The $10 toolbox

[bmwrd0]

The other night I was lazily perusing Craigslist, checking to see if there was anything of any interest. And while searching, I came across an ad for a toolbox and tools. And at first glance, I wasn't too interested, but I did notice what looked like an old ignition wrench set. So, I started reading the ad (I don't always do this if the pics do not excite me) and it states one carry toolbox for sale, full of tools. Apparently, it was used at an auto repair shop or gas station for standard work, nothing special. Looking at the pictures closer, I spy, well, you can see for yourself:






Now, those are just as the box was purchased, taken (quite poorly, I will admit to), in the back of my truck. The ad had been up for over a month, but the seller responded right away and was perfectly happy to meet the next day. I didn't bother to negotiate, in fact, as neither of us had the correct change, I paid $20. And no, I didn't blink at that. The ad had a picture of the full box on a scale, and it weighed a hair over 50lbs.
So, without further ado, here is what I got:
Snap-on

Plomb

P&C

Craftsman

Misc.

(SK diamond, Cornwell offset, Stanley Phillips, unmarked Ball Pein, New Britain and Park sockets, Xcelite driver, New Britain wrench, Indestro and Herbrand half-moons, unmarked drivers, and misc.)

Grippy things (Diamond, Crescent, Lakeside, Bluebird, Stilson, and such.)
And the ignition set? Sadly, full of hex keys. But does the vinylette remind you of anything?


So, that is what $10 can get you in these times. You just need to keep your eyes open!

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Ok you ****

 

[wantedabiggergarage]

"But does the vinylette remind you of anything?"

Yes, the old IBM'ers tool kits. That was how their hex keys were packaged in those old suitcases they carried.

While that is a good haul, the thing I MOST like, is the tape measure!
Brings back memories of my grandfathers tape measures, while he died before I ever needed one, once I started maintaining grandma's house, I used them up and only found one replacement tape. Wish I still had a working one (great pocket size and wish you could still buy tapes).

 

[Bears Fan]

Nice score

 

[yatg]

Awesome find. I love grab bag toolboxes. Never know what you might get.

 

[d42jeep]

The other night I was lazily perusing Craigslist, checking to see if there was anything of any interest. And while searching, I came across an ad for a toolbox and tools. And at first glance, I wasn't too interested, but I did notice what looked like an old ignition wrench set. So, I started reading the ad (I don't always do this if the pics do not excite me) and it states one carry toolbox for sale, full of tools. Apparently, it was used at an auto repair shop or gas station for standard work, nothing special. Looking at the pictures closer, I spy, well, you can see for yourself:






Now, those are just as the box was purchased, taken (quite poorly, I will admit to), in the back of my truck. The ad had been up for over a month, but the seller responded right away and was perfectly happy to meet the next day. I didn't bother to negotiate, in fact, as neither of us had the correct change, I paid $20. And no, I didn't blink at that. The ad had a picture of the full box on a scale, and it weighed a hair over 50lbs.
So, without further ado, here is what I got:
Snap-on

Plomb

P&C

Craftsman

Misc.

(SK diamond, Cornwell offset, Stanley Phillips, unmarked Ball Pein, New Britain and Park sockets, Xcelite driver, New Britain wrench, Indestro and Herbrand half-moons, unmarked drivers, and misc.)

Grippy things (Diamond, Crescent, Lakeside, Bluebird, Stilson, and such.)
And the ignition set? Sadly, full of hex keys. But does the vinylette remind you of anything?

Maybe Snap-on on the hex set roll?

 

[Junkdrawer Dog]

With a few minor differences, that could be Dad's old box from back in the day!

 

[3baygarage]

Well done. That’s a nice little vintage stash.

 

[thehorse13]

Ya know, I don't even have to tell you that you ****, but I will. With that said, the thing that excites me most is that mini pry bar with nail puller. What's the make on that little gem?

 

[lilredex]

What a haul for $10 ($20). Now all you need is a box for those Allen wrenches.

 

[bmwrd0]

Ya know, I don't even have to tell you that you ****, but I will. With that said, the thing that excites me most is that mini pry bar with nail puller. What's the make on that little gem?

The pry bar is unmarked, sadly.

 

[thehorse13]

The pry bar is unmarked, sadly.

It's still cool and extremely useful. I have one almost identical that's marked Bell Systems, which is why I asked.

 

[Username already in use]

Whoa…. $10!
I guess I’ll be spending the day scrutinizing ads on Craigslist!

 

[captain14]

Whoa…. $10!
I guess I’ll be spending the day scrutinizing ads on Craigslist!

I usually look closely at the contents whenever is box is listed like the OP current find.

 

[saukit]

You **** Beemer! Thanks for taking the time to post the contents, I have been watching the garage sale thread and my curiosity has been killing me!

 

[msharley]

The Suckage is Strong!

Good for you!!

 

[craigibc]

what a score!!! congrats on the find...

 

[bonneyman]

You **** worse than the black hole in "Interstellar"! lol

What a find. Now let me clean the spilled iced tea out of my keyboard.

 

[MadMechMaster]

We need a you **** emoji. I'm afraid what it would look like though.