Private Lugnutz
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I like that their camper-truck is a Tiger but they think of it, Mathiessen-esquely, as a Turtle!
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Private Lugnutz
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Apparently Steve has, but then immediately thought better of sharing the experience with the group.
Seriously, it's supposed to be 40* F and 0% chance of rain tomorrow, so I have high hopes for my Thursday flea.
gpw_42
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Apparently Steve has, but then immediately thought better of sharing the experience with the group.
Well, static line, but….
. Double thick 1000 denier nylon leg straps, yeah! LolGood luck at the flea, Lugz.
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Nice to see my old Garage Journal Yard Sale-hunting buddies are doing well! I haven't been for a while.
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Lump! Good to see you stop in!
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Yes, welcome back!
Way to gently nudge us back on topic!!! Obviously, we picked the perfect guy to lead this year's thread!
I'm afraid to ask about the deleted posts. Can just imagine the crazy pics I missed, LOL...
Those ARE cool, and for that price, I'd have bought it and found a way to mount it to my utility trailer!
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Now that I'm in my truck, engine running, and the 45-year-old steel pin in my left thumb has stopped zinging me enough to hold my phone...(the 34*F temp wasn't so bad, but the temp/dew point combo always gets me there first), some decent finds to report from the flea today.
This small haul (Lugz 2022_2) includes another Proto nut driver set, this one complete, but Ingersol-Rand (just the name gives me 45 year old nightmares) era, so not as old as last year's; an antique Wakefield Wizard No. 7 bicycle wrench, which is not a duplicate (woo hoo, look for more photos and the collection update down on the VB); Blue-Point hose clamps I only bought for one reason (first MADE IN AUSTRALIA tool I have ever held in my hands); an XL Quick-Wedge; and lastly, a Marble's kit in a nice sheath with the little wooden nub closure still on it (that makes two to Beemer's first, just reported upthread, inside of one week, so who in classic GS thread superstitious rains->pours and numerical power of 3 and all good things come in threes synchronicity fashion will find the third?)
This small haul (Lugz 2022_2) includes another Proto nut driver set, this one complete, but Ingersol-Rand (just the name gives me 45 year old nightmares) era, so not as old as last year's; an antique Wakefield Wizard No. 7 bicycle wrench, which is not a duplicate (woo hoo, look for more photos and the collection update down on the VB); Blue-Point hose clamps I only bought for one reason (first MADE IN AUSTRALIA tool I have ever held in my hands); an XL Quick-Wedge; and lastly, a Marble's kit in a nice sheath with the little wooden nub closure still on it (that makes two to Beemer's first, just reported upthread, inside of one week, so who in classic GS thread superstitious rains->pours and numerical power of 3 and all good things come in threes synchronicity fashion will find the third?)
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Ok, I'm new here, so ... here goes. Caught a Craigslisting on January 1st. A patternmaker who worked at a shipyard was diagnosed with dementia and his family were selling his patternmaking tools. Son didn't know much about them. I saw an opportunity and responded. Went over to the house, did some negotiating, and made a purchase. I thought the toolboxes were alright and some of the tools looked decent. Below is a 90% inventory and some images, before and after I cleaned up (not restored!) some stuff. I'm a bit torn on breaking up the set and incorporating what I need / want versus preserving the entire kit, though it also makes little sense to keep it all together. Guess I'm a bit strange like that.
I'll add another post with additional photos.
Book: “Patternmaker’s Manual,” dated 1953, 1st ed. (American Foundrymen’s Society)
Kennedy 520B Tool Chest
Kennedy MC28B 28” 2-Drawer Machinists’ Chest Base
Set, Buck Bros. Chisels – Dogleg Straight (5-6ea.)
Set, Buck Bros. Chisels – Dogleg Gouges (4ea.)
Sets, Buck Bros. Chisels – Spoon Gouges (14ea.)
Set, Wood Turning Tools, Buck Bros. – Square Nose Chisel, Skew, Round Nose Scraper, Diamond parting, TBD.
1x Round Nose Scrapers, Sorby 1-1/2” (Heavy; Sheffield, England)
1x Roughing Gouge, Craftsman 9-28522 HSS
Stanley Bailey No. 5
Stanley Bailey No. 4
Craftsman C225R (187.37051 / Stanley 220)
5x straightedges, 24”
Sharpening Stones, 2ea w/Hinged wood box and mounting frame
Pinch Dogs, C.S. Osborne and others: ¾” – 18ea; 1” – 1, 1-1/2” – 17ea., 2” – 16ea.
Pair, Trammel Points
Approximately 10pr dividers and calipers (Inside, outside)
Starrett 490 – 12in Bevel Protractor
Marking Gauges, 2x Phelps Mfg. Co. Oakland, CA
Black and Decker Basic Router
Dremel Tool, Model 275
Drill, PowerPro Craft
Ryobi triangle sander, DS1100
Mortise Hinge Template Kit
Hand Drill, good condition
7x Spokeshaves, Small and Mini; 3 curved, 4 straight.
Box, 1-1/4” Drywall Nails
Large Assortment of drill bits (Forstner bits, 10ea., spade bits, 5ea, 1x10pk Kobalt 1/8” Black Oxide bits, 1x10pk Kobalt 3/32” Block Oxide bits, Drill bit Gauge, etc.) (1” Freeman Mfg Co Cope and Drag Cutter, 1”)
Socket Drivers: ¼” -1ea., 3/8” (1x Kobalt 22800M, 1x Craftsman V 43784, ) – 3ea., ½” – 1ea.
Approx. 50 sockets (2/3 Craftsman, 1/3 Misc)
3x Impact Sockets
2x Spark Plug Sockets
2x Hammers
1x Ball Pein Hammer
Hatchet
C-Clamps: 6” – 1ea, 5” – 2ea, 4” – 1ea, 3” – 6ea, 2-1/2” – 2ea, 2” – 1ea, 1” – 8ea.
Hardware (S-Hooks, deck screws, small turnbuckles)
T-Handle Universal Joint Spark Plug Wrench
Assortment Screwdrivers
2x Sets, Fillet Balls, 3ea (1-1/4” and 1”, ¾” and 5/8”, ½” and 3/8”)
Adjustable French Curve, Hoyle Products
Various Hole Saws, complete
Allen/Hex Keys, Approx. 40ea.
Set, Plug Cutters, 5ea.
Set, Round Nose Router Bits, approx. 10ea.
2x Adjustable Wrenches (12in., Utica (double stamped); 10in., Walden Worcester)
Set, Sanding Drums (7ea. 4” to ¾”)
Vise Grips, 1pr.
2pr Long Reach Pliers, straight and 90deg
1pr End Nippers
1pr Side Cutter Pliers
Various driver bits, approx. 25ea.
Scraper Handle, 1ea.
Round Space Block Set – 1/8” to 1” in 1/8” increments, ¼” and 1/2” height. Total 12 pieces (few duplicates).
A bit embarrassed to report $550 all in, but in the interest of perspective, there it is.
I'll add another post with additional photos.
Book: “Patternmaker’s Manual,” dated 1953, 1st ed. (American Foundrymen’s Society)
Kennedy 520B Tool Chest
Kennedy MC28B 28” 2-Drawer Machinists’ Chest Base
Set, Buck Bros. Chisels – Dogleg Straight (5-6ea.)
Set, Buck Bros. Chisels – Dogleg Gouges (4ea.)
Sets, Buck Bros. Chisels – Spoon Gouges (14ea.)
Set, Wood Turning Tools, Buck Bros. – Square Nose Chisel, Skew, Round Nose Scraper, Diamond parting, TBD.
1x Round Nose Scrapers, Sorby 1-1/2” (Heavy; Sheffield, England)
1x Roughing Gouge, Craftsman 9-28522 HSS
Stanley Bailey No. 5
Stanley Bailey No. 4
Craftsman C225R (187.37051 / Stanley 220)
5x straightedges, 24”
Sharpening Stones, 2ea w/Hinged wood box and mounting frame
Pinch Dogs, C.S. Osborne and others: ¾” – 18ea; 1” – 1, 1-1/2” – 17ea., 2” – 16ea.
Pair, Trammel Points
Approximately 10pr dividers and calipers (Inside, outside)
Starrett 490 – 12in Bevel Protractor
Marking Gauges, 2x Phelps Mfg. Co. Oakland, CA
Black and Decker Basic Router
Dremel Tool, Model 275
Drill, PowerPro Craft
Ryobi triangle sander, DS1100
Mortise Hinge Template Kit
Hand Drill, good condition
7x Spokeshaves, Small and Mini; 3 curved, 4 straight.
Box, 1-1/4” Drywall Nails
Large Assortment of drill bits (Forstner bits, 10ea., spade bits, 5ea, 1x10pk Kobalt 1/8” Black Oxide bits, 1x10pk Kobalt 3/32” Block Oxide bits, Drill bit Gauge, etc.) (1” Freeman Mfg Co Cope and Drag Cutter, 1”)
Socket Drivers: ¼” -1ea., 3/8” (1x Kobalt 22800M, 1x Craftsman V 43784, ) – 3ea., ½” – 1ea.
Approx. 50 sockets (2/3 Craftsman, 1/3 Misc)
3x Impact Sockets
2x Spark Plug Sockets
2x Hammers
1x Ball Pein Hammer
Hatchet
C-Clamps: 6” – 1ea, 5” – 2ea, 4” – 1ea, 3” – 6ea, 2-1/2” – 2ea, 2” – 1ea, 1” – 8ea.
Hardware (S-Hooks, deck screws, small turnbuckles)
T-Handle Universal Joint Spark Plug Wrench
Assortment Screwdrivers
2x Sets, Fillet Balls, 3ea (1-1/4” and 1”, ¾” and 5/8”, ½” and 3/8”)
Adjustable French Curve, Hoyle Products
Various Hole Saws, complete
Allen/Hex Keys, Approx. 40ea.
Set, Plug Cutters, 5ea.
Set, Round Nose Router Bits, approx. 10ea.
2x Adjustable Wrenches (12in., Utica (double stamped); 10in., Walden Worcester)
Set, Sanding Drums (7ea. 4” to ¾”)
Vise Grips, 1pr.
2pr Long Reach Pliers, straight and 90deg
1pr End Nippers
1pr Side Cutter Pliers
Various driver bits, approx. 25ea.
Scraper Handle, 1ea.
Round Space Block Set – 1/8” to 1” in 1/8” increments, ¼” and 1/2” height. Total 12 pieces (few duplicates).
A bit embarrassed to report $550 all in, but in the interest of perspective, there it is.
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Second set of photos, Kennedy 520B top and bottom Part 1 of 2; some before's and after's. This particular post is giving me fits over image loading, so parts are out of order.
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Second set of photos, Kennedy 520B top and MC28B bottom Part 2 of 2; some before's and after's. This post is also giving fits over image loading, so things are also out of order here.
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That's definitely suckworthy.
Private Lugnutz
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Welcome to the madness. Most debuts are not nearly so big or storyful!
I'm guessing his name was Woody.
Nothing strange about it. Common dilemma. No right or wrong. For me it often depends on many factors. I am typically loathe to break up something antique or vintage if it's super rare or if it has a story behind it that transcends the set in a way that challenges an inner moral compass or if the pieces have been heavily personalized. But I have broken sets up to complete other sets, especially if I have invested time, money and passionate energy into completing the first, incomplete set, and when the remainder will go to good homes and help complete other sets.
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gpw_42
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Mbdslpwr, welcome aboard, that's a heckuva way to join!
Not sure what Woody used to mark his turning tools, but if you remove the markings, I'd start with denatured alcohol. That'll work with magic marker, but not paint. Keep us in the loop!
Not sure what Woody used to mark his turning tools, but if you remove the markings, I'd start with denatured alcohol. That'll work with magic marker, but not paint. Keep us in the loop!
Private Lugnutz
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Was it Rags who posted some flea shots last week? I've posted glimpses of mine before. Columbus was fairly empty today with grumbling vendors packing up early due to lack of foot traffic, just the way I like it! Pics, 1, 2 & 3 is my preferred attack, walking up the North Entrance corridor toward the pavilions that make a giant U-shaped area in between. Usually there are no empty tables. Slim pickins amid the junk, but when you find a gem the seller has no idea what it is. Pics 4, 5, & 6 are some shots of that area in between the U-shaped pavilions. Again, usually no empty tables. Pic 7 is the area out back that they close in the winter.
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Well, someone had a good day today!
I had a couple of planned stops but was completely skunked on the first one. Just missed a nice timber slick by seconds, I tell you! Anyway, I went and had breakfast then, and went on to my next stop, which didn't look too promising. Well, I was wrong, and had I known I would have gone straight there!
Body *******, tap wrench, 7/8"-9 die, socket tray, scraper, Snap-on socket rail, 5/16 L-handle, Thomas and Betts crimper, Herbrand offset driver, Craftsman flex socket and ratchet, SK tommy bar, jewelers driver, and a small set of mortising attachments. And, I almost forgot to take a pic of this guy, the star of the show
a 1/8" Stanley Everlast chisel. All that for $20.
And on the way home, a stopped at a couple of Restores, and picked up the following for around $3
early Lectrolite combo, Wizard socket spinner, Millers Falls brace driver, and a 19/32 D-I socket.
I had a couple of planned stops but was completely skunked on the first one. Just missed a nice timber slick by seconds, I tell you! Anyway, I went and had breakfast then, and went on to my next stop, which didn't look too promising. Well, I was wrong, and had I known I would have gone straight there!
Body *******, tap wrench, 7/8"-9 die, socket tray, scraper, Snap-on socket rail, 5/16 L-handle, Thomas and Betts crimper, Herbrand offset driver, Craftsman flex socket and ratchet, SK tommy bar, jewelers driver, and a small set of mortising attachments. And, I almost forgot to take a pic of this guy, the star of the show
a 1/8" Stanley Everlast chisel. All that for $20.
And on the way home, a stopped at a couple of Restores, and picked up the following for around $3
early Lectrolite combo, Wizard socket spinner, Millers Falls brace driver, and a 19/32 D-I socket.
Private Lugnutz
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Nice haul, Beemer.
In the LEFT-BEHIND category for me was this cool-*** Wiley-Russell threader set (Pic 1), but I could not get him off $50, and this thing from the 1939 World's Fair (Pic 2). I really liked it, but I wasn't sure what it was (it opens up, and I think you keep letters or postcards in it, but it actually had a postage stamp on it?) and she wanted $30 firm.
In the LEFT-BEHIND category for me was this cool-*** Wiley-Russell threader set (Pic 1), but I could not get him off $50, and this thing from the 1939 World's Fair (Pic 2). I really liked it, but I wasn't sure what it was (it opens up, and I think you keep letters or postcards in it, but it actually had a postage stamp on it?) and she wanted $30 firm.
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I normally take my stuff right down into the basement, but I got distracted today, Mrs. Lugz spotted them on a chair on the porch when she came home from pickleball, and I actually got a "That's cute" out of her about the closure button on the Marple's rifle rod set (Pic 1).
Teasers in Pic 2 and Pic 3. See more on Proto and Wakefield threads.
Teasers in Pic 2 and Pic 3. See more on Proto and Wakefield threads.
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Well, I had to pick off of Eprey to get this, but I've been wanting one for quite a while. It's called a Porta-Shop Model 7 (but they only ever made one model, and only for a few years...) it is essentially a mini Shop Smith in a case. The basis is a 1/2 HP motor very similar to a large hand drill but it lives in a frame and it can be many different tools - Table Saw, Circular saw, disk sander, drill press, the list goes on...
I'll want a hefty inverter for true portability. It can take blades from 5-1/2 to 7-1/4 at least. the drill bits are missing, but those were spade bits, so not missing much. I have many and better... Other that that it appears complete.
Link to a 1962 PS article for those interested: https://books.google.com/books?id=4SADA ... 07&f=false
Now I wait near two weeks for it to get here? The NOS blades I ordered will be her sooner!
I'll want a hefty inverter for true portability. It can take blades from 5-1/2 to 7-1/4 at least. the drill bits are missing, but those were spade bits, so not missing much. I have many and better... Other that that it appears complete.
Link to a 1962 PS article for those interested: https://books.google.com/books?id=4SADA ... 07&f=false
Now I wait near two weeks for it to get here? The NOS blades I ordered will be her sooner!
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Private Lugnutz
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Holy Multi-Tool, Batman! That looks like turns into this...
What brand is that body spoon? Looks like it could be a Fairmount but also looks like it could be Chinese.Well, someone had a good day today!
I had a couple of planned stops but was completely skunked on the first one. Just missed a nice timber slick by seconds, I tell you! Anyway, I went and had breakfast then, and went on to my next stop, which didn't look too promising. Well, I was wrong, and had I known I would have gone straight there!
Body *******, tap wrench, 7/8"-9 die, socket tray, scraper, Snap-on socket rail, 5/16 L-handle, Thomas and Betts crimper, Herbrand offset driver, Craftsman flex socket and ratchet, SK tommy bar, jewelers driver, and a small set of mortising attachments. And, I almost forgot to take a pic of this guy, the star of the show
a 1/8" Stanley Everlast chisel. All that for $20.
And on the way home, a stopped at a couple of Restores, and picked up the following for around $3
early Lectrolite combo, Wizard socket spinner, Millers Falls brace driver, and a 19/32 D-I socket.
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That's one heckuva machine there Outlaw!!!! I've never heard of it but it looks to be in fantastic condition! I hope you'll post a video of it in action after the two of you get acquainted with each other. 
bmwrd0
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Not sure, as it is unmarked. It was cheap, which is why I picked it up. I wouldn't be surprised if it was Chinese as there were a lot of cheap tools there, but there were enough good tools too.
bmwrd0
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I don't know Lugz, I think it might be more like this:
Well, I finally got on the board today, but first let me catch up on recent posts.
mbdslpwr--Welcome! Excellent haul and first post!
Is it just me or does Woody's slap-dash tool marking leave the impression that he was a measure-with-a-micrometer, cut-it-with-an-axe kind of guy--at least with his own things?
Outlaw--I second tex's request for a video--I want to see that thing in operation!
Picked up some decent New Britain 3/8 drive sockets but no drive tools and then found a 1/2" drive NB ratchet (and sometimes hammer...) but only one 1/2" socket--the None Better at the upper left. The lower row are orphans--Plomb, SO, Blackhawk and then the hex drive stud and the Craftsman Crown 4-way screw driver key fob.
All the sockets and the driver were heavily crusted inside and out with old dried grease and it took a bit to dislodge it. $7.00 for everything.
mbdslpwr--Welcome! Excellent haul and first post!
Is it just me or does Woody's slap-dash tool marking leave the impression that he was a measure-with-a-micrometer, cut-it-with-an-axe kind of guy--at least with his own things?
Outlaw--I second tex's request for a video--I want to see that thing in operation!
Picked up some decent New Britain 3/8 drive sockets but no drive tools and then found a 1/2" drive NB ratchet (and sometimes hammer...) but only one 1/2" socket--the None Better at the upper left. The lower row are orphans--Plomb, SO, Blackhawk and then the hex drive stud and the Craftsman Crown 4-way screw driver key fob.
All the sockets and the driver were heavily crusted inside and out with old dried grease and it took a bit to dislodge it. $7.00 for everything.
Outlawmws
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I probably would keep the complete set, unless a partial set was a family heirloom.
Mike
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I recently scored a ton a great stuff from a good friend's father (dealing with bad dementia and no longer able to work with his tools). They wanted his tools to go to someone who would appreciate them. Needless to say, I was thrilled but also a bummed out that he is no longer able to work on projects, but it just isn't safe any more.
Milwaukee Made in the USA Hole Hawg, Sawzall, and Magnum Drill along with some vintage auger bits and forstner bits (all in their original metal cases).
A compact metal box 3/8" drive metric set (made up of a bunch of different brands.
Craftsman V series ratchet and a few 12pt sockets, Thorsen sockets, extension and universal joint, a single Snap-On 13mm, an SK adapter and a Williams Ratchet adapter for a breaker bar.
A Bunch of Craftsman USA, Snap-On, Dowidat, Stanley, Nicholson USA and All trade punches, chisels, files, etc. Craftsman USA hand plane and mini wrench sets (regular and offset). I had never seen the all metal Craftsman wood chisels before.
A 1/16"-1/2" drill index (USA TRW made), Allen wrench set in a metal case, Porter Cable 90th anniversary router, a 4in Makita angle grinder, a small Makita metal box, a few Ideal USA pipe snakes and a bunch of USA made piper cutters.
An unmarked set of pry bars, a 14in Ridgal Aluminum offset pipe wrench, an 18in Ridgid Aluminum offset pipe wrench and an 18in Schick aluminum pipe wrench.
A small Kennedy tool box, an SK 1/2" drive handle missing the guts (repair kit needed), a 1/4" drive metric mixed set (has quite a few Hazet 850 sockets however), a Craftsman 100ft tape, German made caliper, Taiwan made 1/2" deep metric sockets (in the metal case), a few sets of stamps and Made in Japan 1/2" shallow metric set (in the metal case)
A McManus 3/4" drive breaker bar, extension and pluming adapter along with a Proto extension (in the metal case), a few Greenlee forstner bits, a set of Craftsman carbide tipped masonry drill bit set, some vintage Milwaukee parts, automatic center punch and a forstner bit set.
Milwaukee Made in the USA Hole Hawg, Sawzall, and Magnum Drill along with some vintage auger bits and forstner bits (all in their original metal cases).
A compact metal box 3/8" drive metric set (made up of a bunch of different brands.
Craftsman V series ratchet and a few 12pt sockets, Thorsen sockets, extension and universal joint, a single Snap-On 13mm, an SK adapter and a Williams Ratchet adapter for a breaker bar.
A Bunch of Craftsman USA, Snap-On, Dowidat, Stanley, Nicholson USA and All trade punches, chisels, files, etc. Craftsman USA hand plane and mini wrench sets (regular and offset). I had never seen the all metal Craftsman wood chisels before.
A 1/16"-1/2" drill index (USA TRW made), Allen wrench set in a metal case, Porter Cable 90th anniversary router, a 4in Makita angle grinder, a small Makita metal box, a few Ideal USA pipe snakes and a bunch of USA made piper cutters.
An unmarked set of pry bars, a 14in Ridgal Aluminum offset pipe wrench, an 18in Ridgid Aluminum offset pipe wrench and an 18in Schick aluminum pipe wrench.
A small Kennedy tool box, an SK 1/2" drive handle missing the guts (repair kit needed), a 1/4" drive metric mixed set (has quite a few Hazet 850 sockets however), a Craftsman 100ft tape, German made caliper, Taiwan made 1/2" deep metric sockets (in the metal case), a few sets of stamps and Made in Japan 1/2" shallow metric set (in the metal case)
A McManus 3/4" drive breaker bar, extension and pluming adapter along with a Proto extension (in the metal case), a few Greenlee forstner bits, a set of Craftsman carbide tipped masonry drill bit set, some vintage Milwaukee parts, automatic center punch and a forstner bit set.
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Private Lugnutz: Thanks for the welcome aboard. Seen elsewhere: "Crazy, yes, but my kind of crazy." Thinking this thread could be a good time. Homer J. Woods is the man's name, hence "Woody."
gpw_42: I was wondering about removing some of the previous owner's markings. I'm new enough to not know how, but smart enough to wait to act until I learn. Thanks for the advice; will keep you updated.
Old Radar: Good question. I don't know, actually. I'll take a closer look at the wear and tear and see if I get any indicators. The monogram markings certainly support the idea that gross motor skills won out over fine motor skills. Tools are generally good quality, though definitely have some miles.
Otherwise, looking at other entries, I'm in this mix on account of luck (for now) versus any manner of deliberate skill. I can study, though, so...game on.
This could be a fun hunt; it's always rewarding to find quality tools on the cheap.
Insofar as suckworthiness is concerned, this haul was 5 Benjamins and a Grant. Turns out, a Sorby 1 - 1/2" scraper, new, is ~$200, so that eases the pain some. I'll update the lead post.
gpw_42: I was wondering about removing some of the previous owner's markings. I'm new enough to not know how, but smart enough to wait to act until I learn. Thanks for the advice; will keep you updated.
Old Radar: Good question. I don't know, actually. I'll take a closer look at the wear and tear and see if I get any indicators. The monogram markings certainly support the idea that gross motor skills won out over fine motor skills. Tools are generally good quality, though definitely have some miles.
Otherwise, looking at other entries, I'm in this mix on account of luck (for now) versus any manner of deliberate skill. I can study, though, so...game on.
This could be a fun hunt; it's always rewarding to find quality tools on the cheap.
Insofar as suckworthiness is concerned, this haul was 5 Benjamins and a Grant. Turns out, a Sorby 1 - 1/2" scraper, new, is ~$200, so that eases the pain some. I'll update the lead post.
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freudianfloyd
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Man, I envy you guys that have year round yard sales. Swap meets and yard sales wont start popping up for me until spring or later unfortunately, so I have to get some killer deals to compete for the crown this year.
@designer485 Nice haul!!! More importantly, it's great that you (and your friend's family) made the effort to save those tools from the scrap yard or landfill, or some random dude.
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I got snowed out today and probably the weekend.
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