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Offline bonneyman

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Pawnie finds: 10-8-21
« on: October 08, 2021, 03:45:40 PM »
Hit a really good estate sale today. Lots of tools! Walked away with 3 bags of stuff!
2 Makita flashlights and a carrying case ($1 each) plus a box of Makita approved bits ($2). Craftsman MDF 3/8" rat ($2) and Bon-e-con 1/2" 5" extension ($3). A pair of Hanson's socket holders. Always wanted to try these - at a buck a piece and only one stub broken I figured they were worth it.
From another sale I found a Seized up PVC cutter, another Craftsman LLTD rat, and a Williams 1/2" rat that I need the gear for another Williams handle I've had for about 4 years. It pays to wait! Both rats are working now, and the PVC cutter is going through a total restoration, to become a spare. You'll always need to cut PVC pipe.
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Offline bonneyman

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Re: Pawnie finds: 10-8-21
« Reply #1 on: October 08, 2021, 03:48:35 PM »
Plus the cream of the haul: a Blue Point halogen detector. In both, comes on and beeps (haven't tested it with freon yet) and instruction booklet. Uses 4 AA batteries so no charger needed, and USA made. Since my TIF leak detector broke years ago I've had to resort to soap bubbles. Nice to have an electronic tester again. Cost me $1!!!

maybe someone who's familiar with this model could chime in and give me some info.
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Offline DeadNutz

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Re: Pawnie finds: 10-8-21
« Reply #2 on: October 08, 2021, 04:43:42 PM »
That is one heck of a nice haul you made George.
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Offline bonneyman

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Re: Pawnie finds: 10-8-21
« Reply #3 on: October 08, 2021, 05:10:08 PM »
Thanks!

Not that I needed anymore flashlights, but - for a buck a piece - just the spare parts alone made it insane to pass up. Most of those parts are NLA, so, I had to grab them. And older Craftsman ratchets - though not a favorite of mine - are stout and useable if they can be made functional. I can just bury them in my time capsule pit and save them for the apokalypse!  :lol_hitting:

The LLTD rat is fully functional. The MDF rat is missing the screws and the main gear is missing a tooth, but I have those spare parts in my junk bin and believe I can get it back to full functionality as well.
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Online jabberwoki

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Re: Pawnie finds: 10-8-21
« Reply #4 on: October 08, 2021, 07:53:32 PM »
Very nice, you`ll like those socket holders.
« Last Edit: October 08, 2021, 11:11:32 PM by jabberwoki »
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Is the need enough? Or does the want suffice?

Offline bonneyman

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Re: Pawnie finds: 10-8-21
« Reply #5 on: October 08, 2021, 08:45:05 PM »
Quote from: jabberwoki on October 08, 2021, 07:53:32 PM
Vnice, you`ll like those socket holders.

I've seen them for awhile but usually when I come across them they've got several posts snapped off. This pair had only one post broken, so, I figured I could install a nail or pin as it's the 1/4"er and there shouldn't be a problem.
« Last Edit: October 09, 2021, 09:31:21 AM by bonneyman »
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Offline fatfillup

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Re: Pawnie finds: 10-8-21
« Reply #6 on: October 09, 2021, 03:07:08 AM »
On the socket holders,  I have only seen the triple row ones branded snap on.  For broken studs, I flip them over, drill a hole for a number 6 or 8 machine screw and run it through and put a nut on top.
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Offline slip knot

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Re: Pawnie finds: 10-8-21
« Reply #7 on: October 09, 2021, 02:04:26 PM »
I have the Hansen trays. They work ok but take up a lot of room   The S52 William is hard to beat
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Offline ron350

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Re: Pawnie finds: 10-8-21
« Reply #8 on: October 09, 2021, 02:36:45 PM »
What is the chrome thing with the blue plastic cover over one end?
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Offline bonneyman

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Re: Pawnie finds: 10-8-21
« Reply #9 on: October 09, 2021, 04:58:37 PM »
Quote from: ron350 on October 09, 2021, 02:36:45 PM
What is the chrome thing with the blue plastic cover over one end?

It's a plastic pocket multi-tip screwdriver. promotional item (I know the company who gave it away). Missing a bit but I'm sure one will show up.
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Offline bonneyman

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Re: Pawnie finds: 10-8-21
« Reply #10 on: October 09, 2021, 05:00:55 PM »
OK, here's the two older Craftsman ratchets cleaned, repaired, and lubed. Ready for use. Both have oil ports.
I'm fortunate to have had the pieces I needed to restore the MDF rat. Those kits are NLA.

Going in my "last resort" stash, could be trading fodder .
« Last Edit: October 09, 2021, 05:51:15 PM by bonneyman »
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Offline muddy

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Re: Pawnie finds: 10-8-21
« Reply #11 on: October 09, 2021, 05:37:52 PM »
Nice grabs!

Sent from the twisted mind of the mudman

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Offline bonneyman

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Re: Pawnie finds: 10-8-21
« Reply #12 on: October 10, 2021, 03:40:07 PM »
Finally finished up the PVC cutter rehab.
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Offline oldnslo

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Re: Pawnie finds: 10-8-21
« Reply #13 on: October 10, 2021, 07:06:31 PM »
 :bravo_2:

Eeeexxxxxxelent refurb on the cutter.
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Offline DeadNutz

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Re: Pawnie finds: 10-8-21
« Reply #14 on: October 10, 2021, 07:09:03 PM »
Nice job on the PVC pipe cutters. I keep two pair as I can usually locate one when I need it. :-[
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