Five Dollar Yard Sale Toolbox Haul - What's in the Box?

[@barryrankin587]

I would say the Miller falls tool holder would be my favorite. It’s amazing that all the bits have survived over the years. Can’t wait to see that restored. With my mom and dad having nine kids, we had plenty of station wagons over the years, and yes one or more of them matched the toolbox.😃 Thanks for sharing

[@357magdad]

Thanks Barry! I remember those big wood paneled wagons, but we had a VW bug.

[@joel6221]

"That would be HOT" ... i LITERALLY LOL'd

[@Dardrum]

Me too lol

[@357magdad]

I got excited Joe!

[@lv_woodturner3899]

Nice haul. My favourite is the Millers Falls tool holder. I was surprised at how many bits could be stored in the handle. The Brookstone screwdriver was likely often purchased by family members as a gift to a male family member who likely had to show pleasure at receiving a "thoughtful" gift, but like you, soon found out this was only good for gathering dust. Dave.

[@357magdad]

Thanks Dave! The bits are really stuffed in there!

[@beerdrinker6452]

The 12 inch rule at about 7:07 is beautiful.

[@357magdad]

I hope I can clean it up without losing the lettering.

[@drivesalot0063]

The Brookstone driver looks like one of the many gift gadgets the old Brookstone stores used to sell. The Millers Falls tool holder is the pick of the litter! Looking forward to seeing it cleaned up. Good stuff! 👍

[@357magdad]

Thanks Joseph! I'm looking forward to working on it!

[@adiazcroce]

Last ítem is incredible, greetings from Mexico!

[@357magdad]

I'm looking forward to working on it!

[@unwired1281]

In regards to the skew driver… my brother would always say”it’s worth having just to say you’ve got one” I miss you Paul!

[@357magdad]

I agree with Paul!

[@rogermcdonald1607]

I like that millers falls tool also. I can't wait to see the restoration you do to that holder and all it's bits. Nice haul Magdad for $5!👍🇺🇲

[@357magdad]

Thanks Roger! I'm looking forward to working on it!

[@wireworks616]

Great tool haul and a free tool box.

[@357magdad]

Thanks! Yard sales are fun!

[@bobhart1155]

Nice score, Magdad! I especially liked the pin punches, protractor, and the multitool kit. Anything Miller's Falls and Starrett I have a special place in my heart as my father's family was from Athol and family member's worked in both concerns prior to moving to NJ.

[@357magdad]

That's great Bob! I've got a Starrett project coming up on Sunday - stay tuned!

[@bigvicsworkshop]

Nice finds forsure! Took box and knifes tie for the win 🤠👍 3rd place the Miller falls, that make a great video

[@357magdad]

Thanks Vic! I'm looking forward to working on that tool holder!

[@PantherCityEDC]

Great haul Magdad, I see several clean-up videos in your future. Thanks for sharing.

[@357magdad]

Thanks! I'm looking forward to working on what I found!

[@michaellindsay8934]

Everything is fantastic, the Brookstone is a little ify for me. The Starett stuff is a great find. Really looking forward to seeing the restoration of all of them. Thanks Magdad

[@357magdad]

Thanks Michael!

[@frankg3072]

Nice haul for cheap. That will keep you pretty busy. I like the folding ruler.

[@357magdad]

Thanks Frank! Yard sales are fun!

[@Dardrum]

Very nice haul, and for $5 Wow. Yes the Millers Falls tool holder was my favorite, but the Starrett punches were a close 2nd.

[@357magdad]

I'm looking forward to working on them!

[@Uwannawatch]

That was a great find! I really like those Starrett punches.

[@357magdad]

Thanks George! They are in decent shape too!

[@brandoncanik]

Trying to find a use for that angled screwdriver - I guess it could be used for adjusting the throttle screw on a Ford 8N or like tractor with a Marvel Schebler carb. I just do it with a stubby like you said.

[@357magdad]

It is a cool gadget!

[@larrydemaar409]

My favorites were the two pocket knives and then the two wooden handled screwdrivers. All tools were great.

[@357magdad]

Thanks Larry!

[@patrickrhin9152]

Hey !Bonjour Magdad vraiment une belle caisse à outils, et les outils sont superbes, un peu de restauration et ils seront comme neufs. On ne peut pas choisir, ils sont tous bien. À part le tournevis, un peu bizarre qui risque de ne pas servir à grand chose, mais c'est un outil, bon pour la collection. Ne t'en fais pas, j'en ai moi-même. ❤

[@357magdad]

Thanks Patrick! I'm looking forward to working on the tool holder and maybe cleaning up the punches.

[@805ROADKING]

Nice haul Bud!! I remember putting that Woodgrain on Station Wagons back in the day, you could cover a multitude of sins with it!!☻

[@357magdad]

Thanks RoadKing! Imagine a wood grained Tesla today!

[@yadda_tools]

Skewdriver sets are available all over eBay. Another great gadget name. Limited application uses.

[@357magdad]

It works as long as the screw isn't tight....

[@Dalesworkshop]

Dang Magdad, that is a awesome haul. I love the box, the weird screw driver should probably go with your screw holder collection, The MF multi bit is my favorite and so are the other finds., Good stuff.,

[@357magdad]

Thanks Dale! Yard sales are fun! We're headed to another town-wide this weekend!

[@FrankRush-s2l]

Now you know why it looks brand new!!

[@357magdad]

I might have been the first one to use that Skewdriver!

[@andyc972]

Thanks Magdad, that is an amazing haul for $5, The Starrett items are great finds, as is the MF multi-tool, I've picked ups couple of similar tools over the years but none had so many of the bits in as yours has ! The difference between inside and out on that folding rule is night and day, I hope you can restore it whilst keeping the markings.

[@357magdad]

Thanks Andy! The bits are really stuffed in there!

[@timeflysintheshop]

The Srarrett punch set was a Magnificent find! 😊😊😊

[@357magdad]

They are in pretty good shape too!

[@johnm.9989]

MD. Thanks for sharing these great finds. My favorite is the tool holder. Great to see such an old item survived for you to find it. Those tools actually look usable compared to more modern versions that seem to be lower quality.

[@357magdad]

Thanks John! I love hunting for treasure at yard sales!

[@FrankRush-s2l]

Nice haul for $5. Like the Miller Falls

[@357magdad]

Thanks Frank! Me too!

[@ihrescue]

I think it is an impressive tool haul MagDad. I'm always on the lookout for wood handled screw drivers. The scew driver - I guess you use a wrench like motion to break the screw loose and then rotate the handle to unscrew the screw. I can't see a need for it. I can use driver bits with a ratchet. I can see where that would be handy even for hex head nut driver bits. While I have bigger tool boxes with drawers in the house as a base of work I still want a couple of tool boxes like that and the earlier Craftsman boxes with a tool tray. If you need to take tools to some place remote from the shop. I also have a couple of boxes with more hammers than I need. They seem to sneak in under the garage door like the mice. Those knives are worth the whole purchase alone. I think I would give $20 or even a little more to a seller in that condition and those knife makers and model. I wonder if the KingKutter rule is a promotion from KingKutter farming implements? It nice and I hope you are able to clean it up with 409 like cleaner to maximize the measures. Love the protractor. Those punches are available and I grab them when I see them. They are nice. Maybe that was better than a whole box of 5/16" punches. The tool holder - WOW. I think you are right about the drill bit not being original, it doesn't have the square base.

[@357magdad]

I'm glad you like what I brought home! I'm looking forward to working on the tool holder and maybe those Starrett punches soon!

[@ivanstiles7030]

Very cool tool haul Magdad. That toolbox is awesome but i think my favorite is the old multi screwdriver/bit handle. I can't wait to see the clean ups of the box, punches, screwdrivers and multi handle/bits. Awesome finds!

[@357magdad]

Thanks Ivan! I'm looking forward to working on the tool handle.

[@jimcy1319]

Skew driver has a mechanics type handle so it's probably for awkward to reach areas in an engine.

[@357magdad]

Probably intended for low torque situations.

[@michaeltreadwell777]

WOW Magdad, you robbed that seller ! I LOVE that little Rule, and the Millers Falls Combination tool ! The Skewdriver seemed like an excellent idea, until you tried to use it - still a nice thing to find though. The Punches were a good find too. All in all, your haul was BRILLIANT ! Thanks for sharing and making us all jealous. Take care 🙂

[@357magdad]

Thanks Michael! I rarely haggle at yard sales, and I never haggle the price up!

[@The_Wood]

Great find, Magdad. 👍

[@357magdad]

Thanks! Yard sales are fun!

[@MattsGarage1791]

Great haul Magdad - nice boxwood rule and of course Starrett quality, Score on the Millers Falls holder!

[@357magdad]

Thanks Matt!

[@ClarksKentuckyKnives]

Wow 😮 that’s awesome finds! Congrats sir! I like them all!

[@357magdad]

Thanks! I love yard sales!

[@toolscouter]

That find was phenomenal. You got some fantastic stuff for five dollars. I don’t know if I could choose one favorite. There’s at least three or four that I might choose for a tie. Thanks for sharing and have a great day.

[@357magdad]

I'm glad I made your choice difficult! We're headed out to another town-wide yard sale this weekend to search for more treasure!

[@Jer-Bye]

Great finds, Magdad! Like the Millers Falls tool holder the best. Amazing that it lasted all these years. 😊👍

[@357magdad]

Thanks! I've got another tool haul coming up on Wednesday - stay tuned!

[@kerryklopfstein4260]

Miller falls tool box in one screwdriver, pretty cool.

[@357magdad]

I was very happy to find it!

[@scroungasworkshop4663]

Nice haul Magdad. I love the toolbox it’s self but that old bit holder takes the cake. Cheers, Stuart 🇦🇺

[@357magdad]

Thanks Stuart! I'm looking forward to working on the tool holder!

[@rollerbald]

Great score MagDad! The Miller's Falls tool handle is really neat. The Starrett stuff alone is easily worth the 5 bucks. Those pocketknives deserve some love - especially that Camillus hawkbill - it's a quality piece.

[@357magdad]

Thanks Bill! I'm looking forward to working on my finds!

[@patjohnson3100]

The tool holder is an ultra rare gem. Incredible that something so old apparently still has some original bits. I also like the delicate looking, brass bound wooden ruler. I've never seen one before. I envy your knack for finding such cool tools.

[@357magdad]

Thanks Pat! I was happy to find that tool holder!

[@traciebenware4603]

Love the “tool holder”. Can’t wait to see you restore it.

[@357magdad]

I'm looking forward to working on it Tracie!

[@terryrogers1025]

My favorite tool was the last one shown, the tool holder, son, you are luckier than a guy finding a winning lottery ticket on the sidewalk, nice score sir, that scue driver is a solution looking for a problem that’s been solved a dozen ways already, be a nice conversation piece though. Thanks for the update, always enjoy the tool box finds.

[@357magdad]

Thanks Terry! It's fun hunting for treasure at the sales!

[@TheKidFromYTown]

The Miller Falls Tool Holder was my favorite. I couldn't believe that it's from 1868 and it still had the screwdriver bits in the handle. Do you think we will see a cleanup video on that tool holder? I liked that hawkbill knife too and the Brookstone Skewdriver even if it does have limited use. That tool haul is a great deal at $5.00. You know that at most flea markets that the tool box alone would go for at least $5.00.

[@357magdad]

Yes! I'm looking forward to working on the tool holder!

[@TheKidFromYTown]

@@357magdad 👍

[@360plussynthetics]

The Brookstone is just like any other right angle drive on the market today for getting in tight spaces. Milwaukee, dewalt, and a couple others make them. Usually as adapters for drills or impacts. Need to put some force behind the head instead of just trying to hold it steady.

[@357magdad]

It worked better when I put my hand over the end.

[@stevenb.182]

Favorite item was the tool holder. Hey, don't forget to restore that "Wagon Queen Family Truckster" tool box !!!!

[@357magdad]

Thanks Steven!

[@johnkelley9877]

Those were some neat looking tools you found and at a great price. I like the tool holder the best and it would make a restoration video. Thanks for sharing this.

[@357magdad]

I'm looking forward to working on it John!

[@billmccabe9601]

What a DEAL! A lot of vintage old items worth big$. The angle drive would be handy if you placed one hand over the bit for downward pressure it would work better, maybe for Ikea style knock down furniture? Tight located screws along side walls, ec.

[@357magdad]

Thanks Bill!

[@thenkgarage]

Nice find! I really like that toolbox!

[@357magdad]

Thanks!

[@TutorMystic]

I don't think the angled screwdriver was meant to drive into wood, but rather for things like doorknob screws.

[@357magdad]

It works as long as the screw isn't tight...

[@tonylenge424]

You got some great stuff for$5! Would love to see you clean up the folding ruler, as I just found the Stanley version. Thanks

[@357magdad]

Thanks Tony!

[@mitchjohnson4970]

Definitely loved the wood-grained tool box the most. The starrett punches and millers falls tool holder were nice as well.

[@357magdad]

Thanks Mitch!

[@johnmclaurin]

I believe Brookstone still publishes a catalogue but has upgraded what they sell, think I remember their catalogue offered more unusual tools and garden implements etc. Kind of like Hammacher Schlammer. I used to enjoy that catalogue. Great video…your a brave man taking the Mrs. on one of your tool hunts…I would make sure she got everything she wanted!

[@357magdad]

She's been doing better than me at the yard sales this year John!

[@chriholt]

Nice haul! I'd love to see that Millers Falls multi tool restored - it looks like it would come out really sweet!

[@357magdad]

I'm looking forward to working on it Chris!

[@devinteske]

7:09 wow, you found an original odd jobs ruler. Now you simply must pair it up with a Stanley Odd Jobs which are much easier to come by than the rulers. What a find!

[@357magdad]

I think it's a Keen Kutter K320.

[@devinteske]

@@357magdad yes, I heard you say KK but I still believe that ruler will work with a Stanley Odd Jobs - you shouldn’t have to use a Stanley 6” folding rule with it when your KK there looks identical to the Stanley

[@williammarshall2935]

Now I can't wait till you do the Miller Fals tool holder

[@357magdad]

Me neither William!

[@62forged]

Awesome haul. My favorite is the Miller Falls tool holder.

[@357magdad]

Me too!

[@donscottvansandt4139]

That tool handle is awesome!

[@357magdad]

I think so too!

[@alexkay1874]

Nice Haul . I used the skewdriver for accessing the screws on a car dashboard speaker . Th hawk bill knife is also an electricians knife for splitting the sheath

[@357magdad]

Thanks Alex!

[@noads1035]

WOW. Uncle Bob says he has never seen loose saw screws before. The multi tool is my favorite. I’ve restored several and they are just plain fun to work on and with. Nice score, FIVE bucks!

[@357magdad]

Thanks! I love yard sales!

[@texasj49]

I like the Millers Falls tool the best, although they're all great!

[@357magdad]

Thanks! Me too!

[@jackthompson2132]

Great haul Magdad! My favorite is the miller falls tool holder. I bet when you get done with it , it will look new again. I’m betting you found one of those screw drivers that was made to sell and not to use 😂. Gimmick. At least you don’t have a lot in it and will look great when you are done with it. Thank You for sharing your finds.

[@357magdad]

Thanks Jack! I'm looking forward to working on it!

[@geraldschrader8511]

Brookstone stores sold a lot of gimmicky stuff - they were similar to The Sharper Image stores. My dad picked up a multi function kitchen knife at the opening of the Brookstone store in San Francisco for $1 - and we still have it! Fairly crappy knife but it's indestructible.

[@357magdad]

Thanks Gerald!

[@kimbishop4734]

The Miller's Fall Tool was way cool. Not to burst your bubble, but an 1866 patent date isn't the same as an 1866 manufacture date.

[@357magdad]

It was one of Millers Falls first products. I'm not sure how long they made them.

[@Thomas63r2]

In the early 1980's I bought the slightly larger two drawer version of that wood grain Craftsman toolbox. It travelled with me on many maintenance and repair calls. It was stolen once - and I jumped into the thief's car as he was driving away and put his neck into a stranglehold and busted the column shifter off his car.

[@357magdad]

I'm glad you got your toolbox back Thomas!

[@wingnutsworkshop]

That skewdriver is what you said, an answer looking for a problem. That toolbox is cool! Never seen one like that before.

[@357magdad]

It was made back when wood grain was cool!

[@wingnutsworkshop]

@@357magdad Definitely in the '70's

[@stevetilk4926]

I had the skew driver. It was great for years but the plastic eventually broke. I replaced it with the current version. It’s really handy in tight spots. Keep it!

[@357magdad]

Thanks Steve!

[@williamlee1429]

At the same time that you were talking, I was saying” if I can put my hand over the top of it. Why wouldn’t I just use one of these?” LOL

[@357magdad]

Great minds think alike William!

[@PaPawsWorkShop]

In the days before cordless lithium angle drivers, the angle screw driver was helpful in tight spaces that a screw driver wouldn't fit. When I was learning the automotive collision trade in the 70's, it might have been handy to remove those chrome wheel opening moulding that every car seemed to have. Either you had to remove the wheel or I finally got me a stubby Phillips screw driver and used a pair of channel locks with it to remove the screws holding the moulding on. LOL

[@357magdad]

I think it would work better if it was a 90 degree angle.

[@asafoetidajones8181]

There's also no reason the black housing couldn't have a shroud, or rods, that extended back as far as the driver handle, so you could hold it farther back.

[@timeflysintheshop]

The Millers falls tool set is super cool! I am sure it was not made as long ago as 1868. I am pretty sure that being the patent date for the chuck, the tool is probably from the 1920's. It has been a couple years since I researched those, so my memmory may be off a bit.

[@357magdad]

It was one of Millers Falls first products. I don't know how long they offered it.

[@mavision6525]

Lotta different tools but I'm sold on the box. I've never seen one. Nice find.

[@357magdad]

I picked it out because I thought it was cool!

[@wayneo7307]

Hi Magdad , You Did Great . $5 Was A Steal! I Like the Driver At the End !

[@357magdad]

Thanks Wayne! I love yard sales!

[@wayneo7307]

@@357magdad I Did Too. Last Few I've Been Too . Couldn't Find Anything Good. So You Are A Lucky Guy Too.

[@357magdad]

@@wayneo7307 We're headed out to a town-wide yard sale this weekend.

[@beerdrinker6452]

Nice video.

[@357magdad]

Yard sales are fun!

[@thewise3551]

Im in the uk and have just been charged the equivalent of 3 dollars for a rusty screwdriver and some blunt tin snips which the seller got for free. It never ceases to amaze me how cheap things are where you are.

[@357magdad]

We go to a lot of sales and walk by a lot of stuff that's out of my price range (cheap).

[@aceroadholder2185]

That Starrett protractor is still available for $160. The 5 Starrett punches are about $50. Starrett ain't cheap, but it lasts several lifetimes. Importantly, if you find a Starrett tool that is missing a special screw or attachment, they have the item you need.

[@357magdad]

I've got a Starrett project coming up on Sunday - stay tuned!

[@kyliepierson8718]

Wow that's a awesome deal I love the 1 at the end of multi tool from 1,800s. Looks like they were making wacky tools with no need for a long time that angle screwdriver is definitely a Paperweight lol

[@357magdad]

I'm looking forward to working on the tool holder Kylie!

[@BillLaBrie]

The Skewdriver wouldn’t be used to put drywall screws into a stud. It’s more for attaching lightly-torqued hidden fasteners on something like an aluminum patio cover: little 1/4 inch head sheet metal screws. I can see it being useful in rare occasions.

[@357magdad]

Check out the manufacturer's video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZ3KZ6KubrWpqpI

[@timeflysintheshop]

I think you are supposed to lay a finger in the indent of the ball where it says "skew" to apply pressure on the tip and to stabilize the angle of attack. Just a finger would give you improved capability in a tight spot where you don't have room for your whole hand and a stubby. I would still classify it as a gimmick tool though! 😊😊😊

[@357magdad]

I found a video from the manufacturer: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZ3KZ6KubrWpqpI

[@tonyn3123]

To choose one? I would choose the punches. Looking forward to seeing them cleaned up. Thanks.

[@357magdad]

I think I'll make the punches a Magdad episode!

[@Dancing_Alone_wRentals]

I like the five bucks part the best.

[@357magdad]

I was pretty happy with the price!

[@bigpete4227]

That skew driver was cool. You're definitely supposed to apply pressure on the ball but it might not be for woodwork.

[@357magdad]

Check out the manufacturer's video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZ3KZ6KubrWpqpI

[@bigpete4227]

@@357magdad 90's infomercials. Ahh those heady days.

[@barryhunt5357]

I love the Millers Falls bit driver, my birthday is January 14th, but 1967 LOL

[@357magdad]

Thanks Barry!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Steal of the century right there! Just the Starrett punches are worth $20! 😃👍

[@PantherCityEDC]

Borderline grand theft, lol.🚨

[@357magdad]

I rarely haggle at yard sales, and almost never haggle up!

[@357magdad]

I tried to keep a poker face when the homeowner told me $5 for everything!

[@joecallahan3379]

Super cool, nice find.

[@357magdad]

Thanks Joe!

[@patrickmeyer1967]

Its funny how things come around! I just picked up the same set of punches last weekend, I have them in line to get cleaned up this weekend! LOL strange days indeed.

[@357magdad]

They look like good quality punches Patrick!

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Very cool Millers Falls tool holder.

[@357magdad]

I think so too!

[@garageshopminnesota]

You always find cool tools at great prices. People in my area would want $60 for that

[@357magdad]

We go to a lot of yard sales, so I get lucky once in a while. We're headed out to another town-wide sale this weekend.

[@Bloodshed.restorations]

I'd yes you had a good deal. Its the Millers falls multi tool, the box is great too👍🏻

[@357magdad]

Thanks! I'm looking forward to working on the tool holder!

[@r.tomrobison8307]

Like you the last item. Original multitool.

[@357magdad]

It is cool, isn't it?

[@alexstools]

Starret punches are my favorite for sure!

[@357magdad]

They seem like they are in good shape!

[@davidpeterson5186]

I liked the Millers Falls multi-tool, anything Starrett, and the Keen Kutter rule.

[@357magdad]

Thanks David!

[@liljoeii6091]

Yeah you made out awesome for $5 I like the one with the multi tips screwdriver thank you for the video

[@357magdad]

Thanks Joe! I'm looking forward to working on it!

[@Kbrusky15]

I’m guessing the indent on the top of the skewdrivers gear box is where you’d put your pointer finger from your opposite hand to apply pressure…..I guess..

[@357magdad]

I worked better when I put my hand over the end.

[@rustrules]

The spring 1970 Sears catalog had a similar Road and Track Rally Chest with 2 woodgrain drawers plus the top, and the flags, # 6530. The 1984 Sears Craftsman Tool Storage brochure had a # 6531 chest, almost identical. I didn't see this one.

[@357magdad]

Thanks!

[@stevewalker7822]

Very nice tool haul! I’d like to see the restoration of the punches. 😅

[@357magdad]

Thanks Steve! The punches are in pretty good shape.

[@ed6837]

Yeah, the Millers Falls tool holder 1868........wow. I live in MA near Springfield. Probably 40 miles from Millers Falls and a little over an hour from Starrett.. Used to be a lot of MFG around here. A lot of them moved down south or merged with other companies, Smith & Wesson, Gilbert & Barker, Moore Drop Forge (made Craftsmen tools) so many more that I can't remember.

[@357magdad]

New England was the center of American manufacturing for years.

[@davidparker3346]

I'll give $10 you can double your money. That was a great score. I like the King Cutter folding rule, i've never seen one that small.

[@357magdad]

Thanks David! I hope I can clean that ruler up!

[@chrisT5259]

Bagdad it could be a gimlet - acres starter for wood. Nice find!

[@357magdad]

I found a Millers Falls catalog from the late 1800's. I bet it describes each but.

[@andyjones357]

Definitely the box and the tool holder

[@357magdad]

Thanks Andy!

[@patrickrainville451]

My fave is the 12” folding ruler that was worth the $5 right there.

[@357magdad]

Thanks Patrick!

[@davidvanzuiden3906]

My favorite was the same as your's. The driver with bits. You have to video the resto.

[@357magdad]

I plan to David!