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Offline bonneyman

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Re: Post all of your latest tool buys here
« Reply #285 on: May 17, 2020, 11:21:56 PM »
Lots of good stuff in that pile, bmw! Caught that K&E slide rule right off the bat in that first picture. Being I have several rules of different brands and styles I've had to educate myself on them. Not easy to do with such "obsolete" technology. Depending on the model and age those things can be worth some $$$.   :bravo_2:

And the brass looking thing in the last pic is one of those nifty cutters using standard straight razor blades. Really nice, simple, safe design - mine got regular use at the hardware store.
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Offline bmwrd0

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Re: Post all of your latest tool buys here
« Reply #286 on: May 18, 2020, 08:00:34 AM »
I have been buying more weird lots like that lately, and it has been fun. I probably spent four hours going threw that box, and had a much better time than going to a movie lately. Most of it will get donated, but that is ok.
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Offline bonneyman

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Re: Post all of your latest tool buys here
« Reply #287 on: May 18, 2020, 09:27:41 AM »
I agree...unless it was a movie about tools.  :))
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Offline hickory n Steel

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Re: Post all of your latest tool buys here
« Reply #288 on: May 20, 2020, 04:56:00 PM »
I really like those old school disposable box cutters, if I'm not mistaken those used to come taped to cases of K or C rations as well as 60's MCI rations .
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Offline Davethorik

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Re: Post all of your latest tool buys here
« Reply #289 on: May 21, 2020, 01:42:40 PM »
Picked these up today off Letgo.
10 pair Vise Grips 7WR
All made in USA, individually boxed NOS
5 of them in original cardboard box as well.
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Offline skfarmer

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Re: Post all of your latest tool buys here
« Reply #290 on: May 21, 2020, 01:53:24 PM »
 :bravo_2:
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Offline fatfillup

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Re: Post all of your latest tool buys here
« Reply #291 on: May 21, 2020, 02:14:24 PM »
Nice snag. 
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Offline Davethorik

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« Reply #292 on: May 21, 2020, 02:44:03 PM »
Thanks guys. The ad on letgo showed 4 boxes, i asked "so you have 4 pair?" He said, no i have 10. "Ok great ill take them all!!!"
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Offline DeadNutz

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Re: Post all of your latest tool buys here
« Reply #293 on: May 21, 2020, 04:32:29 PM »
The price must of been right for you to buy all ten. Those would be an easy sell.
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Offline Davethorik

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Re: Post all of your latest tool buys here
« Reply #294 on: May 21, 2020, 05:25:06 PM »
Quote from: DeadNutz on May 21, 2020, 04:32:29 PM
The price must of been right for you to buy all ten. Those would be an easy sell.

I know there is a collector following for USA Vise-Grips, I have a few users as well as a few made in China newer pair. No contest, the USA are better.

I also love vintage NOS tools. The boxes are marked copyright 1977. I looked on eBay and prices were ridiculous and all over the place for NOS Petersens. I gave $5/pair, which I dont think was too bad.
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Offline jeffmoss26

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Re: Post all of your latest tool buys here
« Reply #295 on: May 21, 2020, 06:16:52 PM »
ohhhh
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Offline J.A.F.E.

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Re: Post all of your latest tool buys here
« Reply #296 on: May 21, 2020, 06:33:52 PM »
That is a great score - well done. Can't have too many ViseGrips and the USA are better IMO that the China. I snag what I can find if he price seems right but I do use them.
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Offline oldnslo

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Re: Post all of your latest tool buys here
« Reply #297 on: May 21, 2020, 07:59:20 PM »
Quote from: J.A.F.E. on May 21, 2020, 06:33:52 PM
...Can't have too many ViseGrips .....

Oh....yes you can. Yes...sir. Don't ask me how I know. Fortunately, I have been letting go the fuglier versions I own, and keeping the purdy ones. All USA versions of course.

I've probably unloaded 8 or so in recent months.  :)
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Offline slip knot

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Re: Post all of your latest tool buys here
« Reply #298 on: May 21, 2020, 11:02:40 PM »
$5 a pair.  :08: bargain.
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Offline fatfillup

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« Reply #299 on: May 22, 2020, 08:59:22 AM »
Those new ones would be priced at $10 in my shop and I know I am a bit low.  I get $6 or $7 for used ones in nice shape (USA) of that style and sell lots of them. 

Prices on ebay make me chuckle sometimes but you have to wonder if some things don't get sold at high $
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