MR PETE SCORES AT A Machinists Tool Auction part 1 tubalcain

[@grieske]

Tubalcain gives us a cool fact about machine tools, and says:'...not that anybody would care..." A few tens of thousands of people think to themselves:"Except for me, that is."

[@mrpete222]

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[@joeblan9426]

I think anyone that watched this video wished they could of been there with you Mr. Pete! I did catch the excitement in your voice and could tell that you had a good time.I think that most of us that are machinists or hobbists would have enjoyed going.Thanks for sharing your loot! This was a great video for me!

[@mrpete222]

It was a great day--Thanks for watching

[@one4stevo]

Wow.. was on the edge of my seat the hole time with my mouth opened. what an awesome auction that was, Congratulations on the new items

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[@hawkie333]

Jealousy, nostalgia, desire, and greed....all the makings of a fantastic auction. Wish I was there....what a haul!

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[@RichardEHunt]

As a youngster (I will be 59 this summer) I learned as a youth on many of these era tools. Thanks for the memories

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[@girliedog]

I have no idea why it gives me satisfaction to watch you discover and bring these obscure items into your shop but it's interesting and fun.

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[@rustymachineshop9456]

thanks alot mr pete i got the sickness just like u I could watch videos like this all day long

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[@RelentlessHomesteading]

What a haul - not so much mechanical like that out here on the left coast. Very fascinating items. What I like most is figuring out what we can use them for -- I LOVE to repurpose and use everything I can, or someone else can.

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[@metalmogul4691]

well worth all the time you have spent doing this trip to the auction. Treasures for sure, thank you.

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[@kenzpenz]

Wish I could have been there to see all that stuff. I love this, keep on filming Mr. Pete and thanks for sharing.

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[@Abom79]

Mr Pete, what a great looking auction! I noticed lots of go/no-go gages, I could use lots of those. The Premo Taft-Pierce tools are outstanding! That rectangular block is what I have always known to been called tunnel blocks. I have a pair of the same size, very used of course. That cylindrical square was amazing! only $1?? On the Johansen gage block set, the radius attachments may be for using a mic to measure the stack up. Really enjoyed this one!

[@mrpete222]

HI DAM---Let me know which gauges you want (free). I will bring them to Ohio

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sorry--meant ADAM

[@Abom79]

I noticed them in the auction video as you were waking around previewing everything. Looked like a bunch of internal thread go/no-go gages. I've been wanting some of those for the hydraulic work I do, mostly 12 pitch threads. I assume the auction we well over and everything is gone by now.

[@mrpete222]

Yes--they are long gone. Mostly internet buyers

[@howeyedoit8224]

Abom79 I

[@danbreyfogle8486]

I love watching you go through the "plunder" so need to find the next two, wait, three parts.

[@shawnmrfixitlee6478]

What a great company , I woke up every day for school in the 70's by way of a wind up clock from westclox . Super great scores there Lyle .. Thumbs up !!

[@mrpete222]

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[@bcbloc02]

Amazing to see the 70+yo cylindrical square still in the wrapper!

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[@ChrisB257]

Oh my - so much auction treasure. That was a whole heap of stuff you brought back... a few nice items for sure.

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[@RaysGarage]

Outstanding, I felt like I was in heaven there for a while! Thanks for taking us along Mr. Pete!

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[@OldSweetTed]

Mr. Pete, I understand your enthusiasm. I am not a machinist, but I appreciate how folks can machine things, especially tools. I bought a great used 1 inch Starrett micrometer because it was the same exact type my brother had when he was a machinist 60 years ago. I haven't used it, and I probably never will, but I OWN IT and I can fondle it! :o) Keep up the good work!

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[@Siskiyous6]

Your taste in tools and your excitement ring like a bell in my soul sir.

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[@EVILDR235]

I just love finding hoards of stuff like you have here. It is like opening presents as X-mas. Wherever there is a garage sale, I'll be there. Wherever there is a estate sale, I'll be there. Wherever there is a flea market, I'll be there. T.J.

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[@punkrockworkshop5123]

always so cool watching/listening to a real deal old school man get truly excited about stuff...

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[@grntitan1]

Wow!!! Nice score mrpete. Honestly, a few of the items you showed already combined together far exceed what you spent. This would include gas and meals. Those angle plates and the cylindrical square are really nice items, and new. Thanks for sharing.

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[@Daledavispratt]

I'll be there for sure, Mr. Pete...these auction tours you do are among my favorites...and all the others are my other favorites! Thanks!

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[@barrybeggs8543]

Mr. pete ,you are a man after my own heart. I love old auctions...

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[@bobauer4359]

Mr. Pete: Very good video. Besides seeing all the so called junk I appreciate the little tidbits of information you provide. I always thought that Scheer Tumico was a foreign company, so thanks for clearing that up. You never cease to come up with some informative material.

[@SwitchAndLever]

As a collector of CE Johansson tools that height gauge is amazing! I don't generally feel envious, but I am a bit saddened that such tool auctions simply doesn't exist in my neck of the woods. Thanks a lot Lyle, I truly appreciate these videos, not just because I'm a hoarder in denial!

[@mrpete222]

It was $30--I found the auction ticket plus 10%

[@KyHighlander59]

I bet you were a heck of a shop teacher. I could sit and listen to you talk all evening without falling asleep. Few of my teachers can I say that of.

[@mrpete222]

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[@CarlinComm]

Wow, definitely treasure! I think it was more fun hearing you get excited, and explaining what the history was of the items. Thank you for sharing that.

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[@ashleyward427]

oh yes. I could hear the excitement in your voice. Awesome score. and most definitely We will be waiting for the next video. another from Australia. Thanks for sharing.

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[@haroldschultz5864]

Just now catching up on lots of your videos Mr. Pete . I learn a piece of history in every one . Thanks 👍 p.s. yes I know this video is six years old but the facts are still relevant .

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[@charlescartwright6367]

Junk ? ... Treasure ?? Seldom do I criticize you, but I could have spent the whole time at one table, living in Hawaii all I can do is drool on my keyboard. I used to complain about lack of space in my shop, but as I grew [older and wiser] I realized if I had this whole acre under roof I would be out of space in the first year. I have become more experienced in stacking 20 pounds of stuff in a 10 pound bag. Thank you for sharing this with us ... now to clean my keyboard and dry it!!!

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[@billrok]

I love the auction reveal videos. I can't get to the auctions but watching you show the hoard is awesome. Looking forward to more. Thanks.

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[@jay7605]

Wow. What an auction. Wish i had been there. Like a child in a sweet shop.

[@MrTonyhpeace]

I WISH I COULD FIND AN AUCTION LIKE THAT. I ENJOY WATCHING ALL YOUR VIDEOS. THEY GIVE ME SO MANY IDEAS FOR WHEN EVER I GET THE CHANGE TO GET BACK TO THE STATES ONE DAY.

[@DougHanchard]

Anthony Peace You can. As Mr. Pete stated, it was mainly online bidding. The drawback, impossible to verify condition of tools and based on the size of this auction, almost impossible to track each lot unless you have HOURS of free time to go through the website list. Google search machine shop auctions and we will see you back here, 5 years later, before you resurface. :)

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[@larry400]

Very interesting and I always learn something new even if you may think the subject is not that interesting to us. Thank you for sharing what you do and know so well.

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[@sheepdogg4206]

If there's one thing a pirate loves, its dividing the plunder! Can't wait for part 2, keep up the good work!

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[@richardrogers567]

Thanks Mr Pete, looks like you had a load of fun.

[@GermanToolReviews]

Nice Haul! I subscribe to the three R's philosophy of junk: Reuse, Re-purpose, Recycle - in that order. I rarely if ever throw anything in the trash.

[@mrpete222]

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[@gordtaylor2635]

awesome finds Lyle. you should have an auction for all the goodies you don't want😆

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[@johanu6481]

Nice to see the CE Johansson lable! The saying is that Henry Ford bought one of the first sets of gauge blocks from Johansson, which actually made the assembly line production process possible back then. The early gauge blocks sets were made using a feet powered sewing machine with an attached grinding disc, operated by Johanssons wife...! //Johan U - Sweden

[@mrpete222]

I read about that once--Thanks for watching

[@backyardmechanic921]

Can't wait for the next video, love a good rummage though old tools.

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[@jschlesinger2]

When you can't find your 3" mic....buy another one. Love it. RIP Westclox. So many big old names have left our state. It won't be long before you see tools sales pop up around Aurora, IL.

[@mrpete222]

Thanks for watching. True-I have know many men that worked there including my bro inlaw

[@dougvanallen2212]

Mr Pete that must have been some event. I would be happy with the stuff your going to scrap .cant wait for the next video on this score

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[@kaceesavage]

Good stuff! Nothing gets me going quite like new old stock! Looking foreword to part two.

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[@vintagesawyer6246]

Nice haul , I was a trainee machinest as my first "real job" in the early 80"s , so I find this stuff interesting. 👍

[@Jondamnit]

Great stuff..! Love seeing to old tools and such. Thanks...

[@keithpattison6763]

For someone who appreciates fine tools, this would have been mind blowing. You got some nice things.

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[@oakenarbor2046]

Loved to trunk opening...looks so familiar! A hardy thanks for the free ride along!

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[@Albertwildhorseshoer]

Some kid who invents, creates art, or replicas would love the throw away stuff.

[@jeffryblackmon4846]

You had a good time, picked some nice items. Thank you for telling us the story-thus far.

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[@chadstrutzenberg9171]

I really like living vicariously through your videos!

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[@siggyincr7447]

Nice haul! The fresh from the Taft-Pierce factory items are especially nice. Looking forward to seeing the rest in the next part.

[@mrpete222]

They are my favorites-Thanks for watching

[@Panzax1]

That's the mother of all indicator-collections. Thanks for showing us!

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[@katyfox2749]

ALL that WONDERFUL STUFF , my drool bucket is filling up !!!! Beautiful blade mic ! I only have a few Scherr-Tumico mics in my box. Looks like you also have an electric engraving pen in your plunder , those are FINE as frogs hair !!!

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[@oakenarbor2046]

At 11:51 you introduce us all to TUMICO. As a consequence of that small bit of advise I went back and gave another look at a precision level I had passed over thinking it was just no name junk. Wow, now it is home with me it is a near twin the Starrett 199. It is a model 1415 in excellent shape. Thanks for helping keep old tool knowledge alive! I have pictures if your interested.

[@lightbox33]

The scary part is that Pete is able to repair everything not in working order or find a way to use it for something. Incredible knowledge. I bet if he would set up a shop to teach he would have a waiting list of students. I would be there. Great stuff!

[@mrpete222]

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[@douro20]

Some of the really old NSK stuff tends to be put into wooden boxes lined with paper. The instruments themselves were much nicer than the packaging (but that's still the case sometimes). Never seen a cylindrical square before though I used to work in a shop which did lots of custom work and everyone was responsible for inspecting his own work.

[@sickboymech92]

My god, one man trash is another's treasure. I wish we had something like that in my area. We have maybe a half dozen machinists, most hobbyists, that I know of and '0" tool supply for machine paraphernalia. You are one luck man Mr. Pete I am green with envy.

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[@Cavemannspace]

That little 4 jaw was disappointing, but I'm thinking there may be a video series where you will restore it.

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[@1musicsearcher]

That's it! I'm moving to Illinois just to be near some of these auctions. Well, just the good weather auctions.

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[@stevewatr]

Hardcore hoarder here, bring on part 2! Jealous of those Taft Pierce items. They were made about 45 minutes from me. I have a pair of TP cast iron V-blocks I got for a song, and they are sweet.

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[@eleventeenmachine5991]

Once again, thank you for the education. I went to an auction last week in Vermont and I also came home with the gage block stack holder. But I didn't get the base.

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[@mjmcomputers]

Nice finds! Can't wait for part 2.

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[@AWDJRforYouTube]

@13:25 Johansson...My old machine shop instructor pronounced the name of our huge hydraulic shaper as YO-HAN-SON. I don't know which old machine shop instructor is right LOL. Thanks for sharing your nice items!

[@mrpete222]

Thats way my dad said it

[@shexdensmore]

You make Hoarders sound dignified. lol hey, i see you have another project there. making new screws and backing for the chuck.

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[@rwallace9848]

You rock Mr. Pete! Love your videos and really look toward to each one. Thank you for sharing such awesome content.

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[@kevinwillis9126]

looking forward to part 2.. as they say one man's junk is another man's treasure.. Thanks for sharing sir....

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[@HellSpawn722001]

I'm sure jealous of you sir, we don't have awesome auctions like that in my area. I love looking through old tools and I'm a bit of a tool hoarder myself. Love the video!!!!

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[@p61guy]

Not just for hoarders, I enjoyed the descriptions. Would not have known what a lot of that was. Until now.

[@MarkMarooth]

Super plunder Mr Pete, I got your excitement. Well done sir!

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[@Lou-je7nh]

good golly Mr. Pete, how do you find deals like that! I think i'm as excited as you are. around here that haul would be worth thousands, even if it were all rusted.....I'm anxious for part 2

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[@MrPragmaticLee]

Man, I would have peed myself if I had got to go to that auction and definitely would have spent way too much. Looking forward to the 2nd part cause I know there'll be some "jewels in the junk."

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[@ronpeck3226]

Talk about a kid in a candy store! Then you got to celebrate Xmas early, unwrapping all the boxes of surprises! Got to find me an auction!

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[@timzyrkowski9461]

The 4x4x6 is called a box angle plate. Nice haul on the Taft Peirce stuff. Some of the finest tools made.

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[@BKD70]

Oh my... Zep 40... used cases upon cases of that stuff in my earlier years... will never forget the smell of it.

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[@johnkinnane547]

G'day Mr Pete really quality gear very envious, beautiful gear thank you for showing it kind regards John

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[@randomdude1786]

my heart was pounding too. taft pierce priceless,sherr-tumico a classic cant belive the deal you got. as you might have guessed im a pt.2 kinda person made my own 10"x3.5" cylindrical square there self check type 90 deg station's all check square damn the price of those and very very nessicary though

[@mrpete222]

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[@mikejackson3564]

The machine shop Vikings love seeing the plunder!

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[@motor1395]

Thank you for the video and especially the information on the Ford items. I have a couple triangular scrapers??? That say Ford in script on them. Thought they may have been from the auto builder or something. No idea what they were used for. Now I have some research to do. Thanks again!

[@motor1395]

Just checked the 3 inch scraper and it says C.E.J. Ford. Tools are great fun!!

[@harezy]

The stories those tools might have if they could talk. Roll on part 2.. You got some nice stuff there ps that chuck could make a nice lamp stand !!!!

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[@MegaCountach]

Great score Mr Pete! Glad to see you excited over your tools, that height gauge is very cool! Best regards, Doug

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[@DanielSallros]

Very nice finds! Looks like there was quite a lot of C.E.J (Johansson) stuff there. Like the two large comparator stands I saw in the trunk of your car.

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[@termlimit]

Mr. Pete, how do you find out about these types of auctions? Would enjoy doing the same. Thank you for all you do.

[@yvesdesrosiers2396]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I do appreciate everything you share.

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[@wayneparris3439]

36 years in aircraft tooling. We called that 4 x 4 x 6 a "tooling cube" All 6 sides are square to each other, this allows you to clamp your work to it then rotate it in any axis you need to do layout work on the surface plate. I have a matched pair in wooden boxes about 6 x 6 x 10. Never heard them referred to as "box parallel" Could be called that I suppose. A bit big for that use to me.

[@mrpete222]

I looked them up in the old taft catalog--they are called box parallels. Thanks for watching

[@PeterWMeek]

I think you could bring some of the surplus items down to the NYC-CNC open house. They have swap tables, so maybe you could unload some of what you got that is surplus to your needs (or at least to your inner packrat).

[@mrpete222]

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[@mikemarriam]

Its bitter sweet to get such opportunities to acquire otherwise unattainable tools but to think of how many of these shops go out of business every year.

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[@rlsimpso]

Great plunder. I have some Tumico polished micrometers. I really like the polished frames. They are probably 2-3 times older than me and still accurate.

[@mrpete222]

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[@em21701]

My first house was in Woonsocket. There is nothing left of the industry that used to be there except for a few old buildings and the multi-family houses that were once owned by the companies.

[@mrpete222]

Its sad--Thanks for watching. They are closing the huge CAT plant in Aurora

[@johngalt9262]

Nice Finds there Mr. Pete. I have some Taft-Pierce V-blocks, they're nice. Also a good assortment of Scheer-Tumico mics (std and thread) they're good stuff..

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[@tectalabyss]

Great finds for sure. Could the chuck be repaired ?. I have been looking at the mini laths for my shop,due to room and cost restraints. Thank you for all the great videos Sir.

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[@drawvenmusket]

wow that was a great looking 4x4x6 box parallel

[@mrpete222]

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[@MrUbiquitousTech]

Nice scores Mr Pete! Beautiful tools there; look forward to seeing them in use! Didn't you mention once that Mrs. Tubalcain had worked at Westclox?

[@jimsimpson8663]

Cor Mr Pete , was drooling over all that stuff ! ! , but I must stay at home when sales like this appear here in England , no money ! ! I suppose my workshop will go the same way one day.

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[@staginglightingsensation8505]

I am not a horder buttt. I love to see things from the past. And wounder of the story behind the things and names

[@AD4MRick]

I love this kind of stuff. I live in a rural area so these type of auctions are pretty much non existent. Don't get me wrong, I wouldn't move for anything but I do see advantages living closer to cities. Thanks for showing us what you purchased. R

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[@thisnicklldo]

I'm from the UK and I grew up being woken up every morning from the age of 6 or so by a Westclox Baby Ben on my bedside table. I guess it was bought in the UK, though we had relatives in New York who just might have sent them over (my elder sister also had one, mine was green).

[@mrpete222]

Thanks for watching--I got a baby bend for my 10th bday

[@MrShobar]

The script "Ford" logo may, in fact, be the most valuable trademark on Earth.

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[@nowayjerk8064]

i love auctions !!!!! i got a golden rod oilcan saturday 4 bucks for the collection the other 44 filed the truck :) thanks for sharing looking forward to pt 2 and 3

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[@nowayjerk8064]

:) also got a cast iron cow door stop in a 2 $ box lot the patina on it looks old, and all the boxes left to rummage trough .

[@pierresgarage2687]

Hi mrpete, You got the greatest deal on a cylindrical square for $1, looks like in only about 10 years when I'm your age I'll need another shop to satisfy my machining tool collection craving... lol I'm not so sure we get so much smarter as we get older...!!! ;) Cheers, Pierre

[@mrpete222]

So you're a hoarder too

[@pierresgarage2687]

And a pretty good one also, I'd say... lol

[@TYPE-zd3gm]

I love these videos! We don't have auctions like that out here. I want to be a hoarder so bad, I guess I will have to try harder! Plenty of stuff comes up on Craigslist, but they don't seem to have any problem getting top dollar for it. 3 weeks ago I drove 10 hours to buy a South Bend 16. Where I live it would have brought $2500-$3000, I paid $1000, and it is in great condition, it was just dirty.

[@mrpete222]

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