Machine Shop Auction Winnings Part 1

[@PuddinJr1993]

It's not an ego thing. Everyone loves new tools and a good deal. We're just living vicariously through abom

[@toffer99]

Exactly so. I'm sorry for the people associated with the firm that went bust, but happy for Abom who will give this gear a good home.

[@grosskt]

Absolutely no wrong impressions! I am an engineer, not a machinist, and love this content. I watch your videos mostly to lean more about processes, machining, and tools. While I may not ever buy or use any of this equipment myself, it certainly helps me as an engineer and project manager, to better understand what me and my team work with to get the job done on a daily basis. Keep it coming!

[@texacajundiy]

Yes, we do like to see what you guys buy. Many of us are learning. Seeing what you value and why is as useful as anything else. I'd like to add, please don't change your video style. I've seen many comments that sort of suggest you should "cut to the chase". Don't. I learn as much or more from your little here and there comments as I do from actually watching you work.

[@coolcreamykiwi]

Sincerely love your humble, compassionate mission to pass knowledge and skills on....

[@spinyheghog]

I have never thought you were a man to boast about anything. You are in an industry that has some cool gear and it is just the needs of the business. That said The care and love put in the old gear is amazing. Thanks for sharing.

[@lemagreengreen]

I'm just a casual viewer of machining videos but the woodworker in me is always pretty impressed with the boxes these nice measurement tools come in! Nice box seems to be a good indicator of nice tools :)

[@BrittWayneSmith]

Are you kidding? I love watching these types. It lets us know what interests you. As a non-machinist, I find it very interesting to see the different tools and accessories that you guys use. One of the reasons I watch Mr Pete.

[@BobOBob]

Adam, I've been watching your videos for a while. If you want to experiment, I'll be watching. You've earned it. The ones I think are best are where you are really into it and obviously enjoy sharing while you learn. The whole series of getting the shaper going for example, your love for what you are doing, and for sharing it, comes through. Folks like Mr Pete (I watch him too) you should listen to them all -- but then make your own decisions based on how well it goes for you.

[@brianwalk108]

Mr Pete is right as usual we love the auction plunder!! Thanks for sharing!

[@richie0366]

Wow Adam I’m really sorry you even have to say “this is not ego boasting video”. You are a very humble person, keep doing your thing cause you seem to doing something right by all your subs.

[@justanotheridiotredneck]

Thank your local butt hurt democrat! But yes, Adam is an absolute class act.

[@leebarnhart9725]

I got that "kid at Christmas" feeling just watching you reveal all the great stuff you scored. Good for you! Hell ya we enjoy watching this!

[@longshot789]

"The viewers like it when we go through the plunder" You bet we do.

[@petepeterson4540]

you know what else we the viewers like take us along when you go to service your auction treasures when you replace the battery etc. when you restore some of it win or fail

[@alanbromfield1387]

Man, you are looking so good! Your energy levels seem to be up too. I subscribed some weeks ago and am binge watching your early production (around SNS 40 at the mo). I am an old geezer now but started out my life as an indentured engineering apprentice back in the 60’s. I then moved into IT as there was more money in it and that provided me with a good living. However I missed the craftsmanship and the constant intellectual stimulus of producing components to specification. So satisfying and your vids feed that nostalgia. Keep up the good work good Sir. Alan. UK

[@bearbait2221]

I would never think you are boasting you are a good man and a gentleman.And you deserve all the tools .

[@notsofresh8563]

In case you missed it in the other video, I think the bolts inside the box for the hardness tester are leveling feet. In some pictures of the unit online, they have 3 bolts as feet.

[@PeteBrubaker]

Nice score Adam! I believe those adjustable vee blocks are used to support work during inspection on a surface plate. You can adjust them with a test bar and indicator to make sure the work is parallel to the surface plate. Essentially an alternative to using centers to inspect shafts and such.

[@Ddabig40mac]

I see these videos as a chance to live vicariously through your auction experience. I'd love to hit an auction like that and quickly build tooling stock and measuring tools at low prices.

[@buddynewman8949]

Mr. Pete is right, I love seeing this kind of thing.

[@gth042]

You need a label maker -- a *good* one... and someone to follow you around working the thing... and an inventory database. Thanks for sharing, and good luck with that cold!

[@KozmykJ]

Nice haul. Doubleboost's mate Bob would have a field day renovating those old gauges and mics.

[@JayKayKay7]

I enjoy these equipment/tool videos because of what I learn, the vicarious pleasure of pawing through other people's stuff, and, as for the auctions, I can't imagine the sheer scope and size of some machines. The Manown auction was very cool. I want a Bridgeport Mill to magically appear in my garage for a $100. ( Did I hear that right. The two sold for a hundred dollars each?)

[@dalejones4186]

Hi Adam. I am new to machining and love to see your videos. They are like hands on lessons both in machinist work and where to look for good prices. I have learned that it doesn’t have to be new to be quality. Glad you made it into your uniform from the past. Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing.

[@trevort4286]

Your freaking awesome Adam I love how humble you are

[@gregeconomeier1476]

Watching the auction and this vid makes me think about the man who put this business together and all his hopes and dreams. It is sad that the business went away. Such is life.............

[@kellerrobert80]

Was thinking the same thing, but the silver lining is that the tools are now in a good home.

[@mdvener]

You truly are an honest n down to earth man. Always enjoy your vijeo's. Thank you.

[@the56bear]

Thanks Adam for showing your new toys. Always fun to get new stuff.

[@paulthompson5272]

Those Jacobs chucks that seem to be locked up can easily be taken apart and cleaned. I have done several that that were being thrown out at work (before I retired), they work great after a good cleaning and a little deburring. Sure is a great batch of tooling for little investment.

[@firemedicseven]

You are just like a kid in a candy store! I love it. Good stuff Brother.

[@wayneo7307]

Adam , We like to see and be told about tools We May Haven't seen . Or Even if We Have . Continue to Explain as Much as Possible . Please Don't Rush or Cut to the Chase . Hopefully We See Some in Use . And Please Continue Tips as Well . Thanks for taking time out for Us.

[@Th3Su8]

I like seeing these really cool tools and precision instruments. It is almost like I am living vicariously through you guys showing off these items. I have never once thought you were showing this stuff as a "bragging rights" kind of thing. More of a show and tell thing where we viewers are seeing the different types of tools and what they can be used for. Keep up the great work! BTW. I would have thought a "go" gauge for threads would be if the bolt you are using threads in or not.

[@blakebrown6818]

Keep posting, I personally really enjoy seeing what new tools you have acquired. It may be too personal but how much you were able to pick things up for is nice to hear. Or more importantly what you feel the tools are worth, in the event I was to come across tools for sale I am able to make sure I don't over pay for things!!!! Great videos man.

[@j.b.6855]

One mans trash is another mans treasure. You were blessed to find get things no one else wanted. Make use of them or find them a home where they will be treasured. Its a win win.

[@xenonram]

Who says no one else wanted them? He was just the person with enough money to back up how much he wanted them.

[@ReubenUrrea]

woooooow. It was the Adam auction. Holy smoke. I love watching this stuff. I know nothing about machining but you going over the stuff is super interesting.

[@MikeBaxterABC]

I LOVE auction win videos!! .. I also love to hear about the good deals you got! ...ALSO it's a great resourse for thoese new to buysing used dtuff or suctyions .... you can LITERALLY buy all kids of stuff you would NEVER get if you had to pay new price!! ...

[@justinstroup88]

That’s an awesome haul. Every auction I’ve been to people were paying almost new prices for stuff.

[@RobertWilliams-mk8pl]

You don't have to explain anything about what some viewers may like or dislike. Haven't you noticed that the thumbs down are often among the first to watch the videos "all of the time". If you walked on water the "same few" would vote thumbs down. And yeah, you got some nice stuff there. Glad to see you with it.

[@shaneo5196]

Adam! What you do and other KZbinrs helps us out no matter what. I'm learning and trying to machine as a hobby. I love the content and support the time and effort you guys put into filming and editing. Much love to ya!!👍👍

[@motopreserve]

Do we like these types of videos? Of course! Do they make us jealous? Of course! :) Keep it up man. You nailed it at that auction - and better you you get the plunder so we get to enjoy it vicariously through you!

[@MrMike353]

Hello from Ireland. Great video. I love going through the boxes, you never know what goodies are in there. Cant wait for part 2

[@TomokosEnterprize]

Any chance that you can get all these add ons to the shop is just great. You got some really good things my friend. You may not use many of them all the time but when needed they are priceless. Your savings are huge fella !What a great post !

[@torque350hp]

Boy that place did some good old school work going on what they had. You came across a good auction I think.

[@madiseek8392]

love to see nice tools in good hands

[@africanelectron751]

Pretty much why I buy every bit of metrology equipment.....they need love.

[@jeremyshields4798]

Nice collection for a collector. A must fit for the perfect machinist. Thank you for the video Adam.

[@weshowe51]

Just a thought... maybe the adjustable V-blocks would be useful for added support the way a steady rest is used on a lathe. Add them for long or multiple keyway cuts on a shaft, for instance.

[@alexbarnett8541]

Yes we love seeing Plunder!! Everyone appreciates a good deal.

[@thebrothers3971]

You have a lot of work there. Sorting and cleaning them for yourself or resale. Finding a home in your workshop will take some organising. Good luck.

[@paulwhited117]

Thanks for sharing Adam and yes we all love seeing what you may find at an auction or flea market or even viewer mail. Your definitely a humble man and shows that your grandfather and father were quite the gentleman also and that stretched to you. Which in turn makes your videos that much more exciting. Watch out though auctions are very fun and a bit addicting to us tooling guys. Lol. Great finds there. Exciting!!!and the picture at the end of videos with all you men says it all.

[@63256325N]

...and more to come? Wow, what a score! Thanks for the video.

[@doughall1794]

Just came back from an auction myself, lots of the same stuff. The owner of this shop was retiring and moving to Florida. Has a hop down there somewhere. Love the plunder video's.

[@bombardier3qtrlbpsi]

Abom79 nice little gold mine you found in that machine shop auction. Great score!!

[@wvrockcrusher]

Nice score Adam! I love me some auction plunder! I don't see you as boasting about anything because you're not that kind of fella. You got some serious value in those tools/tooling for not a lot of money and that will put you farther ahead in your business venture. Not everyone can afford new tools/tooling of this variety and this is a smart way to purchase what you need to work with, and also get some extras to maybe sell to recoup some of the expense. Can't wait for part 2!

[@jeffryblackmon4846]

You have a lifetime's worth of instruments and tooling. That's a great haul.

[@andreturnbull1259]

Metric blocks, turning green with envy... great buy

[@pneumatic00]

Never seen those tri-mikes before (which means nothing, I'm not a machinist) but they look super cool. I think you kicked ass at that auction, Adam!!

[@bobsofia68]

Engineers & machine shop guys really do build the world we live in, and personally I find it interesting to see the tools of the trade they use to reach nearest the perfection they aim for. Had no idea whatsoever the range of measuring tools a complete machine shop needs to have, very cool.

[@shawnmrfixitlee6478]

Drooling on those locked up live centers , Sure wanna fix them with new bearings and correct tapers ..ENJOYED

[@spikeypineapple552]

Adam, that flower gauge is real nice. If take in all the way to the extended travel, you can pull the anvils out and swap them for extended ones to get the other range. They;'re probably kicking around in the bottom of the box

[@billlee5307]

To be honest, watching the walk through and auction was at times a little sad. I guess I kept thinking about all the years and effort it took to put together a facility like that. However, there is good that comes by way of you and others benefiting from the factories liquidation. One thing for sure, what came to you Adam will be valued and used or passed on. One of many things I admire and respect about you and the other creators is your very appreciative attitude towards tools. I hope all these treasures give you much joy and utility!

[@douglasbarnes3506]

Adam it starting to like it's time to frame up that big slab of concrete. I love the plunder videos Keep up the good work.

[@cup_and_cone]

Love the Mentor in your avatar. Really miss seeing them fly over every day.

[@douglasbarnes3506]

Yeah, I really miss NW FL and lower AL.

[@CRUZER1800]

First time seeing this one. Don't know how I missed it when first published in 2019. Love these kind of videos of tool scores. And there is one more to see .... Yipee!! Great haul, Adam.

[@rodhenry4862]

WOW, Score Mr Booth! Congratulations my friend, love seeing auction deals, having my afternoon coffee enjoying your video! Thank you!👍👍👍👍

[@marwinthedja5450]

Amazing score on those tri-mics! New ones are indeed crazy expensive, hope they are still in good shape!

[@silverbullet7434]

Got beat , the adjustable vee blocks are for inspection use. Nice hall of many good tools and tooling. Even the stuck chucks can be rebuilt easily, even the centers can get new bearings. Too big for my logan or I'd ask to buy a center in 2- Morse . If you sell a super spacer let me know. If it's not to costly I'd like one. Your looking good with losing some weight. I was as big or bigger then you. I'm down to just under 300 , everything is better . If I can ever get the nerve pinching pain in control ill get my shop up and running . Wheelchair machinist , fabrication . Three years doctoring and still bed bound in pain. Thanks for keeping me in hopes of getting back.

[@glennmoreland6457]

Hi Adam from England Them Bower type gauges are big money... Made in Bradford...i think This reminds me of the time I dropped down the M1 motorway to Leicester....picked me up nearly 1/2 ton of taps, dies, drills, reamers and measuring/marking out... Amongst that lot were a Porter Cable USA 12V drill... A couple of WOLF UK straight type foundry grinders and a very nicely made USA clamshell type thread restoring tool that I've been told is for cleaning up hub threads on Chryslers... Allsorts... A lot of measuring /marking out & inspection... A lot... Its nice when you grabs stuff like this...

[@marcuscicero9587]

hard working low key guy, wish you all the success in the world. the precision you attain in metal is as interesting as it is unbelievable

[@royreynolds108]

From what you were saying about how much several of the items go for new, you probably have saved a fortune in tools with what you actually paid. As you said about picking up a couple of lots that you were able to get for very little and knowing how much they were actually worth is a good investment as trading items if nothing else. I think you did GOOD.

[@adambacon8874]

Nice score man! I love these videos and the machining videos. Your stuff is always interesting and fun to watch. I love waking up on a Saturday knowing there's an upload to watch soon. Now there are even more, woo! Love the work, keep it up!

[@carver3419]

Great scores. Adam. I'm looking forward to Part 2.

[@thebigbertuzzi]

you're killin me dude! What a haul!!

[@stumccabe]

An excellent haul - I'm envious!

[@jerkimerjames3545]

That is amazing to get so many metrologies for inspection. Great job.

[@mikenewcomb9930]

Damn Abom, your gonna have to get a bigger shop !!!! Love the content, Thanks

[@Gary.7920]

Congratulations Adam... Really a nice haul. Gary 75-Year-Old Home-Shop-Machinist.

[@bcbloc02]

Very nice haul of plunder! Those v-blocks will be super handy.

[@ChadHHC86]

OK word of warning Tri-micrometers will give you "some" Error if the hole you are measuring is at all out of round (the main problem with most triple micrometers is having the standard rings to measure multiple points on the range of the micrometer to ensure that the micrometer actually works correct rather that just the one point supplied with the micrometer) On the vernier calipers double check the racking of the movement to the base with a gage pin if one or two division your golden (These heavy calipers unless used as a hammer are pretty much bullet proof)

[@MS-zt8zq]

Tri-micrometers, I think, are mostly usable at production work with one small range diameter measuring range. I never found them usefull at home shop as it's easer for me to use fewer mics with bigger range. OK, if you can score them cheap, maybe. But buy them new- not worse.

[@CrimFerret]

I'm glad these items will see use again or be passed on to those who can use them. That huge micrometer would make a nice display piece even if you never use it. I'd have that in a wall display case (openable in case you actually needed to use it).

[@ypop417]

Always good to see what you got Adam

[@douglaslodge8580]

Well with the big angle blocks and boring bar now ll you need is a HBM.

[@agentbertram4769]

You have a good eye for a bargain Adam. Well done.

[@bulletproofpepper2]

Sweet !!! Your building your business up, you need everything you can get or barrow. Thanks for sharing.

[@johnmanning4577]

Thanks for sharing your joy, Mr A....

[@chuckwin100]

i like shaper action and big chips. And for some reason I like to watch broken bolt removal....as it is such an art to do that job!

[@ratmadness4858]

Thanks! I always enjoy getting a good deal on things I want. Hope you do well with the tools you want to sell.

[@tristanbuckoke9121]

Awesome . Thanks for showing us your tool haul . Very nice.

[@MikeBramm]

I love to see what kind of cool stuff you can find at auctions.

[@adambacon8874]

HOLY CRAP that digital height gauge is soooo friggin big HAHA, man when you panned up I just laughed. Fingers crossed it works!

[@pilgrimm23]

Adam: WOW! I was drooling all through this. Son you done GOOD!

[@kevinchambers5543]

That ring master looks a lot like the same type I used on some air gauges at my last job, used them to zero the dial once the master/gauge temp stabilized with the air temp, super precision work.

[@JRock17991]

Good to see the plunder. Nice to see the tools and what they're for. Not boastful at all. Thanks.

[@williamstanfield1216]

That was a treasure trove.The thread mics alone were worth the price of admission.

[@jbll36]

Hi Adam. What a great load of tools. Can't wait to see part 2. Enjoy the day. Ray L

[@marcuscicero9587]

oh I am definitely interested in plunder!

[@kevinreardon2558]

Watching the video of the auction made me wish to attend one. I'd love to have a lot of the stuff you showed, but they are all about 10 times larger then any of the systems I have.

[@spikeypineapple552]

Also, those hold down clamps are lenzkes, use them all day every day, they're out 500$ a piece, absolutely amazing bit of kit

[@matsworld9386]

Minuet 19:22 ... Fabricate your own logo with that micrometer! Would be a fantastic project to watch ABOM!

[@madrox4132]

Pin gages are + and - , + are (supposed to be) a tenth or so over the labeled reading for gaging the low and - are slightly undersized (2 tenths or so) for checking the high. We have the same Mitutoyo master set for calibration at the shop I work at. Looks like 20k+ worth of inspection equipment you got there.

[@matushorvath]

I wonder how did a cold war era Skoda center (judging by the old logo) get to US.

[@williamthrasher8540]

This is nice it lets us know what can be found at auctions

[@merlinvestibule]

This IS the video for me! Thanks for sharing