Outlawmws
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Nice finds on the books Don! I hadn't heard of the Oakland speedway, and I was hot and heavy into racing in the 70's/80's I guess it was a casualty of WWII.
2023 Garage Sale Thread
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Knocked out a couple more boxes from the Bandit Shed before I go do some hiking. The green toolbox had a 3/4" drive set, mostly Williams, and a few big wrenches. That socket drive plug is a 1", not 3/4". The Kennedy box had a lot of Williams and other tools. The Craftsman 6 point combo wrenches and the Craftsman wrench rolls will be keepers.
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S-K Tool Fanatic!
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I can't express the amount of suckage towards you for all that free stuff and you will get the fun of demo!!
-Tommy
-Tommy
Outlawmws
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More nice finds in the Bandit haul BB!
Only one worth getting into the car for; It was OK. No tools an the camp gear was generally not old enough to interest me but prices were good, so I got a cotton rucksack - Not military, but not MIC either. and the water jug/Sprayer is my first "Factory made" such setup, I'l have t test it out - I suspect it will be a "water waster" with the hose sprayer, and I don't like how the plumbing sticks out the side at the bottom. It needs a right angle fitting...
Ruck Sack:
The Patch and fake dog tags were inside the pack, the Grapple/gaff hook and Strap were on a free pile.
28th OMB is for the ground crews of the 28th USAF bomber wing stationed in North Dakota
The tank I'm guessing is 2 gallons ( "2" molded into the bottom), and it has a boss with 2 brass threaded inserts under the fill spout/pump assembly. for mounting something - I'll see if the sprayer was motded fot fine spray low flow... If not I'l "retool" and get something better sorted out.
That "W" is sort of odd/off and it has a "water drop" under:
Only one worth getting into the car for; It was OK. No tools an the camp gear was generally not old enough to interest me but prices were good, so I got a cotton rucksack - Not military, but not MIC either. and the water jug/Sprayer is my first "Factory made" such setup, I'l have t test it out - I suspect it will be a "water waster" with the hose sprayer, and I don't like how the plumbing sticks out the side at the bottom. It needs a right angle fitting...
Ruck Sack:
The Patch and fake dog tags were inside the pack, the Grapple/gaff hook and Strap were on a free pile.
28th OMB is for the ground crews of the 28th USAF bomber wing stationed in North Dakota
The tank I'm guessing is 2 gallons ( "2" molded into the bottom), and it has a boss with 2 brass threaded inserts under the fill spout/pump assembly. for mounting something - I'll see if the sprayer was motded fot fine spray low flow... If not I'l "retool" and get something better sorted out.
That "W" is sort of odd/off and it has a "water drop" under:
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A photo of the Bandit Shed from Thursday. The family is doing a get together there this weekend so I cleaned up around it as best as I can. I didn't measure it but it's about 12 x 20 plus the lean to on the left. I'll save the roof tin if possible and any good wood. The bottom is all rotted out, the missing siding I pulled off by hand.
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gleman
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Wow! I ignore this thread for a week and there's tons of suckage to be seen.
@Jim_No_Garage - you found curbside queens with those Cerwin-Vegas! I'm surprised more people didn't notice them.
@Outlawmws - the old cast iron pans are catnip to me. I've bought tons of it and still only use like three of them.
@jb books - the block grinder.
@Raineman - the Little Giant and gravity chairs.
@duddly - extra suckage for the stairlift for Mom. You showed true garage sale spirit with that pick!
@bluebolt - extra suckage. Your "Will work for Junk" scheme really paid off. I'm totally jealous.
@Jim_No_Garage - you found curbside queens with those Cerwin-Vegas! I'm surprised more people didn't notice them.
@Outlawmws - the old cast iron pans are catnip to me. I've bought tons of it and still only use like three of them.
@jb books - the block grinder.
@Raineman - the Little Giant and gravity chairs.
@duddly - extra suckage for the stairlift for Mom. You showed true garage sale spirit with that pick!
@bluebolt - extra suckage. Your "Will work for Junk" scheme really paid off. I'm totally jealous.
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genog
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Nothing great...
But I haven't been to a Garage Sale for quite some time.
Ran an errand with the Dogs and saw a Garage Sale!
Yea!
Kinda late (I don't get up at Dawn for these things....)
Found two ole drills.
Hey, a Milwaukee Magnum and 1/2" Dewalt
Dirty
Grimy
They both Worked for a living, but despite the grunge and grime, maybe not run unreasonably Hard.
I seemed to have really Pissed off a Guy who was a mere seconds behind me.
Oh well.....
But I haven't been to a Garage Sale for quite some time.
Ran an errand with the Dogs and saw a Garage Sale!
Yea!
Kinda late (I don't get up at Dawn for these things....)
Found two ole drills.
Hey, a Milwaukee Magnum and 1/2" Dewalt
Dirty
Grimy
They both Worked for a living, but despite the grunge and grime, maybe not run unreasonably Hard.
I seemed to have really Pissed off a Guy who was a mere seconds behind me.
Oh well.....
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RTM
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is that really a $2 on there? Well done. I passed up a near new one today at $45, since I have more than enough drills right now, but did grab the goodies below off a $1 shelf.
L-R, barrel hoop driver, chisel, unknown end nippers, 10mm Craftsman ignition wrench, 2x MKE 1-1/8 self feed bits, Craftsman battery pliers with seriously 20 layers of tape wrapped around the handles, a Craftsman by Parker close quarters hacksaw, and a Craftsman all steel chisel up top.
Two others were no shows, or opened way too late for their advertised times.
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Raineman
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Blue bolt, you **** big time. Probably a lot of work but the reward is sweet
genog
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Just the other day, my wife requested a drill and a set of bits for the restaurant she manages.
I just hated to have to give up one of my "Good" ones.....
So, most likely the Dewalt will have a new job in the restaurant biz.
On the other hand.....
I may have had difficulty leaving behind that near-new drill that you found for $45
If it's a Vintage Power Tool, USA made, in Near New condition, I would have trouble leaving it behind
.....I don't think that it's happened yet
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The best $.50 item from this morning flea mkt. Many of you will recognize this JC Penny ratchet. I made use of my GJ education and realized it was SK.I recently received a rebuild kit from SK because I had a broken retainer clip in a much lesser quality ratchet. Took that assembly and installed it here. One of the nicest ratchets I own.
gleman
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My thrift store finds for today.
A Stanley 9 1/4, I think. 5 bucks.
A Stillson 14 and a 10 marked W. Germany. Is the Stillson supposed to have a handle or a knob? There's threads on the bottom.
Mystery needle nose and a Craftsman Pro 9/16 combo. 3 bucks. They were in a pile of Craftsman RPs with outrageous prices so that's all I got.
A 5500 or 6500 box. 7 bucks. The bottoms rough and missing the tote. I thought It was a match for another box I have but it isn't.
A classic cookbook and Minnetonka slippers. 6 bucks. The suede needs spot cleaning and there's almost no wear on the soles. I'll be rocking deadmans slippers when mine finally give up the ghost.
A Stanley 9 1/4, I think. 5 bucks.
A Stillson 14 and a 10 marked W. Germany. Is the Stillson supposed to have a handle or a knob? There's threads on the bottom.
Mystery needle nose and a Craftsman Pro 9/16 combo. 3 bucks. They were in a pile of Craftsman RPs with outrageous prices so that's all I got.
A 5500 or 6500 box. 7 bucks. The bottoms rough and missing the tote. I thought It was a match for another box I have but it isn't.
A classic cookbook and Minnetonka slippers. 6 bucks. The suede needs spot cleaning and there's almost no wear on the soles. I'll be rocking deadmans slippers when mine finally give up the ghost.
Good morning today, limited time.
Craftsman socket rails and mini driver and paint gun. $3
2 gravity chairs. $10
And a Little Giant ladder and accessory. $15
You **** for all of that!
Mike
Outlawmws
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I did do some research and found the company that makes/sells the wash station tank:
GOSPOUT 2.0 GALLON PORTABLE WATER TANK
I paid $15 for everything, so I'm not unhappy!
I also cleaned it out (it was spotless but just because) and tested it It does have a "center" setting that works very similar to my modified shower heads I use for the ones I build. So I'm happy with it. Pump up is easy and fast, and yes, confirmed its a 2 gallon capacity. You cannot heat it with a camp fire or stove, but if I needed hot water I can pout half out, boil that, and add it back in. I've done that numerous times when in a rush.
Capacity should be OK - I used my 1 gallon setup on the last Colemen camping trip, and as long as you don't go nuts, it lasted the whole trip with no refill.
I did find out the spray gun has a "Park" position for use, but you really don't want it running constantly, but like my 1 gal SS Fire extinguisher you can lock the gun open, and use the mail "safety valve" for on/off:
GOSPOUT 2.0 GALLON PORTABLE WATER TANK
I paid $15 for everything, so I'm not unhappy!
I also cleaned it out (it was spotless but just because) and tested it It does have a "center" setting that works very similar to my modified shower heads I use for the ones I build. So I'm happy with it. Pump up is easy and fast, and yes, confirmed its a 2 gallon capacity. You cannot heat it with a camp fire or stove, but if I needed hot water I can pout half out, boil that, and add it back in. I've done that numerous times when in a rush.
Capacity should be OK - I used my 1 gallon setup on the last Colemen camping trip, and as long as you don't go nuts, it lasted the whole trip with no refill.
I did find out the spray gun has a "Park" position for use, but you really don't want it running constantly, but like my 1 gal SS Fire extinguisher you can lock the gun open, and use the mail "safety valve" for on/off:
Outlawmws
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Those magnums were the best before battery drills took over. they still are if power is handy.
Nice score adn save!
Hey, if the shoe fits! And every 50's/60's kitchen had that cook book. ours still does,...
gleman
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I'd be over the moon too! I've got a qt hand pumper that I use for gardening. That's way nicer.I did do some research and found the company that makes/sells the wash station tank:
GOSPOUT 2.0 GALLON PORTABLE WATER TANK
I paid $15 for everything, so I'm not unhappy!
I also cleaned it out (it was spotless but just because) and tested it It does have a "center" setting that works very similar to my modified shower heads I use for the ones I build. So I'm happy with it. Pump up is easy and fast, and yes, confirmed its a 2 gallon capacity. You cannot heat it with a camp fire or stove, but if I needed hot water I can pout half out, boil that, and add it back in. I've done that numerous times when in a rush.
Capacity should be OK - I used my 1 gallon setup on the last Colemen camping trip, and as long as you don't go nuts, it lasted the whole trip with no refill.
I did find out the spray gun has a "Park" position for use, but you really don't want it running constantly, but like my 1 gal SS Fire extinguisher you can lock the gun open, and use the mail "safety valve" for on/off:
genog
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Yes indeed.
Love ole Milwaukee power tools
Both drills cleaned up quite decently
Dewalt needed a new power cord.
I found this so-called repair (what a mess) under wraps and wraps of electrical tape
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RTM
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I have several different sizes of them, I don’t use them enough to justify the cost. 3/8, 1/2, the D, the Hole Hawg, right angle, etc.
I have three different versions, 50s, 70s, and 90s. Fun to see the recipes change over time, for the good and the bad.
OP
Smokeshow69
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** Boy aint that the truth...I'm glad I live in the suburbs but on the edge of rural**
** This is kinda correct for this thread, kinda not. An occasional comment here and there isnt an issue but we also don't want a full on thread derailment. Plus this comes up every year on this thread. I would suggest maybe starting your own thread so you and others can have a more permanent record of sales techniques, tips, etc
... I think everyone would appreciate that, especially the newer members.**Nice Mobil Can!**First attempt at suckage.
Picked up a pickup bed of stuff but here’s the better stuff. A ton of rusted vintage tools from IH, Ford, Deere, Studebaker and Nash. Four cream cans and four big crocks. A bunch of galvanized buckets and wash basins. Only one little implement oiler so I was kinda bummed about that. Two fire extinguishers that I haven’t ever seen before. $250 for the whole lot, farmer was just happy to have it gone.
** Ha Ha, he's actually right. In between my new job and my sons recent medical issues I've been busier than a 1 arm paper hanger. Hopefully things will slow down for me this summer a bit
**** I can appreciate and commiserate with both Raineman and Cruzan80. I've posted rippin deals or rare finds here before that I was over the moon about and it's been crickets. Then some dude posts a single wrench or a jerry can or other item I would overlook in a heartbeat and the thread goes wild. It's all part of the game my friend. If you just buy what suits you and dont buy for what others think you will be doing great at the end of the day. And I'm not saying you guys where out of line in your frustrations. I've been there many times. Thats all part of the thrill of the hunt!**
Major suckage here!
10thanncobra
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Long time lurker in this thread but got this at the second garage sale this morning at a newer attached villa style house, couldn’t believe it.guy said he was a retired machinist and just wanted it gone . Me and my father in law freestyle pick most saturdays. $220 for everything. Total was actually $210 but guy didn’t have change because it was early around 645am but I was so stoked told the guy I was fine with $220
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I’m not too familiar with Starrett but some center finders, spring punch, depth gauge and feeler gauge along with some other pieces.
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3baygarage
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look like you did well there 10th. Welcome to the thread.
BMW, what brand is the L handle?
Bluebolt, is that a spanner wrench for Williams ratchets?
BMW, what brand is the L handle?
Bluebolt, is that a spanner wrench for Williams ratchets?
jeffmoss26
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28th OMS would be the Organizational Maintenance Squadron, the flight mechanics who preflight the airplane, service fuel, hydraulics, oxygen, tires and many other jobs. In the old nuclear alert days the bomber bases normally had KC-135 tankers on alert with the bombers. When Strategic Command was dissolved around 1992 and nuclear alert went away there was a complete reorganization of the Air Force and the flight line mechanics came under the respective flying Squadron. In 2002 it was reorganized again and the flight line mechanics went under new Aircraft Maintenance Squadrons. As a retired KC-135 and B-52 crew chief from 1981 to 2007, I went through all of these changes.
Motorman55
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Picked up an older Remington Power Hammer with shots and fasteners, an old drill bit set, couple small clamps and 30" metal star. The star will be cleaned and painted red to hang on the side of our house. Also an auto type clear dice cigarette lighter.
BlueBomber
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That's a big number, but then again, that's a lot of Snap-on and Starrett for that price! I'll say it-you ****!
Outlawmws
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I'm curious abut why red? Seems like it will look like the old Soviet red star?
28th OMS would be the Organizational Maintenance Squadron, the flight mechanics who preflight the airplane, service fuel, hydraulics, oxygen, tires and many other jobs. In the old nuclear alert days the bomber bases normally had KC-135 tankers on alert with the bombers. When Strategic Command was dissolved around 1992 and nuclear alert went away there was a complete reorganization of the Air Force and the flight line mechanics came under the respective flying Squadron. In 2002 it was reorganized again and the flight line mechanics went under new Aircraft Maintenance Squadrons. As a retired KC-135 and B-52 crew chief from 1981 to 2007, I went through all of these changes.
Motorman55
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The house color is gray with white trim and black shutters. Red will give it a little pop of color....Comrade..ha, ha.
Good morning today, limited time.
Craftsman socket rails and mini driver and paint gun. $3
2 gravity chairs. $10
And a Little Giant ladder and accessory. $15
You all ****! Congratulations!
d42jeep
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d42jeep
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Your 14” Stillson pipe wrench came with a wooden handle held on by a threaded end cap. Here are some of mine.My thrift store finds for today.
A Stanley 9 1/4, I think. 5 bucks.
A Stillson 14 and a 10 marked W. Germany. Is the Stillson supposed to have a handle or a knob? There's threads on the bottom.
Mystery needle nose and a Craftsman Pro 9/16 combo. 3 bucks. They were in a pile of Craftsman RPs with outrageous prices so that's all I got.
A 5500 or 6500 box. 7 bucks. The bottoms rough and missing the tote. I thought It was a match for another box I have but it isn't.
A classic cookbook and Minnetonka slippers. 6 bucks. The suede needs spot cleaning and there's almost no wear on the soles. I'll be rocking deadmans slippers when mine finally give up the ghost.
-Don
mjdarg
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Hit up the flea market this morning. The air hammer, combination square, and bolt cutters are tools I’ve been meaning to buy, but didn’t want to spend new tool money for these.
First lot has a pair of bolt cutters, Crescent 13/16” wrench, Fuller Japan 17mm/19mm DOE, BluePoint Supreme 5/8” 3/4” DOE, Mac CW16 1/2” wrench, and a Hanson numbered drill index that is missing lots of the bits.
Second one I paid too much for I think, but got some decent goodies for the flea market. Snap-On 3/8” FXW4 and FXW6 extensions, Blackhawk 9749 1/4” breaker bar, Mac 7/16” CL142 wrench, Snap-On 13mm OEXM13 wrench, Snap-On MV5 1/4” tee handle, and Wright 2400 1/4” round head ratchet with custom welded extended handle.
Last one I got an Central Pneumatic air hammer, Wright 1” 1132 Combo wrench, and a Stanley combination square.
First lot has a pair of bolt cutters, Crescent 13/16” wrench, Fuller Japan 17mm/19mm DOE, BluePoint Supreme 5/8” 3/4” DOE, Mac CW16 1/2” wrench, and a Hanson numbered drill index that is missing lots of the bits.
Second one I paid too much for I think, but got some decent goodies for the flea market. Snap-On 3/8” FXW4 and FXW6 extensions, Blackhawk 9749 1/4” breaker bar, Mac 7/16” CL142 wrench, Snap-On 13mm OEXM13 wrench, Snap-On MV5 1/4” tee handle, and Wright 2400 1/4” round head ratchet with custom welded extended handle.
Last one I got an Central Pneumatic air hammer, Wright 1” 1132 Combo wrench, and a Stanley combination square.
Stuart in MN
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I got this at a swap meet this morning. Older people here may recognize it. I really don't have a need for it, but for the price I couldn't pass it up.
(For you younger guys, it's an FM tuner that plugs into an 8 track tape player.)
I really don't have a need for it, but for the price I couldn't pass it up.(For you younger guys, it's an FM tuner that plugs into an 8 track tape player.)
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Holy damn, you win all the internets today!
tombell572
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Caught one sale yesterday, estate of an angler, archer, motorcyclist, car-guy--a small place but well-packed. A Craftsman 3/8" speeder, -V- series, a nice tire gage made in USA and a Dixon adjustable frame fret saw, Marked $2.00 each but she took a five when I offered $10 since they were short of singles.
Tom B.
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Picked up at swap meet, Armstrong Bros. Tool Co. box holding a bunch modern pencils and pens. Also contained 13 vintage farm related bullet pencils. $2.00 for all.
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