Called about a listing on CL for a Vulcan anvil. Gentleman said come take a look, and I may have some other things of interest.
When I arrived I found the advertised small Vulcan anvil to be in near perfect shape. Weighing in at just 48#. Had been looking for a small anvil to use on a bench, and this one will work perfectly.
So I ask the fellow "what else ya got"... and he said "how about an old vise". Pulls out a Reed 204 again in near perfect condition, and wearing the original rust! No hesitation, OK, sold! Anything else? Well you might like this one... WOW! This one I have not seen the likes of before. Marked Jacobson machine Mfg. Co. Warren Pa. Pat. Jan. 29, 1901. Swivels on a bench mounted post, and tightens against the post to stop swivel when clamped. Can be taken off and mounted sideways with the post thru the other 2 holes. Why??? OH Yea! I had to have it! 
PO then said "how about something newer" and offered up a china made Pittsburgh 5" cross slide vise, for very short money. Chiwonease better than none, right? OK on the pile it goes.
Gentleman then ask if I know anything about some of these and proceeds to show me the contents of a basement full of odds and ends.... For the next hour, we talked about the miscellaneous old tools that he had acquired when he bought the house. He didn't know too much about what he had, and really just wanted to liquidate everything. He was looking for some kind of fair market value and what to ask vs. accept for many of the items. Ended up going through many boxes of good machinists tools and 2 small old wooden tool chests packed with a lifetime collection of smalls. Since by this time I had very little money left,
I just kinda helped him sort out what he could do something with and what was just garage sale filler. Believe we both enjoyed the experience, and both of us left happy. I did end up with a couple small items, one of which I have no idea what it is, but it was WAY too cool to leave behind. (last pic)
Can anyone tell me what this thing is??? Has degree marks on the left, and a small locking clamp on the top. Can't see it, but there is a T shaped slot from top to bottom, and a gear inside that may have raised or lowered a rod or slide (which is missing) of some sort? Anyone have a clue?
All in all, a very nice fall Saturday arn score.
When I arrived I found the advertised small Vulcan anvil to be in near perfect shape. Weighing in at just 48#. Had been looking for a small anvil to use on a bench, and this one will work perfectly.
So I ask the fellow "what else ya got"... and he said "how about an old vise". Pulls out a Reed 204 again in near perfect condition, and wearing the original rust! No hesitation, OK, sold! Anything else? Well you might like this one... WOW! This one I have not seen the likes of before. Marked Jacobson machine Mfg. Co. Warren Pa. Pat. Jan. 29, 1901. Swivels on a bench mounted post, and tightens against the post to stop swivel when clamped. Can be taken off and mounted sideways with the post thru the other 2 holes. Why??? OH Yea! I had to have it! PO then said "how about something newer" and offered up a china made Pittsburgh 5" cross slide vise, for very short money. Chiwonease better than none, right? OK on the pile it goes.
Gentleman then ask if I know anything about some of these and proceeds to show me the contents of a basement full of odds and ends.... For the next hour, we talked about the miscellaneous old tools that he had acquired when he bought the house. He didn't know too much about what he had, and really just wanted to liquidate everything. He was looking for some kind of fair market value and what to ask vs. accept for many of the items. Ended up going through many boxes of good machinists tools and 2 small old wooden tool chests packed with a lifetime collection of smalls. Since by this time I had very little money left,
I just kinda helped him sort out what he could do something with and what was just garage sale filler. Believe we both enjoyed the experience, and both of us left happy. I did end up with a couple small items, one of which I have no idea what it is, but it was WAY too cool to leave behind. (last pic)Can anyone tell me what this thing is??? Has degree marks on the left, and a small locking clamp on the top. Can't see it, but there is a T shaped slot from top to bottom, and a gear inside that may have raised or lowered a rod or slide (which is missing) of some sort? Anyone have a clue?
All in all, a very nice fall Saturday arn score.
