And I had forgotten a box they handed me on Sat. - said I had not gone back for it while loading the drill press; it was still in the SUV
It contained some junk on top, but then .......... drill bits ! several sets of cheap brad point bits. A set of new Craftsman auger bits. 4 large auger bits unopened; one a 1" Rockler, looked it up ....$42. S new set of carbide bits. Some 12" long bits, one 16" long 3/8" bit.
You can bet that next time there is an estate auction, I will be looking !
Last year, the realtor, who lives here in the retirement community, put out a note with a hand truck that was left after a move - $25. I got there in a few minutes. It is a convertible hand truck with pneumatic tires, and the top of the handle is removable and the truck lies back, handle reinserted and it become a 4 wheel cart. Everybody on the street uses this thing. So I do watch the blog.
About 4 years ago, a lady posted about some old tools from har father - boxes on the porch - FREE. . I first thought, a bunch of junk, but opened the photo and saw a nice saw handle sticking out of one box.
I was there in about 5 minutes. Yup ! Jackpot !
It was a 28" Disston backsaw in mint condition, razor sharp, with saw set (28" is quite rare). There was a second Disston rip saw, 1896 Patent, also mint, with set. Then there was a Goodell Mfg. miter box in excellent condition, 1912 vintage.
Then there was a near mint Stanley #5 and a mint #606 Bedrock and a mint #7. All I need now is a #2.
I called her and told her these items had some value and I needed to pay her for them. She got excited and said her dad appreciated fine tools and he would have been thrilled for someone to get them who could appreciate them and use them. She asked that I send her photos of something I built using them. I sent hr 2 dozen roses. Sent photos untill she died last year.
