Bomber

Did you take any after the garage sale pictures? Just curious how many treasures were sold from all the displays you sold.

 

[txlonghorn1989]

Some nice hauls! Good stuff Outlaw! You too Don!

Don What is the dark beehive wood handled thing? Is that an old screw driver?

3Jakes You ****!

 

[d42jeep]

Forgot these two small items.
Plomb adjustable, 9/16" 12 point.
A cool little Craftsman circle G pouch set.
A buck each.

There is a date code on your Plomb adjustable that I can’t quite make out. 1945?
-Don

 

[bmwrd0]

GPW that Stanley clamp on vise MAY an early one? 1920-34? (orange/black) was used on the Victor/Stanley mini machinists clamp on.

Outlaw, I am guessing you meant me? But, yes, orange and black, no other markings other than saying STANLEY across the front. I am going to have to machine up a pad and other than the cracked front it seems really well made.

 

[BlueBomber]

Some times you have to do that to make room for the ext good deal. I am doing the same [emoji481]

BB, Receivers from the golden years of stereo can bring good $$! What size/Material/type is the extinguisher next to the Propane Lantern on the table? is that a water pressure extinguisher ? I've made several water or soda acid extinguishers, into "wash stations' for camping use. - You had a lot of good stuff for sale!

Blue Bomber

Did you take any after the garage sale pictures? Just curious how many treasures were sold from all the displays you sold.

Much of what I had out were treasures I had previously picked and reported in the annual GJGS threads. The good stuff got put on the 'resale' bench, and had been stacking up for four years or so. In a way, it was kinda fun to rediscover the really good stuff, like the Italian-made Ferrari wrench or the rusty Porche lug wrench that'll bring big bucks on Ebay. Those didn't get set out yesterday. Nor did any of the Snap-on.

Outlaw: I sold some of the stereo equipment (a receiver, big Sony speakers and an equalizer for $140. I certainly could gave gotten more, but hey, it was a garage sale. The extinguisher is a stored pressure carbon tetrachloride type, in pretty roached shape. No one bit at $10. We'll see what interest Ebay brings.

The vintage license plates sold well, as I had them priced too low ($2/plate). I sold a stack of 25 Kromedge Craftsman 10" saw blades to a kid who only wanted one by giving him a deal he couldn't refuse. None of the big stuff went, so I'm putting them up on FB today.

Still, I converted some of my treasures into more than $600 in my pocket. Good progress in making room and in making this hobby pay for itself...and my Impala engine swap!

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[duddly]

BlueBomber - congrats on the sale! I think I need to do a little thinning of the collection around here.

Here is a follow-up on the chest / drawers I picked up last weekend. I still need to work on the inside of the drawers, but for now I glued a few joints to steady it up and polished the outside and put a finish on the top. It looks good even with the missing drawers. My wife always complains that I don't take enough before pictures... (yet another thing she is right about).... but I had a couple pics so you can get an idea of the 'before'

 

[Shiftless]

All of you guys are doing very well but nothing like 3jakes.
The early bullet by itself would have been a “you ****” deal even for the original asking price. But $25 for the package deal of these three?

 

[3jakes]

There is a date code on your Plomb adjustable that I can’t quite make out. 1945?
-Don

Not sure how to translate this Plomb code?

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Here is a follow-up on the chest / drawers I picked up last weekend.

It's beautiful, Duds. Not to be repetitive, but I'm not sure if you saw my initial reply, so I will say it again - I love those type of recessed pulls and just passed up a little possibly homemade machinists' chest with pulls like that (photos a few pages back just after your initial post); and, I know your instinct may be to have some drawers made, but I can see myself sticking tools in those empty slots. Unless you're going to repurpose it for something in general living space, in which case, if you're looking for opinions, I would probably just leave empty. It looks kind of appealing that way and tells its own story. "Yeah, I may be incomplete, but I am 100% original and authentic!"

Not sure how to translate this Plomb code?

It is a J.P. Danielson code. December 1946. Pretty early for Plomb production. Plomb acquired them in October that year.

 

[3jakes]

It is a J.P. Danielson code. December 1946. Pretty early for Plomb production. Plomb acquired them in October that year.

Lugz: Tool encyclopedia on two legs!

 

[Outlawmws]

D42, thx for the tip on the oiler! I may need to see how much of a kit I could outfit someday if I ever pickup one of the boxes...


ONE sale today - Rain is threatening (per the weather guessers, I'm not seeing or feeling it...)

Stanley 601 5 oz magnetic tack hammer, Proto 332 9" bench snips, and a pair of P38 can openers.

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Lugz: Tool encyclopedia on two legs!

Naaah. Just a topic I happen to know. Funny how I can remember things like key tool mfg history factoids and my 4th grade locker combination, but couldn't tell you my kids birthdays without a fairly large margin of error or what I had for dinner last night.

 

[unkqty]

after quite a dry spell, picked up what appears to be a kennedy model 275xb rollaround box, complete with assorted castoff tools (incl. a few proto items) and hardware.
it required a few hours of of cleaning and lube but well worth it.
still need to wipe it down w/acetone one last time.
shown with the craftsman machinist's box picked a couple years ago.
now have a place to put all the machinist tools i've been collecting over the past several years.
selling off the assorted tools at next yard sale will more than cover the $10 purchase price.

 

[Provincial]

Naaah. Just a topic I happen to know. Funny how I can remember things like key tool mfg history factoids and my 4th grade locker combination, but couldn't tell you my kids birthdays without a fairly large margin of error or what I had for dinner last night.

So your memory was the pattern on which this website based it's search function?

 

[AK4570]

Doing a little catching up from last week... I had almost a full day to burn on Thursday so made a concerted effort to hit as many of the local emporiums as possible. Five different places gave up the following:

Stop 1:
Plvmb 3037 25/32 - 11/16 DOE
Plvmb 3026 9/16 - 1/2 DOE
$3

Stop 2:
Proto 5222 11/16 x 3/8
Proto 5212 3/8 x 3/8
Proto LA 5420 5/8 x 1/2
Firestone 5/8 x 3/8 (a first for me...)
Plvmb 5020 5/8 x 3/8 Deep
SK 316 16mm x 3/8
SK 41912 3/8 x 1/4 Deep
SK 40907 7/32 x 1/4
$5

Stop 3:
SR 9/16 x 3/8 (For Don)
Proto 9804 Flat Screwdriver
$2

Stop 4:
Proto 5320 5/8 x 1/2 Deep
Proto 5012 3/8 x 3/8 Deep
Proto 5222 11/16 x 3/8
Proto LA 5424 3/4 x 1/2
Plvmb 5425 25/32 x 1/2 8A
Plvmb 5216 1/2 x 3/8
SK 40907 7/32 x 1/4
SK 40908 1/4 x 1/4
$4

Stop 5: (a local tool re-seller)
Proto LA Pebble Size Field 13/16
Plvmb 5265 Hinge Handle 3/8
Plvmb 5262 12" 3/8 Extension
Plvmb 5260 3" 3/8 Extension
Plvmb 4712 3/8 x 1/4
Plvmb 4710-S 5/16 x 1/4 8pt
Plvmb 5220 5/8 x 3/8
Plvmb 5214 7/16 x 3/8
Plvmb 3216 1/4 - 7/32 DOE
Proto LA 4716 1/2 x 1/4
Proto 7216H 1/2 x 3/8
SR 1/2 x 1/2 (Don)
SR 9/16 x 1/2 Deep (Don)
Duro Chrome 4414 7/16 x 3/8
SK Chicago 1/4 case
$22 (a bit more than I wanted to spend, but the Plvmb drive tools kept twisting my arm)

Best regards,
John

 

[Private Lugnutz]

So your memory was the pattern on which this website based it's search function?

Hee hee. Good one.