Todays estate sale / snow storm finds.

[EVILDR235]

I went to a estate sale today during a snow storm. It had hundreds of tools there, but it was so cold and windy i only stayed a few minutes. I bought the following items for a total of $14.00.

A Proto 1/2 inch drive ratchet.
A Proto 3/8 inch drive ratchet.
A Continental Air 1/4 inch drive ratchet for use in the aircraft building industry.
A Yankee 990 / North Bros. drill press vise.
A Goodell Pratt 1 inch micrometer.
A long Craftsman screwdriver.
A Stillson pipe wrench 6 inch model.
A Cornwell 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch socket adapter.
A little brass protractor.
A set of mixed Torx bits. Only one import. All 3/8 drive.
A Giller 1/4 inch drive tool box less tools.
A Cal Van pitman arm puller.
A set of new 5 inch vise jaws. Unknown maker.
A Plomb 1-1/8 inch 12 point socket.

It was bitter cold. I missed out on getting a Mossberg 22 rifle for $50.00 Might go back tomorrow if the weather is better.

EvilD235

[Bill Houghton]

Not shabby for $14.

[Yadda]

Great buy!

[bill300d]

Good eye on the vise jaws. They will probably pay for the rest and still has some to put in your pocket.

[Northwoods]

Well played!  I'd go for the little ratchet.

[EVILDR235]

The little ratchet is a Continental Air Tool brand made for use with a allen wrench that goes thru the center. It does not have a detent ball and spring to retain sockets. The ratchet is marked CONTINENTAL AIR TOOL / CERRITOS CA. on the side cover and on the handle  it is marked JAPAN ATHR-250. The side cover screws are peened / rivited over so they can't be removed. It also has a small hole drilled in the end of the handle. Appears to be a factory drilled hole. I collect Proto / Plomb / P&C ratchets and their knockoffs. No sign of ever being used. Proto and Snap-On make a similar ratchet.

Cold in Vancouver.

[bill300d]

That ratchet would be a Hi-Lok ratchet used to install Hi-Lok fasteners mainly in the aircraft industry.

[EVILDR235]

That is correct sir. I had seen Proto ads for those ratchets, but had never seen one in person til yesterday. I have a few other aircraft related tools. I now need to find some submarine related tools as i was born at a submarine navel base.

Pig boat salty.

[EVILDR235]

One other tool i got and forgot to put in the picture was tool marked VIGOR INDIA. I believe it is used in the making of jewelry. Some kind of flat anvil or vise that clamps to a work bench. I will put a picture of it on here later. My picture person is at work right now.

EvilDr235