2023 Garage Sale Thread

[rust in the eye]

I’ve never been able to put mine into use either.
-Don

Thats a beauty!
I don't think I could carry it loaded anyway. The fellow I bought it from was a retired millwright who had fabricated a wheeled cart (which I didn't buy) to tote it about the plant he worked in. I guess that explains the pristine bottom on the one I scored.

 

[Outlawmws]

Rust; are your trays Plastic? It may nave been intended as a fishing tacle box.

 

[NYBODYMAN]

Just hit a local estate sale a 200 plus year old farmhouse and barn on this rainy Saturday in New York. Nothing earth shattering but I got all this for $5. USA made utility brackets NOS, a universal speedometer cable kit NOS, some #0 steel wool, Eklind folding hex sets, and an older long C BF Craftsman half inch drive speeder.


I used some of my new steel wool to clean up the logo

 

[S-K Tool Fanatic!]

Decent Bunch of tools:

Billings Wrench 1123X: marked 1/2 CAP 1/2 SAE on one end, 3/8 USS on the other
Barcalo comb wrench 3/4-5/8
Fairmont Fairalloy 1729
FairmonT.Cleve. DOE no sizes marked
Lectrolite Tru-Fit 3/4-11/16
Indestro Super 1729
Vlchek Slip Joint Pliers
Fairmont 11/16-3/4
Challenger comb 6020 5/8
Drop Forged Select Steel (Indestro?) P729 5/8-3/4
Plomb WF103 Ignition wrench
Barcalo Buffalo B5 9/16-5/8
Snap-On OEX-180 9/16
Indestro Super 730 3/8-7/16
Plomb 1135 pebble 11/16-3/4
Blackhawk BW-1168 comb 15/16
Duracraft comb 7/8
SK 801004 & 801002 Flat Blade Screwdrivers
Stanley 1006 Plus & 1007 Plus Flat Blade screwdrivers
Stanley Thrifty 5-inch flat Blade screwdriver
SH Co (Shapleigh?) Drive Well Flat Blade screwdriver
Snap-On SSDP22 Stubby no 2 Phillips screwdriver
Craftsman long C 8033a DBE offset 7/8- 15/16
Knipex Cutter pliers
P&C 2840 DOE 1 1/16- 1 1/4
Plomb WF-84 DBE offset 7/8-13/16
Craftsman long C comb offset 7/8-13/16
Double female 1/2 drive swivel no markings
SK Wayne Swivel Socket set in box 3/8-3/4
SK Wayne partial Deep Well socket set in box
SK Metric 1807 Comb wrench set in pouch 7-15mm.
SK Wayne 8314 comb 14mm
Facom DOE 14-17mm
Bonney MA17 17mm socket 1/2 drive
Blackhawk 42010 10mm socket 1/2 drive
Craftsman VV comb wrench 12-14mm
Craftsman V DOE 6 wrench set 6-24mm
Craftsman V DBE 6 wrench set 6-24mm
6 Mercedes Benz wrenches
1 Renault wrench
Stahlwille Inhex 10mm long hex socket
6 Drop Forged Made in USA Wrenches, various sizes, no makers marks
Drop Forged 723 3/8-7/16 0n one side 9-11mm on the other
Circle M (Moore) DOE with a cast in 30, no other marks 7/16-1/2
Forged in USA DBE 25/32-3/4 no other marks.
GlobeMaster W. Germany comb 3/4 and comb 3/8
Great Neck 6 ft wood rule on original sales card
The York Nut Sheller, Texas
Blackhawk 34982 Gripline 3/8 Speeder

You **** for all that S-K/S-K Wayne goodness.

 

[ctuai]

That is mind-boggling. Why does anyone collect those, and why would they by so valuable???

The pic with the PBR can was a nice touch, BTW...

Mike

One of the bidder wanted to know whether if it was a true medium aqua as it looked a little lighter than normal. I sent the pic as a reference and that the original photos were taken with a 5500 Kelvin CFL.

Yah I was also surprised at the size of the glass insulator collector community. Take a look at the depth of their price guides. https://www.nia.org/publications/GIFONA_price_guide.pdf Here's an example for identifying color:

"The progression of color from the very lightest to the darkest shade is as follows: Green Tint, Ice Green, Light Green, Green, Dark Green, Deep Green, Green Blackglass." (GIFONA, p. v).

My librarian side really appreciates the community's ability to describe, organize, find and value specific insulators.

 

[ctuai]

Estate sale ($80): Hewing axe; US playing cards (nib); Plumb camp axe ($60); W. Butcher 1" chisel; PS&W 1/2" socket chisel; Evans 10' tape measure; Craftsman 12" screwdriver; Stanley Bailey no. 4c smoothing plane (type 11)($65); Craftsman 3/8", 1/2" ratchets; Duracraft 4" bullet vise; Craftsman 1/3hp block grinder (397.19580); Smith Arkansas stone medium; ETF no 8 pipe wrench; Proto 3/8" universal socket; Purdy brush; 3 SK double box ended wrenches ($28); SK socket set ($85).

Glad to be back on the tools side of the estate sale treasure hunt. Must admit a bit of disappointment in not finding a Wilton vise. The hunt continues.

 

[LesserSon]

After completing an earlier errand, MrsLS&I stopped into Jake’s Flea (never much on a late-season Saturday), where I dropped $10 for a short piece of 3/4” black pipe w cap, an LSStarrett No4 rule, two laminated beech replacement saw handles, a 7/16” Cam-Loc, 5/8x11/16 Bridgeport dbe, 1-7/16 Bonney soe, and a Craftsman C-series C-92 speeder.

 

[Shiftless]

Estate sale ($80): Hewing axe; US playing cards (nib); Plumb camp axe; W. Butcher 1" chisel; PS&W 1/2" socket chisel; Evans 10' tape measure; Craftsman 12" screwdriver; Stanley Bailey no. 4c smoothing plane (type 11); Craftsman 3/8", 1/2" ratchets; Duracraft 4" bullet vise; Craftsman 1/3hp block grinder (397.19580); Smith Arkansas stone medium; ETF no 8 pipe wrench; Proto 3/8" universal socket; Purdy brush; 3 SK double box ended wrenches; SK socket set.

Glad to be back on the tools side of the estate sale treasure hunt. Must admit a bit of disappointment in not finding a Wilton vise. The hunt continues.

Nice score!
If you don’t need the block grinder, you could probably sell it and recoup your $80. It has the more desirable metal lamp shade.

 

[Outlawmws]

Nice scores Guys!

CT that hewing hatchet is my favorite type. that should have a hardened inlay on the flat side of the blade and another facing the "hammer" head.

Nothing for me in the wild today. I went to a Flea but it only had 3 booths one of which was the HS kits food stand whee I took pity and overpaid for a doughnut.

Stopped by my Mom's niche where her urn rests.

Stopped at one estate sale but nothing of interest there either.

I did stop by an old school Ace adware store in an older part of that town I'd never been in and picked up a bottle of butane for refills. Those are hard to get anymore.

I forgot, I did win a bid on another vintage Everdry match case. so I have a really nice one for display and this one for using.

 

[rust in the eye]

Rust; are your trays Plastic? It may nave been intended as a fishing tacle box.

Nope, steel. They have some removeable plastic dividers. Style # 1022-446979 It has the fixed, angled socket divider so probably not intended as tackle box. Gotta say though that at 22# empty I'd rather tote this thing full of fishing lures than wrenches and such.
Once I'm done admiring it I'll probably sell it

 

[ForrestT]

Flea Market season is over in my neck of the woods. I still made a trip to my favorite tool guy vendor’s home though. $35. Both AutoCut’s were new in package. Klein duct knife was gently used. Same with the 1/2” drive craftsman USA H extension set.

 

[phred]

Not a screaming deal but the widows husband was an aircraft mechanic so I gave her a fair price for all of this. 60 klico pins and 12 klico clamps. The pins are the 4 common sizes plus 4 bags of assorted roloc discs ans abrasive polishing thingys.

 

[alinc100]

2 sales today . 1st was a one day,garage blow out. I probably could have dug for more. Due to space and car restraints I was able to walk away from a Waterloo 42" stack I just physically couldn't work out the space/logistics. The sale opened at 9am I got there at 12pm. 2nd sale was a revisit of Thursday's sale at 50% off day.
Sale #2
Craftsman 1/4” dr
3/16”,7/32”,9/32”,11/32”,2@7/16”,1/2” 6 point shallow =v= series
4mm,8mm -inv G2- 6 point deep

Craftsman 3/8” dr
10,11,12,14,15,17mm 12 point shallow -G-
10,14,15mm 12 point shallow -v-
21mm 6 point shallow -invG2-

Craftsman 1/2” dr
9/16”,19/32”,5/8”,2@11/16”,¾”,15/16”,1-1/8” 12 point shallow =V=
1/2” 12 point shallow circle U
15mm 12 point -v- (this will be a placeholder in the Truth set from a couple days back)
Craftsman DOE 1/2” x 9/16” Long C
Bonney DOE 1418 7/16” x 9/16”
Snap On FX-2 extension
Craftsman Door catch hardware NIP
General Motors Locomotive Gasket Punch Kit pouch
Red n Tacky grease in syringes
Empty fluid bottles with caps
Gun Scrubber/cleaner aerosol can

SALE #1
Wrenches:
Craftsman 15/16” x 1” DBE -v-
Craftsman DOE 1/4” x 5/16”,3/8”x7/16”,19/32”x11/16”,5/8”x3/4”,3/4”x7/8”,
15/16” x 1” -v- series
Companion 6” adjustable BF Japan
Herbrand 70010 5/16” combo
Vulcan 10mm,18mm combo
Armstrong5/16”,3/8”,3@7/16”,1/2”,2@9/16”,5/8”,7/8”
long pattern combo wrenches

Sockets
Bonney
3/4” dr HD40 1-¼”12 point shallow
1/2” dr D14-7/16”,D17-½”,D19-19/32”,D21-21/32”
3/8” dr 1/2” TU16 12 point swivel socket

CRAFTSMAN
1/4” dr 1/4” ,9/32”,7/16” 6 point shallow
3/8” dr 3/8” swivel socket 12 point Long C
3/8” dr 1/2” 6 point deep =v=
3/8” dr 3/8”,9/16”,5/8” swivel sockets =v=
1/2” dr 7/16” ,1/2” 12 point shallow =v=
1/2” dr 1/2”,9/16” 8 point shallow =v=

MAC
1/4” dr 5/16”,3/8” 6 point deep
3/8” dr 1/2” 6 point swivel socket

PROTO
3/8” dr ½” 12 point swivel
1/2” dr 9/16” 12 point swivel
1/2” dr 17mm,24mm 12 point shallow

SK
1/4” dr 9/32”,5/16”,11/32”,3/8”,7/16” 6 point deep
¼” universal

SNAP ON
3/8” dr FAM4 4mm hex socket
3/8” dr FS-16A 1/2” 6 point swivel socket
1/2” dr TW-161 ½” 6 point socket


WRIGHT

1/2” dr S-102+ ½” 6 point shallow
3/8” dr MD-12 3/8” ,MD-14 7/16”,MD-16 1/2”,MD-22 11/16”,MD-24 3/4” 6 point deep

And the Craftsman Hip roof box with tray to carry it all.

 

[d42jeep]

Decent Bunch of tools:

Billings Wrench 1123X: marked 1/2 CAP 1/2 SAE on one end, 3/8 USS on the other
Barcalo comb wrench 3/4-5/8
Fairmont Fairalloy 1729
FairmonT.Cleve. DOE no sizes marked
Lectrolite Tru-Fit 3/4-11/16
Indestro Super 1729
Vlchek Slip Joint Pliers
Fairmont 11/16-3/4
Challenger comb 6020 5/8
Drop Forged Select Steel (Indestro?) P729 5/8-3/4
Plomb WF103 Ignition wrench
Barcalo Buffalo B5 9/16-5/8
Snap-On OEX-180 9/16
Indestro Super 730 3/8-7/16
Plomb 1135 pebble 11/16-3/4
Blackhawk BW-1168 comb 15/16
Duracraft comb 7/8
SK 801004 & 801002 Flat Blade Screwdrivers
Stanley 1006 Plus & 1007 Plus Flat Blade screwdrivers
Stanley Thrifty 5-inch flat Blade screwdriver
SH Co (Shapleigh?) Drive Well Flat Blade screwdriver
Snap-On SSDP22 Stubby no 2 Phillips screwdriver
Craftsman long C 8033a DBE offset 7/8- 15/16
Knipex Cutter pliers
P&C 2840 DOE 1 1/16- 1 1/4
Plomb WF-84 DBE offset 7/8-13/16
Craftsman long C comb offset 7/8-13/16
Double female 1/2 drive swivel no markings
SK Wayne Swivel Socket set in box 3/8-3/4
SK Wayne partial Deep Well socket set in box
SK Metric 1807 Comb wrench set in pouch 7-15mm.
SK Wayne 8314 comb 14mm
Facom DOE 14-17mm
Bonney MA17 17mm socket 1/2 drive
Blackhawk 42010 10mm socket 1/2 drive
Craftsman VV comb wrench 12-14mm
Craftsman V DOE 6 wrench set 6-24mm
Craftsman V DBE 6 wrench set 6-24mm
6 Mercedes Benz wrenches
1 Renault wrench
Stahlwille Inhex 10mm long hex socket
6 Drop Forged Made in USA Wrenches, various sizes, no makers marks
Drop Forged 723 3/8-7/16 0n one side 9-11mm on the other
Circle M (Moore) DOE with a cast in 30, no other marks 7/16-1/2
Forged in USA DBE 25/32-3/4 no other marks.
GlobeMaster W. Germany comb 3/4 and comb 3/8
Great Neck 6 ft wood rule on original sales card
The York Nut Sheller, Texas
Blackhawk 34982 Gripline 3/8 Speeder

Does the unmarked DBE look like this Barcalo DBE? They made some unmarked ones.
-Don

 

[mikeinri]

You **** for all that S-K/S-K Wayne goodness.

Ditto. Especially the swively ones.

Just hit a local estate sale a 200 plus year old farmhouse and barn on this rainy Saturday in New York. Nothing earth shattering but I got all this for $5. USA made utility brackets NOS, a universal speedometer cable kit NOS, some #0 steel wool, Eklind folding hex sets, and an older long C BF Craftsman half inch drive speeder.


I used some of my new steel wool to clean up the logo

Nice speeder, You ****.

Estate sale ($80): Hewing axe; US playing cards (nib); Plumb camp axe; W. Butcher 1" chisel; PS&W 1/2" socket chisel; Evans 10' tape measure; Craftsman 12" screwdriver; Stanley Bailey no. 4c smoothing plane (type 11); Craftsman 3/8", 1/2" ratchets; Duracraft 4" bullet vise; Craftsman 1/3hp block grinder (397.19580); Smith Arkansas stone medium; ETF no 8 pipe wrench; Proto 3/8" universal socket; Purdy brush; 3 SK double box ended wrenches; SK socket set.

Glad to be back on the tools side of the estate sale treasure hunt. Must admit a bit of disappointment in not finding a Wilton vise. The hunt continues.

Nice haul, love the grinder!

After completing an earlier errand, MrsLS&I stopped into Jake’s Flea (never much on a late-season Saturday), where I dropped $10 for a short piece of 3/4” black pipe w cap, an LSStarrett No4 rule, two laminated beech replacement saw handles, a 7/16” Cam-Loc, 5/8x11/16 Bridgeport dbe, 1-7/16 Bonney soe, and a Craftsman C-series C-92 speeder.

You ****, especially if that speeder is as old as I think it is!


Mike

 

[jeffmoss26]

Weather is still nice so I went to another sale today - Utica wrench and pliers, Klein combo tool, Wilde water pump pliers, old tack puller, Xerox pin, key and DAV tag

 

[Outlawmws]

I remember those licence plate tags from when I was a kid. I think the expectation was if you lost your keys they could be returned to you, or maybe for valet parking... Either way, a better age.

 

[Debcrow]

Does the unmarked DBE look like this Barcalo DBE? They made some unmarked ones.
-Don

Here is a blowup from the original photo, somewhat different. I have not gone out to the garage and look at it better.

 

[Squez]

Proto 2 chisels 3/8-11/32 ign 3/4 socket 7/32 nut driver 5/8 9/16 1/2 5/16 3/8 hex sockets 2 yellow screwdrivers
Plvmb pebbles 11/16 and a 3/4-7/8
Craftsman’s -v- #4 tappet and a allen set
1/2 Bonney combo
5/16-1/4 wizard ign
1/4 duralast ratchet
3/4 Billings wrench
Bedford sheffield double file
Sears stubby screwdriver
Vaco stubby screwdriver
Makita screwdriver
Bondhus Allen’s 9 and 10 long & 7/32 screwdriver type allen
13/16 snap on socket
Work zone long allen set
Mini anvil maybe homemade?
Jerrold plyers maybe ? Not sure
Oxwall home and auto wrench set
Dunlap chisel
Mac split ring plyers.. should have had 2 pairs one must have fell out
Hard plastic hammer
Pair of heavy chrimpers no name brand or markings on them
Dasco chisel
Small tape
Swiss44a needle nose
Channel lock ignition plyers
Small red needle nose
24.00

 

[Outlawmws]

Squez gets a USUCK

 

[d42jeep]

Here is a blowup from the original photo, somewhat different. I have not gone out to the garage and look at it better.

Blown up it looks more like Lectrolite (Tru-fit). These are all unmarked.
-Don

 

[Smokeshow69]

Sometimes you just get lucky. Late one night, I was looking for some vintage tool brands I love. I came across a Blackhawk tool chest that had been posted for sale about an hour earlier. The three photos were blurry, but the price was extremely reasonable. I emailed, texted and left messages to the Seller to confirm I wanted it, but didn’t hear back. It is an older Blackhawk Master Mechanic Wrench Chest.

I started to work on the next step, which was how the heck to get it, as it was located nowhere near me. I thought of everyone I knew nearby and finally remembered a cousin (now she has been renamed FCM as in “Favorite Cousin Mary”) who I texted because it was too late at night her time.

The next morning, I received a text that the chest was mine and how was I going to pick it up? FCM was willing to be the go-between and one of my daughters Venmo’d her the money. I massively underestimated its size or dimensions, which of course were much too heavy for her to lift. The dimensions are 27” x 13” x 11” and it weighs 67 lbs.

Somehow FCM got it to a UPS store which quoted her more than twice the purchase price to transport it to me. Then, real luck happened. She remembered that one son-in-law may be driving out here in the following 6-8 weeks for a short business trip. Of course, he’s a big strong young man who delivered it door-to-door! I can’t stop admiring it. It is in great condition, and it did come with the original key. The Blackhawk sticker says it’s a Blackhawk “Chief” Wrench Set.

I do not know what tool set came with the chest (any help appreciated). The PO did not have any Blackhawk tools to go with it, so any help/trades there is also appreciated. In any case, a little luck, divine intervention, good family, or whatever, makes for a memorable tool day.

**wow Fredknox, thats an amazing find! In good condition with original paint and badges! You **** sir. Excellent story as well.

Ok made a mistake, the $ winner wasn't the Rifleman game it was the Guy Wire Strain Insulator or Johnny Ball (JB 50). 1 of 3 known. I just sold it on Ebay for... $3684

**well done! excellent return on investment. I love it when people who pick up items loop back around to report how they did on the open market! Keeps everyone on the lookout for the unique item most others would walk right by. Yes, you **** !**

 

[Smokeshow69]

*** Pick of a lifetime story***

This weekend I returned the town that I was born in (Corvallis Oregon) and where generations of my family had both lived and attended the local university. My great grandfather started a sand and gravel/ paving company in 1911 called Corvallis Sand and Gravel. My grandfather went on to buy the company from his dad and ran the company until it closed in 1975. When it closed my dad was still in high school and I always wanted to see the site. It still exists but most of the buildings are gone now and a new unrelated business occupies the site. One of buildings that still stands is a large wooden structure seen in the back ground , which was where the company trucks and equipment were repaired and maintained. I always dreamed of going back in time and picking that shop when the doors closed....both for sentimental reasons as well as for collector reasons.

So my dad and I went to the site and looked around. Luckily it was Saturday so there wasn't much commercial traffic for the current business so no employees asked what we were doing. We looked around the dilapidated shop which is largely in a state of disrepair as it hasn't been maintained over years and really will probably be torn down in a few years as the roof has leaked for years. There wasn't any tools or automotive related items to be had but way up on the wall was this amazing sign. I seriously couldn't believe it. If I could have fired up the old delorean and hit 88mph back in 1975, I know I would be all over this. I looked at my dad and said "I'm going to go ask if they will part with this sign" thinking there would be a no way/ no how response. I was mentally calculating what this sign is probably worth given the condition (excellent) and then thinking about what I would offer. I walked into the business office and spoke with a supervisor. I introduced my self and explained why I was in the office and my relation to the site. I asked if they would be willing to part with the sign. I explained I wanted to hang it in my garage and the high sentimental value. I showed them a picture of the sign and to my complete amazement, the guy said yes, go take it. I seriously couldn't believe it....didn't even ask for payment, just "yeah go grab it".

My dad and I hightailed it out of the office and my dad went into the shop building while I walked to my truck. With tears in my eyes I had a minute to ponder what I was actually about to do....I was going to do something I had dreamed about for years. I had to pull it together though because I had to go climb a ladder and I didn't want to splat on the ground because I couldn't see through the tears of joy. I grabbed the tools and went into the shop and shot up the ladder in record time. Luckily the roofing nails used to fasten the sign into the wood were not pounded in all the way so I was able to remove the 6 nails in a few minutes all without damaging the sign. I got the sign back to my truck and had a chance to really examine it. It has a ton of cobwebs on the edges which make it look damaged but it's not. Also it has grease flung all over if from the belt drive pulley system my dad said operated alot of the machinery in there. The sign it's self is made of masonite and measures 48"x24". I am trying to research the sign painter but maybe someone with way more google fu could help me? It looks like the guys name is Ray Hardwood or Ray Nardwood?? Also I'm in the process of cleaning the grease off the face with a plastic razor blade and then I will hang it it. I am still pinching myself for this one

 

[RTM]

? It looks like the guys name is Ray Hardwood or Ray Nardwood??

Try here, 21 in 1940. Not sure why classified as daughter.

Ancestry.com

Ray Harwood


Find him in the phone book on printed page 18, lower right corner.

https://cbcpubliclibrary.net/localhistory/Corvallis/Telephone%20Directories/1954%20Corvallis%20Telephone%20Directory.pdf

Maybe him as a child, age is about right,

Ray Harwood with sheep - OHS Digital Collections

digitalcollections.ohs.org

 

[3baygarage]

That's awesome! So so cool they let you have it.

I dream of finding the sign from my father's grocery store. Unfortunately his step sister's awful son stole it and used it to patch his car decades ago.

Ctuai gets a congratulations on that pick as well! Meant to post that the other day.

 

[BlueBomber]

Ok made a mistake, the $ winner wasn't the Rifleman game it was the Guy Wire Strain Insulator or Johnny Ball (JB 50). 1 of 3 known. I just sold it on Ebay for... $3684

That is mind-boggling!! Did you actually receive a payment? The bidding numbers look like two guys left their Ebay accounts open and each had a cat walking over the number pad.



You ****, like, interstellar vacuum levels!!!

 

[CoogarXR]

Picked up a pile of random testers for $6. Most were severely beat-up or off-brand junk, but I mostly just wanted these 3. The Greenlee GT-11 non-contact voltage tester, the Vaco TK-550 6-24v tester, and the Sperry outlet tester. Not a huge score, but it's stuff I can use for not much moolah, so I'll take it, lol

 

[bmwrd0]

Nice work Smoke, but you know what you forgot to do?

Call your friend who lives down that way and has a boatload of stuff for you!

(Seriously, that is way cool. I am not sure where that building is though, and now I have to go look.)

 

[ctuai]

That is mind-boggling!! Did you actually receive a payment? The bidding numbers look like two guys left their Ebay accounts open and each had a cat walking over the number pad.



You ****, like, interstellar vacuum levels!!!

Paid out. From my side it was even more confusing as it was all last second sniping. I figured I got $566 and was pretty pleased then all these numbers came rolling in when ebay sent it next update.

 

[Private Lugnutz]

@Smokeshow69
First off, you're just a kid! Who knew?
Secondly, it's very cool that sign has family history, but even if it didn't it'd be perfect for any collector!

@ctuai
I've only been half skimming this developing story. What is that little green magic ball? Seriously. I have no clue.

 

[four.cycle]

^ I'm stumped. $3684.00 for a glass ball? SRSLY?

And I had Smoke figured for some old codger like us!

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Okay, I went back and actually read the original post...

Guy Wire Strain Insulator or Johnny Ball (JB 50). 1 of 3 known.

I'm going to have to ask Mrs. Lugz about this piece. Several years ago she made a stop at some backwoodsy place in WV, just a guy like us and the collection in his barn, that evolved into a huge insulator museum.

 

[ctuai]

@Smokeshow69
First off, you're just a kid! Who knew?
Secondly, it's very cool that sign has family history, but even if it didn't it'd be perfect for any collector!

@ctuai
I've only been half skimming this developing story. What is that little green magic ball? Seriously. I have no clue.

"What is that little green magic ball?"

I've goofed around with it and when powered up it seems to reach out and connect to the other two that are known to exist. Once connected they allow for a form of mental communication. I've only tried it once and I only get a giant eye, which seems like a lot of fuss over nothing See pic.

 

[ctuai]

Okay, I went back and actually read the original post...

I'm going to have to ask Mrs. Lugz about this piece. Several years ago she made a stop at some backwoodsy place in WV, just a guy like us and the collection in his barn, that evolved into a huge insulator museum.

Here it is in action:

 

[Private Lugnutz]

I've only tried it once and I only get a giant eye, which seems like a lot of fuss over nothing...

Snerk. That's what Frodo said!

Here it is in action:

Headline in tomorrow's New York Times:

Electricity Lines Across the Country Suddenly Go Mysteriously Slack

 

[Old Man Roger]

Copy and paste from a website about the hobby..

JB 50 (No CD) L = 3" D = 3" U.S.​

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Very rare "baseball" style strain, only a couple known in the hobby. Pretty much a round 3" ball, but very crudely made so dimensions are nominal. Not sure how the mold works: there is no pouring port or grind marks, and the mold lines are as all egg insulators, with two halves meeting in the middle, doesn't seem meant to slip. It's got a serious underpour, but that doesn't seem to be where the glass was added. Hmm. Aqua only.

 

[RTM]

Ray Harwood


Find him in the phone book on printed page 18, lower right corner.

https://cbcpubliclibrary.net/localhistory/Corvallis/Telephone%20Directories/1954%20Corvallis%20Telephone%20Directory.pdf

Couple more, in 1958 Oregon Dept of Highways spent $12 with him
@Smokeshow69

Biennial Report of the Oregon State Highway Commission

books.google.com

And again in 1963

Annual Report of the Highway Engineer

books.google.com

Sister’s obituary, he preceded

Lucille Rowley Obituary (2006) - Corvallis, OR - Corvallis Gazette-Times

View Lucille Harwood Rowley's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.

www.legacy.com

 

[3baygarage]

Saturday I hit three yard sales in the neighborhood and scored tools at each. Shocking, I know. Nothing grand but I should have a few items to post when I have more time. Did score an S-K 1-1/2” polished combo at the first sale.

Then I did the drive- by at a fourth sale which was all baby stuff, so I moved on to the flea market.

It was key ring screwdriver day. One seller had the VFW Welfare Fund driver, the Plomb, and the Vaco anniversary driver. A second seller had the Powerful Pete. Not bad at $3.50 for all 4.

 

[Outlawmws]

I've goofed around with it and when powered up it seems to reach out and connect to the other two that are known to exist. Once connected they allow for a form of mental communication. I've only tried it once and I only get a giant eye, which seems like a lot of fuss over nothing See pic.

A Palantir is a dangerous tool, CTman, They are not all accounted for, the lost seeing stones. We do no know who else may be watching!

 

[ctuai]

A Palantir is a dangerous tool, CTman, They are not all accounted for, the lost seeing stones. We do no know who else may be watching!

It's not true, I'd only use the Johnny Ball for good, to be loved... to be Feared errr did I say loved?