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Tool purchase from Craigslist

Started by amecks, May 18, 2021, 06:43:44 AM

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amecks

At first it looked like the usual junk - a beat up tool box full of abused tools and a "make an offer" request.  But there was a red tool roll,,, I asked the seller to post some better photos.  He did and there it was - a Snap-On tool roll with 9 angle wrenches.  I made an offer($50).  The wrenches all have M67 etched in them - but are otherwise like new.  At least they don't have a some guys name or the famous "three grind marks".

Purchased for resale since I need to make some money for 3 weeks that I'll be out of work.  After I quit my job on Friday May 7, I applied for a Maintenance Mechanic position at a local cemetery.  Monday I was called for an interview, was hired Tuesday and for 50 cents more per hour than my last mechanic position.  I start June 1st.

I knew there were some other good stuff in the lot.  Here's photos.









Al
Jordan, NY

lptools

Hello, Al. Great score on the tools!! And good luck to you on your new job!!
Member of PHARTS-  Perfect Handle Admiration, Restoration and Torturing Society

amecks

Thanks Lou.  I feel kind of dirty - I scarfed these tools probably less than a mile from your place!
Al
Jordan, NY

lptools

It's all fair game, even if it's right next door!!! Give me a shout next time you're in my neighborhood!!!
Member of PHARTS-  Perfect Handle Admiration, Restoration and Torturing Society

Bill Houghton

Good scores.  What's the red thing?

Yadda

#5
Wow!  Great buy!
You might say I have a tool collecting problem....

wvtools

Congratulations on getting the new job!!!

Yadda

You might say I have a tool collecting problem....

p_toad

Good on ya!   Glad to hear about the new job.   :smiley:

amecks

I was hoping y'all would tell me what the red thing is!  The ends are reversible.  The plastic handle leads me to think it is some kind of tool for working on high voltage.
Cut off the pipe wrench photo is an 8" Ridgid.
I used the plated Snappy hex wrenches to complete my own set in a home made holder.
Al
Jordan, NY

Redneck Albertan

The red thing is a faucet wrench.

mikeswrenches

Good Luck on the new job Al, and congratulations on a great tool score!

Mike
Check out my ETSY store at: OldeTymeTools

amecks

Thanks, "Red".  Makes sense with the basin wrench also in the group.
Thanks everyone for well wishes on new job.
Al
Al
Jordan, NY