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Offline stanley62

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Last weekend at the old tool swap was good to me
« on: June 18, 2016, 03:36:08 PM »
Lots of goodies from last weekend.  Some from the $5 box...Some not so cheap.
Left to right
T handle screwdriver/hammer (only marked patent pending)
Stevens Perfect spoke wrench
HD Smith Perfect handle hammer
Indestro Stacking wrenches
10" Kant Slip pliers

Jim
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Offline bill300d

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Re: Last weekend at the old tool swap was good to me
« Reply #1 on: June 18, 2016, 03:52:09 PM »
Nice group. I don't think I could have left any of them there either.
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Re: Last weekend at the old tool swap was good to me
« Reply #2 on: June 18, 2016, 03:55:48 PM »
 Nice. I like that hammer especially'. I got a 8in H D Smith  pipe wrench Thurs. Wasn't carrying my tablet with my wrench inventory or I would have passed since I had three copies at home. Passed on a Deering adjustable because I was sure I had one and didn't. Oh well, it wasn't in great shape anyway. They had a Stanley 78 minus the depth stop and a Stanley No 80 and a few Mueller items none of which I bid on. They also had a bit brace (thumb screw chuck) unreadable maker with a thd die in chuck. Kinda looked like pewter rings but they didn,t look original. Didn't bid on it because I need another bit brace like I need the plague.
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Offline Yadda

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Re: Last weekend at the old tool swap was good to me
« Reply #3 on: June 18, 2016, 04:35:57 PM »
$5 for Kant Slip pliers is a great deal!
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Re: Last weekend at the old tool swap was good to me
« Reply #4 on: June 18, 2016, 08:09:45 PM »
The screwdriver/hammer is a Crescent.  They were made in 4, 5, & 6 inch.  Several discussions of them on this site a few years ago.  I think I even have a print copy of an ad for them somewhere.  Every piece you got was worth your trip.
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Offline stanley62

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Re: Last weekend at the old tool swap was good to me
« Reply #5 on: June 18, 2016, 08:32:57 PM »
I have a copy of the same size marked Crescent.  I didn't know there were other sizes though.  One more thing to be on the lookout for.

 Jim
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Offline Northwoods

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Re: Last weekend at the old tool swap was good to me
« Reply #6 on: June 18, 2016, 08:38:37 PM »
Quote from: geneg on June 18, 2016, 08:09:45 PM
The screwdriver/hammer is a Crescent.  They were made in 4, 5, & 6 inch.  Several discussions of them on this site a few years ago.  I think I even have a pint copy of an ad for them somewhere.  Every piece you got was worth your trip.

Those Crescent T screwdrivers have a heck of a spring in them! From about 1915.
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Offline J.A.F.E.

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Re: Last weekend at the old tool swap was good to me
« Reply #7 on: June 19, 2016, 12:49:22 PM »
Some nice stuff you got. Was that Pasadena?
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Offline stanley62

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Re: Last weekend at the old tool swap was good to me
« Reply #8 on: June 19, 2016, 04:11:35 PM »
Yes, that was the old tools swap in Pasadena.  From what I hear, it is the last time it will be there .  Arroyo hardwoods has lost their lease.

 Jim
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Re: Last weekend at the old tool swap was good to me
« Reply #9 on: June 19, 2016, 07:22:50 PM »
Well...  so much for my memory.  I did have another T screwdriver, but it turns out it is not the same size.  The one marked Crescent is a 4".  I know because it is marked.  The 4" is measuring  the screwdriver portion only.  That makes my new find a 5".  Now I just need to find the 6".

 Jim
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Offline J.A.F.E.

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Re: Last weekend at the old tool swap was good to me
« Reply #10 on: June 19, 2016, 10:20:02 PM »
Quote from: stanley62 on June 19, 2016, 04:11:35 PM
Yes, that was the old tools swap in Pasadena.  From what I hear, it is the last time it will be there .  Arroyo hardwoods has lost their lease.

 Jim

Laura mentioned he might be loosing the property but wasn't sure. I usually bump into her at Long Beach so I'll get an update from her or Russ on the 10th.

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Offline Plyerman

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Re: Last weekend at the old tool swap was good to me
« Reply #11 on: June 26, 2016, 07:27:28 AM »
Ah, interesting. I did not realize the Crescent screwdriver-hammers were produced in different sizes either.
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Offline mrchuck

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Re: Last weekend at the old tool swap was good to me
« Reply #12 on: June 26, 2016, 11:57:36 AM »
Weren't the Stanley hammer made in the 1930's?
I have one somewhere in the tool cabinet.
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