2022 Garage Sale Thread

[jeffmoss26]

dang that is cool

 

[BFBOB]

I am not a good Fleamarketeer
I don't get there early enough
I lose focus easily looking at row after row of junk and ****..... so I have a tendency to walk past stuff
I also pay too much. I don't dicker over a dollar or two. I figure the seller can use that dollar more than I can.

So, I don't find much
But, it sure is FUN!

Had a house full of football fans who I had to get away from.
The yelling scares the poor dogs. And me.

Hey, Genog - nice finds. That offset DBE- what brand is it?
Can't enlarge your pix for some odd reason.
Thanks

 

[Raineman]

BFBOB, looks like an older Snap on 9/16x5/8

 

[Outlawmws]

Thx Guys! - I found several chuck keys and one fit VERY well, I'm still looking for where I hid my pin spanner collection... but the key stuck in the hole and tapped on and the chuck came right off. Std 3/8-24 chuck, and in fact Craftsman Branded, so probably a replacement - before I extend the key I may see if I have a better chuck.

I also selected a 5/8 wrench for removing the sander disk and the saw arbor.

And lastly I finally found a pic on line of one stowed in the box properly and NOW it fits great! So here is mine with all the bits in place:

I believe I found where the "7" came from for "Model 7" - See that red brace? Stylized 7, right? I'm betting they saw that and went with it!

I have a bit more "Maintenance" to do -there is a vent screen on the front of the motor that is half pushed out, and the part that is there is plugged. I'll replace that, and replace the hack job someone did on the plug end of the cord with a hospital grade plug.

Other that that some drill bits, and other small missing cutters, and its ready for some sawdust!

 

[Lesserstore]

Some things I picked up last week.

First pic:
1940s Vaco A316-3, 3/16x3" screwdriver
1955-70 Craftsman G code 5/16x8" screwdriver
1990s Home Depot era Husky USA 1/4 spinner and 5/16" socket

Second pic:
1970s-90s? Government contract SK 7/16 6 point combo simply marked Forged in USA
1930s Cornwell 9/16 combo
1970s Dayton 5/8 combo made by Thorsen
1970-1974 Sears Companion 9/16 combo made by Western Forge
1960s-80s Fuller 9/16 combo made by KTC in Japan
1950s-70s Indestro Select Steel 5/8 combo
1980s Master Mechanic USA 5/8 combo made by Easco
1960s-70s Indestro Select Steel 14x15mm DOE
1930s Vlchek 731A 3/4x7/8 DOE

Third pic:
I cleaned the Vaco and Craftsman handles with goop hand cleaner and then polished them with flitz. For the Craftsman's blade I used chrome polish and them flitz. For the vaco I used a wire wheel for the blade then polished with flitz. The Husky had to go into evaporust because the ball wouldn't come out, and after that it changed the red thumbrest to pink even after flitz.

Fourth pic:
I put every wrench except the Master Mechanic in evaporust, and the Cornwell was wirewheeled after that. The Vlchek came out nice.

 

[genog]

Hey, Genog - nice finds. That offset DBE- what brand is it?
Can't enlarge your pix for some odd reason.
Thanks

BFBOB,
Snap On. Raineman called it

 

[Old Radar]

The Husky had to go into evaporust because the ball wouldn't come out, and after that it changed the red thumbrest to pink even after flitz.

Note to self...

 

[Outlawmws]

Maybe some red magic marker?

 

[LesserSon]

Outlaw, that is a very cool portable shop! Not many “field repairs” will exceed your capability now.

 

[Raineman]

I cleaned the Vaco and Craftsman handles with goop hand cleaner and then polished them with flitz.

I can smell the Craftsman handle from here.

 

[Private Lugnutz]

The Husky had to go into evaporust because the ball wouldn't come out, and after that it changed the red thumbrest to pink even after flitz.

Note to self...

Evaporust is agnostic. It will dissolve any and all oxides, not just those occurring naturally on iron or steel (i.e., rust or iron oxide). Lots of paint, especially older paint, has oxides in its pigments. I have been warning about this as often as it comes up on the derusting threads on the VB. I never submerge any painted parts in Evaporust, and that includes all tools with varnished wooden handles. I have various improvised racks that I use to hang, suspend, or otherwise position tools so that only the steel parts are submerged.

EDIT: Ditto for Metal Rescue, the other magical, non-toxic, acid-free, water soluble de-ruster on the market. Whether they reverse engineered Evaporust or came by their formula independently, it works the same, and will also fade and eventually strip paint.

 

[Stillgottimefor1]

Thx Guys! - I found several chuck keys and one fit VERY well, I'm still looking for where I hid my pin spanner collection... but the key stuck in the hole and tapped on and the chuck came right off. Std 3/8-24 chuck, and in fact Craftsman Branded, so probably a replacement - before I extend the key I may see if I have a better chuck.

I also selected a 5/8 wrench for removing the sander disk and the saw arbor.

And lastly I finally found a pic on line of one stowed in the box properly and NOW it fits great! So here is mine with all the bits in place:

I believe I found where the "7" came from for "Model 7" - See that red brace? Stylized 7, right? I'm betting they saw that and went with it!

I have a bit more "Maintenance" to do -there is a vent screen on the front of the motor that is half pushed out, and the part that is there is plugged. I'll replace that, and replace the hack job someone did on the plug end of the cord with a hospital grade plug.

Other that that some drill bits, and other small missing cutters, and its ready for some sawdust!

After you pointed it out the red seven is really clear. Very nice kit, as the foreigners say. Can you suggest what a reasonable price would be to pay for one of those?

 

[Outlawmws]

After you pointed it out the red seven is really clear. Very nice kit, as the foreigners say. Can you suggest what a reasonable price would be to pay for one of those?

Well, different people have different definitions of "reasonable"... Altogether, shipping, taxes, extras like the PS mag and the extra blades, I'm into it for <$300. Much more and I would have continued to wait. YMMV

On Eprey they are generally asking from 300 to 1000 base price. Condition varies and I spent quite a bit of time making sure it was not missing any significant pieces... (Blades and bits I consider consumables, and the ones that came with were probably not top drawer - I wan't concerned about those being MIA) Condition, and in particular the condition of the motor are key IMO.

The red plastic internal rack in the box is prone to cracking, I've seen several with cracks and mine is one of them, I'm planning on making a repair there to prevent it from getting worse, but I have to be careful not to introduce new places for it to break too...

This was in very low production from about 1962 to 66 when the mfg and half partner sold its interest. only around 5000 were made. I'd guess many are still out there sitting in closets and storage. Again, condition will vary depending on how stored... I've seen reference to one orphan drill motor. I suspect mine got used more than many? Like the Shop Smith, its not very practical for real prod/shop use compared to stand alone tools, so its not going to replace mine, but augment them.

Getting back to value, the original list price was $300 in 62. lowered shortly thereafter to $259. In today's funny money, that is around $2391-$2790 - but that is full new retail. These are all used, and I don't see them moving very quick... Most serous woodworkers will pass them by. I went Eprey as I wanted one and don't expect to see any "in the wild". (Of course now that I have bought this one I'll find at least one; that's the way it works...)

 

[Outlawmws]

I forgot to mention, the saber/jig saw blades are orphan/unobtainium, but I've read that you can mod modern std blades to fit. I have one sample, so that is on the list to do as well

 

[mikeinri]

Funny, I'd never even heard of Shop Smiths until I saw them here, but they do pop up on CL and FB from time to time around here.

I'm thinking those Porta Shops are at least as rare, and probably more so.

Mike

 

[txlonghorn1989]

Shopsmiths aren't really rare at all. IMO. Porta-Shops must be like Unimats and Unicorns.

What is flitz?

 

[ChefRex]

Polish, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00J4Y1O80/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[Jayman17]

Here are a couple different finds from estate sales. One is from late last year and the other from last week. First was a nice, like new Husky nut driver set, a tape measure, a multi-meter and a nice cigar box for $15
Latest was a 2HP single phase Baldor motor, a NIB edge guide for my router, some unopened boxes of sandpaper and a wood rasp for $29

Jay

 

[cmccuist1]

I’m beginning to think South Texas is Ground Zero for Wilton bullet vises. I just picked up my third in the last six months or so. This one off of Facebook marketplace for $85.

 

[txlonghorn1989]

JayMan You **** on that Baldor motor plus other goodies for $29!!!

Saukit Suckage is warranted on the OTC box!

 

[Lesserstore]

It turned out that the evaporust didn't turn the red paint on the Husky spinner pink, but left a film that made it appear so. I was able to scratch it off, and it's still red.

 

[cmccuist1]

Here she is all broke down ready for clean, blast and paint.

 

[Old Radar]

Funny, I'd never even heard of Shop Smiths until I saw them here, but they do pop up on CL and FB from time to time around here.
I'm thinking those Porta Shops are at least as rare, and probably more so.

Mike

Shopsmiths aren't really rare at all. IMO. Porta-Shops must be like Unimats and Unicorns.

Definitely more rare than ShopSmith. Shopsmiths were made from around '46-'65. The the rights to the line were bought and production started again around '72. I got this from a Shopsmith history written in 1980. It claimed over a half-million had been produced by that time. They're still being churned out today.

 

[d42jeep]

Saukit (and to whom it may concern), here are a few pictures for further reference. Half of my screwdrivers were flea/yard sale and the others, including the pry bar set, I bought new probably 30+ years ago. You can see that even very worn you can identify them. The one you can’t see you can actually see up close with light. I had probably another 1/2 dozen or so that my snappy guy replaced with brand spankin new ones for one reason or another

All my original ones earned their keep over many years of full time mechanic abuse, I was not kind to them.

Yours look quite a bit nicer than my set I bought in the late ‘70s. I gave them to my neighbor to turn in to his Snap-on guy about three years ago. I’m not holding my breath until they return.

I‘ve replaced most all of them with ones found at sales. Here is a picture.
I found these two knockoffs in my give away bag. The handles have no markings.
-Don

 

[ChefRex]

Yours look quite a bit nicer than my set I bought in the late ‘70s. I gave them to my neighbor to turn in to his Snap-on guy about three years ago. I’m not holding my breath until they return.

I‘ve replaced most all of them with ones found at sales.
I found these two knockoffs in my give away bag. The handles have no markings.
-Don

3 years? Do you get along with him? I recently exchanged one with my dealer, no question.

 

[d42jeep]

I haven’t dealt with a Snap-on dealer in decades. I’m not worried about getting them back. It’s not like I’m running short on them.
-Don

 

[bmwrd0]

Last time I dealt with a Snap-on dealer I tried to get a new key for my K-65. "No problem, what is the code?"
"no code, this is too from before WWII"
Never heard back from him.

 

[Smokeshow69]

Last time I dealt with a Snap-on dealer I tried to get a new key for my K-65. "No problem, what is the code?"
"no code, this is too from before WWII"
Never heard back from him.

Sorry to hear about that. Your best bet would be to take the lock cylinder to a locksmith and have him cut a key to the lock.

 

[Shelbylex]

OK, I finally opened the season
PLOMB 99989
3 GTD 3/8 x 16 taps in original wooden box
3 Winter 1/4x 20 taps in original package


$15

 

[ecotec]

Yours look quite a bit nicer than my set I bought in the late ‘70s. I gave them to my neighbor to turn in to his Snap-on guy about three years ago. I’m not holding my breath until they return.

I‘ve replaced most all of them with ones found at sales. Here is a picture.
I found these two knockoffs in my give away bag. The handles have no markings.
-Don

You have 4 of the gold sparkly anniversary screwdrivers!

 

[saukit]

OK, I finally opened the season
PLOMB 99989
3 GTD 3/8 x 16 taps in original wooden box
3 Winter 1/4x 20 taps in original package


$15

You **** profusely!

 

[Private Lugnutz]

PLOMB 99989

Nice get. It's odd that the finish on the entire box looks so good, so fresh, except that one splotch of rust on the lid. Has it been repainted? EDIT: Disregard. Just saw your post on Plomb thread.

 

[txlonghorn1989]

Shelby Yeah, you did kinda open your season. Wow! You ****!

 

[BFBOB]

BFBOB,
Snap On. Raineman called it

Thanks, Genog - I collect these V-Groove pattern wrenches, was hoping it might be NOT one of the 16 brands I already have. No such luck.

 

[Outlawmws]

My First GPA score for 2022! Someone posted a 413D in the Coleman Forum, and I was thinking it was SO close to my dad's 413 from when I was a kid. Only real diff was his had the torpedo tank and his was gold, not red like most torpedoes.

So I did a Google search for 413E and dang, there it was! Gold Torpedo, "towel bar" /Cover stand and all!

Next search was CL and this one popped right up! Nice condition too, almost unused?

Well, not perfect, The cover has been repainted, (poorly prepped; you can see scratches under the paint, and a shape darker... But the rest is REALLY nice and all original!

Pumps, holds pressure, It should fire right up! It needs a new cap gasket at least, but this one IS holding pressure, All the bits move properly, and the genny tip makes a nice hissing when the valve is opened.

So I made an offer, he countered, and we settled!

My first 413, (made from 1954 to 61) likely my last, but I'm glad its "like dad's" - Bought a piece of my childhood! (again)







The inside is amazing:





You can see the paint on the top latch...





Even the bottom is clean!




And it came with this copper funnel as an extra - Not Coleman - no branding, but tinned on the inside...

 

[mikeinri]

Wow, incredible find, @Outlawmws!

Mike

 

[txlonghorn1989]

This Craigslist find showed up on the porch last night.

 

[Old Radar]

It's s l o w here in S.A. This is all I could find at the one sale near town that advertised tools. $5.



All the picks were scattered throughout several tool boxes full of rusty ****--one even had about an inch of standing water covering the rusty remains of tools. The Action 1415A 1/4" socket set box was empty when I found it and I could only find three sockets. No drive tools.
The S-K C-10 is needed to further one of my sets.
The #4 Phillips socket is Proto MFD.
3/8 ext and swivel socket are New Britain.
3/8 deep socket is Plomb.
Two punches and a 1/4 socket are Snap-on. Only the larger 106A punch is date coded--1976. The 105 has no code and since it has no letter after the number I suspect it is older. It also has an eight-sided body vs. a hex for the 106A.

The Action box is in great shape. Being a Thorsen secondary line, I thought there would be a direct correlation to the Thorsen line, but Thorsen offered the 1411 and 1416 for years and never a 1415 that I could find. I'm guessing the Action 1415A would have had the same components as the Thorsen 1416 minus the either the ratchet or the spinner. Anyone have more clarity?

 

[vrinner]

So I was on my local Nextdoor app and a guy posted that he wanted to give away all of his tools to someone who had them stolen or was in need. He said he had Inclusion body myositis disease and could no longer use them and wanted to donate. I private messaged him and said although I don't "need" any more tools I do enjoy getting old tools that have been used and then I get to continue their use. So if he has any old crusty stuff left over I'd be more than willing to get them as long as someone else doesn't "need" them.

So I met Frank at his home and we chatted for a bit and he said just go in the shed and take whatever you want. It was about a 12 X 6 shed and it was well organized, a nice big Craftsman rolling cart, shelves of containers full of parts and hardware. A half drunk bottle of wine with a wine glass next to it with still some wet wine in the bottom.

As I'm digging through stuff I find some military badges/ribbons and I ask him about them. He served in Vietnam and his illness was caused by agent orange. He asked me if I knew anything about guns and I said a bit and he said he was a quad 50 gunner. He said that he was just a young kid and all in all he had a good time.

I find an old pocket knife in a leather case and he said he bought it when he was 16 and jokingly he said that is the one tool he thought was most dangerous because he cut himself so many times with it...he said please take it.

I kept going through stuff and asking him questions and after about 20 minutes he said he had to go sit down but for me to take my time.

So I ended up just grabbing a few things that I either didn't have or could use more of (I mean who doesn't need an extra hammer or tape measure). Grinder, dremel and bits, a few more drill bits, easy outs and some weird hardware. I offered him some money and he said just donate some to your church. I asked if the number I called could I send him some pictures and he says yeah but no ***********...I cracked up and said I want to send him a picture of something I make with his tools and stuff. He said sure!

All in all Frank is a great guy and it's always fun talking with older folks.

 

[RagTopTA]

It's s l o w here in S.A. This is all I could find at the one sale near town that advertised tools. $5.



All the picks were scattered throughout several tool boxes full of rusty ****--one even had about an inch of standing water covering the rusty remains of tools. The Action 1415A 1/4" socket set box was empty when I found it and I could only find three sockets. No drive tools.
The S-K C-10 is needed to further one of my sets.
The #4 Phillips socket is Proto MFD.
3/8 ext and swivel socket are New Britain.
3/8 deep socket is Plomb.
Two punches and a 1/4 socket are Snap-on. Only the larger 106A punch is date coded--1976. The 105 has no code and since it has no letter after the number I suspect it is older. It also has an eight-sided body vs. a hex for the 106A.

The Action box is in great shape. Being a Thorsen secondary line, I thought there would be a direct correlation to the Thorsen line, but Thorsen offered the 1411 and 1416 for years and never a 1415 that I could find. I'm guessing the Action 1415A would have had the same components as the Thorsen 1416 minus the either the ratchet or the spinner. Anyone have more clarity?

Not sure what exactly came in the set, but I found this at an Estate sale a few years ago for $5.