2023 Garage Sale Thread
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83VillageRepair
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I think I will clean and oil it and use it to put antique tools in.
MrsLS, LesserSonJr & I took a spin down to Jake’s flea this morning. It took two extra hours to get everyone on the road (LesserDog needed breakfast and a walk), including a stop for Wawa coffee.
But all was not lost. Jake’s was hopping with vendors and customers. Early on, I picked up a 15-drawer Akro-Mils organizer for $4,
then a mostly-there 1929 Bonney WS set for $15 - about what it sold for new. 
The same vendor had a 4-1/2” Reed filer’s vise for $100, which I didn’t think unreasonable, but I had just bought a 4-1/2” Athol combo vise a couple weeks ago. I left it behind, and circled back to the car to stow my purchases. That gave me some time to think that most of my vise use IS with a file or rasp, and wouldn’t it be nice to have one specialized for the task. I took my time, picking up some small items, but headed back. Checking it more carefully, I noticed the swivel screw wasn’t engaged - it was jammed at an angle in the base. Hmmm. When I brought it to the vendor’s attention, he suggested $75, so that’s what I paid. Back to the car! (EDIT - It’s a coachmaker’s vise, not a filer’s. Even better, IMO.)
By this time, I was pretty satisfied with the morning, but checked out some tools I had missed earlier, picking up 8 Bonney chisels & punches, and some odds and ends for another $22.
On the way home, we stopped at my son’s friend’s new home and he gave me two axe heads, which after some derusting turned out to be China and Taiwan. Oh well, they were free.
EDIT - the swivel screw came out with a couple taps with a brass hammer.
But all was not lost. Jake’s was hopping with vendors and customers. Early on, I picked up a 15-drawer Akro-Mils organizer for $4,
then a mostly-there 1929 Bonney WS set for $15 - about what it sold for new. The same vendor had a 4-1/2” Reed filer’s vise for $100, which I didn’t think unreasonable, but I had just bought a 4-1/2” Athol combo vise a couple weeks ago. I left it behind, and circled back to the car to stow my purchases. That gave me some time to think that most of my vise use IS with a file or rasp, and wouldn’t it be nice to have one specialized for the task. I took my time, picking up some small items, but headed back. Checking it more carefully, I noticed the swivel screw wasn’t engaged - it was jammed at an angle in the base. Hmmm. When I brought it to the vendor’s attention, he suggested $75, so that’s what I paid. Back to the car! (EDIT - It’s a coachmaker’s vise, not a filer’s. Even better, IMO.)By this time, I was pretty satisfied with the morning, but checked out some tools I had missed earlier, picking up 8 Bonney chisels & punches, and some odds and ends for another $22.
On the way home, we stopped at my son’s friend’s new home and he gave me two axe heads, which after some derusting turned out to be China and Taiwan. Oh well, they were free.
EDIT - the swivel screw came out with a couple taps with a brass hammer.
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Patrickm82
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Some things I grabbed this morning. A 1 1/4 craftsman wrench, blue point supreme s-2830, a heller 6” masterench in nice shape, and a blue point dg-825 brand new in the box with snap on receipt from 1992. 
seber
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Lesserson, what is that spiked clamp used for?
Outlawmws
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So inflsation proof!
what is the story on the "Spiked Clamp"?
So it wasn't engaged at all?
Pipe or nut? (Pic is to dark to see teeth)
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Patrickm82
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Squez
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Pick up these for 9 
I did not know what this was. It cost me $1. I imagined it was to compress a spring, but wasn’t sure. I thought the stamp was a Mossberg “M” but it’s a “W” so maybe Williams.
Then I saw this Patent mark.
I think that’s June 8 1915, so despite only a passing resemblance to the patent drawing, it is a Stevenson & Knowlson spring leaf separator.
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WisJim
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The spring leaf separator is used to spread the leaves of a spring (as on an automobile in the early 1900s) to grease/oil between the leaves so they are quieter.
WisJim
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I used to find these drawer cabinet things for a dollar or two, but lately they are $10 or more. When I looked online to find replacement drawers for one of mine, I was dumbfounded at the apparent current price of these things. Last new one I bought was around $10, but that must have been awhile ago.
Outlawmws
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Old Man Roger
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I’ve been using that same sharpener for years, works pretty damn good when you get used to it. I have a dedicated bench grinder for mine so it’s always ready to go.Some things I grabbed this morning. A 1 1/4 craftsman wrench, blue point supreme s-2830, a heller 6” masterench in nice shape, and a blue point dg-825 brand new in the box with snap on receipt from 1992.
That things cool looking. I bet you could find another use for it.
I did not know what this was. It cost me $1. I imagined it was to compress a spring, but wasn’t sure. I thought the stamp was a Mossberg “M” but it’s a “W” so maybe Williams.
Then I saw this Patent mark.
I think that’s June 8 1915, so despite only a passing resemblance to the patent drawing, it is a Stevenson & Knowlson spring leaf separator.
Motorman55
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Old Man Roger
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I’ve used a kit just like that back in the day.
Cleaned up $ yesterday. Sold my jumping jack compactor, Troy built wood chipper, Eskimo 10” ice auger, Plumbers lead pot burner, KC off road lights, portable air tank, electric smoker.
Today will be organizing 2 sheds and gloat over how much room has emerged.
Today will be organizing 2 sheds and gloat over how much room has emerged.
Patrickm82
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I would already be looking for new **** to put in their place
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Smokeshow69
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Way to go! There is a thrill in the hunt but there also is a thrill when some bunson burners get put into my pocket
This week's nourishment for the Horde, I mean this weeks finds. lol.
1. Lane Tech Vise, Lane Tech is/was a Vocational High School in Chicago and from what I've learned students in Metals Shop (1950's?) were able to cast/forge their own vise as a project and then keep them. This one has its owners first initial and last name stamped into several parts of it. It's kinda small, its jaws are 2 3/4 wide. The other side is stamped Mach Shop. I'm not sure of the maker. Wilton/Lane Tech also had some Wilton Bullet vises stamped Lane Tech as well. But this doesn't look Wilton to me. It's not in the best of shape, but my grandfather went to that school so I picked it up.
2. Vise Grips 10WR in very nice shape.
3. 4 Snap On RSX flare/line wrenches. They are engraved and I usually pass on engraved but they were cheap enough.
Craftsman 1/2 Long Ratchet #44976, will change replace selector switch for one with mint chrome.
Craftsman 8 in Adjustable #44603
Diamond 8 in Adjustable S8 Wide Open
Klein reamer
4in Diamond in rough shape
Channellock pouch (again)
And a NOS 4 inch Channellock adjustable that had been sitting on OfferUp for 3 months, I was in that area and scooped it up.
1. Lane Tech Vise, Lane Tech is/was a Vocational High School in Chicago and from what I've learned students in Metals Shop (1950's?) were able to cast/forge their own vise as a project and then keep them. This one has its owners first initial and last name stamped into several parts of it. It's kinda small, its jaws are 2 3/4 wide. The other side is stamped Mach Shop. I'm not sure of the maker. Wilton/Lane Tech also had some Wilton Bullet vises stamped Lane Tech as well. But this doesn't look Wilton to me. It's not in the best of shape, but my grandfather went to that school so I picked it up.
2. Vise Grips 10WR in very nice shape.
3. 4 Snap On RSX flare/line wrenches. They are engraved and I usually pass on engraved but they were cheap enough.
Craftsman 1/2 Long Ratchet #44976, will change replace selector switch for one with mint chrome.
Craftsman 8 in Adjustable #44603
Diamond 8 in Adjustable S8 Wide Open
Klein reamer
4in Diamond in rough shape
Channellock pouch (again)
And a NOS 4 inch Channellock adjustable that had been sitting on OfferUp for 3 months, I was in that area and scooped it up.
four.cycle
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@LesserSon -
I found your newly-found gizmo rather intriguing. What puzzled me about it was the distinctive "W" logo clearly forged into it - one we know and recognize - and I thought that a bit odd. So I shot an inquiry to one of our friends and just got this back:
To which I responded "So you think John H. Williams made this gizmo FOR Knowlson?"
Spring / Spring Leaf Lubricator Co., Ann Arbor, MI / leaf spring separator / patent 1142280 Jun 8 1915 John H. Stevenson and Frederick Knowlson / https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/threads/2023-garage-sale-thread.508550/page-116#post-10318827 /
I found your newly-found gizmo rather intriguing. What puzzled me about it was the distinctive "W" logo clearly forged into it - one we know and recognize - and I thought that a bit odd. So I shot an inquiry to one of our friends and just got this back:
AA said:
To which I responded "So you think John H. Williams made this gizmo FOR Knowlson?"
AA said:
Spring / Spring Leaf Lubricator Co., Ann Arbor, MI / leaf spring separator / patent 1142280 Jun 8 1915 John H. Stevenson and Frederick Knowlson / https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/threads/2023-garage-sale-thread.508550/page-116#post-10318827 /
Yesterday I also picked up a couple of ball peen hammers. A Williams and a Craftsman. I know little to nothing when it comes to hammers. The only other ball peen that I own is a larger sized one with a tiny horse inscribed on it, I believe it's Heller
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What in particular did you like about it?
I guess I haven't seen a breaker bar with a T-handle hole and the capability to be a socket extension before.
Mike
Ah, funny you should notice that. A couple of weeks ago I purchased some SK tools and I got a 3/4 dr breaker bar and it also has the capability to add a socket extension as well.
I just discovered this fact a few hours ago.
That vaco 90-1 is a handle for interchangeable blades. You have one hex blade in there, probably a 90-6x or so. This handle will fit all the xcelite 99 series blades too.
d42jeep
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I have one of those sets that I bought new stashed in the back of my garage. They worked well back in the day.Picked up these from a friend for 'free' yesterday. Its 2 sets of 1970's era HOPPY Headlight Aiming Equipment for automotive headlight adjustment. I have no idea what I'm going to do with them, but they were free so I took them.
-Don
Here is a look at both breakers. Plomb on the left S-K on the right. S-K is considerably thicker.
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Some highlights of my auction haul.
Found this little gem in a box of door knobs.
Indestro hex set and a small snappy screwdriver.
Mossberg specialty tool.
Lots of drill bits and reamers and what not all covered in nasty cutting fluid and chips..
+ a few Snap-on chisels, I have a lot more stuff to go through, there is no auction on Saturday so thats when I’ll sort and organize so I have room for next weekends poor financial decisions.
Found this little gem in a box of door knobs.
Indestro hex set and a small snappy screwdriver.
Mossberg specialty tool.
Lots of drill bits and reamers and what not all covered in nasty cutting fluid and chips..
+ a few Snap-on chisels, I have a lot more stuff to go through, there is no auction on Saturday so thats when I’ll sort and organize so I have room for next weekends poor financial decisions.
Private Lugnutz
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In God We Trust..., All Others We Monitor.
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(stolen, like just about everything else they take credit for, by the NSA)
Bigass Nut Cracker
Innocent question here, is a "box of door knobs" dumber than a bag of hammers?
RTM
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Sunday haul from a neighborhood garage sale, six stops, only one of garage interest. Did pick up an HDMI extender kit at another stop, passed on another Hole Hawg there.
This was two bundles of decent weight felt, to be used for tool chest drawer recovering projects. Not bad for a couple of bucks.
This was two bundles of decent weight felt, to be used for tool chest drawer recovering projects. Not bad for a couple of bucks.
d42jeep
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I think that the Mossberg specialty tool is for adjusting a Model T Ford‘s transmission band.Some highlights of my auction haul.
Found this little gem in a box of door knobs.
Indestro hex set and a small snappy screwdriver.
Mossberg specialty tool.
Lots of drill bits and reamers and what not all covered in nasty cutting fluid and chips..
+ a few Snap-on chisels, I have a lot more stuff to go through, there is no auction on Saturday so thats when I’ll sort and organize so I have room for next weekends poor financial decisions.
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SuburbGuy
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His says for Ford reverse and brake pedals, mine doesn't mention Ford. I suspect his example is older.
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Looking for tools is like walking on the beach... you never know what the sea is going to give up. Found a handful of classic S-K combination wrenches. Some of them look like they were never used. The Proto 9710 screwdriver was just laying on top of a pile of dreck. The rest of the combos are a mix of Wright, Mac, Herbrand, Vanadium Tool, and Blueline I grabbed for research purposes.
Bill
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Saturday was the town wide tag sale. Highlights were a Stanley #3 needing a handle glued for $10, a Hanson Ace tap and die set (from Wustah) for $5 and some bags of brass switch plates for a dollar each. 
The marking gauge and sawset were freebies. I've never seen calipers quite like that.
The marking gauge and sawset were freebies. I've never seen calipers quite like that.
His says for Ford reverse and brake pedals, mine doesn't mention Ford. I suspect his example is older.
I love the fact that it has been nearly a 100 years since the Model T went out of production, but you still see Model T tools at almost every flea market.
Provincial
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One reason is that they were in production for 19 years. A more important reason is that they were designed for owners to do about all minor maintenance, of they had the right tools.
Private Lugnutz
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Maybe, maybe not. The first factory issue example of that tool, and all Ford tools, is certainly older. But Mossberg made knockoffs from the get go.
Truth! They're like pipe wrenches, perfect handle screwdrivers, and saw sets that way!
SuburbGuy
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From what I can read on his tool it looks like it has the factory name, city, state, and Patent Pending on it. Mine doesn't have any of that on it, just the Mossberg logo, so I'm guessing all that was left off later versions of that tool. I admit I'm just guessing that.
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