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Offline lptools

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A day not at work
« on: May 11, 2019, 06:32:56 PM »
Hello, Guys. I was on my way home from HD, when I spotted a garage sale sign that read 123 Mary St. I took this as an omen because I grew up at a different Mary St. , 126 to be exact, about 12 miles away. I see the lady of the house, and then I hear a voice from a chair, "Hey Lou, how are you doing?" Turns out to be a guy that I worked with about 40 years ago. I looked around, and saw nothing of interest. So, I said, hey Chuck, where are you hiding the tools? "Basement" was his reply. What you see in the pictures was all lined up along the wall , he gave me a fair price, and we loaded it up.Lots of import & rusty stuff, but there were quite a few USA wrenches, sockets, taps, and small calipers, still digging. A few empty plier & Starrett boxes, I believe I have the tools to fill them. More photos to come as I get things cleaned up. The box on the floor, and the machinist box are both Union. Regards, Lou
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Re: A day not at work
« Reply #1 on: May 11, 2019, 06:47:28 PM »
Wow!....just wow!

Is that a railroad spike sledge hammer sitting on the floor in the first photo?
You might say I have a tool collecting problem....

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Re: A day not at work
« Reply #2 on: May 11, 2019, 07:02:24 PM »
Yes, that is!!. I still have to take a picture of the camel saddle!!! At least that is what I was told :huh:. I had my car, and not enough cash, so I left a healthy deposit, went home to get my truck, and raided the closest ATM!!! Regards, Lou
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Re: A day not at work
« Reply #3 on: May 11, 2019, 07:03:49 PM »
Looks like you had a GREAT day

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Re: A day not at work
« Reply #4 on: May 11, 2019, 08:30:32 PM »
WOW ! You are scoring big time !
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Re: A day not at work
« Reply #5 on: May 12, 2019, 07:23:55 AM »
When you finish remodeling your garage you'll have to add an addition! 
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Re: A day not at work
« Reply #6 on: May 12, 2019, 05:29:22 PM »
That is a great haul!
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Re: A day not at work
« Reply #7 on: May 12, 2019, 07:35:43 PM »
Holy moly you hit the mother lode!
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Re: A day not at work
« Reply #8 on: May 12, 2019, 07:54:37 PM »
Hello, Guys. Thanks for the replies. I have been doing some sorting, cleaning, a lot of this stuff sat around for too long in a damp basement, you can see right through the bottoms of a couple of the metal boxes.. Found a few keepers, most of the rest is user quality, or for resale. I will post some of the stuff that I cleaned up, soon!! A few things I will need help for identification, will post soon in the what's it forum. Regards, Lou
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Re: A day not at work
« Reply #9 on: May 18, 2019, 05:43:45 AM »
Hello, Here are some of the tools that got cleaned up!!!! Regards,, Lou
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Re: A day not at work
« Reply #10 on: May 18, 2019, 06:55:39 PM »
I don't suppose you have a Plomb 1212 Pebble you would part with from that batch?

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Re: A day not at work
« Reply #11 on: May 19, 2019, 05:23:16 AM »
Sorry, I do not. Regards, Lou
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Re: A day not at work
« Reply #12 on: May 19, 2019, 07:25:06 PM »
Hello, Here are some of the tools that got cleaned up!!!! Regards,, Lou

I noticed on the pliers that you said "1st photo is before going in the tumbler".   I am guessing your "tumbled" these, too?
Mind if i ask what kind of tumbler and what material?   Nice looking tools once cleaned up.   :grin:

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Re: A day not at work
« Reply #13 on: May 19, 2019, 08:00:02 PM »
Hello, peter. All of the large group of tools went through the tumbler cleaning process. The group of 5 pliers were the only ones I had the sense to document before and after. Cabellaas/Berry's Vibratory Tumblers with plastic resin media, Simple Green and water. First time I did a batch of pliers, worked out well. I will post soon something that did not turn out so well!!! Regards, Lou
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Re: A day not at work
« Reply #14 on: May 20, 2019, 01:40:56 PM »
I will post soon something that did not turn out so well!!! Regards, Lou

rut roh!   :undecided:  sorry to hear that, but thanks for the info.   may have to look into that for some things.