Gang,
Mining operations at the local dirt market have been very poor this year; I don't know what's worse-- bad weather, lack of vendors, or lack of worthy tools.
But, things are slowly looking up. Here's what I've managed to dredge up over the last 6 weeks or so:
About 6 weeks ago I found an interesting body hammer that I had to have; it was a useful design I had never seen before and was made by a USA company (Majestic Tool Co.) I had never heard of.
I paid $5 for this gem and am sure I will get my money's worth out of it. I'll post another photo of it when I finish the restoration.
About 2 weeks later I found a couple of more worthy gems; a Diamond HLI 10 groove-joint plier. It was rough and grungy, but cleaned up nicely. I also found a K-D No. 2011 C-clip tool that also cleaned up nicely and works like the day it was made. I paid a $1 each for these tools.
This last Sunday, I scored 5 great vintage tools, consisting of:
1) a MAC VR5 1/2" drive ratchet in Very Good working condition at a cost of $15.
2) a Duro-Chrome 2033 long pattern 1/2" combo wrench. The only one of this design I have ever seen. Cost $1.
3) a Snap-on TM4CS 1/4" drive spinner handle in pristine condition at a cost of $1.
4) a Snap-on SSD2 3" x 3/16" hex bolstered blade driver in VG condition, also $1, and
5) a Stanley 100 Plus 3" x 3/16" clutch head driver in pristine condition for $1.
Here's a group photo:
So, I'm hoping this bodes well for the rest of the summer at the dirt market mine.
As usual, questions, comments, and friendly pokes are always welcome.