Poor Man’s Flea Market New Finds!

[@ROD59]

The poor man's flea market has become a crucial part of the channel, we love it and the best part is all free

[@richardgreen3068]

And he keeps pigeons! Is there anything you Don't do, John? You continually amazed LOL!!!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Richard- I used to have homers and fancy pigeons but now I just have neighborhood strays. 😃👍

[@tonymaiettasr.7340]

In the intro you show a chalkboard/easel. Being the baby of eight one of my older brothers brought home a chalkboard easel he found in the alley. One of my older sisters taught me the alphabet and numbers and how to spell and do arithmetic. I was about 3 or 4. I believe it really helped me. A very good find from “the poor man’s flea market”. Have a great weekend ScoutCrafter.

[@ScoutCrafter]

I’ve always like those. Whenever one came out it seemed like a good lesson was about to take place. 😃👍

[@juanbetancourt2802]

Love the Pigeons John....!!

[@gimble1]

Gotta be honest with you... The poor man's flea market is quickly becoming my favorite part of this channel.

[@stephendoherty1275]

Most of those mini fridges that can run on 12 volts is a Peltier cooler. What you hear running is the circulating fan. Sadly, they are not very efficient. They are made from piezoelectric chips (made of the crystals) that absorbs heat on one side (cold side) and radiate heat off the other side. If you add heat to the chips, they generate electricity! These are used in those fans placed on top of wood stove/ heaters to circulate air/ heat. And yes, the same crystals that produce a spark when struck in the grills starters and stick lighters... Lastly, the crystals are used in gyros to keep aircraft straight & level... As well as the motion sensors in our smartphones! I think crickets are cool too. Fun fact most of the time when people hear crickets outside at night and more so in movies - Are frogs! Another useless bit of information for those mechanical timers. When trying to synchronize 2 or 3 to come on at the same time: Time the difference from when the 1st comes on and the 2nd comes on with a stopwatch. Then unplug the 1st unit for that same amount of time and plug it back in. They will be within a second or two and repeat if needed. Great for christmas lights... Nice cover you made on that timer!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Those type coolers don’t use Freon either. I’m actually surprised it worked! 😃👍

[@GolfingDMV]

I had a few ripsticks as a teenager.. one of my favorites

[@Sawtooth70]

I remember back in the early 80’s, the first time I took apart the headset of my old Schwinn BMX bike and seeing all of those ball bearings. They were a wonder to me. I loved cleaning it all out and re-lubricating them. It was like I had unlocked the secrets of the universe. That only prepared me for taking apart the sealed bearing of a skateboard wheel. I have the same courtesy all these years later. It’s why I love your channel so much. Keep up the great work and thank you for putting that rip-stick back into service and out of the landfill.

[@MackofDuart]

Defiantly would have taken the Boot Dryer, BBQ, and the Big Zapper

[@rollerbald]

Clever way to make a cover for that timer! That little fridge is 'cool'! 😊 I love the poor mans flea market!

[@davidspinney2023]

Hi Scoutcrafter Coke and soft drink items are always desirable its because the advertising is often great.

[@stevenwitt4028]

Great video 👍 That Poor Man’s Flea Market is Gold. The RipStik skateboard 🛹 turned out fantastic. That 50/50 made that board 🛹 look like N.O.S. Those boards can be expensive depends on the one you choose,but maybe some kid can enjoy it now instead of being in the landfill 👍. What a cool little drink 🥤cooler and it works What...? 😮👍👍 that is awesome ! What a fantastic fix for the cover on the timer ⏱. I thought you was going to get that metal Tonka crane 🏗🚜 , some of the new ones are just made of mostly plastic, but I think the drink 🥤 cooler was a awesome find and the skateboard 🛹👍. Well again great video and can’t wait to see what you do on Monday. Have a fantastic weekend. 😃👍👍

[@ScoutCrafter]

That Tonka was newer or I would have grabbed it. 😃👍

[@snapringchronicles3020]

That timer is built like a tank. Nice replacement cover

[@krishoogstraat6866]

I agree on the feeling you get with the bearings. Your cover looks nice. Those little fridges just don’t get cold enough for me.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hook! Honestly I never use coolers or refers, if I drink a cold beverage I get the runs! 🫣😂👍

[@larrydemaar409]

My favorite item was that yellow metal toy crane in the beginning. I had one as a little kid and still have it. I had so much fun with it, great memories. Lots of neat things.

[@ScoutCrafter]

I have a couple Tonka cranes, absolutely love them. What kind of maniac doesn’t love a good crane? 😂👍

[@larrydemaar409]

@@ScoutCrafter That is for sure. Your poor man’s flea market is amazing! You have the same choice in toys, can easily relate.

[@michaelowens7151]

Our father installed some lampposts along our driveway and used a heavier duty version of that timer in the late fifties. The synchronous motor for the timer mechanism lasted nearly forty years, never stopping unless there was a power outage. The plug in type are just as reliable; which is nice because it seems in your neighborhood there is no shortage of quality items to choose from in the PMFM. Wonderful stuff!

[@Kirt-Davis]

I was hoping for a test run on that RipStik. Common, ScoutCrafter!

[@ScoutCrafter]

I’m worried about my hips these days! 🫣😂👍

[@michaellindsay8934]

I'm just fascinated at what people throw out. What a shame about New York city that people are having to leave all because of politicians Great show as always

[@ScoutCrafter]

It’s true- Unfortunately it’s mostly good people leaving that were great neighbors. 🫣👍

[@setdown2]

Crickets..I can’t keep them out of my house Little buggers…on a summer night it’s like a symphony between them and the frogs…it’s country music to sleep too…timers work great especially in large closets…🖖

[@ScoutCrafter]

It’s funny when they are outside they could help you sleep, but when they are inside, they can keep you awake! 🫣😂👍

[@LoStivale]

The poor man’s flea market is every man’s dream. Who doesn’t love cool, free stuff.

[@davedoughty1213]

Great video as always… I think the style of fastener on the Rip Stick is called a “sex bolt” due to the fastening method. I also find repairing and finding homes for cast off items therapeutic!! Keep it up!!! Thanks for sharing your story!!

[@almacli8360]

Hey buddy great finds I love the fact that it’s free at the PM Flea Market that skateboard came out great and that Coke Fridge was a score: thanks for the video have a good weekend Johnny

[@edt47150]

Nice video as always. I have used that kind of timer. I usually put the green pins together and the red pins together. That way I don’t lose the extra ones.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Smart!! 😃👍

[@jimjohnston7688]

Fantastic finds. Man nobody throws hardly anything decent in my neighborhood. I wonder if that Tonka style toy crane was salvageable? That might have made a nice Christmas present for some young boy.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Hi Jim- It had some pretty deep rust. I would have taken it but it’s a current model so I passed. 😃👍

[@bwayne40004]

What a nice surprise on that timer as I've the exact model. The dial decal is just a bit different but the same HB31R. I've had it about 15 years now and have mostly used it as an inside timed light switch when I'm out of town using a lamp or two. One time I know I had it plugged in for at least a couple, three years running non stop. I've also used it to time grow lights with indoor plants. This summer I had two box fans in the chicken coop that ran during the heat of the day. Still going strong and never exposed to the elements. Always wondered if it would crap out but after hearing you, I'm not worried.

[@BudBush]

What a great haul from the P.M. flea market. That Coke cooler was really unique and in top condition. I particularly liked the timer cover you rigged up. That plexiglass really comes in handy for your projects (like the Howdy Doody case). Those pin timers are really reliable. I've used one for years for the x-mas tree lights and the exterior ones. Well made and can't kill 'em with a stick!

[@waynemiracle8928]

I love seeing your pigeons! I used to have some back years ago! Makes me miss them and wish I could have some again!

[@ScoutCrafter]

They are great birds aren’t they?! 😃👍

[@andyc972]

John, the poor mans flea market never fails to impress - that RipStik came out great, some kid is going to think they've won the lottery finding that, what a kind gesture, for a little time, skill and effort ! I particularly like the Coke fridge, as you said it's great just as a decorative item, but working - wow, what a find ! Totally agree, on the practice makes perfect for the plastic cover for the timer, I try to remember all your great advice, but if I don't apply it soon it''s gone, it's the age old clash of experience vs failing memory !

[@allentrench]

Nice video John I would’ve bet a dollar that you were gonna get on the skateboard at the end lol

[@ScoutCrafter]

I never tried one of those Ripstiks, they are slightly harder to balance.. 😃👍

[@PantherCityEDC]

A man's got to know his limitations...🏥🤕🩹

[@coreysheets4862]

Im not a Coke guy so id of passed, but great score on the timer. My Dad used to have one of the Rain Bird timers for the irrigation system. So not only time, but also day, zone and something else. But all mechanical. The pump, heads, lines would always need attention, that timer though was bullet proof.

[@ScoutCrafter]

I’m a Pepsi man myself. 😃👍

[@johnkelley9877]

The Coca Cola cooler was a very neat find! I was impressed it ran. I used the mechanical timers too and they always worked. Once it was set up it ran perfectly. Thanks for sharing this.

[@ironhead65]

I think that fridge uses Peltier Cooling. The fan is there to just push the heat away from the plates.

[@billmccabe9601]

Great episode...two great projects!

[@nikki13t]

John..The first time I heard a cricket Buddy Holly was with them. Jerry T..🦗🦗🦗

[@metalwork.]

👍🇺🇲 great finds.... Rarely find stuff as good as you. I like to repurpose junk and hardware like making bird houses and other things from discarded fence boards and lumber.Did find a tool box with various tools and a good multi meter... Couldn't believe it

[@ScoutCrafter]

Tools today are foreign to many people- like finding a pail of horse shoes! 🫣😂👍

[@rawbacon]

Grill's perfect backyard Fire Pit, just cut the legs down to the height you want and you can even throw the grate on for cooking when you want. Boot Dryer, Lawn Ornament, gotta admit most of this stuff would have come home with me.........I've always been rather athletic but I've never felt comfortable on Roller/Ice Skates or Skateboards.

[@ivanstiles7030]

The poor man's flea market never disappoints. I'm really surprised that you didn't take the embosser. I liked the Coke mini fridge but when you cleaned up the razor stick i was a little disappointed that we didn't get a Scoutcrafter demonstration on how to ride it😂

[@ScoutCrafter]

I like embossers but I couldn’t think of the last time I needed to emboss a credit card! 😂👍

[@ivanstiles7030]

@@ScoutCrafter 😅🤣

[@mikebrunosgarage5338]

Great episode,I liked the fridge the best. Always like poor man flea market... p.s. the power washer worked great on the lawn vacuum!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Mike- Mix up a gallon of hot water and degreaser and spray on the item and let sit for ten minutes before power washing- Works fantastic! 😃👍

[@mikebrunosgarage5338]

@@ScoutCrafter great tip I will try that next time,Thanks again!

[@watchfast1]

@@ScoutCrafter😊

[@adiazcroce]

I enjoy very much your videos. Thank you!

[@Chevyv8man1]

Hey John, I've been using one of those types of on/off switch boxes for my Christmas lights for the past 20 years, yes the same one and they work great. I'm another one of your viewers that likes the poor mans flea market. It's amazing what some people throw out. It's nice to see that you saved that toy for a kid. You're right, someone will have a lot of fun on that. Later

[@lotsatrains]

Love that mini fridge wow 🤩 that is wonderful 👍 Also have that exact timer that’s used for our Christmas lights too 👍

[@tonylenge424]

Your Walks are like going to a department store! Unbelievable. Thanks for sharing.

[@62forged]

It's good to see toys restored. Some kid will enjoy your find.

[@bigvicsworkshop]

I kept waiting for you to demo the skateboard thing 🙂 Those things have never been friendly with me... I think the coke cooler is a great find... I tell ya, I am surprised there aint folks out there fighting every night for Poor Mans Territory and the Treasures it holds.... Always good finds tossed out.... . good stuff Mr. John - have a great weekend

[@ToolsandTime]

Nice finds! You knocked it out of the park with that fridge. That's pretty funny about that ripstick: "Free...Be Careful." That's going to be Christmas for some lucky kid at the skatepark.

[@rayleder3705]

Random thought during the skateboard disassembly...I wonder if our society will eventually cancel the terms "male and female" in terms of tool parts?! I wouldn't be surprised if it happens!

[@ScoutCrafter]

They can only try to shove so much BS at us before enough is enough. 😃👍

[@terryrogers1025]

Your cricket find was amusing as your notification on my I- Pad is a cricket sound, I was setting here laughing and look up and my wife is looking at me like I have two heads. 😂😂. Great finds on the poor man’s flea market, enjoyed it, thanks for the video sir

[@357magdad]

The free pile fridge is an awesome find!

[@alexstools]

My girlfriend says she can hear crickets at home too, but I'm deaf for the most part so I need them to be loud, like in Germany on New York 😂 I sure liked that Tonka crane, would've been nice for my boy when he's a bit bigger. I think those are quite desirable now. Hope you'll have a great weekend!

[@ScoutCrafter]

I have a vintage Tonka crane in my dining room! 😂👍

[@57WillysCJ]

Great finds. I am always surprised at how cheap things are now expensive and seemingly rare. I have been trying to find ome Melamine dishes to put in my camp box because they are great for that. They use to be everywhere and now you would think they were fine china at the prices.

[@JerseyJimFish]

More about the pigeon coop, perhaps?

[@jill552]

Very fun. Lucky kid who finds the well-lubricated ScoutCrafter skateboard. I didn’t know you had pigeons. 🇺🇸

[@ScoutCrafter]

I’ve had pigeons for almost 20 years. I used to have Homers and Fancy pigeons but now I just have local birds that were born in the coupe. 😃👍

[@spencereagle1118]

'Gee, Ma, some old guy left it on the fence, first go I slipped off because it was covered in some wierd red stuff'............😂

[@patjohnson3100]

The poor man's flea market is great. Thanks for tuning up the skateboard. Some kid is going to find out what it's like to experience some kindness and generosity. I hope he/she thinks about it. The Coke can refrigerator would be great in someone's man cave. Thanks

[@joeflores9496]

4:32 pm ca time. My older did the poor man swap meet in his days past. Like the title you gave it😂

[@lewiemcneely9143]

I'm a timer freak so that'd be my pick. We just got a countertop ice maker and that's a real deal too. Happy weekend and God Bless Yall!

[@ScoutCrafter]

Me too Lewie! Timers are amazing! 😃👍

[@lewiemcneely9143]

Happy weekend, Pal!@@ScoutCrafter

[@westhighlandsshop]

I can't believe some of the stuff you find. I will say I'm really disappointed we didn't get to see you riding the Ripstik! 🤣🤣🤣. Nice job on the cleanup and admire what you do with things like that.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Those RipStiks take a little practice to learn. I worry about my hips! 😂👍

[@loulunetta425]

Love the poor man's flea market. I have the same issue with plastics....what works is slumping it over an object the same size in the oven 250-300 depend on the thickness.

[@scroungasworkshop4663]

Ohh man I want that Coke fridge😢. The best way I have found to work with acrylic is to make a wooden buck, or in this case a block of wood, then sit acrylic on the block and heat them in an oven. Once the acrylic is hot enough it will almost fold it’s self over the block. I don’t have much luck using a heat gun either but your finished cover looked great. Cheers mate, Stuart 🇦🇺

[@ScoutCrafter]

Stuart- You’re right- the key is having heat that surrounds the plastic, the heat gun works ok on thinner stock but this was thick.😂👍

[@weeklyone]

Wow, unique finds! The coke refrigerator was really awesome!

[@OldSneelock]

Good haul John. Can't balance on a skate board. Skates & Skis are fine. Just have my feet free to move independently.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Dave- I worry about my hips now! 🫣😂👍

[@Resto-Rob]

So cool! The Coke refrigerator is the Bee's Knees of a find!

[@jeffreykindron7162]

I've been shopping the " poor" man's flea market for well over 40 years, I estimate I have saved thousands of dollars with the treasures I have found. It pains me when I have to pass by some great stuff when I don't have the time to stop - or my wife won't let me 😅😂

[@alansmith4734]

6:32 My drug of choice is Coca-Cola! I'll trade an Apple Air Tag for it? (April Fools) I have an Easter Egg for you, on Victorinox Knives. There is a Straight Pin hidden in certain models. I have a few knives, and it doesn't exist on mine. They have to be made after 2017? It can be bent into a fish hook, for survival in the desert. Kidding!

[@tomdale1313]

All in a Day's of joy, txs for sharing...Coke frig

[@jreed2447]

I insulate houses for a living. just lay the batts in attic and save some money on heat of course you need a lot more that cover the attic.I was wondering if you could do a segment on rivets and tools to do it thanks

[@ScoutCrafter]

😃👍

[@paulsworkshop4179]

Great find with that Coke cooler. I guess that’s going to stay in the shop full of root beers. The grills are great for camping or tailgating.

[@chrisT5259]

Nice job scout! Love the fridge....

[@marko11kram]

The Coke Fridge had me smiling for sure. And I don't even drink soda. Too bad It wasn't a Fanta for your yearly Fanta.

[@ScoutCrafter]

Orange Crush! 🤗👍

[@ke6bnl]

You need to train your neighbors like I did to just drop the stuff off at my house so I didn't have to go through the trash

[@ScoutCrafter]

😂👍

[@essentialhandyman]

I’ve never even heard of a boot dryer before.

[@ScoutCrafter]

They are big in snow areas, when your boots are wet these dryers use gentle heat and air to dry them without damage or shrinkage. 😃👍

[@adventurebloc]

Scout, if you can part with the starrett wire gauge featured earlier this week, my toolkit could really benefit. Please let me know.

[@grounded-b937]

That skateboard wheel axle is called a "sex bolt" ( or a binding bolt) in the McMaster-Carr catalog

[@colinfblair]

I would of taken the insulation, I’ve see someone putting it around the bath tub too keep the water hot for longer.

[@rickcentore2801]

The "Poor Man's Flea Market" really paid off. A lot of good stuff but the Coke cooler is my favorite item.

[@toolrestoration]

Love the fridge John ..... knew that was a fridge , just had to be didn't it ....

[@johnwallis5824]

After thinking about it I'm not gonna do Jacktown tomorrow either😢

[@GWP323]

I hope you find a dry spot to release the cricket. It's week 5 million of monsoon season in NY and it is getting old...very old! 'The Cricket in Times Square' was one of my favorite books when I was a kid. George

[@ScoutCrafter]

I left him in a bush where I hear crickets at night. 😃👍

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Have a great weekend!

[@pitaeata8493]

keep your eyes peeled for a 12v power supply when you head to the pmfm and im sure you'll find one for that coke cooler. useful when you go upstate maybe.

[@ScoutCrafter]

😃👍

[@petediamond7263]

I want to see the video of you riding the ripstick!

[@spencereagle1118]

You should do a seperate channel for 'Poor Man's Flea Market', John.

[@Clarkson350]

Bug zapper, justification for owning multiple tool sets, timer whoo hoo! You need a few solar panels and a couple batteries

[@ScoutCrafter]

I have a couple solar panels on my back porch but rarely use them. The newer ones are much better. 😃👍

[@toolscarriagesmodellbauand7246]

What interesting item syou found at the poormens fleamarket. Amazing.Its the Coca-Cola fridge. Great.

[@saigaking]

It’s crazy to see what people throw away amazing finds scout have a great weekend god bless take care 🇺🇸🇳🇿🦅🗽👌🏻👻45

[@stewartew]

Why do they make sockets that are metric sizes, yet they are 1/4, 3/8 or 1/2 drive ? You have to have both American standard size and metric size to do anything these days yet the metric size sockets are american size drives ????

[@ScoutCrafter]

Standardization has always been a problem, especially in the Tool-world! 😃👍

[@E-Glide]

John, I'm waiting for you to move...poor man's flea mark bonanza...lol. jeffandar

[@brl3900]

And now we know you collect pigeons also 😂

[@SeanJelly]

Hey John, did you get my email about the lathe?

[@ScoutCrafter]

I’ll look right now! 😃👍

[@ScoutCrafter]

I didn’t see it! Can you re-send? Put Lathe in the subject box! 😃👍

[@danohstoolbox]

that coke fridge was a great score now you can have cold drinks in the basement

[@GuntersGarage]

The Coke fridge was pretty dang cool and it still worked!!

[@ronaldbrown5745]

Imagine the poor man’s flea market when John moves!

[@jackcollins2344]

I am taking the coke fridge if it works great but if it doesn't its still going home with me

[@Rusty_ok]

You mentioned that many of your neighbors are moving out. When are you going to move?

[@ScoutCrafter]

I keep looking every day for a home in a nice state that I would consider moving to. It’s very hard! 😃👍

[@Rusty_ok]

@@ScoutCrafter Consider the central US like Oklahoma, Kansas, etc. I want to be walking the poor mans flea market in your neighborhood if/when you pack up to leave. I bet there will be some gems at the curb.

[@matthewhopkins666]

I'm fascinated that a company selling fibreglass insulation of all things would go to the trouble and expense of licensing a kids cartoon character for their packaging.

[@ScoutCrafter]

I believe it was the relationship to PINK that made them choose the Pink Panther. 😃👍

[@matthewhopkins666]

@@ScoutCrafter Yeah I got the relationship between the colour of the product and the character I'm just fascinated that they pay to use a cartoon character at all. It's not their own generic character they must be paying a licence fee to use it. It's not exactly a product marketed at kids is it? Usually companies will pay to licence a character like that so kids will pester their parents to buy the one with the character on the packaging.

[@melkc345]

Actually, the Pink Panther was born of the opening and closing segments of the Pink Panther movies (most with Peter Sellers). As the insulation was pink, it made sense to capitalize on the popularity of the movies which were geared towards adults. The kids cartoon show was an afterthought of the movies. Jim

[@matthewhopkins666]

@@melkc345 They adopted the panther mascot 17 years after the first movie came out and I would hardly describe those movies as geared toward adults. Regardless of that it's insulation it's not a product you see traditionally marketed with a cartoon character like cereal, candy, potato chips etc and it's even stranger a company would pay to licence a character for such a niche product.

[@Reggyontheroad]

Gotcha 👍👍🔩🔩

[@rok1341]

You caught Jiminy so early he didn't have his hat on

[@ScoutCrafter]

For such a ugly insect they make such beautiful sounds…

[@rok1341]

@@ScoutCrafter he looks better in a suit and hat than i do

[@sebglayburg5163]

That bag of insulation is getting pricey at home depot!

[@joeschulz7997]

You find some great stuff. As I like to say, it's good for nothing 👍🏻😂

[@regiment6541]

Hey I like that can👍