Last failed TOOL AUCTION ever tubalcain mrpete

[@josephjohnson2960]

Congradulations Mr. Pete on your 80th birthday! Thank you for all that you do, Very much appreciated.

[@rodbennett4790]

G'day Tubalcain, what matters is that you enjoyed yourself. Questions of value are irrelevant. The enjoyment is priceless.

[@leeroyholloway4277]

Happy Birthday, Sir. Much love and respect to you for your years of service to the trade.

[@erichockuly9819]

That dumbbell looking thing in the last mouse infested drawer was a homemade tool to set pinion depth on a rear wheel drive axle. Happy birthday Mr. Pete!!!

[@russelldold4827]

Sure beats another necktie! Happily shared your birthday, extra credit and all. Thanks for what you have contributed through the years, and long may you continue.

[@opieshomeshop]

In a workshop filled with sparks and steel, Where craftsmanship and skill reveal, A master of metal, strong and bold, Mr. Pete, who turns 80 years old. With calloused hands and eyes so keen, He's shaped creations, like a dream, Through decades of work, he's shown the way, A machinist's legacy, here to stay. Each lathe he's tamed, a symphony's dance, Turning raw metal into fine romance, A craftsman's heart, in every thread, Precision born, by wisdom fed. In the foundry's glow, he's forged the art, Crafting wonders from a humble start, A silent poet with tools in hand, Creating wonders, oh so grand. From gear to gear, he's spun his tale, Of grit and grace, that will not fail, And as the sun reaches its zenith height, We celebrate this man of might. Happy 80th, dear Mr. Pete, A machinist's journey, oh so sweet, May sparks of joy forever shine, In your workshop, this heart of thine.

[@ellieprice3396]

Wow, what a fine poem for an humble man and a great machinist. Ten thumbs up for that one.

[@mrpete222]

THANK YOU ever so much for the beautiful poem, I was very much touched, I have it printed out & will show it in a future video. Keep watching!!!

[@timeflysintheshop]

Assuming you paid $100 or less, you did great! The machinist box alone will sell for that much around here and I suspect you had more than $100 worth of fun and excitement at the auction and at home going thru it all. I use an old 8in Mititoyo dial caliper at work. It was passed on to me by a coworker when he retired in 2000. I still use it almost every day, and it still works as well as the day he gave it to me!

[@Jim-ie6uf]

As I watch this, it occurs to me the last person in the tool box was probably the owner. Everything in there has a story, known only to him. I have 3 big rolling tool chests/cabinets with tons of tools and small engine parts and test equipment . I’m in my mid 60’s, and my son , an IT guy, has no interest. I shudder to think how my wife will get cheated on the price when I pass. Every tool, everything has a story behind it. If only they could talk.

[@joeborovina4769]

Golden comment....

[@pilgrimm23]

Astute observation. I am a IT guy who has been a tool junkie all my life. When I retired I became a hobby machinist and have amassed 3 (full) Kennedy boxes and about a dozen more rolling carts and several lathes (there is no such thing as only ONE lathe!). In IT you fix problems all day, and in the mornings some bozo user has again screwed it up. In the endyou accomplished...nothing.... With a tool you can build. You can hold it in the original tool: your hand. THAT is the legacy I pass on.

[@robertmoncur3781]

Make sure before you die you leave your wife a list and actually what it’s worth or your son if they don’t want it or if you have a grandson and he is interested leave it to him I was lucky enough to get a fair share of my snap on tools from my great grandfather and I use them daily and take care of them I think better than he probably did

[@sammyspade123]

@@AdamA-pm3yn This comment should be highlighted. As a machinist fabricator who just buried my own father, I, my brother and sister, wished that our father had realized his mortality and had had the wherewithal to part with his collection before passing. He had an idea that the "stuff" would be his legacy. We just wished he had sold the "stuff" and used the money to do things for himself but mostly do things for our mom. We found so much "stuff" that had been collected or squirrelled away, parts, tooling and materials that had most assuredly been forgotten about for the inevitable "I may need that one day". Don't leave it for the wife and kids to deal with. It's an act of selfishness and vanity that really needs to be dealt with unless there is an explicit understanding to the contrary. I have a new awareness to the "if I haven't needed it in the past year or two" then maybe it should go. An example of something he could have sold was the mint condition adjustable Armstrong lathe dog set he had. We ended up adding those and all the tooling to the 20" lathe sale just to get it out of the shop. Believe me, I know the value of the tooling we threw in but we just needed it gone. Not everyone is in the same situation but I have spoken to so many lately that are/were in the same boat as we were and they echo this sentiment.

[@jackrichards1863]

yeah the stories are almost visible though far from any wonderful tale without the guy that put the stuff away. 50-60 the tools accumulate and the parts and material. The wife will meet people, they'll get it damned cheap and show her a smile that will come with stories of thiers, or they'll have to listen while the lady shares her thoughts. Without you around your interests provide interaction and companionship for as long as the material stuff lasts. At the end of the day it's nice to meet folks when your partner has passed on. Or you might be the one dividing the lifetime of treasures? We just don't know, do we?

[@ActiveAtom]

Happy 80th Lyle. You are doing and looking great, thank you for always making and sharing with us. Lance & Patrick.

[@richardoleson7934]

Dude! You're the same age as Mick Jagger!! Keep on rockin'. Happy Birthday and thanks for all the work you do.

[@stime6472]

I'm glad to see that you are still doing what you love to do. Happy Birthday Mr. Pete!

[@savage22bolt32]

I carload of plunder is always a great birthday present! Happy Birthday 🎂 🥳 🎁

[@davidmonro3270]

Please do not stop. When you are finished find a school interested and hand it over so the young people coming up can appreciate it. I remember leaving home at 15 and wanting to have a workshop. One day a fortnight I went to a technical school and I couldn't wait for that day to arrive. You may well get your name above the door and your name and inspirations will live forever. Best wishes, good luck, and above all, good health.

[@mrpete222]

👍👍

[@MoondyneJoe]

Happy birthday Lyle, I hope you had a wonderful day and the rest of your 80th year is fantastic. Tony from Western Australia 🇦🇺

[@pmcgee003]

northwest, southwest, or middle ? :)

[@MoondyneJoe]

@@pmcgee003 100 kms n/e of Perth to the left of Northam

[@louGriggs1944]

Well Mr. Pete, congratilations on making 80. I'm a year behind you and my garage and basement are full of tools from my last tool auction, which has yet to happen. Love the video. Thanks.

[@mr.cryptobull1520]

Happy Birthday my old KZbin friend! I'm a veteran with old tools but I learn something new from you on every episode.

[@marvinpybus4599]

Happy birthday, Mr. Peterson! Best shop teacher on KZbin. May God bless you with at least 25 more birthdays.

[@mrpete222]

Thank you very much

[@motoscott909]

If you're interested, in the final box that was badly damaged by mice, the item with a micrometer head and two discs on either end is used for setting pinion depth on rear axles. The 2 round disc's will be placed in the bearing races and the mic will measure the distance to the pinion gear

[@ellieprice363]

Another interesting mystery haul from Mr. Pete. That tool box reminds me of a toolmaker who used to work on the bench beside me. He often borrowed my tools because he couldn’t find what he needed in his box. By the way I just turned 90 so you’re my junior partner in plunder.

[@mrpete222]

Happy birthday Eli. I hope I make it as long as you And you are still sharp as a pin.

[@Twinhit]

Happy 80th Mr. Pete! Absolutely LOVE your shop class videos. Such a wealth of useful practical knowledge so enthusiastically shared with the rest of the world , Thank you, so much, Sir! 🙂 ❤

[@mrpete222]

Many thanks!

[@louiel8711]

Happy 80th birthday, that's my kind of birthday haul. Thank you for all the shop lessons.

[@keysersoze4816]

Thank you for the years of entertainment and education you have provided on youtube.

[@filmbluff99]

Happy Birthday. I passed my 80th a few months ago. I got myself some tools for my workshop. Much more interesting than clothes ! 😃🇬🇧

[@daveharriman2756]

A very entertaining watch, thanks, I reckon about 75 to a 100 dollars, those micrometers would just need a soak and clean, intrigued about the mechanical one, would like to see a follow up on that. Happy 80th Mr Pete, cheers, Dave

[@renaissanceman7145]

Happy Birthday Mr. Pete! I wish for you as many more birthdays as you want. My mother will be 81 October 13th. As long as you enjoy the auction hunt and get what you believe to be a good deal then it's worth it. I wish there were such auctions near me but there are not.

[@ReaperRestorations]

Mr Pete, every time I think about doing something on the lathe I shouldn't, I hear your voice in my head saying: "make sure to turn off the machine before making any adjustments!" You've been a great influence on me and have taught me a lot. I hope you had a great birthday.

[@Duckfarmer27]

Lyle - Happy birthday. Us guys over 29 have to get entertainment where we can and an auction is a good place. Not that I've ever bought like you. It's worth what you are willing to pay at that place and time; it's called an auction. Keep attending and having fun - I know I will.

[@davidphillips7321]

Lyle Happy 80th Birthday - Thanks For ALL YOU DO...Stay Safe...If History Could Talk ? So Many Stories...Fact and Fiction...God Bless...

[@kawonnowak]

I hope you had a wonderful day. I am looking forward to the next ten years of 'absolutely very last' auction finds. And then who knows.

[@stevemarschman3202]

Spending a Saturday morning, outside on the porch, enjoying coffee and watching Mr. Pete... it's a good day.

[@mudnducs]

Boy howdy!!! Great way to start the day!

[@aaronnelsonmusic5971]

Happy birthday. That tool box looks like a Huot I have. I hope you keep going to auctions. Seems you do enjoy them. We enjoy seeing your treasures, trappings, and plunder.

[@springwoodcottage4248]

How lovely & inspiring to see your enthusiasm & delight as you went through the boxes, brought a smile from ear to ear to see & listen to your exciting adventure. Thank you for sharing! Happy Birthday!

[@1966lax]

A very happy 80th thanks for the yrs of wisdom you happily share..thank you

[@jimzivny1554]

Congratulations Sir, keep the videos coming. I just turned 65 and I'm still learning from you, thanks for all the great lessons.

[@mrpete222]

👍👍👍

[@steveforbes8287]

Happy Birthday Mr. Pete! I do enjoy your videos and find your educational techniques to be outstanding! You are one of the best shop teachers to ever live! Thank you for everything and may you keep it up for another 80 years! By the way, you should consider getting an older beater buggy or pick up truck so that you can put stinky stuff and dirty things in the bed. That would save you from worrying about the little car getting dirty and smelly.

[@mrpete222]

Thank you very much!

[@gordtemple764]

Happy Belated Birthday, humble youtube teacher. Thank you for being there. 🍻🇨🇦👨‍🏭

[@tomnielsen3661]

Wishing a very Happy Birthday, with many more to come!

[@johnquinn3899]

Happy Birthday Mr Pete. Always enjoy seeing the things you get at auctions. John

[@johncooke4057]

Mr Pete, keep all the tooling! Always! Someone can make something out of something! Thanks for your shares!

[@robert574]

Cleaning rust part 1: Ok, I sent it, a bag of white citric acid powder (I got the one with a label so the DEA won't be at the door). Again it's harmless cooking citric acid like for canning and preserving tomatoes. I don't advise anyone to put some in their nose, but if I was in a coma, sprinkle a little on my tongue and I might spring out of bed. Use some measuring spoons to mix what you want with water (I call it: vinegar, lemon or lime juice of course you can go more but not needed). A lot of times I just use a zip-lock bag, drop some bolts in there with some liquid and seal it up. You can squish it around between your fingers and get a good look at the parts without mixing up a quart for a pan. Still, it's cheap and safe and you can rinse and reuse the bags.

[@mrpete222]

👍👍

[@JDeWittDIY]

It's fun going through old junk buckets. Part of the enjoyment is in the chase, not the prize.

[@danielrapoza8468]

Happy 80th Birthday. Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to years and years of more videos to come from you. Dan 😊

[@ganprottas6259]

Howdy there! Congrats on 80, Lyle! We all share a love for tools and working! Cheers. Take care, Gan

[@eddiel.7770]

I really enjoyed you video. I'm in the middle of downsizing my shop and really got a laugh when you said why was the busted screwdriver saved. It gave me a new perspective on all the beat-up tools I have collected over all the years.

[@mrpete222]

lol

[@tommyhanlon8012]

A Very Happy Birthday to You Mr.Peterson. Wishing You Good Health & Happiness. From Dublin, Ireland.

[@74kev]

Happy birthday, Mr. Pete! Your videos got me started in becoming a hobby machinist. Thanks!

[@mrpete222]

That is awesome!

[@jhawker2895]

Happy Birthday ... Just like my birthdays ... I get lots of junk I don't need or already have plenty of ... lol ... But just going through looking for a surprise is the real present ... Stay safe and well ... Thanks for sharing ..

[@zedsforfun]

Very nice sir, and I hope you had a great 80th. I am happy to have the usual "front row" seat any time you have another "last tool auction", don't stop until you find no joy in them.

[@mrpete222]

Thanks 👍

[@kitmaira]

Happy Birthday! I like those 520 Kennedy boxes with the square corners. I bought a real nice one for $15 once, but I’ve seen a couple with $100 price tags (full of junk) that I didn’t buy. Even with the green paint I’d have done $30 for the box alone. Like you I have too many old micrometers, but the Sloucom is interesting, looking forward to seeing your video on that brand. I have two in my collection, a 1” and a 2-3”. I definitely would have picked up the cabinet for those drawers, I need more storage in my shop. I like these videos going through old boxes, when I buy them that’s my favorite part, time capsules.

[@billmccabe9601]

Hope you had a great day for a Happy Birthday! As the former Gage Officer at a steel tempering location, I had to physically remove inaccurate micrometers...the guys would fish them out of the scap metal and keep using them. They're now one inch 'C' clamps! in my shop.

[@josephcallan3430]

Good on you , Mr Pete! Best wishes from Australia. May you keep on trucking.

[@mrpete222]

Thanks 👍

[@roberthoug7864]

HAPPY belated BIRTHDAY Mr. Pete, I turned 76 July 18th. I was looking for your videos around my birthday/ turned on you tube 12:30 am and here you are August 9th. great to run into you again. eagle been doing auctions since 1972.

[@mrpete222]

Happy birthday!

[@tonyn3123]

Happy Birthday Mr. Pete. Enjoy your video, as always. Thanks

[@MrClickbang357]

Depending on whether those micrometers are salvageable, I think it was worth it. You just gave me a reason to go thru a couple of drawers where I have what I now call scrap steel and GET IT OUT !!! I thank you for that!!! It's been sitig there ever since I moved it in, doing nothing but taking up space!!!

[@mrpete222]

👍👍

[@gordbaker896]

Congrats on making it to 80. Mouse Urine is wicked. Wish you had taken the stand too. You should have Starrett on your grave marker. Time for a Steel Scrap Bucket.

[@xoxo2008oxox]

Happy Birthday, Lyle! I think you enjoyed it so what price is that! Even over a $100, you have some good calipers and micrometers...plus a story to tell of the previous owner, whom I bet grew up in depression times for saving broken tools...

[@G1951-w1y]

I think your last auction, yard sale, flea market, like mine will be the one right before we get to room temperature. Always enjoy these auction episodes and Happy Birthday Mr. Pete!

[@mattymcsplatty5440]

Merry Birthday Mr Pete Congratulations on becoming an octogenarian. Love to watch yr videos. You are a great source of knowledge. That tool box is very interesting and theres always a story. Id pay $50, the nice chest seems worth it, with some restorable indicators

[@alanharney5278]

The "skeletal remains" are looking pretty good for 80! Thanks for the video Mr. Pete.

[@rickhand8228]

Happy Birthday! I recently bought a machinist box that had a Brown and Sharpe dial caliper and several indicators among various other things. The caliper and a couple indicators didn't work or at least not well. The caliper was visually like new and a couple of the indicators filled a need for me so I paid to have them repaired. There were several Starrett micrometers as well. I don't know how well I did but I did fill a need and now I also have several items that I don't really need! It is fun though.

[@mrpete222]

👍👍

[@cristianabarsuglia629]

Happy Birthday! I too am an elder statesman of tool aficionados. I have been gathering tools for over 65 years now. I understand giving yourself a birthday present that makes you happy. If others don't understand that, too bad for them. Chuck . . .

[@mikevansickle2735]

Happy birthday, Mr. Pete! Those old indicators, micrometers and calipers are just simple clockwork and would be gold to someone with the time to take them apart and clean them up. Even that fogged up indicator lens could be rehabbed with some time and polishing compound.

[@m9ovich785]

My Gosh Lyle.. What a great video. Happy 80 years... I was Peaking ahead of You while You were digging in the Loot Box's I have that exact Sears Plyers that You pulled out. Come from a hoard of all Craftsman tools from My Moms fathers tool Box He had while He worked at the "Milwaukee Mile" State Fair Park, 38 Years Some stuff with a little soaking in evaporust will make for Petebay items. I'm betting You'll recoup if not more. Mike M.

[@WilliamShorter-x3y]

Happy birthday Mr. Pete,I wish that you'll be with for a long while to come. I'm now 67 yrs.old you're a much better teacher than my old industrial arts teacher back in high school, you've taught me things he never did,thank you so much.

[@mrpete222]

Wow, thank you!

[@RedDogForge]

happy birthday MrPete :) ya know, it always makes me a little sad when i come across some old fellas union cards, workbooks etc. dunno i guess it just reminds me of my grandpa, he was a union tool and die fella, miss ya grandpa. thanks for sharing your fun with us. :)

[@mrpete222]

Yes

[@nottoday62]

Brian from Ma. Great video cool peeking over your shoulder happy birthday Mr. Pete hope your day went well Besafe

[@glennschemitsch8341]

That was no failed auction buy at all! you had a good time and so did we, so whatever you paid for it, it was worth it. you had a couple of items for your 'what is it?' videos, so don't just toss them out. With a little TLC, you might be able to restore some of the indicators and other measuring tools. 3 in1 oil works great for cleaning and lubricating threads. Happy birthday! looking forward to another LAST auction video. LOL

[@mrpete222]

😄😄

[@-Viceroy-]

Mr. Pete going through the drawers like little kid in a candy store. 80 years young - I wish you health and many more good years to come

[@ckvasnic1]

Happy Birthday Lyle! I thought the big winner was the Metric Jacobs Chuck! All of mine are for imperial.

[@67L-88]

If you only have imperial how do you hold metric bits? I also can sell you a set of Metric adjustable wrenches in case you in to turn metric nuts or bolts.... 😂

[@craigspicer4296]

Happy Birthday Mr. Pete, its great to see you doing what you love to do. In Australia we don't have markets to get hands on cheap tooling unfortunately. It makes Metal working slow to get tooling together.

[@mrpete222]

I guess we are pretty lucky here in the rust belt. Lots of old tools and machines.

[@robert574]

Cleaning rust part 2: Degrease the parts first solvent then with soap and water and once they are clean, use the citric acid, water and some media in a tumbler or just a sonic cleaner if you're doing a bunch. It does a good job and it's an easy way to go. You'll need some inert media that the acid won't eat at if you use the tumbler, and a tumbler made for liquid.

[@angelramos-2005]

Happy 80th birthday,mrpete.I wish I had those tools 50 years ago.Thank you.

[@tuffymartinez]

Thank You Lyle Peterson...... YOU ARE ALWAYS A JOY TO WATCH Watching I get the impression that YOU need a HUGE TRUCK 😆 TM

[@marksasahara1115]

Happy Birthday Mr. Pete! Actually some of the old paper junk, like the Sanka, Band-Aid packets, etc. and other junk has some historical value like what things people used and what things looked like back in the 80's. A sort of peek into the past. So interesting to see all of the stuff in the man's tool box, like the photos and other stuff, because you end up with a lot of questions.

[@edwardeggleston3612]

G'day Mr.Pete. I wish you were 50 years younger with all this knowledge. Happy Birthday to you and may you have many more

[@michelecrown2426]

What a haul! It would have broken my heart to leave the stand, but at least you got the drawers.

[@davidstansbury3204]

Happy Happy Birthday may all your dreams come true, happy happy birthday from all of us to you. Love your videos. Thanks for your time and knowledge

[@jackrichards1863]

Happy Birthday Mr. Pete. I really enjoy going through auction box's like this. Thank you for bringing me along on your discovery!

[@markgeorge3960]

Happy birthday, Mr. Pete! I would probably have paid $50 for that at the auction... less, after looking through it! But, the fun factor - priceless! A terrific gift for you!

[@norbertobosque7638]

Excelente benefactor de muchos,desde hace como 10 años, veo sus magníficas enseñanzas,1000 gracias ❤

[@mrpete222]

👍👍👍

[@bobbyanderson6272]

I just can't help it. I'm another one of those, like yourself, who likes to look thru old tools. So much better than the necktie or ticket to the opera. Hope you can keep it up for much longer. Thanks for letting us examine that stuff with you.

[@lroyson]

Happy birthday. I enjoyed seeing your auction haul.

[@samwoodfin]

Happy Birthday, mate! Here's to at least 80 more years of making stuff in the shop.

[@johnchristiansen1623]

Happy Birthday Mr. Pete. I have the same habit - the exitment and joy buying that kind of stuff is priceless. I enjoy every single video you make.

[@jimintaos]

Congrats on 80, Mr. Pete. I just popped on your video list and took a look at the date stamp on your first video on this channel. I've been following you for about half of those 14 years. Thanks, ya done good.

[@mrpete222]

👍👍

[@kevinyonke6773]

Happy Birthday ! Love the auction videos

[@edwardholland36]

Happy Birthday Mr Pete. The most important thing was to have some fun. Thanks for sharing your finds with us, and for sending the usable items to a good cause.

[@bin_chicken80]

I also just wanted to say happy 80th birthday! It seems everybody has gone back here to congratulate you for good reason. You're channel and knowledge has been such a great inspiration for me over the years; especially your skill, humor and laid back style of teaching. Looking forward to more. Thank you!

[@mrpete222]

Thank you so much!!

[@danermer2955]

Happy Birthday! Glad you got to do what you wanted, and much better than a necktie or Chinesium multi-tools!

[@walter2990]

Happy 80th! If you got half the entertainment from going to that auction, as I did watching it, then you're a blessed man. Personally, I would've paid no more than $35 for the whole lot. The most valuable items to me, are those dozens of loose cutting inserts in several of the drswers & boxes. Stay safe!

[@mrpete222]

👍👍

[@feathers352]

Happy Birthday!!! My folks are both 91 years old and still going strong so you have lot of videos to still make!

[@jeffryblackmon4846]

Happy Birthday, Lyle, just a bit late. Buying tools makes great sense to me! For my 50th birthday (26 years ago) I treated myself with a day off and a trip to buy some nice auto jack stands. Actually, any day of the year is a good day to buy tools. Regardless, I hope you had a great day and that you are looking ahead to many more! God keep you in His tender hands.

[@mrpete222]

Thank you very much🙏

[@garyc9445]

“ Sásta 80ú Breithlá “ Happy 80th Birthday Mr Pete, from all your appreciating fans in Ireland

[@mrpete222]

😄😄

[@singleshot2218]

Happy Birthday Pete! I could use the tool steel for my lathe. Take care and stay safe! God bless!✝️🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@mikepotter6426]

Happy birthday, God bless ya. Your a great man

[@tom87pate]

Mr. Pete, the item that you showed at about the 11:52 mark in the video is an indicator attachment. If you examine it very closely you will see B&S and a model number. It fits the plunger type indicators, but usually only the older types with the larger shaft. It just slips right onto the shaft and I think is used to measure the depth of a groove on the inside of a part. It took me two-years to figure out what mine was!

[@mrpete222]

Thank you for that, I will see if I can find it in the catalog

[@georgesweap7]

🎉congratulations Mr. Pete on achieving a milestone in your life! I wish you many more years to come! Both you and myself, we are addicted to tool auctions. I can not pass one up when I find one locally especially when machinist tools are offered. I find myself buying on the “cheap” and selling on eBay. Sometimes you are a winner and other times you break even or not. But I enjoy it!

[@mrpete222]

👍👍👍

[@RetroSteamTech]

Happy Birthday Mr. Pete! Love your videos, especially the ones like this when you go through an old toolbox. I have to admit to having bought some old toolboxes just for the fun of going through them and making discoveries!

[@mrpete222]

Thank you, we think alike

[@jimmunger8658]

Scrolling through you tube this morning I saw you sitting on the back of your car. Gene Autry’s voice popped in my head…. “ I’m back in the saddle again”. Happy Birthday Mr Pete

[@mrpete222]

I loved when he sang that song

[@rodwright225]

Happy birthday Mr. Pete , love the those auctions 😎👍👍