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Started by Wrenchmensch, March 07, 2012, 10:56:01 AM

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keykeeper

I would gladly give scrap price for some of the items I see in those tubs.

Anyone that would scrap those tools is just plain touched a little in the head. Yeah, I said it, but that's how I feel about that.

Actually, I'm hoping that wrenchmensch is just pulling our chain!

Throwing out tools like that as SCRAP is like the Chinese killing newborn girls because they aren't boys-same mentality in my opinion. Once they are gone (killed) they are GONE!
-Aaron C.

My vintage tool Want list:
Wards Master Quality 1/2" drive sockets (Need size 5/8), long extension, & speeder handle.
-Vlchek WB* series double box wrenches.
-Hinsdale double-box end round shank wrenches.

Wrenchmensch

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Hey, there are only 3 in-depth wrench collectors within 75 miles of me, and we do not exchange wrenches. (time and gas prices prohibit these activities). The wrenches I take to the chipper are mostly late model mass-produced wrenches commonly available across America judging from what I see posted on eBay and this site.  They will never be missed.   

Papaw

I have marked several that should be worthwhile.
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rusty


I want the green Blubbermaid container, do you have any idea what those stupid things cost? Yeash!.
Just a weathered light rust/WD40 mix patina.

scottg

Is that a broken 24" pipe wrench? I need a jaw and nut for a 24", in the worst way!

  Spread that loot out!! You obviously have no idea how scroungy were are around here heehehehe
yours Scott
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keykeeper

How about making a list of what you have there, and selling some of it on here?

I would hazard a guess that more than one of us would buy at least a flat rate medium box full from you, if you sell them cheap enough.

I would also guess that there is more than one wrench in there that could complete a set for someone looking for it.

Wish I lived closer to you, I'd take them all off your hands at the right price.
-Aaron C.

My vintage tool Want list:
Wards Master Quality 1/2" drive sockets (Need size 5/8), long extension, & speeder handle.
-Vlchek WB* series double box wrenches.
-Hinsdale double-box end round shank wrenches.

Branson

Quote from: Wrenchmensch on March 08, 2012, 01:15:34 PM
These disposed items are chipped up and mixed with automobile chips, and then sold to brokers for eventual sale to a steel manufacturer.
Each tub weighs about 100 pounds!

Good Grief!  Post them here before they go to the chipper.  I saw things in those tubs I would have been happy to have.

benjy

not to mention the spare parts
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