BIG SUMMER TOOL AUCTION- Nice Scores tubalcain

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[@bikerb62750]

I always get a little remorseful when i go to a auction and buy another mans tools . I think about how many years he saved those tools , and what will happen to mine ? 25 - 45 on the tool box if I couldn't look before hand. BIKERB

[@mikemarriam]

Sometimes its hard to accept that certain people resent other people having fun. A pernicious form of envy I expect. Regardless keep going to auctions Mr. Pete because I feel your joy. On the topic of getting bulk items distributed how about you start a Patreon account to cover the cost of shipping stuff you find. Id contribute to help ship stuff say to some mechanic in the Congo or Philippines or such. Perhaps there's an NGO that could be trusted to help. Float the idea to your viewers se what comes up.

[@mrpete222]

Thank you, that is a good analysis

[@MIGASHOORAY]

My wife is from Philippines each year in October we send Balik Bayan boxes with many different things last xmas i enclosed a 110 amp welder for the guys this year its gonna be a couple of tool kits so they can fix their motor bikes etc ,i just watch out for car spare parts shops which have open days HUGE DISCOUNTS ON TOOL KITS .MY WIFE SENDS MAYBE 300 lbs of clothes and food I JUST SENDS MENS STUFF., I KNOW THEY LOVE THE HELP.CHEERS.

[@mikedrop4421]

I'd definitely given $100 for that. The tap/dies alone would pay for lot.

[@mrpete222]

Yes

[@dougankrum3328]

Yeah, those pipe taps at 26 minutes are very expensive...! I'd give $100 any day for that box!

[@barryadams243]

I would have paid $100 but my dollar's not worth as Mutch as yours

[@terrycannon2061]

Mr Pete you might want to check with Steve Summers and see if he could use all the dull end mills. He has a cutter grinder and is learning how to use it. Would be good stock for him to learn on.

[@mrpete222]

Yes

[@davidharris6581]

Happy Birthday Mrs. Tubalcain!

[@mrpete222]

Thank you from her

[@raabsand]

I didnt even know about starrett (I'm a woodworker and dont use that high of quality measurements)before watching your videos. Now I hawk them at auctions and really look for them! Thanks I didnt realize they were high quality.

[@mrpete222]

Thank you, and yes they are the best

[@roylucas1027]

I would have gone as high as $25.00 for that box, unexamined. Examined, I'd have passed. Thanks for letting me live vicariously through you this morning.

[@mrpete222]

Thanks

[@RANDALLOLOGY]

You know what they say. " One man's junk is another man's treasure". That's what I live by. Lol Just for the taps and dies, I would of paid $100 max. Those large ones are expensive

[@mrpete222]

Thanks

[@brianpatrick8441]

I appreciate your love for tools because I am the exact same way and I truly enjoy going through these drawers with you and also I got choked up what's the dog tag as well. in fact I have my grandfather's dog tag from the coal mines

[@matttradie1341]

A switched on apprentice would pay 100 for that. I’m sure if you made up boxes with decent usable tools for apprentices and hobbyists, specially just using the old tool boxes just like that one, people would love them. No frills, just a box of critical and handy tools. Whack an ‘approved by tubalcain’ sticker on the side, Sold cheap, funding the next auction. I cringe here in Australia when u say your throwing it away. I keep thinking all the stuff could help some young man start a career or spark an interest.

[@heartlandranchtv4943]

I had the same thought while watching his videos. Couldn't agree more!!

[@ericcorse]

Lyle I believe you and I suffer from the same affliction, "can't ever have enough". That drill index is pretty neat. The SK tool box looks like it is olive drab, it makes me wonder if it was made for the military during the war. It certainly not typical SK quality. Not many WWII vets still around all in my family are gone.

[@mrpete222]

Yes

[@dougankrum3328]

It is not possible to have too many tools, as long as you have a place to keep them...!

[@ericcorse]

Doug that is the key requirement.

[@tonyburndred9828]

Hi Lyle doesn’t matter what other people say, it’s your bucks your pleasure and I for one enjoy you doing your thing, but I must say I wish I was your next door neighbour. Definitely not shafted at that price.

[@mrpete222]

Thanks for the support

[@terrycannon2061]

Mr Pete you might want to check with Steve Summers and see if he could use all the dull end mills. He has a cutter grinder and is learning how to use it. Would be good stock for him to learn on.

[@byrnejr]

You didn't loose any money on the tool box!!

[@altonriggs2352]

Known Tooloholic strikes again!!!

[@mrpete222]

Thanks

[@Pavinsteelman]

The Muller drill tap is off a corporation tap machine for water main wet or dry ,can be a hand ratchet type for new work dry or a wet tap machine under pressure.

[@mrpete222]

Thank you, so that's what it is

[@kenzpenz]

When I saw that dog tag ,my heart jumped too. The serial number on the tag indicates he was drafted in the military and received his tetanus shot in 1956. US stands for inducted (drafted) and RA indicates regular Army (enlisted) . Check out how worn the hole is in the tag, he must have worn that tag a very long time. He is what makes America great. I enlisted in the Army in 1955 and my prefix was RA, however as years went on all that changed. The Army even went to SSN, but that was a dumb idea. Later on , I became an officer and my prefix was O5327###, while the officers that attended places like West Point received the prefix like RA regular army. The joke at the time after the Vietnam war was, non RA were Christmas help and the RIF was on. (reduction in force). I retired in 1975. Thank you for returning that dog tag to the family it will mean a lot. Again thank you Mr. Pete for being so respectful....Ken

[@mrpete222]

Thank you for that info on the dog tags. I did not know any of that. I had thought maybe he was in World War II.

[@kenzpenz]

Mr Pete, he might have gotten another set of dog tags at a later date and the service would have updated his dog tags with his most recent tetanus shot. I have several sets of dog tags with updates on most. You sent me scrambling to find my old dog tags and I managed to find only one of the original tags with the T55 . My dog tag has the elongated worn hole, but not worn through like his. My dog tag has that strange cut out on the left side of the tag, like his and a A, for blood type and P for Protestant .That cutout has a gruesome need for use when placing one tag with a deceased soldier in combat. The Army no longer uses that on newer tags. Probably more information then needed so I'll butt out. Take care ...Ken

[@eleventeenmachine5991]

Here in Connecticut we have a problem with the antique and antique tools flippers. They artificially jack the prices up. And tend to exaggerate the age of the items by 10-30 years to suck in the ignorant buyer. So at the average flea market I'd expect the firm "asking" price to be at $350-450. Even though it has about 40% scrap and the rest is only useful to machinists. The hacks (antique dealers/flippers both full time and the opportunist scammers) tend to only search for the big name items. And seem to value the item based only on the make. And not its condition, type, or usefulness. So I'd try to pay under $80 if possible. But to a machinist the value of that box by contents is well over 300. The new cost of those taps and dies alone has to be in the $1000 range. So in my opinion you made out with it.

[@mrpete222]

Thank you for a very accurate analysis. Yes, at all options there are eBay sellers. They bid on almost everything, even if they do not know what it is.

[@leonardedgarsr2014]

Lyle, the Ajax drill stand, when cleaned up could sell for $45.00 or more by itself on Ebay....Vintage drill stands are very desirable...On the dog tag, that one was issued either just prior or during WWII, judging by it's shape.. I am a Korean War Marine veteran..joined in 1950 and my dog tags are oval in shape..Those issued after about 1952 are more rectangular with a "notch" in one edge...I am almost 86yrs old and I stated work in a machine shop in 1947..I presently have eight lathes, four of which are "suitcase" lathes and one is a 1947 South Bend 9A...One can never have too many tools!!!!! Keep those KZbins coming...I thoroughly enjoy them!!!!!

[@frankr7306]

I think the Mueller drill/tap combination bit is used to make a connection to a pressurized iron water main. A large saddle is placed over the main, the hole is drilled and tapped, then the fitting is installed. There is a gate valve on the bottom and a seal on drive shank at the top that makes this possible. The drive tool was air powered.

[@mrpete222]

Thank you for the information

[@ErnieNoa3]

I paid $50 for a Kenny toolbox full of tools, a Delta floor drill press and a 6 inch Delta table belt sander at an estate sale many years ago. The sander had a 220 volt 3600 RPM 4 HP motor. The motor is on my table saw! You never know what you are going to find at one of these sales.

[@mrpete222]

Hi Ernie. That was a goodbye on the drill press

[@pierresgarage2687]

Your hands became the same dirty color as mines when I need to look trough my old dies taps and so on, with that distinct smell of old oil and grime... ;) Not usually bidding high on used dies and taps, never got good experience unless they were new or so, same on endmills and reamers, those chunks of HSS were a better deal, though... ;)

[@mrpete222]

I agree on used cutting tools. Generally I want them brand new

[@MrShobar]

The Serial Number indicates that he was a draftee.

[@kevinwillis9126]

How many People came out when you set that siron of :)).. Thanks for sharing sir..

[@slypig24]

Or ran to there bunker......

[@mrpete222]

lol

[@Razehell42]

I love the auctions, never stop!

[@mrpete222]

Thanks

[@PeterWMeek]

That might be sperm whale oil. If so, it is fairly rare these days (since whaling has been banned). It is useful for lubricating tiny mechanisms like watches and indicators because it does not creep to places where you don't want it. (It is actually a wax that happens to be liquid at room temperature.) The only modern replacement is jojoba oil (again a wax rather than an actual oil). Nice haul. You seem to get to a lot of good auctions. In spite of being near Detroit, I don't see such good sales as you seem to find (possibly because I'm not looking very hard). For the S&K box, I think I'd be content at $25 and maybe disappointed at $35, and ecstatic at $15.

[@grntitan1]

If it is whale oil, I believe it might illegal to own anymore. Seems like I read that somewhere. I might or might not have some very old watch oil....LOL

[@mrpete222]

Yes, maybe it is

[@JimmyBallew]

Park-O-Meter is in north Arkansas, they were one of two parking meter manufacturers in Arkansas. They along with Duncan meters made most of the older mechanical parking meters. That oil would have been used to lube the bearings in the internal clock mechanisms of the meters.

[@frankmora8336]

Love going to the auctions with you. I would have paid 25.00 just for the tool box. Anything in it is a bonus.

[@mrpete222]

Thanks

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

I'm glad to hear you say that you will pass on some of this stuff that you don't want. Luk_3:11 He answereth and saith unto them, He that hath two coats, let him impart to him that hath none; and he that hath meat, let him do likewise. And I am sure you have and do.

[@mrpete222]

Thank you, John 316

[@DDB168]

WOW ! Mrs Tubal Cain may well be the coolest lady in the world. The box value? If you got it for less than $100 that's pretty good. If you were to resell the items you would make that much surely. The Starrett items alone would fetch a decent price.

[@mrpete222]

Yes thanks

[@captainRock0011]

The power saw blades are worth it to me....I so enjoy your channel....thank you

[@MrShobar]

$100. Make the items you don't want part of charitable giving (if they are at all serviceable). A handful of those hacksaw blades would be a treasure trove in some underdeveloped country. I have some S-K tool boxes from the '30's to "40's. Very strong, particularly the ones with the nickel-plated corner reinforcements. I don't know who made them; probably the same firm that made those nice steel boxes for their socket sets. BTW, the (dreaded) draft notice in your mailbox would get you one of those metal tags. "Greetings….". Now leave your job, sell your car, close your bank account, you're coming with me.

[@loul7239]

If you can get those dog tags back to the family I think we would all love to see a video of that. Imagine how you felt finding them and then multiply it by 100 when it is your grandfather.

[@mrpete222]

Thank you, hope I can find them

[@cdefilippo7]

sorry ! but you got taken ,better luck next time !!!

[@bpain9781]

Amen feelings for the dog tag!!!

[@mrpete222]

Yes thanks

[@LostMountainRestoration]

Thanks. Love these plunder videos.

[@mrpete222]

Thanks

[@johnbrookbank2969]

Your request of bid on what I would bid up to 50 bucks (Unseen) ! but seen I would be higher iam sure ! lots of items would be poss. not as worn as some of mine, My thinking is you scored big time! The fun of auction is what is the best !

[@mrpete222]

Thanks

[@AmateurRedneckWorkshop]

Nuts and bolts at my local hardware store have gone up quite a bit. Any box of bolts and screws no matter how varied is worth something. And the people running the estate sales around here have been to the hardware store and they want way too much for the nuts, bolts and screws sort of ruined a good thing.

[@mrpete222]

Yes

[@1345medford]

Yeah, hardware metal is outrageous now. I've gone to drilling holes in pennys for washers

[@tropifiori]

If you lived down the street, it would be great fun to poke around the sales and shops with you. Best regards Frank

[@mrpete222]

Yes

[@richardgregory6653]

$45.20 on the bid for the box(worth much more is the smile on your face)

[@mrpete222]

Thanks

[@davidcoakley85]

Its always your "last auction" mr. pete lol we dont judge do what you want!

[@davidharris6581]

Yea I'm starting to see a pattern there. :)

[@mrpete222]

Thanks

[@1995jug]

Put the siren on your car to use on the way to another auction so you could get there faster.

[@mrpete222]

lol

[@BurtonsAttic]

Bargain! The toolbox (contents) is easily worth several hundred $ as is parted out! The one Morse 1 1/2" tap covers the cost. Imagine where that dog tag has been/seen.......

[@mrpete222]

Thank you, very true

[@RRINTHESHOP]

The box is not worth much to me but the video is worth a fortune. Love the auction review and the rants. Thank you.

[@mrpete222]

Thank you very much Randy, I'm glad you survived the fire

[@RRINTHESHOP]

Thank you Lyle. We are glad too. Too many homes and lives are lost this week here in CA from the wildfires.

[@petercunningham4000]

Thanks for showing us your latest auction acquisitions. You certainly seem to get some bargains in your part of the world.

[@mrpete222]

Yes I do think goodness. But remember I am out bid 99% of the time

[@1blackbert]

A LOT OF RESALABLE ITEMS FOR A GARAGE SALE. If you were in the right area. Should be able to make 4 times your money on the items . If you could get your wife to sell for you while you go to another auction, That's what I would do . my Wife ISN'T MUCH FOR AUCTIONS RUMMAGE GARAGE SALE MAYBE.EAGLE. I'm a little late on this video.

[@bigray2859]

Greetings Mr Pete! Thank you so much for the respect you showed for this gentleman's dogtags! We love our vets! Always enjoy your tours through auction finds! Knock yourself out at the auctions! You, passing up on a good deal out of guilt will not benefit any of us that were not at the auction. Live long and prosper Mr Pete!

[@mrpete222]

Thank you for a nice comment

[@databang]

I’m not a machinist, but I do like the toolbox, I’d pay $50 for it and pay up to $25 extra for the metal rulers and various knickknack, but no mor than $100 for the lot. Thanks For the fun, Mr Pete!

[@sallybrokaw6124]

I would have bid 30 bucks. I would have completely sanded down the box and painted it Oliver green. Bought felt for the drawers at Hobby Lobby. You found the key thats a pluse

[@d.j.9961]

I work at a home improvement store which rhymes with knows....If you priced each of thise tools, your talking about a small fortune!!!!

[@MCAS1924]

The drill / tap combo is really strange. I would think the shavings & chips would have cause a problem. Thanks for sharing.

[@alsharamuntather]

This Old Tony got me here. You remind me of my dad, He's in his 80"s now. Thank you Sir for the great videos.

[@mrpete222]

Thanks to you and Tony

[@johndoe43]

My dad would appreciate you honoring our vets. He was a merchant marine in ww2. Also served stateside during Korea. Thank you

[@johndoe43]

4 dollars.? You got it for free. I usually give people more than they are asking. When I know they are way low. And then some are trying to get new price

[@terrycannon2061]

Don't want to turn this into a rant but can sure relate to those dog tags. I used to sit in my daddy's lap and put my fingers on the bullet holes he got from a Kamikaze plane when he was in the Navy. He was in WW II and my uncle in Korea. My daddy was lucky. One of those bullets was in his left arm and one missed his heart just by a few inches. He has been gone since 1998. Kind of glad he did not have to witness the Trade Center attack. I can not express how I feel about our professional football players taking a knee during our National Anthem. End of rant.

[@mrpete222]

I agree with everything you said. Your father was a Hero , The ball player was zero.

[@bigray2859]

My dad also was in WW2 also. I treasure his dogtags! Let's never forget our vets!

[@2024bear]

I'm from Illinois ........... where are these auctions at? Box worth about $100

[@reg.treg.t]

You enjoy going to auctions keep going and making videos of them as for the value in Australia a 3/4 pipe tap is (aud $60) $ 45A hacksaw blades start at $3A once again you have got a bargain

[@mrpete222]

Thanks

[@Terry_Baker]

Definitely a hundred dollar tool box. Great score!!

[@mrpete222]

Thanks

[@johndoe43]

Neat that you are a Minneapolis Moline fan. One came up for sale near my shop and I wanted to do it but I chickened out. It was propane. Too many projects already

[@EddieVBlueIsland]

I would say 25 - 35$ - those Swedish hacksaw blades are great ~10$ on their own taps ~20$

[@Vinlaell]

You ought to fix that dog tag up on a necklace punch another hole and give it back to that man sitting up in a nursing home that would probably bring him a lot of joy Not just for The memories it brings back but knowing that he has a connection to his stuff that you have lol

[@charlesarkon2195]

For $25.00 you didn’t get hurt. I’ll even offer you your moNey back+.

[@tonydentonarms4112]

Thank mullar tap Is for live tapping water lines. It goes into a machine you can use a power head or by hand

[@goldsilverandiamonds]

Nice finds. That box was well worth the 25.00. I'm guessing you have two hundred pieces or more in that box. Per piece prices it adds up quick if you were a reseller. The box is probably very collectible and valuable to a SK guy. I hope you can get the Dog tag back to the owner or family.

[@mrpete222]

Thanks

[@1stinlastout165]

If you can locate the family I'm sure they would love to have the dog tag back! As for the tools I hope when I go the person who gets mine looks after them the same as I do.

[@jameslaurencesmith7537]

i would have paid £15 / $20 . had i been there.. as i lack a lot of tools ,, look after yourself..

[@stevef01]

Many Happy Returns to Mrs mrpete

[@mrpete222]

Thanks

[@justinoff1]

It has nothing to do with dollar value it has to do with waste. Buy the box take what you want and leave the rest for others to pick through

[@SprintNumber4]

I think I would have also stopped at $25 on that box, sight unseen. At that price it's hard not to come out ahead on the deal. Even if everything inside is junk, you at least have another box to put some of your stuff in.

[@mrpete222]

I agree

[@GarretVanVorst]

That tap/drill is for installing a corporation tap into live water mains. They are hand operated.

[@xKaRiSmA]

Never stop doing these

[@mrpete222]

Thanks

[@xKaRiSmA]

mrpete222 you would have been an awesome teacher to have, learned a lot from you on KZbin alone

[@groefa]

Understandable that enough is enough, but have you priced nuts and bolts at Home Depot or Lowe's lately? Gasp ! You like electrical terminals, some guys like screws, nuts and bold... I love to save a trip to buy them, when I have exactly what I need in stuff I bought at yard sales (for nothing). The siren is WAY louder when wind is blowing through it. Not a peep about that beautiful plumb bob... you're a funny guy! for six years my junior ! Street price for the box of stuff as is, maybe $75. New would be several hundred at least !

[@mrpete222]

Thanks

[@misterbean7517]

How Do You Do Mr.. Pete, You know, call me crazy but I find myself talking back to you while you are going through your new tools. As if I was there with you. I love the narrations, very entertaining indeed. Tool Box: I'd pay from 25 to 45$. Thank you From Northern San Diego CA.

[@mrpete222]

lol thank you for watching

[@bobfuller9759]

Love these video's I wish we had auctions like there where I live!!

[@mrpete222]

Thanks

[@jaredlanny03]

so, for me.... it'd be worth a bit, but not a lot (I know that's vague.... but I do wood turning... I don't have a machinist's lathe, so they'd all sit in my garage for 20 years until i can finally get some machinist's tools). But at an auction around here, they'd sell for.... $100? probably upward of there. I wonder, and I know it would add a little of work, but one could make some extra videos with little editing, which would be fun to watch... but I wonder if you couldn't make a video each week (or month), where you pack a USPS "flat rate" box full of the "junk" tools you're already going to throw out, and do a give-a-way to your viewers instead, where we would pay the shipping on the box, and receive whatever you pack in it. Kind of a reverse unpacking video. That may generate some fun content, which might increase your audience - combined with silencing some of the griping from those of us in the inter-mountain west (and other areas) where these kinds of things are rare and expensive. Just an idea.

[@mrpete222]

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[@dondotson4604]

I just acquired a 14x6 Hendey lathe saving it from the scrap man for $200. It weights 1600#. Cant understand why anyone would scrap one. Don from Oregon. PS looking forward to your next last auction. ;0)

[@mrpete222]

These big old ladies are being scrapped at an alarming rate. No one seems to want them

[@suenwmiller]

for me there were some things of interest - I liked the dies, and would keep any metric taps & dies from 17 mm and smaller and the tool steal cutting blanks. I think that the price you paid was VERY good. I just bought a plain vanilla metric 17 x1.25 tap to chase a sparkplug hole in an alum. head. I paid about $25.00 for it, so this one tap more than paid for the box you bought. I have more than enough S.A.E. cutting tools, I would lot and sell on e-bay every thing else, only then would I know the true value of everything.

[@mrpete222]

You are right, those cutting tool sure are expensive when you buy them new

[@wallyverbeck1454]

First, I care not what you have. If you had one, or ten thousand, of every item in your shop, it would mean nothing too me. It only denotes extreme jealousy and envy, of those that complain about "what you have" ! Value ? "Replacement" value would be thousands of $. Used value would be in the high hundreds of $. Personal value to me ? Not one dollar more than I had to pay to get it. But, for what's there, I would think I would still be on the plus side if I had to give $100-$150 for it. More than that and it becomes problematic. Even though most of what is there, I do not have. I still think you are passing up a money making opportunity in inter-net sales. You live in an area where you can obtain things like this, at a reasonable rate, and have a large enough following to sell too. OK, so you have to the Post Office every day. Big deal. :-) Have a wonderful day.

[@mrpete222]

Thanks, that is a good analysis

[@billwalck1324]

FYI, The distributor, I notice, is a Magnetti Marelli. This is an Italian brand used on Fiat autos, and, I presume, other foreign engines. I have had a lot of experience with Wisconsin engines over the years, and have found them to be primarily Prestolite. The combination drill-tap is a Mueller, which is a company primarily associated with the AWWA (waterwoeks) industry. I would assume that it's purpose would have been installing residential lateral lines, probably with a hand powered device. Interesting!

[@mrpete222]

Thank you

[@rays2877]

Sometimes you miss some very worthy tools . I remember chuckling when you came across some German pump pliers, Knipex, I think, they are $65 Canadian around here.. And they are worth it ! And you were about to through them out ! By a man's tools we read a man's life.Keep at it. It's fun to watch.

[@mrpete222]

Thanks

[@steveskouson9620]

Lyle, here's a siren, just a tiny bit larger. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHbJiqF4rtqHh5I Don Garlits, and Robbie Coltrane. (The guy who played Rubeus Hagrid, in the Harry Potter movies.) He is a bit of a motorhead. Yes, that box was worth the $25 you gave. At least, to me. If I'd needed 3 or 4 of those taps, or even ONE of the larger ones, in the next year, that alone would have paid for the box. Good score, but your better half beat you, on her deal. steve

[@mrpete222]

Thank you

[@who-gives-a-toss_Bear]

Just got to this one Mr Pete and yes it's hard to pass some items knowing that the scrap man is the next stop. As I don't have many of your number taps and dies and no American pipe taps or dies then think I would pay your $50 or $100 Australian As a side that tap with drill bit attached. I have a ¾ BSP version. I still remember, was the late 50's in the UK, watching workers setting up and fitting a tapping to a live cast iron gas main. This type of drill tap was hand driven in a rotating assembly, clamped to the underground cast iron pipe. First the hole was drilled and tapped, the assembly head was then rotated and a valve was then screwed in. PS. I do enjoy your videos. If only my instructors had your flair.

[@mrpete222]

Thank you very much

[@Gary.7920]

Mr. Pete, In my mind, there is a huge difference between what something would cost (new) and what it is worth to me at auction. 1. I will not pay more than fifty cents on the dollar for anything at an auction new or used. 2. Often what seems a good deal on the surface will be taken home and never used. So was it a good deal, or a waste of money. All that being said, I am like you, I love an auction. Gary 75-Year-Old Home-Shop-Machinist in North West Arkansas

[@mrpete222]

That is all very true

[@astari39]

I'm guilty of keeping a lot of tools I have 3 tool boxes full of stuff I will never use.

[@petecooper4412]

Hi Mr Pete, that drill-tap is probably from a Talbot mains pressure water ferrel inserter, from the UK. I wish we had sales similar to yours, boy o boy, do you get some bargains. You know, sometimes, when looking through a collection of old tools like this, it's almost a biography of a mans working years. Broken things that have a memory moment from his youth, perhaps. A touching look back into the past. Thanks again, Pete from the IOW, UK.

[@mrpete222]

Thanks

[@stephenwagar2663]

Mr. Pete , Enjoyed All The Loot You Made Off With !!! I Think You May Have Some Pirate Blood In Your Veins !! " Take All You Can And Give Nothin Back " !!! As Long As Your Having Fun-- Go For It !!!!! As For The Tool Box , I Would Probably Bid A Buck Three Eighty . Best Regards

[@mrpete222]

Thanks

[@gordoneckler4537]

I enjoy watching these particular videos of your tool hunts. As to what the box is worth; I believe I would have bid up to $50.00 for the box and maybe even higher If I got Auction Fever while I was bidding. I attend the local flea markets regularly though the Summer months and I see a lot of the small tools that were contained in the box. Usually those tools sell for a dollar each. So, if the contents of the box was priced out at a dollar each, you have struck a gold mine. Problem is; it would take the rest of your days to realize the "gold". Best Wishes and keep the good videos coming.

[@mrpete222]

Thanks

[@matthewcorcoran4562]

You said something about how the value of these boxes depends on the person. I find it a lot on eBay. Tools that i might give away selling for $40-50 a piece, and lots of tools worth hundreds that end up going for roughly the same price. I try not to spend more than $100 on a lot, and even then I hesitate. Buying tools with other peoples Initials and drawers full of garbage Irritates me and I normally end up feeling like i overpaid for someone elses used junk. All kinds of perspectives though, and sometimes you end up with some really good stuff. I might have shot for $60 for that box. Not a whole lot in it I need, but if i could get it for that I wouldn't feel like i was wasting too much money you know.

[@mrpete222]

Everything you said is very true. But there is some fun in buying a pig in the poke. You never know what's in it, but sometimes I am very remorseful, LOL

[@tobarapprentice6618]

Mr. Pete. Is there any chance that you would do a video on milling cutters, and more specifically how to tell if they are “good or not” and if they are sharp. I have a bunch of old end mills that I’ve acquired at auctions and garage sales. They feel sharp, but they might be garbage; how do you tell/check? Great video! I have a siren as well off of a vintage fire truck and a bell from a railway crossing..... it appeals to the 8 year old in me. Please give us lots of heads up on the date for the “meet and greet”. Driving in from Canada. Best regards sir.

[@mrpete222]

Pretty sure it will be September 15. But watch for a video on that subject

[@OnlyTheEd]

Just my opinion, That box "S&K" was worth more than $100.00. All them scales, taps, dies, dividers, scribes.....and future memories.

[@mrpete222]

I think you are right

[@johnjohn-ed9qt]

The meuller tap at 26:15 is for a Meuller tapping machine (for tapping water lines while under pressure). Likely for ductile pipe, not steel, and meant to be turned by hand. I have not done it, but have watched it a good number of times. Nice box. I'd say $25 is fair. I like rules and, within limits, can never have enough taps and dies in special sizes. They can be sharpened, at least well enough for one job when you need that one special one.

[@mrpete222]

Thank you, that is good information to know

[@flipndoris]

I would pay 50 Euros for that. By the way, just because something that is useless has not been thrown away doesn't mean its been 'kept'. It is simply in a state of pre-being-thrown-away. That is an important distinction. My house is full of stuff like that.

[@mrpete222]

lol

[@superrodder2002]

You should set up a give away where subscribers can recommend a young person who is getting into the trades and could use a starter set to get them going. Similar to the draw Keith Fenner has done. I'm sure people would donate items either nee,used or home made to help out. Patreion support would be good to help with shipping the tool kit to it's new owner. Personally I wouldn't have bid on that box but in my area would probably have gone for $100.00, but to but everything new would cost over $1000.00.

[@mrpete222]

Good idea

[@xoxo2008oxox]

I think you did well. $25 for an old SK Tools chest, filled with decent bits, files and dies. Even if you resold those dies for $1 each, you are ahead. And that was decent of you about finding the dogtag...let us know if you return to family and their response. Now, put that siren on the tractor...!

[@mrpete222]

I'm glad you like the video

[@robc8468]

Great deal on the tool box hard to find good used machinist tools, mostly hard to find old machinist tools in Michigan too many active mechanical trades people seem to snap them up quickly at full market price. Most of my vintage Starrett tools come from California, New Jersey, or New England states which seem to be de-industrializing rapidly and shop metal working tools do not seem to be highly valued by the estate offspring.

[@mrpete222]

I think that is an accurate analysis

[@blakewerner4368]

well if i was bidding on it unseen so to speak like you...i would say, i'll try for 5 bucks no more...which means i will go to 15 but in the heat of it i would be at 25 before i backed off. it's probably worth more easy, but i have so much stuff already. both junk and good. to be truthful i really don't need anything more like that. i can outfit both my kids when i am gone and they will still need to get rid of lots of it. it's just so hard to not pick up well made (possibly) metallurgy though. and that is why i have to thank you sir. i can see yer plunder and enjoy the heck out of you going thru the boxes. i really do enjoy that, and i don't have to hear the wife telling me "what are you going to do with that stuff, yer shop is already overflowing." thank you for sharing.

[@mrpete222]

That happens to me too. I always end up bidding more than I plan on

[@charlessmall4075]

I would probably gone as high as $50.00 just to get the taps and dies. I too fool around with small old gas engines like Briggs, Clinton, Wisconsin, Johnson Iron horse and Reo and others. I need to find a good quality 1 inch pipe tap to clean up the threads in exhaust ports.

[@mrpete222]

Thanks

[@combatmedic1980]

Lyle, instead of trashing the stuff you don't want, why not give the tools away to a kid in school in shop, or just post the stuff on Craigslist in the free section, I'm SURE the people will appreciate getting the things for free, I'm sure you would have when you were young.

[@mrpete222]

Good idea

[@donbaker9373]

I go to a lot of auctions. Some would say we are in our second childhood. In say we are not done with our first. $100.00 would be my top bid on box. Good buy. OLDMANDONNIE

[@mrpete222]

Thanks

[@MaturePatriot]

My father-in-law was in WW2, and his younger brother was in Korea. They're both gone now. - Yes! We're Happy! Watching tubalcain! When I can't find boxes like that in my area, it would be worth $100, to supplement my tooling. Nice AJAX drill index. Park-o-meter oil was for parking meters, could it be Sperm Oil? I need to find some good USA made vintage files. Why keep used hacksaw blades? Another entertaining video. I'll send shipping money for what you don't want! LOL

[@mrpete222]

Thanks

[@browncarp]

Do you ever go on the world's longest yard sale? It's this week. I go every year. Goes from Michigan to Alabama. I'm lucky to live less than an hour from the southern end, so I go south to north.

[@mrpete222]

No, I have never been to that one, but I heard of it. We have one in Illinois that runs east to west on Route 34

[@PaulSteMarie]

Recycler is your friend. Dump all that old hardware in the scrap heap and feel good about it. Those Fay pattern dividers and callipers are beautiful items. I picked up a bunch of them new from various retailers a couple years ago when Starrett discontinued them 😢

[@mrpete222]

I love the Fay pattern. You did well

[@terrylinenberger378]

What is the box worth? For a person with a well equipped shop and the means to buy and keep good tooling the box would not be worth much. To the hobby machinist on a very limited budget and in an area where this kind of stuff doesn't show up often, it's a gold mine. That said it is easy to spend too much time and effort cleaning and sharpening some tools or use poor quality tooling and produce poor results. My opinion is if you need it buy a new good tool, if it is for one time use or a job that eats tools (rough cast iron, tools that need modified for a special job, etc.) use the sale stuff.

[@mrpete222]

Thank you for a good analysis