2022 Garage Sale Thread

[ex-x-fire]

Half off day at estate sale. Yost 204 $25.00

 

[Outlawmws]

Nice finds OR! if you'd rather not go down the 4" scale Rabbit hole:


I did fair today: and no drama! All nice people!

First stop: I restrained myself and Left a 60's folding camp table, -the type that folds to a suitcase and expands to a table ad 4 seats. Perfect condition No battle damage water stains scratches, or rust! (Masonite top, yellow edges, black frame) I have one almost as nice, as the PO made a padded slip cover for transport - this one had the original box, if a bit tattered - better the box than the table!

I go a few key ring lights adn an odd skeleton key - probably for a jewelry box? adn a plastic clip I think will work as a keeper for the cover to the crawdad trap from yesterday.



Also this:




Which becomes this!:





Appears to be military? Grey paint, so I'm guessing Navy? (no rust except for the hasps, so likely SS




Next stop I got all this free:

Yardsticks - Going to go after the grimy one with Murphy's oil soap...:



And mostly tools the Pry bar adn BP are Craftsman, no Branding on the rest (The knife is "Japan" and going to my son who has been after me for a throwing knife, or at least bring them camping hunting for a while - I'm going to suggest he paints it orange...



And a buck each here from a TOO:

Proto, Herbrand SK? Wartime? no markings to see yet; Tru-Fit DBEs and DOE, Vlechek chisel, Anothr "Beehive, Driver.

The odd Forked/open end piece is marked "JS on one side (Owners marks?) and "The Challenge Mchry Co, Grand Haven Mich in fine print on the other. forged in is "578"

The last piece is a real Whatzit". the only mark is "Intertype" the "Stop" does slide in a dovetail slide, the opening is tapered and sort of "edged"

 

[RTM]

My guess was typesetting even before I saw the name. Try here to see if the part shows up?

Intertype Parts & Accessory Manual : Harris Intertype : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive

Intertype parts manual

archive.org

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Appears to be military? Grey paint, so I'm guessing Navy?

Definitely military and Navy ocean grey is very likely. The use of the 11-digit FSN ("8460-212-8086") matches the "72" (1972) in the "DSA" (Defense Supply Agency) contract number, and vice versa, as annotated in one of my 'Helpful Hints' notes on FSN's in the vintage board Sticky...

Any marking with a "DSA" and an 11-digit FSN is from 1962 to 1974.

If you google the FSN and nothing shows up, add "00" for an unspecified COO number, which were often used long after the 13-digit NSN came into play. So, 8460-00-212-8086.

 

[Outlawmws]

I had a feeling typesetting as well, but thanks for the link! at 598 pages thats a "later" endeavor!

More inside and outside pics of the big box: (34X22X15"):

These sliding double pins hold it togther:



The back wall has a bi-fold so it collapses fully



And decent carry handles:




And thx Lugz!:

NSN 8460-00-212-8086 Datasheet​

Add to Compare
PGCD
Procurement Group Code:
17220
TEXT
General Description:
Material; steel outside, steel hardware, color; gray outside, shade designation within range of no. 16376 to no. 16492; federal standard 595, document controlling shade designation; w/o locking device; w/o keys; w/o tray; dim; 34-3/16 in. Inside lg, 22-3/16 in. Inside w, 14-11/16 in. Inside depth,
--
NIIN:
002128086
--
NATO Stock Number:
8460-00-212-8086
--
Shelf Life:
N/A
--
UOM:
1 EA
--
DEMIL:
No
--
Hazmat:
No
--
Repairability:
This is a nonreparable item. if condemned or economically unserviceable, then dispose at the level authorized replace the item.
--
FIIG:
A23900
--
INC:
28478
--
IMM:
CY

 

[Private Lugnutz]

That thing is too cool! Carries plenty and takes up hardly any space when not in use.

 

[Outlawmws]

Yep, 2-3/8" thick at the thickest when folded. One corner I need to straighten slightly, and someone TIG welded the opposite corner, but other than that and some paint damage, its good to go! Definitely handy for shipboard use.

 

[Outlawmws]

And more info on the "The Challenge Mchry (Machinery) Co, Grand Haven Mich" Apparently still in business, and has been since 1870? Paper cutting company and managed to survive the Great Chicago fire, despite losing the plant there.

https://www.challengemachinery.com/

 

[Old Radar]

Thanks, Beemer, for the memory jog! I stared at that shape and knew it was familiar but just couldn't fill it in.
Interestingly, the only 1/4" set box I see in the online catalogs from '48-mid '60s is set #4700 that came with a 1 x 2-1/4 x 6-3/4" box. My box measures 1-1/4 x 3 x 7". It did have the remains of some very deteriorated red paint that came off with little more than a stern glance.
Does anyone have any thoughts on the chrome drive head on that Cadmium sliding T? Early wartime when they still had some chrome parts or early post-war when they were using up Cad parts?

RTM--Thanks for the links. I had seen the PM discussion on Scherr-Tumico but gave it up after the first page when there was only speculation about the merger date. Early '40s sounds believable, but still nothing firm.

As for the 4" Starrett rule, I thought I had one but I can't put my hands on it. One will come along.

 

[alinc100]

Thanks, Beemer, for the memory jog! I stared at that shape and knew it was familiar but just couldn't fill it in.
Interestingly, the only 1/4" set box I see in the online catalogs from '48-mid '60s is set #4700 that came with a 1 x 2-1/4 x 6-3/4" box. My box measures 1-1/4 x 3 x 7". It did have the remains of some very deteriorated red paint that came off with little more than a stern glance.

Somewhere after 1967 the box 4795 morphed (dimensionally) from left to right. I strolled through (likely) all the same catalogs as you did via Internet Archive. As of now the current catalog lists the box this way: J4795R Safety Red 7x 1-1/4 x3-7/16 0.75lbs I have not found any 70's catalogs(yet)
Edit to add: Due to this thread we now know in 1970 the style of the 4795 box definitely changed: https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/threads/1970s-proto-catalog.344873/ I realize none of this helps to answer your question Radar, just putting my 2cents in for free.LOL

 

[bmwrd0]

As to the box size/shape, I know Plomb played around with a variety of different final configurations in socket boxes over the years, so I wouldn't be too surprised by an oddball Proto box.

That, and I too am keeping my eyes open for a 4" Starrett blade or two. Lufkin blades will work though.

 

[Smokeshow69]

Thanks, Beemer, for the memory jog! I stared at that shape and knew it was familiar but just couldn't fill it in.
Interestingly, the only 1/4" set box I see in the online catalogs from '48-mid '60s is set #4700 that came with a 1 x 2-1/4 x 6-3/4" box. My box measures 1-1/4 x 3 x 7". It did have the remains of some very deteriorated red paint that came off with little more than a stern glance.
Does anyone have any thoughts on the chrome drive head on that Cadmium sliding T? Early wartime when they still had some chrome parts or early post-war when they were using up Cad parts?

RTM--Thanks for the links. I had seen the PM discussion on Scherr-Tumico but gave it up after the first page when there was only speculation about the merger date. Early '40s sounds believable, but still nothing firm.

As for the 4" Starrett rule, I thought I had one but I can't put my hands on it. One will come along.

I have a 1/4 t handle that is cad/ chrome. It could also be Korean War era when they had chrome restrictions again? I have a few cad plated Proto la marked tools that are cadmium plated.

 

[Provincial]

Friday I attended the same swap meet as Smokeshow and Oregon Rock Crusher. I found a few interesting items.

Plomb Stuff:
LA 4795 box with sockets - LA 6523, 4710S, 4707, WF-11, 4710, 4711, 4712, and 4714
USA 5434 1/2 dr. 12-pt. 1-1/16 (completes a set for me)
LA 1140 DBE 7/8 x 15/16
LA 3050 DOE 7/8 x 15/16 "BB"
USA 9752 screwdriver
USA 3426 DOE Tappet 1/2 x 9/16
Pebble 1214 combo 7/16
USA 5449 Ratchet round handle "BC"
Plomb/Proto dual-marked 1234 combo 1-1/16
Proto LA 3025 DOE 7/16 x 1/2

P&C:

2250 DBE 1-7/16 x 1-5/8
9209 ratchet 3/4 dr.
2744 combo 1-3/8
2740 combo 1-1/4
2736 combo 1-1/8
2734 combo 1-1/16
2732 combo 1"
2720 combo 5/8
2618 DBE S-shape 1-2 x 9-16
6116 deep socket 1/2 dr. 1/2 12-pt.

Various:

Blue Bird No. 12 battery pliers (first I've encountered)
Blue Point Boxocket X24 3/4" special application (factory or field modification?)
Indestro Super 368 tubing wrench 3/8 x 7/16
1/2 male 3" extension "made in usa" with knurled female coupling
1/2 male 4" extension
Narrow brake spoon
Meteor Ignition DOE 9/32 x 5/16
Fairmount obstruction DOE 7/8
New Britain NM-70 1/4 sliding T-handle
Vise Grip 7LW and 10LW pliers
Barcalo "scoop" combos, 1-1/16, 1-1/8, 1-1/4

On the way home, I headed for the farm store to get some bolts. Along the way, I passed a TOO unadvertised sale. It turned out to be a good one! $10.00 for all.

Blackhawk 49985 1/2 dr. flex handle
Wizard HR2761 3/8 dr. sliding T-handle (Indestro)
Truth 9/16 offset 6-pt. box wrench
Blue Point RX-14 tubing wrench 7/16
Imperial 8-60 tubing wrench 5/8
P&C "100" P2714 combo 7/16
Plomb USA 1135 DBE 11/16 x 3/4
Plomb USA 3430 DOE Tappet 9/16 x 5/8
Plomb USA 3315 DOE Ignition 15/64
Bonney MBS1719 short DBE 17MM x 19MM
Bonney 1124 combo 3/4
M. Klein 68047 combo 11/16 (Bonney/Triangle sourced)
M. Klein 68043 combo 7/16 (Bonney/Triangle sourced)
Sockets:
Indestro 15/16 3/8 dr. 12-pt. (largest 3/8 drive I have!)
Long-C BE 1/2 dr. 12-pt. 13/16
1/4 dr. 8-pt. sockets:
3/8 SK and Long-C
5/16 SK and =V=
1/4 SK
1/4 dr. 12-pt. SK 3/8

 

[saukit]

Been busy the last few weeks and haven't had time to sort and take pics of the few item's I've picked up. Finally got around to it today, have a pretty good pile in the cleaning queue...

This pic is from an unfruitful day of yard saling, most of the sales I went by were pretty bare. I think this is two different sales and $15-20 or so. All pretty run of the mill stuff although I did think the Riverside DBE was interesting as I don't see many of them. The #3 Bailey will be an interesting project, looks like someone broke the front tote off in the hole.


Next batch I got at a shop sale in an industrial marine area. The big Plomb 1163 DBE at the bottom is enormous and it broke my heart when the guy told me that he bought several tugboats along with the shop and that the boats were full of tools "like that big wrench". He ended up scrapping them

Above the Plomb is a big Mac C16, the long driver is P&C, the big DOE is BluePoint and the rest is a big Indestro Combo and hex set plus a small corroded Proto combo. Bummed that the Fleet set is missing the 3/8 socket and adaptor but I was also surprised it's as complete as it is. Not sure what the little DBE at the top is, it's marked "Chrome Alloy", and "No 180125 - Forged in USA". After a fair bit of negotiating and almost leaving the Fleet set behind I ended up at $30 for this batch.


Next up is a couple days worth of the flea market that opened up for the summer. This place is pretty tough picking as the few tool vendors that have good stuff generally know what it is and want a lot for it. Then there are the guys with trucks full of junk that still want an arm and a leg! Oh well, it's nice to have a consistent flea that's within a reasonable driving distance.

The only bargains in here are probably the New Britain and Proto spinners which I paid a buck or two each for. Everything else was in the $2 range for sockets and most wrenches and around $5-6 for the ratchets.



Last up is a tool box I grabbed for 20 bucks on Offerup. I could see a few ratchets in there that were interesting and it fortunately turned out to be a legit dude that was moving and not some crackhead selling stolen stuff...I don't need another toolbox at all but I'm pretty sure I'll get my money back and then some when I clean and flip the box, it's in really nice shape.

My favorite thing in the whole box is probably the Camillus folder, that one will be going to my boys when they're old enough. Looks very much like my first knife. There's also a set of torx drivers that will be useful for bike work.


Here's the ratchet drawer - Challenger, 2 SK Wayne, Companion, Husky, and the Williams which is one of the reasons I bought the box. The other ratchets are foreign. Most of the extensions are Thorsen, the hinge is SK.


Finally the bottom drawer with a big mishmash of stuff. Most of this will end up in the goodwill pile but I'll hold on the Thorsen rat, Proto speeder, and some of the other US made bits.

 

[bmwrd0]

I may have the 3/8" Fleet you are looking for, but I will be a bit before I can get to the tools. Damn this healing stuff.

 

[Zeus36]

I had a feeling typesetting as well, but thanks for the link! at 598 pages thats a "later" endeavor!

More inside and outside pics of the big box: (34X22X15"):

These sliding double pins hold it togther:



The back wall has a bi-fold so it collapses fully



And decent carry handles:




And thx Lugz!:

NSN 8460-00-212-8086 Datasheet​

Add to Compare
PGCD
Procurement Group Code:
17220
TEXT
General Description:
Material; steel outside, steel hardware, color; gray outside, shade designation within range of no. 16376 to no. 16492; federal standard 595, document controlling shade designation; w/o locking device; w/o keys; w/o tray; dim; 34-3/16 in. Inside lg, 22-3/16 in. Inside w, 14-11/16 in. Inside depth,
--
NIIN:
002128086
--
NATO Stock Number:
8460-00-212-8086
--
Shelf Life:
N/A
--
UOM:
1 EA
--
DEMIL:
No
--
Hazmat:
No
--
Repairability:
This is a nonreparable item. if condemned or economically unserviceable, then dispose at the level authorized replace the item.
--
FIIG:
A23900
--
INC:
28478
--
IMM:
CY

Yes, that is a Navy Cruise Box. Still have one of mine from back in 1986. We would ship manuals, aircraft log books, pubs, cold weather gear (I worked in Antarctica), supplies, etc... When I got out of the Navy, I mounted mine on my motorcycle trailer to store tools and cargo straps.

 

[unkqty]

haven't added much lately but found the following on sat:
starret outside caliper, partial roll of safety wire (1 of 2), inexpensive punch set, leather oblong punch, pittsburgh (hf) crowfoot wrenches, 12" 3/8" drive proto extension, craftsman 3/8" breaker bar & ratchet, snapon 3/8" ratchet (fv71?), craftsman 1/4" breaker bar, no-name flexible screwdriver and 1/4" spinner, scribe/scratch awl, assortment of 3/8" and 1/4" universals (p&c, wright, craftsman, indestro), small air chuck, 70w glue gun.
<$15 for all.
day cut short by large scew that led to a new (and much more expensive) set of tires.
my sale budget is blown for a few weeks.

 

[LesserSon]

Damn this healing stuff.

accident? surgery?
Hope you recover swiftly.

 

[AE2]

Yes, that is a Navy Cruise Box. Still have one of mine from back in 1986. We would ship manuals, aircraft log books, pubs, cold weather gear (I worked in Antarctica), supplies, etc... When I got out of the Navy, I mounted mine on my motorcycle trailer to store tools and cargo straps.

VXE-6?

 

[Zeus36]

VXE-6?

Bingo! Yes, VXE-6. I was a polar helicopter crewchief from 1984 to 1987. Aircrew School in Pensacola, FL with a tour in HC-16 for a year from 1983 to 1984. Three tours to McMurdo in 84, 85, and 86 flying in UH-1N Heuys. Six awesome stay-overs in Christchurch, NZ.

 

[AE2]

Bingo! Yes, VXE-6. I was a polar helicopter crewchief from 1984 to 1987. Aircrew School in Pensacola, FL with a tour in HC-16 for a year from 1983 to 1984. Three tours to McMurdo in 84, 85, and 86 flying in UH-1N Heuys. Six awesome stay-overs in Christchurch, NZ.

I was stationed in Point Mugu, Ca and drove by the C-130s of VXE-6 everyday.

 

[alinc100]

I found out today there is no model number. The breaker bar is a 1/4" dr =v= ,without part/model number as well.

Bringing this back as I found today in the 1960 catalog it had a catalog number 9M4408 https://archive.org/details/SearsCraftsmanHandTools1960/page/n6/mode/1up?view=theater

 

[bmwrd0]

accident? surgery?
Hope you recover swiftly.

Surgery. My L4-5 disc was massively herniated, with the bulge causing nerve impingement on my left leg. No lifting more than 5lbs for a month (wife is NOT happy about that!) and then I got hit with the covid bug. Tomorrow my stiches come out. I have a ton of stuff I picked up just before this whole thing was scheduled, but haven't even gotten down to the shop to take pics yet, and I think there is still some stuff on the passenger seat of the truck.

 

[mikeinri]

Wow, that's a lot to handle simultaneously. Get well soon, @bmwrd0!

Mike

 

[Outlawmws]

Get well BMW!

 

[Shelbylex]

Get better, BMWRD0!

 

[Provincial]

I finally got around to going through a cardboard box full of sockets from a bundle bought at Friday's swap meet. In all, there were over 50 sockets, only a few of which were reject imports.

Williams 1/2 dr. 12-pt., 15/16, 13/16 (2), 11/16 (3), 5/8 (3), 1/2, 7/16
Williams 1/2 dr. 8-pt. 5/16
Bonney 1/2 dr. 12-pt. (Loc-Rite broaching) A24 3/4
Bonney TL16 3/8 dr. 6-pt. deep
Bonney T603 3/8 dr. 3" Extension
P&C 1/2 dr. 8-pt. 1/2, 9/16, 5/8, 3/4
P&C 1/2 dr. 12-pt. 3/4
Plomb USA 1/2 dr. 12-pt. 13/16
Plomb USA 5460 1/2 dr. 2-1/2" extension
Various Makers, 1/2 dr. 12-pt.:
Indestro Super 15/16
ChromeXQuality, Master Mechanic, Dayton 3/4
New Britain 3/4 deep
New Britain, Duro 11/16 deep
Snap-On, Walden, Proto (Impact) 5/8 deep
Various Makers 3/8 dr. :
Challenger 11/16 deep
Penncraft 3/4
Various Makers 14 dr. :
Duro 9/32
Craftsman:
1/2 dr. =V= 1-1/8
3/8 dr. -EE- 7/16, 3/4, 13/16
1/4 dr. -VV- 1/2, 3/8, -EE- 3/8 deep
Taiwan 1/2 dr. impact 6-pt. (Harbor Freight) 7/16, 1/2, 11/16, 3/4, 13/16

There was also what seems to be a thread protector for an OTC puller, with a part number of "618-5 OTC" I can't find any reference on the internet for this.

I was happy with just the P&C 8-points, and all the Williams sockets were a bonus. The Bonney A24 will become a user.

 

[MJOPE]

I went to a car show and swap meet last week. I was looking for a big block chevy intake but came back empty handed. However, I did manage to find a 1965 chevy truck owners guide and protect-o-plate in the original sleeve (I have a ‘66 truck), some Atlas dynamite pliers, a little brass fire extinguisher, and a brass hammer. Today I stopped by my favorite used tool dealer and got a Craftsman long c two drawer chest with a bunch of old Boeing and aerospace machinist decals for $20

If you ever decide to offload the 1965 Chevy truck owner’s guide please PM me as I have a ‘65 and have been looking for one. Thanks...

 

[wrenchguy]

A few close MP picks.
3.25" aluminum leg or bench swiveler with pipe grippers. Not marked but definitely in the manner of Cole Tool Mfg.

And a old pair hell4stout unmarked ratchet jacks using 1" round handles being 15" tall retracted.

 

[saukit]

Get better quick Beemer!

 

[bmwrd0]

Hey, I was able to check my stash, and, sadly, I do not have what you need. Sorry.

 

[LesserSon]

Solo flight to Leesport Farmers Market this morning. $16 brought home several items:
1960 date code Snap-on 3/8 spinner. It was so cruddy, I bought it solely from seeing the date code. Even after cleaning, the logo is barely visible.
Herbrand tappet wrench set, missing one of the H3s. Thorsen [EDIT - no: it’s Black Hawk] lobed doe. Starrett 6” rule. Mossberg pin tool. For-A-Ford stamped doe. KD pliers. Disston Triumph saw set. Mac punch. Plomb carbon scraper. Vulcan spring tool(?). Bonney “C” maleable S-shaped doe (broken). Bonaloy tappet. Bonney CV 3/8dr extension and sliding tee. Black Hawk socket. Millers Falls nailset. Unidentified screw extractor set (was in a melted vinyl pouch).

 

[Private Lugnutz]

For-A-Ford stamped doe.

Nice find. Please report the sizes when you clean it up, either here, or in the DOE thread, where I've posted mine. I found three different wrenches/size combinations, within a few months of each other, strangely, at two different flea markets, a few years ago. They are one of my most precious "sets". Linked here.

 

[Levaughn]

I went to an Estate Sale today that advertised eveything for free (No previous photos) I got there about fifteen minutes after it stated and people were leaving with tons of stuff. I don't know if anything good was taken. There was nothing spectacular that I got, just things I could use.

 

[Mr. Wonderful]

I got these for $10 each. I was quite pleased especially in the shadow of some new legislation taking effect on friday.

 

[bmwrd0]

I went to an Estate Sale today that advertised eveything for free (No previous photos) I got there about fifteen minutes after it stated and people were leaving with tons of stuff. I don't know if anything good was taken. There was nothing spectacular that I got, just things I could use.

That oiler is quite nice. Miner oil is great if you sharpen a lot, too.

 

[Levaughn]

That oiler is quite nice. Miner oil is great if you sharpen a lot, too.

Ah. Thank you sir. I have a shelf that I put antique memorabilia on. I got it for that. I was going to pour it out. Yes I love sharpening tools and knives.

 

[RTM]

Can also mix mineral oil with bees wax to make a tool handle finish. I would not use it for kitchen grade stuff with old mineral oil. But I make that up with fresh stuff for wooden spoons, etc

 

[Smokeshow69]

I got these for $10 each. I was quite pleased especially in the shadow of some new legislation taking effect on friday.

sigh…

 

[Outlawmws]

LS is the "THorsen Lobed DOE" the one that looks like the Peugeot Surpans DOE's?