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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: bonneyman on January 04, 2013, 03:07:20 PM

Title: Estate sale finds for Friday, 1/4/13
Post by: bonneyman on January 04, 2013, 03:07:20 PM
I managed to get to this mechanics estate sale about 10 minutes before the EARLY rush hit, so, was able to scan through a bunch of pull-drawers and garb things that looked different or special. here's what I got. A couple of German tools and several tools I think would make any mechanic happy. I know I am!
Title: Re: Estate sale finds for Friday, 1/4/13
Post by: amertrac on January 04, 2013, 05:37:58 PM
that adj. wrench is fascinating.   bob w.
Title: Re: Estate sale finds for Friday, 1/4/13
Post by: Lostmind on January 04, 2013, 06:05:03 PM
Nice choices, I like the adjustable filter pliers.
The piece that looks like a tap holder, does it ratchet like a Yankee driver?
Title: Re: Estate sale finds for Friday, 1/4/13
Post by: bonneyman on January 04, 2013, 08:34:32 PM
Yes, the ratcheting tap wrench is just like a Yankee drive - only smoother! I'm wanting to drill some holes just to tap them with the new tool. ha-ha!
Title: Re: Estate sale finds for Friday, 1/4/13
Post by: dimwittedmoose51 on January 04, 2013, 09:05:33 PM
Those 90 degree snap ring pliers cuaght my eye.....but they're all very cool.....gotta love getting first dibs!!!!  I know it makes me feel like I have canary feathers in my mouth.....lol

DM&FS



Title: Re: Estate sale finds for Friday, 1/4/13
Post by: john k on January 04, 2013, 09:45:38 PM
a very good find.  The little box end ratcheting handle bottom center, came with 3 bits, round shank, will fit around many philips   screwdriver shanks.   Probably find it in the Mac catalog.  Those big oil filter pliers are very interesting. 
Title: Re: Estate sale finds for Friday, 1/4/13
Post by: Branson on January 05, 2013, 08:43:07 AM
Those 90 degree snap ring pliers cuaght my eye.....but they're all very cool.....gotta love getting first dibs!!!!  I know it makes me feel like I have canary feathers in my mouth.....lol

DM&FS

Those struck me, too.  After chasing snap rings that leapt off regular editions, these look really desirable. 
Title: Re: Estate sale finds for Friday, 1/4/13
Post by: Ken W. on January 05, 2013, 06:00:38 PM
that snap ring tool is for the wheel cylinder clip on 80's GM's
Title: Re: Estate sale finds for Friday, 1/4/13
Post by: bonneyman on January 06, 2013, 02:48:28 PM
that snap ring tool is for the wheel cylinder clip on 80's GM's

Well I'll be. Never would have thought if that.
I grabbed it because it will take replaceable tips and figured it could be useful with disassembling ratchets and bike hubs.
Title: Re: Estate sale finds for Friday, 1/4/13
Post by: 1930 on January 06, 2013, 04:43:42 PM
Those are all very nice, I  like all three ratcheting screwdrivers the most
Title: Re: Estate sale finds for Friday, 1/4/13
Post by: mrchuck on January 07, 2013, 09:20:05 AM
The 2 ratcheting screwdrivers are missing the cap on the end of the handle, and one will have a very hard time getting replacements.
I love that ratcheting tap handle!