Another Huge Estate AUCTION of a TOOL HOARDER tubalcain

This was the largest tool auction of the year for me. But very few bargains and I came home almost empty handed.
How could one man have this many tools???
Join me vicariously at this sale--then subscribe & like.

[@Abom79]

A few nice scores! That indicator that's in the "valve gapper" tool kit appears to be made by Ames. It looks exactly like my Dad's old Ames back plunge indicator.

[@pierresgarage2687]

Not anxious for it, but, I think the biggest auction in the USA is gonna take place just a while after the day you pass away... There is a new meaning at "Made to Hoarder" lol

[@jimzivny1554]

Pierre's Garage Itll be a sad day but I'll be happy to go and overspend on one of his lathes so his family can benefit. He's been a great teacher to me and I'm sure many, many others.

[@ad2309]

Well look at it this way.... A lot of "guys there with big wallets' likely saved you a lot of money! Cheers

[@monkfry]

Whew, what a relief. When I saw the video title I though you were selling all your stuff hah! Happy to inform you that I was just in Wisconsin a couple of weeks ago and they're still funding high school trade classes. They're also encouraging students to participate. Go Wisconsin!! My wood shop teacher, Mr. Shriver, was one of the few teachers that would not only help you in class but also wanted to know what you were up to out of class. It wasn't to be nosy, he was just trying to keep all of us busy in the garage at home and out of trouble. He'd also let you know when he was at school on the weekend and let you come in to work on projects. My mom still has the first laminated cutting board I made. I have a feeling you were probably a lot like him. Just a cool guy. I also had an excellent photography teacher. I rolled and developed my own film, stripped negative sheets to burn electrostatic plates and ran the AB Dick 750 presses for the school newspaper. He even taught me how to make 4 color runs and how to line up the registration marks etc.. Before I was out of high high school 35mm cameras bit the dust and digital photos/printers took over. Metal shop was always my favorite class (same instructor as wood shop) and a knife looks great with a wooden handle you know. Just needed a note from the folks that it was ok to do. I also remember we would take our rifles to the principals office in the morning and pick them up at the end of the day to head out to the woods. It saved us the trip home. Times sure have changed.

[@douglaskattau9241]

Don't scrap the valve gapper. If you don't want it, at least put it up for sale on eBay. They're a neat tool, if you know how to use them.

[@meduffer]

10,000,000 views!!! And lots of tools! Awesome!

[@bluehornet6752]

Bickle Seagrave trailer guy I would think by now t would be close to 20+ million, seeing as how that was in 2013.

[@NBCRGraphicDesign]

+Tom B KZbin stats right now report +43,167,000. I wonder how many of his ex-shop students get a chance to view these videos and remember back to the day when Mr. Peterson ran their shop class.

[@bluehornet6752]

Dave Potts Yeah, but 15 million of those views are from me!

[@AustrianAnarchy]

For a moment, I thought it said 10,000,000 tools, and just nodded to myself.

[@PeterWMeek]

The nice thing about attending auctions vicariously, is that no matter how often I raise my hand, I never win (and have to pay for) a single lot. (Easier on the legs, too.)

[@mrpete222]

well put Peter

[@peterwill3699]

Its kind of sad to see a mans life sold off.He should of sold it earlier and took a long vacation somewhere with his wife.If she was still living.

[@paulculbert1281]

Agreed. There's always a bit of melancholy with these sales. That huge gap between what things cost and what they are ultimately worth.

[@BiddieTube]

I never heard an auctioneer speek that fast. I could not understand him. Likely others could not also. I would have been afraid to raise my paddle on things I wanted in fear the price is higher than I think. EDIT: Even worse, I could have bid against myself!

[@peterbloggs8750]

Strange how fast-speaking auctioneers think it works ...

[@MrUbiquitousTech]

I know, you couldn't be sure if you were bidding 15 dollars or 15 hundred. It'd make me walk away for sure.

[@tomfromstthomas]

These auction videos are great ! please keep doing them. Some of us live vicariously through you due to lack of space or funds or are under stricter domestic supervision. your channel is an epic collection of useful and interesting information. thanks

[@keithpattison6763]

Lyle, some of what was on sale, looked like the type of junk that we get here in Australia, at our swap meets. People want ridiculous prices for it. I have a copy of the gun and its development, bought it from Ray Rillings Arms book company, 40 years ago, good book. I trust your brother in Cody enjoys the gun books you got for him. My Daughter, on a trip the the US some years ago (on her own), went to the Buffalo Bill museum, that you have featured and really enjoyed it. She was a bit unsure of herself there and the lady at the hotel said, don't worry dear, we will look after you, your in Cody Wyoming, so it must be a nice place.

[@isaacclark6749]

Drool.....look at those big c-clamps!!! Thanks mrpete222, I love these videos.

[@darrenmartin2195]

Badabada $10 badabada $15 badabada sold. Couldn't make out a word! I Love all your movies, thanks for taking the time.

[@Michael-we1nt]

That was a poor auctioneer for sure

[@hilltopmachineworks2131]

"I am taking my wallet but not my checkbook." I will have to remember that the next time I go to an auction.

[@pcka12]

Is this what is left behind by someone who did things? Not by someone who sat in an office pontificating and collecting a fat salary for their idleness?

[@dougborrett3566]

That Auctioneer has a terrible speech impediment, I couldn't understand a word he said.

[@michaelcerkez3895]

MrPete OK Valve Gapper used back in the day to take the slack out of rocker arms / valves in car engines. My opinion better then the feeler Gage method. I'm glad to see you got a load of books

[@stevewatr]

Going to these auctions can become an addiction. Every tool junkie knows that feeling when you score a great deal, "I can sell this for twice what I paid on ebay" or the dreaded buyers remorse, "why the heck did I buy this??", and my personal favorite, "the wife is gonna have a fit when I haul this home".

[@raymondhorvatin1050]

Thanks Lyle looks like a fun/frustrating time when everything goes way higher than you anticipate nice video

[@SteveSummers]

going to an auction with a chance of getting some cool tools is great feeling , no matter the find .It's still like treasure hunting. Even is you don't find anything real good, the opportunity is worth the trip. Great video Mrpete I enjoyed it Steve Summers

[@outsidescrewball]

Feeler gages are not junk....can always be used as shim stock for various applications. Amazing what people will pay in an auction many time retail or higher!

[@unclerojelio6320]

Worst auctioneer ever.

[@robswrenches9501]

He went to the Porky the Pig School of Autioneering.

[@atowning]

I love these videos of yours, you never know what you're going to see and I learn so much from them. Thanks for being a horder Regards Andy T

[@bendavanza]

Did anyone else get excited about the keyway cutting kit?

[@MrUbiquitousTech]

Yes! That was a nice set, I'd like to come across one someday.

[@Daledavispratt]

Always nice to see your treasure hunts, Mr. Pete...your brother is going to have some wonderful reading. Thanks, as always! :-)

[@BarnyardEngineering]

My kind of auction. I probably would have gone home with a truckload.

[@josephwilson6651]

So Illinois is losing many machine men,worry not there is always, Mr.Pete: machinists tool magnet extraordinaire.A collectors Collector.I do hope your sorting, and labeling, all the most valuable, and noteworthy tools you've acquired It'll make Mrs.Peterson's job much less difficult during her period of grief, after you've gone to the great reward for a well lived life.I am really very jealous of you and your collection!!! But I do enjoy your Channel.

[@GK1918]

Why can't the east coast have something like this.

[@hankthebugman]

Hey, Moosehead beer boxes......good old Canadian beer ......

[@PaulSteMarie]

Surprised you didn't snag the set of broaches. Those looked really nice.

[@mrpete222]

one of my buddies wanted to bid on them--he got them for $75

[@peterwoodland1952]

Thanks for another informative video. Probably the worst auction chant ever. As to the high prices, remember the proceeds are probably going to this guys widow. Hopefully your wife and mine will fare as well. Pete

[@garyc5483]

Boy that auctioneer was rubbish. Lucky you didn't land up paying more for the items with his way of stating the bids. Looked to be a few nice pieces there. I went to a auction at a steam fair this last weekend and got some nice measuring tools but had to pay dearly for them. regards from the UK

[@rosariotrusso1251]

I wish my twin brother was as thoughtful towards me as you are towards your brother, that is really nice of you mrpete! and as always I enjoy every single one of your videos- 2 thumbs up & Thank you for all your time & hard work to bring us these videos Sir! : )

[@willemstreutgers1154]

Mr. Peterson, I love this kind of auctions, but i don't have a tree in my garden growing greenback leaves.

[@robertmccracken72]

Thanks for taking us along!!! We don't have auctions like that around here.

[@johnstrange6799]

Always interesting to have a look, and appreciated. Thank you.

[@davidbarnhart6228]

I bet that Stanley level would look pretty nice after a nickel plating session.

[@prenticeemler7709]

Thanks for all of your videos, they are all very interesting and very useful 😆

[@RRINTHESHOP]

Thanks for the ride along.

[@weshowe51]

I was surprised to see you bring home some unused/nearly unused tools. Judging by the clips, either this man spent a lot of money at other estate sales, or he was very busy wearing out all those tools (or some of each).

[@waltkiefer9334]

I understand the utility of it all, still it's very sad to see a mans life laid out and auctioned off piece by piece. As lovers of tool and making, Is that what we are destined for?

[@MrUbiquitousTech]

No, we just have to bury our tools before we get buried ourselves. :)

[@waltkiefer9334]

Not a half bad idea, people have been buried with their cars and bikes.

[@ggordon4127]

Moosehead beer suppose to be Canadian but too expensive up here to buy so enjoy it you guys.

[@kaycox5555]

Straight from the center of California, Mr. Tubalcaine, I love this and all of your shows!!! Congrats on over 10 million viewers!!!!!

[@douro20]

Metric micrometers are harder to read since they're graduated in twos rather than ones. I bet those Rotunda kits sold for good money.

[@charlescompton4495]

With Labor Day weekend coming up the flea market guys will be trying to sell the stuff they bought at your sale. I notice at our local flea the sellers jack up the prices thinking the crowd would be willing to pay more. What a lot of travellers don't realize our market even though it is out doors don't shut down till the week end before Thanksgiving! Have fun, Greg

[@drmodestoesq]

As far as I'm concerned and I've talked to a lot of people about this....that fast blathering style of auctioneer speech just intimidates people. Especially newbies. You're afraid of bidding at the wrong price or not knowing what it is. Watch a snobby Christies or Southbeys auction. Just clear numbers loudly spoken. I've been to auctions where the style was like that, obviously without the Etonian accent and they were a million times better. Auctions are probably missing out on a lot of customers because of that tradition or whatever you want to call it.

[@1995jug]

Goes to show you you never own anything just use it while you are here on earth then someone else gets to use it.

[@howardtoob]

Did you REALLY ASK, "how could one man have this many tools"???? :)

[@broken1965]

howardtoob hoarder

[@mike-carrigan]

Scherr Tumico is still in business but focus mostly on their Optical Comparitors. I'm a machinist apprentice and have a nice Scherr Tumico combo square set a 3 to 6 micrometers. Need to find 0 to 3 micrometers to finish the set out

[@douglaspierce316]

I thing the p@g valve adjusting tool is for ford FE series engines. 390 427. there set up was difficult to adjust solid lifters

[@1jtolvey]

GREAT VIDEO !! MAYBE ONLY WAY TO GET MADE IN U.S.A. SOON :-( $15 --- DID YOU HAVE HER LOAD & UNLOAD EVERYTHING ?? :-)

[@57WillysCJ]

Was that the Barbic estate in Lasalle? I should try to plan on visiting family when one of these tool sales are going. The only thing better is some of the old farm ones up here. Farmers use to not throw anything away plus they picked up projects 50 years ago that they never got around to doing.

[@kycoalminer35]

Mr. Pete could you pick up a machinist level for me? i cant find one anywhere in my area. I'll pay the cost and shipping. if it is reasonably priced.

[@davidnastelli6455]

That was a pretty good tool auction in my opinion. I woulda spent alot of money there most likely. As far as the auctioneer goes, I've heard worst. I think you have to get an ear for it, I go to 1-3 auctions a week, you get used to the rhythm.

[@CarlosMartinez-fv7dk]

What do you do with all this stuff, how many indicators, micrometers do you need? Just wondering,

[@normanfeinberg9968]

Well,It was fun.What more could a man want?My wife comes with me too.She accepts the fact I'm a tool junk collector and she tones me down when I get to reckless

[@mattwilkins1597]

Looks like a fun auction. I haven't been able to go to any around here that have machining tools. Although I did score a small Starrett tap handle in a box lot. That next auction that hosted the auction you went looks pretty good. Too far for me to go though.

[@larryrobinson7492]

Those gun books look very interesting.

[@darrellwalton6967]

Thank you mr pete ! Just like i was there .. man the tools

[@MyRadDesign]

Would have liked to have seen more of the surveying transit, it looked like a K&E model. It would have been painful to listen to that auctioneer too long.

[@doug4371]

I thought that you said your other auction you attended in July would be your last auction. That didn't long did it. It is always interesting to see what little treasures you bring home from these auctions. Thank you for sharing.

[@mikenixon9164]

Good video . There has not ben anything in my area this year .

[@david-flint]

Had to do a double take, watching on big TV title gets cut off to read ".. auction of a tool" what? Ohh hoarder, phew.

[@robert5]

I need that big Starrett machinist level, bid on it for me, K.... no more then $50 though.

[@jcs6347]

I wish you had got that theodolite or transit!! I would pay some money for that! Thanks Lyle! Joe

[@nb117]

Spewing Nonsense does not make you an auctioneer. Been to many that just state the price in a clear voice over and over until it stops going up then sold..

[@josephp.polnaszek9134]

You're quite a bit more generous then I am there Lyle. I guess I'm quite thrifty when it comes to auctions.

[@sellenger]

Seemed to be a lot of junk. I suspect this collection was cherry picked before the rest went to auction.

[@Logjam5]

Interested in the green Ford manual, if you consider selling and mailing to Canada.Alan

[@metalmogul4691]

Thank you for showing this stuff, very interesting. Sad to know that the tools live on, but the owners don't. We all only get so much time and then the tools change hands.

[@boondocker7964]

Some machinists just can't get rid of their tools and gauges in their lifetime.

[@danbreyfogle8486]

Great field trip to the auction. I really should go to one or two this spring if I can find an ad for them.

[@douro20]

How to adjust a precision level: Take a flat plate and draw a line on it. Place on end of the level against the line and take a reading. Rotate the level 180 degrees and note the difference. Adjust the inclination screw until the level reads the same in both positions. This will work whether the plate is level or not as long as the same reference line is used.

[@mrpete222]

Thanks--thats good to know

[@warrenwise8127]

How could one man have this many tools??? you ask, its because you go to too many auctions

[@DuckettMMC]

Really enjoyed seeing this! Thank you!

[@marthahammond4846]

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[@roderickwhitehead]

It's odd for me to see auctions like this that don't have a ton of Amish bidders.

[@walterrider9600]

thank you . the inside caliphers looked good also the depth gage set looked great .

[@w4jle]

I am a retired EE with zero knowledge of lathes. Over the last month I have watched all 800+ of your videos and am trying to swap some of my ham gear for a lathe. I really appreciate fellow curmudgeons and especially ones who owned a Renault. I started with a Dauphine and not learning my lesson bought the first Caravell shipped into the US. If you drop me an Email at w4jle at w4jle dot com, I will ship you a way better solution to the 12 volts for your drill press RPM guage and a reversing switch. Thanks again for all you do! V/R Fred Hambrecht Gilbert SC

[@mrpete222]

Quite a feat if you watched all 800 vids--THANKS. I gave up on the tach & speed control--it quit & I took it off--Thanks for the offer, lyle

[@verdatum]

Lyle, do you recall if you've ever made a video discussing how you find these machine-tool auctions and shows? I'm lousy at it. I'm a member of my local antique tool collector's club, and find wonderful stuff through them, but with the exception of 1 show a year up in PA, I don't come across machining stuff; mostly woodworking. Great video as always. Thanks for taking us along!

[@mrpete222]

no videos on that-I just watch the newspapers for auction ads

[@scottstoner1576]

Hello Mr. Pete, I have no metal working experience at all, been hoarding woodworking machines. In the process of buy woodworking machines I met a nice older gentleman who has offered to sell me a Logan 820 with all the original paperwork including the test card 1943 vintage, and a Jet-16 12 speed bench top milling/drilling machine with a Kurt vice. both include some tooling. would you consider these two good beginner machines. My son and I are going add some metal working machines to the hoard. really enjoy your videos.Thanks Scott

[@mrpete222]

I own a Logan 820, and it is a very good machine. I know nothing about the Jet machine. But if the price is right, should be very serviceable.

[@garyweldele5302]

When I was drag racing at Lion's Drag Strip in the early '60's that P&G valve gapper was the hot ticket! It was used in place of the old feeler gauge method to determine the valve lash on hi-perf engines with solid tappets. Our Isky gear drive roller cam setup was a perfect candidate for it's use. Various adapters were included to fit different engines and valve spring retainers. Used while the engine was not running, just to show valve lash when the lifter was on the base circle of the cam, we found it to be quite effective.Gary Weldele, Long Beach Ca.

[@northatlantic2723]

if you don't like the metric micrometer, feel free to send it my way ;-)

[@MrShobar]

The older copies of "Gun Digest" are the best.

[@lindsaybrown7357]

I'm guessing this is my future as well, providing the kids don't throw all my stuff in the dumpster 😔

[@mrpete222]

Yes

[@georgelevett6925]

Thanks for your reply Just wish I could tell you more, as we live in England it’s not very easy to talk about these things.Regards George

[@mrpete222]

I understand

[@RonaldLAbbey]

We don't have big, or small for that matter, estate sales/auctions around here, so that was pretty neat. I kept pausing the screen an awful lot & saw a lot of things I probably would have bid on. Lucky for my bank account I wasn't there, otherwise it might got expensive!!! Thanks for bring us along!!!

[@jeffmiller3112]

I`ll bet he broke his neck go get that Stanley level listed on Evilbay

[@Kennynva]

Did you see any anvil's there?...Nice video....

[@danblasingame]

Man your a lucky pup, to get to go to all these auctions… we don’t have many in Louisiana… but I’m in your neck of the woods today, I think… Ottawa, Il, seen the test road on I- 80 u mentioned one time … going to Sandwich tomorrow then home … Really Enjoy your Videos…

[@mrpete222]

Thank you. I live about 20 miles from the Test road

[@fpreston9527]

Hi, I would like to ask if you can make an instructional video aimed at people who are learning the very basics in metal work but without using dro's and other equipment that is far out of reach to people just starting out. Some of us only have a basic lathe , a hack saw, files, primitive messuring equipment etc. I like watching your videos but when you brake out the hight gauge and other sophisticated equipment, us learners get left behind. Thanks

[@MrUbiquitousTech]

Start with Mr. Pete's early video's; he does cover the basics in those.

[@73superglide62]

One just 4 you buy all you can fit in your car

[@jameslaurencesmith7537]

you have more than enough tooling .spend the rest of your days making videos and entertaining your public of whom you have milliones and milliones..and start to think obout giving some of your machines away,, i want a small miller but i live in england.. but i you like to make me a happy man i will send my address ... look after your self laurence

[@mrpete222]

lol

[@patrickshaw3373]

Could not understand a word that auctioneer was saying. They do not talk like that in UK. I would probably ended up buying the lot!!

[@MrShobar]

He's "chanting". He's not offering a description. The asked for price is not hard to understand.

[@MikeTimokhin]

You are awesome! These explorations bring a LOT of knowledge. Thanks! I try to get some tools at auctions, but not as luckily. Your wisdom gives guidance to the amateurs like me. Thanks again, you rock!

[@brosselot1]

Mr Pete you mentioned another big one coming up. Can you give me the information on it. Also how to you hear about these auctions. I've been to a few machine auctions but have never seem to find the tool auctions. Appreciate the help. You got some very good scores in this one.

[@mrpete222]

in sugar grove in sept sometime

[@terrylinenberger378]

I wish I lived in a part of the country where this kind of stuff comes up for auction. Here it's what was in the tool box in the back of a farm pickup or a shop where a c clamp was the height of sophistication.

[@elsdp-4560]

THANK YOU...for sharing.

[@mattd390]

We all have our vices. I think if to auctions are yours, you are doing pretty good, sir. 👍. Love the vids!

[@timmyisme22]

Some of us enjoy know what books you got. I'm always on the lookout for more books... which is why I stay away from thrift stores, book stores, and most estate sales.

[@hoppercar]

There's more fools with buyers than there are sellers