Today's finds

[slamnfreak]

Went to an estate sale early this morning. Managed to pick up a huge Craftsman screwdriver, a Plumb fiberglass handled claw hammer (pretty new), a Proto 1/2 drive ratchet, a short Proto 1/2 extension, a Indestro 3/8-1/2 adapter, 2 Powr-Kraft 1/2 extensions (1 short, 1 long), 2 Powr-Kraft 3/8 extensions, and a nice Brazilian made 8mm wrench - all for a $10 bill. There were tons of tools there (some Proto, some New Britain, some S-K), along with some huge wrenches. I just had no use for most of the other stuff (+ fundage limits), so I left it. I did go back later, though, and managed to pick up some unrelated items, like a '39 Sears Water Witch boat motor and the top of a '50 Mercury Hurricane Super 10 boat motor. I also picked up a nice hearing protection required sign, which is now hanging on my kid's door (seemed appropriate).

 

[Outlawmws]

Went to an estate sale early this morning. Managed to pick up a huge Craftsman screwdriver, a Plumb fiberglass handled claw hammer (pretty new), a Proto 1/2 drive ratchet, a short Proto 1/2 extension, a Indestro 3/8-1/2 adapter, 2 Powr-Kraft 1/2 extensions (1 short, 1 long), 2 Powr-Kraft 3/8 extensions, and a nice Brazilian made 8mm wrench - all for a $10 bill. There were tons of tools there (some Proto, some New Britain, some S-K), along with some huge wrenches. I just had no use for most of the other stuff (+ fundage limits), so I left it. I did go back later, though, and managed to pick up some unrelated items, like a '39 Sears Water Witch boat motor and the top of a '50 Mercury Hurricane Super 10 boat motor. I also picked up a nice hearing protection required sign, which is now hanging on my kid's door (seemed appropriate).

That's pretty funny, but...

 

[slamnfreak]

I'll get some pics. up tomorrow.

 

[slamnfreak]

Finally, the tools...

And the sign (aluminum)...

 

[Outlawmws]

The Ratchet alone is worth more than what you paid for all of it. Good deal. Does the ratchet work well?

That hammer is identical to a Craftsman my dad gave me for I think Xmas one year. Man that goes back something like 40 years ago...

 

[DrkMtnDew]

I just want to say...what i'm trying to say is... i really like Proto ratchets. Good Find...

 

[Outlawmws]

I just want to say...what i'm trying to say is... i really like Proto ratchets. Good Find...

Wow, I've never seen someone get speechless over a Ratchet...

 

[Gort the giant robot]

Proto 5449 ratchet. Me like. Me want more. Me want all.

Gort former mental case.

 

[91bronc300]

Deja Vu. My dad had the same hammer while I was growing up.

 

[jeffmoss26]

I have one of those monster screwdrivers! They don't sell them individually anymore

 

[lbgradwell]

...a Plumb fiberglass handled claw hammer (pretty new)...

That hammer is identical to a Craftsman my dad gave me for I think Xmas one year. Man that goes back something like 40 years ago...

My dad had the same hammer while I was growing up.

Yes, that hammer is not very new. Likely from the mid-1960s.

That fibreglass handle was actually introduced in 1955 (without the rubber grip)!

 

[lbgradwell]

I have one of those monster screwdrivers! They don't sell them individually anymore

They do in Canada!

 

[Outlawmws]

I have one of those monster screwdrivers! They don't sell them individually anymore

Sure they do:

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-3-8-x-12-in-screwdriver-slotted/p-00941588000P