2026 Garage Sale Thread (15th Annual)

[alinc100]

@alinc100 that Wright 5/8” wrench would look awesome in my wrench roll I’m trying to fill. Any interest in a trade or cash? Let me know

Send me a PM with your address. Also list any other missing sizes and I'll look through my stashes

 

[1Bad55Chevy]

Went back to the Kitts warehouse sale today.

Grey Pneumatic sockets, Wright sockets, four sets of made in USA drill bits (1/16”-9/32”), a Wright 3/8” extension, and five Enderes screwdrivers $45.

It probably would have only been $25ish if I had not bought the 3 3/8” Grey Pneumatic socket. I will, probably, never need it… but I had to fill the peg on my socket rail…

I am missing the same 3 3/8" 1/4" drive socket on my rail too. I have it in 3/8 drive but I got to fill that peg!

 

[ecotec]

I am missing the same 3 3/8" 1/4" drive socket on my rail too. I have it in 3/8 drive but I got to fill that peg!

You don’t need a 1/4”x3 3/8”. The extra spots on your 1/4” rail are for your 1/4” drive clutch head bit sockets.

 

[bmwrd0]

Stopped by an estate sale when out and about today

two English Humphry mantles, 3in1 oil, screws, drill index, 6R vise grips, wrenches (Chrom Vanadium, Blackhawk, Vlchek, CAT, Dunlap) Shelton(?) multitool, bicycle wrench, Bridgeport driver, Snap-on impact extension, valve packing, and an opera light.

Also, checking out this weekends listings, it looks like opening day!

 

[1Bad55Chevy]

Not a tool but I scored this old Coke box for free today! Its missing the lid but everything is there and its not rusted out. I think i am going to use it in my garden to put flower pots in.

 

[d42jeep]

With the price of gas, I’m trying to focus on sales closer to home but the only sale with tools I saw was in Walnut Creek, about a half hour away. There weren’t many tools but I found some that were interesting to me. Many of them weren’t made in the US. My wife liked the folding yardstick of extremely local interest. She said that the wife of the realtor taught in Albany schools.
Eggbeater drill from England
A couple from Italy.
Hazet ignition pliers.
Another odd British tool.
US made tools. Stanley eggbeater with bits
Long C longnoses.
Little 4” Crescent wrench.
At least the low price from one of my favorite estate sale sellers made up for burning some expensive gas,
-Don

 

[zanyad]

I recall our GP giving us a good whack on the knee with one....

Did your GP resemble her?

 

[alinc100]

One sale today close to home:
Craftsman 3/8” ratchet
Bonney 3/8” dr 3/8”,1/2”,9/16”,5/8”,11/16” 12 pt shallow sockets
Plomb 3/8” dr 1/4” 12 pt shallow
Williams 3/8” dr 5/16” 12 pt shallow
MAC 3/8” dr 7/16” 12 pt shallow black oxide
Bonney 1/2” dr 1/2” 12 pt shallow
Wright 1/2” dr 9/16” 12 pt shallow
Armstrong 9/16” x 5/8” dbe
Craftsman Nest of Saws in orig box

 

[coachwash]

Well, I hit up 2 ES close to home this morning. I went about 2 hrs after it started because I did not want to stand in line. I got the stuff in the pink tub at the first one, paid $20. The second one was an old shop pack full of stuff. Nothing was marked, no lights. The area in the back corner where most of the tools were was roped off. Someone had come in at the start of the sale and bought everything in the roller boxes and work bench. So me and my trusty flashlight began searching other areas in the shop. The stuff in the red top tray is what I came away with, all for $30.

Pink tub:
Craftsman G series 1/2 metric socket set. Missing 13mm and 16mm
Craftsman dbl line V 1/2 SAE 9/16
Proto ball peen hammer 1316-P
PowrKraft 9/16 combo
Bonney 23716 1/2 combo
Proto 1126 9/16 1/2 DBE
Forged in USA DOE
Challenger 6108 1/4 combo
Proto professional 1210 5/16 combo
Plomb 3720 5/8 flare
Wizard H210 5/8 combo
Snap-on OEX200 5/8 combo
Challenger 7068 9/16 1/2 DOE flare
SK C-16 1/2 combo
Forged in steel USA DBE 3/8 7/16
Challenger 6418 DBE 9/16 1/2
Craftsman adjustable pocket socket wrench set
Pile of foreign wrenches.

Red Tray:
Empty craftsman 3/8 metic case
Vaughan ball peen hammer
Plomb 310 10” pipe wrench
Snap-on crows foot flare 7/8
Utica 45326 crows foot flare 13/16
Utica 45320 crows foot flare 5/8
Stanley utility knife 10-299
Williams Superwrench 1173 1 1/4 combo
Williams Superwrench 1171 1 1/16 combo
Williams Superwrench 1170 1” combo
Williams Superwrench 1167 7/8 combo
TruFit 5004 DBE offset. 25/32, 3/4
Snap-on OEXM 180 18mm combo
SK Wayne 1/4 spinner
Craftsman 43372 1/4 spinner
Unmarked 1/4 spinner
Easton 40614 7/16 nut driver
Blackhawk ST-818 1/2 nut driver
Blackhawk ST-812 3/8 nut driver
Blackhawk ST-809 11/32 nut driver
Blackhawk ST-806 5/16 nut driver
Blackhawk ST-803 1/4 nut driver
Blackhawk ST-800 3/16 nut driver

 

[bmwrd0]

Yeah, there is always that chance of someone coming in with the first wave and buying everything.

Not much fun, but thems the breaks.

 

[coachwash]

Yeah, there is always that chance of someone coming in with the first wave and buying everything.

Not much fun, but thems the breaks.

So true. Them are the breaks!

 

[SC Fly Guy]

Not a tool but I scored this old Coke box for free today! Its missing the lid but everything is there and its not rusted out. I think i am going to use it in my garden to put flower pots in.

Well, that’s a YOU **** freebie!! Unless, you live in a very dry environment , I’d coat it with something to try to retain that patina!! That thing would rust away quickly in the humid SE. Great find!!

 

[four.cycle]

A couple from Italy.

is that "RAGNO" on that second pair?
I can't even make out what's on that first pair.

 

[RTM]

I can't even make out what's on that first pair.

Looks like Eber

 

[1Bad55Chevy]

Well, that’s a YOU **** freebie!! Unless, you live in a very dry environment , I’d coat it with something to try to retain that patina!! That thing would rust away quickly in the humid SE. Great find!!

I am in the Dallas area, so definitely not the driest but far from the wettest. I was going to use this

Gloss Wipe-On Clear Coat

Prevents further deterioration. Enriches colors and provides UV protection One coat is sufficient to last years Dries to a hard finish. Our Clear Catalyst is recommended for chemical resistance. Maintain Clear Coat

poppyspatina.com

I got this thing from an old man I talk to all the time, he is 85 and I am 40. Last year he gave me a bunch of antiques out of his grandfather's blacksmith shop that fell down 30ish years ago. This coke box was in that shop since the mid to late 50s and he said he drug it out of the rubbel in the mid 90s and left it under a tree.

Last year he wouldn't give me the coke box, the "good anvil", or the forge that was left in that pile so I dug it all out and hauled it up to his hay barn. That anvil is big IMO, its about 200lbs and was an absolute ***** getting it in the truck. Maybe he will give me that next!

 

[Muttly]

Sometimes you go to the sale, sometimes it comes to you. I had to run down to my storage unit to get a Van part for a paint match. The guy next door, who runs estate sales hereabouts, saw me and asked how much of the tool haul he'd just made I wanted to move to my unit. He's holding a sale starting tomorrow, so I get my pick of the goodies!

This was my grab:


All those plastic capsules in one of the drawers?



One itty-bitty sheet metal screw per. Very efficient packaging.

Those are tire plugs:
amazon

And that deserves a you **** for the box and tools

 

[d42jeep]

There were two estate sales listed yesterday that mentioned tools. The first was in Concord, CA put on by a company we’ve had some luck with in the past. The prices were higher than I would have liked but the selection of tools wasn’t bad. Plenty of Craftsman to flip.
A Stiletto screwdriver.


A popular Stanley.


A decent Mac screwdriver.
New Britain groove joint pliers.
A couple of Thorsen items just needing cleaning.
Vintage tape measures.

Plumb claw hammer.
-Don

 

[d42jeep]

The second sale in Hayward was more to our liking with quite a few tools scattered around a large storage shed put on by a favorite estate sale company. The prices were quite reasonable as well.
Plenty of Craftsman including a decent Crown carry box.
Prewar S-K 1/4” drive extensions.
Proto Professional scraper.
Thorsen 11/16” combo.
Snap-on and Par-X tools.
Lectrolite combos.
Barcalo and Crescent relatives.
Xcelite tools.
Fairly early Plomb tools.
-Don

 

[ecotec]

I found this box in the back of my car from the warehouse sale. It is a box of 5 Bonney 1/2”x19mm deep impact sockets.

There were 40ish more boxes of 19mm. There were also lots of boxes of 5 15mm and boxes of 2 24mm.

It explains why they only have a few sizes of Bonney sockets available at the retail store.

I was hoping there would be more Facom era SK, NOS Cleveland Twist Drill sets and other things that I used to buy at Kitts. I didn’t find any of that.

 

[LesserSon]

That Triangle box with the Cooper barcode sticker suggests 1993 or later.

 

[Patrickm82]

Just grabbed this 1947 Craftsman Long C bench grinder from market place. $25 they said it runs but cord is junk. I’ll throw a new cord on and see what she does. Looks like it still has original paint under the crud.

 

[ecotec]

I found this box in the back of my car from the warehouse sale. It is a box of 5 Bonney 1/2”x19mm deep impact sockets.

There were 40ish more boxes of 19mm. There were also lots of boxes of 5 15mm and boxes of 2 24mm.

It explains why they only have a few sizes of Bonney sockets available at the retail store.

I was hoping there would be more Facom era SK, NOS Cleveland Twist Drill sets and other things that I used to buy at Kitts. I didn’t find any of that.

The father bought closeout lots, sometimes, when companies offered them.

At one time they had pallets of Facom era SK.

They also had a lot of stuff from a local WW2 bomber plant and other surplus government tools and tooling.

A LOT of extremely random things.

 

[Beerhippie]

I knew I shouldn't but I did. I stopped back by the storage unit sale for the second day--and he's making deals!

What have I done?

I came home with this:



Mostly USA, mostly SAE, many Crafty and others. $20. There's still a bundle of Pennens DBE SAE for $10. Tempting.

Left-behinds of note:

Unsure if you need a cross-peen or a straight-peen?



I have just the hammer for you.



Vintage radio buffs? Marked $100, but I'll bet I could get it for $50 this afternoon.

There's also a Crafty Crown 6" bench grinder with all parts (lamp, even) and a stand for $125. I may have to stop back by and see how low he'll go on that.

 

[Outlawmws]

grabbed this 1947 Craftsman Long C bench grinder from market place. $25

Awesome find! I'm trying to not buy more bench grinders, but that would have come home...

 

[alinc100]

KITT’S WAREHOUSE ROUND 2
2 @ 1-60, 2@ 1mm-13mm transfer punch sets
2 Milton air nozzles
2@ Crescent 8” adjustables
4@ 3/8” dr Plomb WF-27 3/8” 12 pt shallow sockets
5 bags of scaffold/hitch pins
2 small centerfinder squares
Pony Clamp
3 sets of 3/8” Indestro Metric sockets
Gray Pneumatic 12mm swivel socket
Indestro 16mmx 17mm deep offset wrench
Enders Tools screwdrivers
Wright 1/4’’ dr -9/32” 6pt deep
Indestro super 13/16” 6 pt impact socket
Wright 24mm 6 pt impact socket
2@⅜” dr Grey Pneumatic impact extensions
Elkind Tee handle Metric wrenches with plastic stand 2mm-10mm

 

[Beerhippie]

I couldn't just drive past the storage unit sale on my way back from lunch. I need help....



$5, complete set from 7/16 to 3/4", all Pennens.

Fortunately, the Crafty Crown 6" grinder on stand was gone. That was what I intended to wheel and deal over--and I need another grinder like I need another hole in my head.

 

[ecotec]

I did not see the Eklind T handle stands. Was that in the section that they just opened up today?

 

[alinc100]

I did not see the Eklind T handle stands. Was that in the section that they just opened up today?

Yes in boxes, pallet on floor, first rack to the left about 11:00 middle of room, box was mixed with folding sets all in cardboard, very easy to miss.

 

[Patrickm82]

Another market place grab today. No deal I paid for it but I wanted it. Wilton power arm for my baby bullet. The guy said he bought it 40 years ago and never used it. It has a runny paint job I’m not sure it’s original but damn close match if not. I only paid $20 for the vise and $200 for the arm so I think im still ahead of the game!

 

[jeffmoss26]

Waited an hour in line to get this stuff today, spent around 25 for everything plus a Klein slotted Rapi-Driv.

 

[bmwrd0]

Yesterday, Saturday, seemed to have a few interesting local sales, and the two I went to were both picker type sales. My favorite!

The first sale I hit was run by my favorite low-end company, and as is her style, listed just as "a situation."

And that it was. Just stuff everywhere, no organization, no pricing, nothing. Just the way I like it. Here I found a Thorsen 1/4" box with misc. sockets, mostly pre-war Indestro/Duro and post-war Walden. Some large taps, 7/8" and 1", both fine and course, plus some extras, a bell type center punch, and an early Wards (D/I) ratchet. $10

The next sale was a barn/shop clearout, with, again, no pricing.

some older type ratching wrenches (Snap-on, Williams, Proto), wrench clip, Proto flathead socket (with unused tip), MAC needle nose, SK socket, and WardsMaster carry box. $2

After that, I decided to head back to the first sale, as it seemed there was more there, and I wasn't in a hurry to get to another sale

And I was right. Hyland Hone set, adjustable spud wrench (maker ground off, but interesting inset panel listing size), Walden spintite, SK pre-war extension, (2) step bits (11/16", 3/4"), Blue Point punch, (1) birds head grip, dice, Ace thread gauge, spoke wrench, (2) trays of misc. shooting parts, sockets (Cornwell, Snap-on, WardsMaster, Chrome Alloy), wrench clip, SAK knock-off, Plomb ratchet. $5

Then I swung by a thrift store and picked up a couple flannel shirts on the cheap. A good day, as I didn't leave my little town.

 

[DetailSeeker]

@bmwrd0 , you ****.

 

[Outlawmws]

@bmwrd0 , you ****.

That he does!

adjustable spud wrench (maker ground off, but interesting inset panel listing size),

Curious about this - was the spud part shop added? I've never seen a spud with a smaller adjustable.

 

[bmwrd0]

Curious about this - was the spud part shop added? I've never seen a spud with a smaller adjustable.

Yes, on closer inspection it was a home job, and the inset panels are from the original 6" adjustable.

 

[Patrickm82]

Nice haul @bmwrd0

 

[coachwash]

Very nice @bmwrd0. You ****!

 

[Patrickm82]

Slow day at the flea market. It was my first time for the year and damn it was chilly out here in the north east. Got a few things nothing special.
$4.50 for the day

Mac pic set PS4W no busted tips
Lufkin C-928 tape measure very clean
Bridgeport stubby nice tip

 

[misterbill]

I was doomscrolling on FBM and I saw this lot of 3/8” and 1/2” Wright listed locally for $10. No brainer.


Bill

 

[Provincial]

A **** for @bmwrd0

 

[Patrickm82]

Another market place grab today. No deal I paid for it but I wanted it. Wilton power arm for my baby bullet. The guy said he bought it 40 years ago and never used it. It has a runny paint job I’m not sure it’s original but damn close match if not. I only paid $20 for the vise and $200 for the arm so I think im still ahead of the game!

Here’s my new set up. I need shorter screws but I had the button heads already