Craigslist and Garage sale scores!

[Baz]

Nice score and will come in handy!

[porsche930dude]

I got this Mac rethreading set last month from a yard sale for $40. I knew I needed it but I didnt realize how much. Im currently restoring an old jeep and have used it almost every day!

[porsche930dude]

[gordner]

That's a great kit, the dies and chasers last for ages. A good buy for sure!

[jcwade]

Picked up this Graflex Century Graphic at an Estate sale.
Came with all the accessories.


It takes great pictures.

[Aerkuld]

Not a yard sale or Craigslist, but the Goodwill store. Still a score.



It seems a common problem with these is the wiring crimp on the flow sensor. The factory process doesn't seem to provide adequate force to cut through the insulation and make proper contact. This machine had that issue, so I suspect it hadn't been used as it wouldn't heat the water properly or make a full cup. Basically, the control thought there wasn't enough water and shut it off. Less than ten minutes with a screwdriver, multimeter, and a pair of needle-nose pliers and it's perfect. 98% off the new price.

[cmccuist]

Couple of pickups from the weekend:

Craftsman 1 HP block grinder - $50
Fluke 787 multimeter - $10
Dewalt drill and two impacts - $10 each
Ridgid 2’ and 3’ aluminum pipe wrenches - $10 each

[cmccuist]

Pic of the Ridgid pipe wrenches

[Baz]

^^^ NICE scores to ALL above! ^^^

Curbside freebies this morning in my Mom's neighborhood.......

5 quart storage containers plus a larger low profile one - no lids - but that's OK. I think I have some extra lids and even without lids these come in handy.

Also a sling chair - the sling in perfect condition! A little corrosion on the frame but not bad. The red cushions were some Mom wanted to throw out so I snagged them.

Also the Sutro Kokoro Oakley's I bought that were half off - $99. They have vent holes along the top that help with air circulation plus I like the color scheme.

[Baz]

[herr_oberst]

You should go knock on the door and ask them if they have the table leaf.

Do all those casters still work? That is some cool hardware.

[Baz]

Originally Posted by herr_oberst

You should go knock on the door and ask them if they have the table leaf.

Do all those casters still work? That is some cool hardware.

Yes - everything works. I will post a photo tomorrow of the hinges - they are really cool. This is an older table for sure. Glad I could rescue it.

[Baz]

Will get those hinge pics tomorrow.

But first.....this morning in my Mom's neighborhood sitting curbside this La-z-boy plus a wood garage cabinet - the tall kind with double doors. I didn't have room for the cabinet without a lot of work moving stuff around. I was just dropping something off to Mom before heading to two of my accounts. So I left the cabinet behind. Then across from my Mom's the new neighbor was throwing out two perfectly good sliding screen doors, so I nabbed those too.

I just lugged the chair up and into my living room. Gave it a good wipe down with 409. Not very dirty at all. There is one broken spring underneath I intend to repair. Otherwise she works great. It's a rocker-recliner.

It's funny too because I've been wanting to get one of these - some may remember my recliner thread. Then poof.....there it sat this morning just waiting for me....

[porsche4life]

$50 worth of cast iron skillets I gambled on form Fb marketplace. Got lucky and there were a few vintage 3 notch Lodges, a Wagner, and a Griswold! They were all pretty crusty, but after a lye soak and fresh seasoning they look great!

[Baz]

Nice score on the skillets, Syd!

[tabs]

Originally Posted by Baz

Nice score on the skillets, Syd!

Hey Fred how is Lamont doing?

[rockfan4]

Picked these a couple blocks from the house. Free.
The stepdaughter indicated she wanted a knife set. I know we gave her one a couple years ago, I don't know what happened to the missing knives, and I'm not sure I want to know. The wife had me looking at knife sets, I think this one will work, the price is right.
The keyboard will play if you step on it or press it with your hand, I expect her and the granddaughter to learn "Heart and Soul" and recreate the scene from Big. The stepdaughter is a music teacher, so it's all on the granddaughter. She's 1 1/2.

[cantdrv55]

I got a free motorcycle/ATV jack from Craigslist last week. It’s in great shape, just dirty. Now I can drop my bug motor by myself with confidence.

[Steve F]

Cool! I paid $20 for one and thought I did good

[Baz]

Nice scores, guys!

Rockfan - I have a block of knives like that too.....was being thrown out - all in excellent condition and a complete set!

Quite a few homes around here are having their metal roofs replaced from hail damage a couple months ago. Most are aluminum standing seam panels.

I was able to scarf a few from the contractor doing the house right behind me. I have them stacked on my garage roof for now but will move them into a better storage area soon. Aside from the many but very small hail stone dents - they are in almost new condition. I will use them when I build my boat canopy later this year...plus whatever else I need them for. They range in length from 8-15'!