2023 Garage Sale Thread

[genog]

I've been looking for good ole USA vintage pliers to have in my truck bag
They came in handy when I ran over to Pick-N-Pull

One of my favorite Go-To Flea Market sellers had these
The teeth on both had plenty of meat

 

[RTM]

Here is part of my Sunday haul, from a GS in the town north of us. We planned a quiet day out with the dogs, breakfast, then walking and meeting people and dogs, socializing our new 2yo rescue Husky. Couple of TOOs were between breakfast and the walk site, first yielded some kitchenware, second had tools and really nice people to chat with. L-R is a Milwaukee Hole Hawg, missing the top handle, and a bit of flakiness in the reversing switch, Diamond K110 pliers, an unmarked 6” square, Mitutoyo scale, some drill bits, SK Wayne extension, Proto and Husky sockets, Starrett hacksaw blades and a slim pocket scribe that needs sharpening, Lufkin tape, tap handle, potential dowel plate, Makita lights, 2 Craftsman screwdrivers including a Reed & Prince #2, Stanley bow arm divider, and an unmarked external caliper. Also picked up a cabinet to be repurposed as an outdoor potting bench, for free, but tipped the kid $20 for holding it for us to return, and helping to load it.

Hiding further back on the bed is the start of another haul from a neighbor, but it’s gonna be a long painful story, and may take a week or three to put together.

 

[Old Radar]

@Raineman You've got to love all those drawers in that SO stack!

I hit the last 30 minutes of another one-day sale this afternoon. Most tools of interest were gone and I had picked up the ratcheting screwdriver simply due to it's Germany US Zone stamp. A last look before checking out and I spied the Thorsen box on a shelf in the back. I was surprised no one had scarfed it up before me. Total $6.



The Thorsen 3809 DP set was missing the 7/16 and the 13/16 spark plug socket but was filled to the brim with the other items--
Two Fleet 3" extensions and 9/16 socket
A Kraeuter 9/16 deep and a Japanese 3/8 square drive hex socket
A Thorsen shallow 9/16--cracked (typical...)
A Drink Pepsi-Cola bottle opener

I was able to fill in the missing sockets, although the spark plug socket is an Action. The 3809 DP set shows up in Thorsen catalogs as early as 1955, but I think this one is from the mid-70s.


The ratcheting screwdriver has an unevenly stamped triangular logo that I believe say Manufacturers across the top. I don't know whether to read it as Manufacturers Steel Corporation or Steel Manufacturers Corporation. There seems to be a large "M" in the center of the triangle which would give credence to the former. I found nothing on the web about it until I just now added the 527 model number. Then a couple of ebay offerings jumped up. Their consensus agrees with Manufacturers Steel Corp.
The shaft is also stamped RECESS 2.

 

[d42jeep]

Your price may vary. Since the label is marked Oakland, it’s probably from the ‘60s. The Emeryville plant was likely closed in the early ‘70s after the sale to Hydrometals.
-Don

 

[Old Radar]

Thanks Don! And thanks also for the visual confirmation of the spark plug socket. All the catalog illustrations showed a tubular socket without the hex base. I know not to bet my life on catalog illustrations...

 

[d42jeep]

They made both styles of spark plug sockets so they may have used either during the time that these sets were made.
-Don

 

[RTM]

I was able to fill in the missing sockets, although the spark plug socket is an Action. The 3809 DP set shows up in Thorsen catalogs as early as 1955, but I think this one is from the mid-70s.

I have a 6 & 12 pt Thorsen, will grab some pix later for you.
626J
626JR

 

[zanyad]

Craigslist, had about three pictures, $80. Told him I’d take it. He was probably in his 70’s and said it was his dads toolbox and he thought he bought it new but couldn’t remember when. Several pieces popped up I’d never seen outside of a book. Near as I can tell the box was a factory made box and the initial tool set.

That's quite a find. You ****!

 

[LostBoy(IRL)]

A mates father was getting rid of this and I was asked if I wanted it, hour and a half drive to pic it up, but worth it I think.

Borrowed my brothers outlander so I didn't have to take my trailer to make the drive easier, the drive was through the wilds of the west of Ireland so narrow twisty roads.



Didn't realize it was going to be this tight though, the relief when it fitted in the back, had checked height and width before going, but not length...
I was told he bought it in 2009, but spotted a sticker with 2004 on it, but not certain yet it that was the year it was made or not, a little more digging to go. It has some issues, but I got it started without too much difficulty, it badly needs a service though.

 

[Shocker]

Well I guess I will enter the garage sale fray! I don't usually hit up garage sales as most of them are pretty terrible around here, but I got this box at the largest indoor garage sale in WA state! It is at the Clark county fairgrounds 2x a year.

It's a nice little mix of wrenches and the like. The Actron vacuum pump is pretty cool and works. Indestro, Proto, Craftsman, P&C, Penens, Challenger, Thorsen, and Vice Grips make up the bulk.

The shiny pliers are from a factory Porsche tool kit (could be Mercedes) made by Hapewe and stamped W. Germany. Most likely it is from the 68-73 911 T, E and S tool kits.

The tool box is a bit beat up, but I am going to see what I can do with it. All American toolbox made in the USA.

All for $7.

 

[Shocker]

Not sure if it should go here, but these are from a Craigslist ad. 3 Spectrum laptop charging carts plus he tossed in the Bessy shop stool (great shape) and the Harbor Freight trailer dolly. All for $5. I couldn't believe it. He just wanted them all out of his shop.

The carts are made in the USA! Steel and MDF construction and quite heavy. Not sure what I am going to do with them.

 

[jwilson645]

Picked these up at an "antique store" in Sevierville Tennessee. Total was $7.50.

Craftsman 1/4" bit driver
Easy driver
K-D tools door handle spring pliers

 

[Marvin Berry]

Moving our business into a new office that used to be a factory, was given 2 Flammables cabinets and a vintage metal drafting type stand. Not really a garage sale, but I wasn't sure where to post them (other than the vintage cabinet thread)

 

[Old Radar]

To each his own, but I definitely prefer my tools without extra paint.

 

[LesserSon]

They cleaned up nice, OR!

 

[poppinjohnnies]

I scored a few flats of misc sockets at a local online estate sale for cheap. I was unable to get to the “viewing” day a couple of days before sale close, but I rolled the dice and it paid off. I ended up with a few S-K 1/4” ratchets, numerous extensions, adapters, etc. and dozens of sockets. I separated the pile of chinese / taiwan stuff and ended up with some great stuff! Got a few Plomb sockets (I kinda collect Plomb), S-K, Craftsman, Snap-On, Williams, Fleet, Walden, and about every other brand known. The organizer racks came with the stuff. Pretty fun score. Here’s some odd names of sockets in the mix:
Westline, Fleet, Action, Vlchek, Penens Corp to name a few.

 

[zanyad]

@Shocker ***** x2!

 

[Boogerman]

$260 estate sale day. Protolite 3/4" drive really pleased find. Military Snap-on socket box??? Nice little Morgan vise. Nice assortment dewitt NE vise grips. Other stuff just money, nothing interesting, but good value, somebody else pay or trade me I'm sure. Ridgid stuff to switch out some my more worn pieces.

 

[RTM]

Here’s some odd names of sockets in the mix:
Westline, Fleet, Action, Vlchek, Penens Corp to name a few.

the Vintage Board can help you with all of those, and probably more too.

 

[ctuai]

Part of larger estate sale lot ($75): Small parts cabinet and small parts.

Curious what you find in these old cabinets. 20 fluted drill bits (BL); 2 fluted bit-brace reamers (CL); Weird sockets and allen keys (TC/R), even the pencil brands are unusual (CL)



(CC) Self centering metal counter sink?

 

[mikeinri]

Not sure if it should go here, but these are from a Craigslist ad. 3 Spectrum laptop charging carts plus he tossed in the Bessy shop stool (great shape) and the Harbor Freight trailer dolly. All for $5. I couldn't believe it. He just wanted them all out of his shop.

The carts are made in the USA! Steel and MDF construction and quite heavy. Not sure what I am going to do with them.

Moving our business into a new office that used to be a factory, was given 2 Flammables cabinets and a vintage metal drafting type stand. Not really a garage sale, but I wasn't sure where to post them (other than the vintage cabinet thread)

You BOTH ****!

Mike

 

[mikeinri]

A mates father was getting rid of this and I was asked if I wanted it, hour and a half drive to pic it up, but worth it I think.

Borrowed my brothers outlander so I didn't have to take my trailer to make the drive easier, the drive was through the wilds of the west of Ireland so narrow twisty roads.



Didn't realize it was going to be this tight though, the relief when it fitted in the back, had checked height and width before going, but not length...
I was told he bought it in 2009, but spotted a sticker with 2004 on it, but not certain yet it that was the year it was made or not, a little more digging to go. It has some issues, but I got it started without too much difficulty, it badly needs a service though.

Wow, that's a tight squeeze!

I don't know about the tractor, but that looks like a Briggs engine logo, so it should be easy to date (assuming it's the original engine).

The first two digits of the CODE are the year of manufacture. Check out the Briggs website for assistance:

How to find my engine model number? | Briggs & Stratton

Find answers to questions regarding how to locate the model, serial number, type or engine codes for your Briggs & Stratton products and machines!

www.briggsandstratton.com

Hope this helps.

Mike

 

[Boogerman]

(CC) Self centering metal counter sink?

Bit for wood screw.

 

[Raineman]

Moving our business into a new office that used to be a factory, was given 2 Flammables cabinets and a vintage metal drafting type stand. Not really a garage sale, but I wasn't sure where to post them (other than the vintage cabinet thread)

I had that exact type desk for many years when I was service writing for an auto repair shop back in the day.

 

[WisJim]

(CC) Self centering metal counter sink?

It drills the pilot hole and the countersink for a specific size of flat head screw, in wood. I have a set in numerous sizes, for different size of screws.

 

[LostBoy(IRL)]

The first two digits of the CODE are the year of manufacture. Check out the Briggs website for assistance:

Mike, it is indeed a Briggs and Stratton engine, and did not know it was so easy to date them, thanks for the info. I will check it out this evening

 

[mritchie77]

$260 estate sale day. Protolite 3/4" drive really pleased find. Military Snap-on socket box??? Nice little Morgan vise. Nice assortment dewitt NE vise grips. Other stuff just money, nothing interesting, but good value, somebody else pay or trade me I'm sure. Ridgid stuff to switch out some my more worn pieces.


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One day, I'll get me one of those. GREAT find!

 

[RTM]

Curious what you find in these old cabinets. 20 fluted drill bits (BL); 2 fluted bit-brace reamers (CL); Weird sockets and allen keys (TC/R), even the pencil brands are unusual (CL)

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the 20 fluted drill bits can either go in a push drill or eggbeater, depending on whether the bottom of the shaft has a notch, or not.

The two reamers for brace are probably a pair of countersinks.

The weird sockets may go on the shaft rightmost against the yellow screwdriver. Don’t see a handle to mount it in.

And as others have noted, the solo pic is to drill and countersink at the same time, you can adjust the drill extension to match your screw.

 

[ctuai]

the 20 fluted drill bits can either go in a push drill or eggbeater, depending on whether the bottom of the shaft has a notch, or not.

The two reamers for brace are probably a pair of countersinks.

The weird sockets may go on the shaft rightmost against the yellow screwdriver. Don’t see a handle to mount it in.

And as others have noted, the solo pic is to drill and countersink at the same time, you can adjust the drill extension to match your screw.

Aha found the screwdriver to fit the shaft and sockets. It was in the garbage pile. Just curious about the drill bit on the far left (Craftsman #2) and the short drill bits on the far right. This feels like playing Trivial Pursuit garage edition. The drill bit category is obviously not one of my strengths.

 

[RTM]

You ****. We need details (and closeup pics) of the trains!

Sorry, been on the run lately. None of these are particularly drool worthy. At $4 and $8 each, much cheaper than most, and cheaper than parts. The black B&O and the two 4-4-0's are metal construction, the blue B&O and the M-StL are plastic bodied, but decent running gear. I actually have copies of the metal ones, but they are fouled up in some way or another, and my 14 yo self wasn't smart enough, well funded enough, or had reasonable access to parts to fix them. My old B&O has the driven gear with a big U worn in it from the worm gear, and something in the CPRR was broken, but I don't remember what. So now I can get all of them running. Haven't had the train out in a few Christmases, so maybe we will fix that some time soon. My childhood set was bought used, and added to over the years, when my dad sold our old O27 set to someone with deep pockets, and more space, and got 3x the amount of HO stuff that fit in the same space for less money.


I wish I had had the time to run over to the sale earlier, might have been able to find an all metal high quality engine, but the day job just interferes with fun some times.

 

[gpw_42]

I've picked up several items lately, ranging from cheap to side of the parking lot. The least common item is a 1974 35' parachute canopy, which sure seems to me to be an MC1-1B, which has been upgraded with an anti-inversion net. Unservicable condition, lol, not that I'd be putting it to use these days, anyhow! Bag of brass for $2, most of which will be moved to new homes; the 44 mag brass should more than cover the rest of it! Craftsman crowntop pocketknife and a Blackhawk (Taiwan) ratcheting 3/4" combo wrench (was laying in a parking lot).

 

[ctuai]

Estate sale ($100): H.N. White - King Zephyr silver alto saxophone (1935) w/ matching neck.

 

[Old Radar]

 

[ctuai]

Ahhh the sweet sax sounds of Gerry Raferty. An inspiration? .... Duh. How inspired? Well, I'm going to strip it down, oil and polish it. I'm working with the people on the Sax on the Web forum and they are really really into saxophones. I'm already into a significant discussion on the correct set of screwdrivers. I'll post my melodic saxophone inspirations once I figure out how to play the thing.

 

[ctuai]

Continuation of machinist's moving sale ($225 incl. gauges):

Pic 1 -- LS Starrett no. 2 micrometer; LS Starrett no. 226 micrometer; Jacobs no. 100 armature chuck; Jacobs no. 3B chuck; Air Speed Tool Co. pneumatic drill​

Pic 2 -- Panavise 276 vise; Craftsman 5247-2 vise; E.C. Stearns 2" vise​

Pic 3 -- Craftsman 9-52185 w/ adj. guides; Newton Newhaven combination square; Jorgensen 126 6" C-clamp; Eversharp No. 920 1/8" - 1" pipe cutter; Wrenches (Craftsman 11/16 =v=; Craftsman 19/32, 11/16 =v=; Dunlap 3/4, 7/8; Barcalo 1/2, 7/16; Mac RW1214 3/8, 7/16); Block of aluminum 3x2x2; wire stripper​

Pic 4 -- Garbage...​

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Got to look closer at what I'm buying to avoid damaged goods. It certainly going to make breaking even a bit tougher.​

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Oh ho. I might break even on this machinist lot after all. Turns out the taps that I thought were garbage might actually have some value. Mostly Regals and Emuge. Trying to decipher what they actually are and it's certainly a mouthful, i.e. Emuge -- M16x1.5-6HX Rekord 2A-SPEED-IKZN HSSE-TICN ???






https://photos.google.com/u/0/photo/AF1QipO8VHc4vzVnvrhVTy_T508P4Yy7VyfdlE0tQQWM

 

[Old Radar]

Two sales today.
First sale: Fiskars pruning saw, barely used -- $10
Snap-on group (and a Blackhawk 1/2d 3/8" 8pt 40212) -- $10
Very nice KRA 223A box--believed to have held flex sockets; TM-711 1/4" Ratchet (no date code but appears in the '70 catalog);
TA-3 1/4 to 3/8 adapter (1968) and FX-1 extension (1967); 387 & 387C diagonal cutters.

Second sale: Bell System-B Stanley 2101A 10" Brace -- $15 This is the pinnacle of brace technology, and my third so I now have a collection. My other two are actually pre-Stanley North Brothers 2101's.



I have a query for the Snap-on thread, but I'll pose it here also:
The two 387 Diagonals have me stumped. They were generally offered in the catalogs at the same time but the 387 was touted as "High Leverage" while the C had a partly polished head and handles.
The 387 has the older upright font while the 387C has the newer italicized font, yet the "older" 387 has an unmistakable USA 7 (1967) stamped on the inside handle while the italicized C has an equally unmistakable 6 (1966). I might be persuaded to believe they found some old stock in a warehouse somewhere, but in the catalogs from the early 50s through 1970, the 387 (and not the 387C) is described as sporting the Vacuum Grip design on the handles. This one has smooth handles. Thoughts?

 

[Raineman]

OR-You ****

 

[Bobcat753]

Finally have something to post for the year! Little one is doing great and growing like a weed! Speaking of weeds I wanted an open cab smaller tractor to help with mowing chores and found this one owner 310 hour John Deere 320 to match my other Deere! Came with the deck, snow blower, wheel weights and 4 suitcase weights. Paid $750 for it and couldn’t be more pleased!

 

[zanyad]

Oh ho. I might break even on this machinist lot after all. Turns out the taps that I thought were garbage might actually have some value. Mostly Regals and Emuge. Trying to decipher what they actually are and it's certainly a mouthful, i.e. Emuge -- M16x1.5-6HX Rekord 2A-SPEED-IKZN HSSE-TICN ???

Emuge is manufacturer. Good taps.
M16x1.5 thread, 6H thread class. 6H is a general-purpose fit (see images below)
The middle stuff is probably Emuge's tap line details
HSS-E is high speed steel with added cobalt for hardness at the expense of toughness
TiCN is a coating intended for higher wear resistance and lubricity

Chart of metric thread fit classes:


Specific fit example:


Similar SAE thread fit example:

 

[ctuai]

Emuge is manufacturer. Good taps.
M16x1.5 thread, 6H thread class. 6H is a general-purpose fit (see images below)
The middle stuff is probably Emuge's tap line details
HSS-E is high speed steel with added cobalt for hardness at the expense of toughness
TiCN is a coating intended for higher wear resistance and lubricity

Chart of metric thread fit classes:


Specific fit example:


Similar SAE thread fit example:

Thanks a ton. I'm illiterate in machinist talk. All I hear is Bah bah bah, which interestingly enough is how the Romans coined the terms barbarian. I mean if you can't speak latin/machinist what else are you.