These auction videos are great ! please keep doing them. Some of us live vicariously through you due to lack of space or funds or are under stricter domestic supervision. your channel is an epic collection of useful and interesting information. thanks
going to an auction with a chance of getting some cool tools is great feeling , no matter the find .It's still like treasure hunting. Even is you don't find anything real good, the opportunity is worth the trip. Great video Mrpete I enjoyed it Steve Summers
Whew, what a relief. When I saw the video title I though you were selling all your stuff hah! Happy to inform you that I was just in Wisconsin a couple of weeks ago and they're still funding high school trade classes. They're also encouraging students to participate. Go Wisconsin!! My wood shop teacher, Mr. Shriver, was one of the few teachers that would not only help you in class but also wanted to know what you were up to out of class. It wasn't to be nosy, he was just trying to keep all of us busy in the garage at home and out of trouble. He'd also let you know when he was at school on the weekend and let you come in to work on projects. My mom still has the first laminated cutting board I made. I have a feeling you were probably a lot like him. Just a cool guy. I also had an excellent photography teacher. I rolled and developed my own film, stripped negative sheets to burn electrostatic plates and ran the AB Dick 750 presses for the school newspaper. He even taught me how to make 4 color runs and how to line up the registration marks etc.. Before I was out of high high school 35mm cameras bit the dust and digital photos/printers took over. Metal shop was always my favorite class (same instructor as wood shop) and a knife looks great with a wooden handle you know. Just needed a note from the folks that it was ok to do. I also remember we would take our rifles to the principals office in the morning and pick them up at the end of the day to head out to the woods. It saved us the trip home. Times sure have changed.
+Tom B UA-cam stats right now report +43,167,000. I wonder how many of his ex-shop students get a chance to view these videos and remember back to the day when Mr. Peterson ran their shop class.
I wish my twin brother was as thoughtful towards me as you are towards your brother, that is really nice of you mrpete! and as always I enjoy every single one of your videos- 2 thumbs up & Thank you for all your time & hard work to bring us these videos Sir! : )
I thought that you said your other auction you attended in July would be your last auction. That didn't long did it. It is always interesting to see what little treasures you bring home from these auctions. Thank you for sharing.
You are awesome! These explorations bring a LOT of knowledge. Thanks! I try to get some tools at auctions, but not as luckily. Your wisdom gives guidance to the amateurs like me. Thanks again, you rock!
A few nice scores! That indicator that's in the "valve gapper" tool kit appears to be made by Ames. It looks exactly like my Dad's old Ames back plunge indicator.
When I was drag racing at Lion's Drag Strip in the early '60's that P&G valve gapper was the hot ticket! It was used in place of the old feeler gauge method to determine the valve lash on hi-perf engines with solid tappets. Our Isky gear drive roller cam setup was a perfect candidate for it's use. Various adapters were included to fit different engines and valve spring retainers. Used while the engine was not running, just to show valve lash when the lifter was on the base circle of the cam, we found it to be quite effective.Gary Weldele, Long Beach Ca.
Lyle, some of what was on sale, looked like the type of junk that we get here in Australia, at our swap meets. People want ridiculous prices for it. I have a copy of the gun and its development, bought it from Ray Rillings Arms book company, 40 years ago, good book. I trust your brother in Cody enjoys the gun books you got for him. My Daughter, on a trip the the US some years ago (on her own), went to the Buffalo Bill museum, that you have featured and really enjoyed it. She was a bit unsure of herself there and the lady at the hotel said, don't worry dear, we will look after you, your in Cody Wyoming, so it must be a nice place.
I wish I lived in a part of the country where this kind of stuff comes up for auction. Here it's what was in the tool box in the back of a farm pickup or a shop where a c clamp was the height of sophistication.
MrPete OK Valve Gapper used back in the day to take the slack out of rocker arms / valves in car engines. My opinion better then the feeler Gage method. I'm glad to see you got a load of books
We don't have big, or small for that matter, estate sales/auctions around here, so that was pretty neat. I kept pausing the screen an awful lot & saw a lot of things I probably would have bid on. Lucky for my bank account I wasn't there, otherwise it might got expensive!!! Thanks for bring us along!!!
Scherr Tumico is still in business but focus mostly on their Optical Comparitors. I'm a machinist apprentice and have a nice Scherr Tumico combo square set a 3 to 6 micrometers. Need to find 0 to 3 micrometers to finish the set out
So Illinois is losing many machine men,worry not there is always, Mr.Pete: machinists tool magnet extraordinaire.A collectors Collector.I do hope your sorting, and labeling, all the most valuable, and noteworthy tools you've acquired It'll make Mrs.Peterson's job much less difficult during her period of grief, after you've gone to the great reward for a well lived life.I am really very jealous of you and your collection!!! But I do enjoy your Channel.
I was surprised to see you bring home some unused/nearly unused tools. Judging by the clips, either this man spent a lot of money at other estate sales, or he was very busy wearing out all those tools (or some of each).
The nice thing about attending auctions vicariously, is that no matter how often I raise my hand, I never win (and have to pay for) a single lot. (Easier on the legs, too.)
Looks like a fun auction. I haven't been able to go to any around here that have machining tools. Although I did score a small Starrett tap handle in a box lot. That next auction that hosted the auction you went looks pretty good. Too far for me to go though.
Man your a lucky pup, to get to go to all these auctions… we don’t have many in Louisiana… but I’m in your neck of the woods today, I think… Ottawa, Il, seen the test road on I- 80 u mentioned one time … going to Sandwich tomorrow then home … Really Enjoy your Videos…
Lyle, do you recall if you've ever made a video discussing how you find these machine-tool auctions and shows? I'm lousy at it. I'm a member of my local antique tool collector's club, and find wonderful stuff through them, but with the exception of 1 show a year up in PA, I don't come across machining stuff; mostly woodworking. Great video as always. Thanks for taking us along!
Was that the Barbic estate in Lasalle? I should try to plan on visiting family when one of these tool sales are going. The only thing better is some of the old farm ones up here. Farmers use to not throw anything away plus they picked up projects 50 years ago that they never got around to doing.
Going to these auctions can become an addiction. Every tool junkie knows that feeling when you score a great deal, "I can sell this for twice what I paid on ebay" or the dreaded buyers remorse, "why the heck did I buy this??", and my personal favorite, "the wife is gonna have a fit when I haul this home".
Some of us enjoy know what books you got. I'm always on the lookout for more books... which is why I stay away from thrift stores, book stores, and most estate sales.
I love these auction videos! I sold 90% of my prized told at auction several years ago for to health (They told me I had 6 months to live 😆). That 10% that I retained is still a sizable collection. I get frustrated when I go to HF or a big box store to replace a tool that I need and it is inferior. Auction6 are the only place you can buy quality tools affordably. By the way that auction was 7 years ago and I'm still here tinkering in my garage even though I no longer have the machinery I used to have and long for.
@@mrpete222 NEVER sell your tools. They can sell them when you're dead. Biggest mistake I've ever made. I probably won't be suing any doctors, they are keeping me alive 😄
Thank you for showing this stuff, very interesting. Sad to know that the tools live on, but the owners don't. We all only get so much time and then the tools change hands.
Feeler gages are not junk....can always be used as shim stock for various applications. Amazing what people will pay in an auction many time retail or higher!
Well,It was fun.What more could a man want?My wife comes with me too.She accepts the fact I'm a tool junk collector and she tones me down when I get to reckless
With Labor Day weekend coming up the flea market guys will be trying to sell the stuff they bought at your sale. I notice at our local flea the sellers jack up the prices thinking the crowd would be willing to pay more. What a lot of travellers don't realize our market even though it is out doors don't shut down till the week end before Thanksgiving! Have fun, Greg
Mr Pete you mentioned another big one coming up. Can you give me the information on it. Also how to you hear about these auctions. I've been to a few machine auctions but have never seem to find the tool auctions. Appreciate the help. You got some very good scores in this one.
How to adjust a precision level: Take a flat plate and draw a line on it. Place on end of the level against the line and take a reading. Rotate the level 180 degrees and note the difference. Adjust the inclination screw until the level reads the same in both positions. This will work whether the plate is level or not as long as the same reference line is used.
Hello Mr. Pete, I have no metal working experience at all, been hoarding woodworking machines. In the process of buy woodworking machines I met a nice older gentleman who has offered to sell me a Logan 820 with all the original paperwork including the test card 1943 vintage, and a Jet-16 12 speed bench top milling/drilling machine with a Kurt vice. both include some tooling. would you consider these two good beginner machines. My son and I are going add some metal working machines to the hoard. really enjoy your videos.Thanks Scott
Thanks for another informative video. Probably the worst auction chant ever. As to the high prices, remember the proceeds are probably going to this guys widow. Hopefully your wife and mine will fare as well. Pete
Not anxious for it, but, I think the biggest auction in the USA is gonna take place just a while after the day you pass away... There is a new meaning at "Made to Hoarder" lol
Pierre's Garage Itll be a sad day but I'll be happy to go and overspend on one of his lathes so his family can benefit. He's been a great teacher to me and I'm sure many, many others.
I never heard an auctioneer speek that fast. I could not understand him. Likely others could not also. I would have been afraid to raise my paddle on things I wanted in fear the price is higher than I think. EDIT: Even worse, I could have bid against myself!
That was a pretty good tool auction in my opinion. I woulda spent alot of money there most likely. As far as the auctioneer goes, I've heard worst. I think you have to get an ear for it, I go to 1-3 auctions a week, you get used to the rhythm.
Is this what is left behind by someone who did things? Not by someone who sat in an office pontificating and collecting a fat salary for their idleness?
I know it has to be done, but the couple of estate auctions I have attended left me feeling sad. Everyone is poking and sorting through a person's worldly possessions and I felt like a vulture and had an odd feeling of invading someone's privacy. Maybe it is partly because the man did not have a son who wanted his things? The worst was one where people were wandering through the house. That one made me very uncomfortable.
YES--it is creepy. I saw them sell a mans dentures once. I won't walk thru houses anymore. But we must all die. A funeral wake is most bizarre--they drain a mans blood & put chemical in his veins. I will be cremated.
Straight from the center of California, Mr. Tubalcaine, I love this and all of your shows!!! Congrats on over 10 million viewers!!!!!
These auction videos are great ! please keep doing them. Some of us live vicariously through you due to lack of space or funds or are under stricter domestic supervision. your channel is an epic collection of useful and interesting information. thanks
I love these videos of yours, you never know what you're going to see and I learn so much from them.
Thanks for being a horder
Regards Andy T
Thanks for the ride along.
Interesting to see all the items spread out on tables and any other flat surface they could use. Thanks for taking us along.
going to an auction with a chance of getting some cool tools is great feeling , no matter the find .It's still like treasure hunting. Even is you don't find anything real good, the opportunity is worth the trip. Great video Mrpete I enjoyed it
Steve Summers
Thanks for the ride-a-long Mr. Pete...always fun to see the interests of other people through their tools. Most enjoyable and the books were great.
Whew, what a relief. When I saw the video title I though you were selling all your stuff hah! Happy to inform you that I was just in Wisconsin a couple of weeks ago and they're still funding high school trade classes. They're also encouraging students to participate. Go Wisconsin!! My wood shop teacher, Mr. Shriver, was one of the few teachers that would not only help you in class but also wanted to know what you were up to out of class. It wasn't to be nosy, he was just trying to keep all of us busy in the garage at home and out of trouble. He'd also let you know when he was at school on the weekend and let you come in to work on projects. My mom still has the first laminated cutting board I made. I have a feeling you were probably a lot like him. Just a cool guy. I also had an excellent photography teacher. I rolled and developed my own film, stripped negative sheets to burn electrostatic plates and ran the AB Dick 750 presses for the school newspaper. He even taught me how to make 4 color runs and how to line up the registration marks etc.. Before I was out of high high school 35mm cameras bit the dust and digital photos/printers took over. Metal shop was always my favorite class (same instructor as wood shop) and a knife looks great with a wooden handle you know. Just needed a note from the folks that it was ok to do. I also remember we would take our rifles to the principals office in the morning and pick them up at the end of the day to head out to the woods. It saved us the trip home. Times sure have changed.
10,000,000 views!!! And lots of tools! Awesome!
Bickle Seagrave trailer guy I would think by now t would be close to 20+ million, seeing as how that was in 2013.
+Tom B UA-cam stats right now report +43,167,000. I wonder how many of his ex-shop students get a chance to view these videos and remember back to the day when Mr. Peterson ran their shop class.
Dave Potts Yeah, but 15 million of those views are from me!
For a moment, I thought it said 10,000,000 tools, and just nodded to myself.
Thanks for taking us along!!! We don't have auctions like that around here.
Always nice to see your treasure hunts, Mr. Pete...your brother is going to have some wonderful reading. Thanks, as always! :-)
Drool.....look at those big c-clamps!!! Thanks mrpete222, I love these videos.
thank you . the inside caliphers looked good also the depth gage set looked great .
Thanks Lyle looks like a fun/frustrating time when everything goes way higher than you anticipate nice video
I wish my twin brother was as thoughtful towards me as you are towards your brother, that is really nice of you mrpete! and as always I enjoy every single one of your videos- 2 thumbs up & Thank you for all your time & hard work to bring us these videos Sir! : )
Thanks for all of your videos, they are all very interesting and very useful 😆
I thought that you said your other auction you attended in July would be your last auction. That didn't long did it. It is always interesting to see what little treasures you bring home from these auctions. Thank you for sharing.
You are awesome! These explorations bring a LOT of knowledge. Thanks! I try to get some tools at auctions, but not as luckily. Your wisdom gives guidance to the amateurs like me. Thanks again, you rock!
A few nice scores! That indicator that's in the "valve gapper" tool kit appears to be made by Ames. It looks exactly like my Dad's old Ames back plunge indicator.
Great field trip to the auction. I really should go to one or two this spring if I can find an ad for them.
When I was drag racing at Lion's Drag Strip in the early '60's that P&G valve gapper was the hot ticket! It was used in place of the old feeler gauge method to determine the valve lash on hi-perf engines with solid tappets. Our Isky gear drive roller cam setup was a perfect candidate for it's use. Various adapters were included to fit different engines and valve spring retainers. Used while the engine was not running, just to show valve lash when the lifter was on the base circle of the cam, we found it to be quite effective.Gary Weldele, Long Beach Ca.
Always interesting to have a look, and appreciated. Thank you.
Lyle, some of what was on sale, looked like the type of junk that we get here in Australia, at our swap meets. People want ridiculous prices for it. I have a copy of the gun and its development, bought it from Ray Rillings Arms book company, 40 years ago, good book. I trust your brother in Cody enjoys the gun books you got for him. My Daughter, on a trip the the US some years ago (on her own), went to the Buffalo Bill museum, that you have featured and really enjoyed it. She was a bit unsure of herself there and the lady at the hotel said, don't worry dear, we will look after you, your in Cody Wyoming, so it must be a nice place.
I wish I lived in a part of the country where this kind of stuff comes up for auction. Here it's what was in the tool box in the back of a farm pickup or a shop where a c clamp was the height of sophistication.
Badabada $10 badabada $15 badabada sold. Couldn't make out a word!
I Love all your movies, thanks for taking the time.
That was a poor auctioneer for sure
MrPete OK Valve Gapper used back in the day to take the slack out of rocker arms / valves in car engines. My opinion better then the feeler Gage method. I'm glad to see you got a load of books
We don't have big, or small for that matter, estate sales/auctions around here, so that was pretty neat. I kept pausing the screen an awful lot & saw a lot of things I probably would have bid on. Lucky for my bank account I wasn't there, otherwise it might got expensive!!! Thanks for bring us along!!!
Thank you mr pete ! Just like i was there .. man the tools
I know this was a older video but i enjoyed it just the same! Great video mr pete! Thanks for sharing!
I like the auction videos. I spend a lot of weekends doing the same thing, you can tell by looking in my garage.
Scherr Tumico is still in business but focus mostly on their Optical Comparitors. I'm a machinist apprentice and have a nice Scherr Tumico combo square set a 3 to 6 micrometers. Need to find 0 to 3 micrometers to finish the set out
Great video. Really enjoy these auction videos. Really nice day for an auction.
hi dave
Really enjoyed seeing this! Thank you!
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So Illinois is losing many machine men,worry not there is always, Mr.Pete: machinists tool magnet extraordinaire.A collectors Collector.I do hope your sorting, and labeling, all the most valuable, and noteworthy tools you've acquired It'll make Mrs.Peterson's job much less difficult during her period of grief, after you've gone to the great reward for a well lived life.I am really very jealous of you and your collection!!! But I do enjoy your Channel.
I was surprised to see you bring home some unused/nearly unused tools. Judging by the clips, either this man spent a lot of money at other estate sales, or he was very busy wearing out all those tools (or some of each).
The nice thing about attending auctions vicariously, is that no matter how often I raise my hand, I never win (and have to pay for) a single lot. (Easier on the legs, too.)
well put Peter
Looks like a fun auction. I haven't been able to go to any around here that have machining tools. Although I did score a small Starrett tap handle in a box lot. That next auction that hosted the auction you went looks pretty good. Too far for me to go though.
Man your a lucky pup, to get to go to all these auctions… we don’t have many in Louisiana… but I’m in your neck of the woods today, I think… Ottawa, Il, seen the test road on I- 80 u mentioned one time … going to Sandwich tomorrow then home … Really Enjoy your Videos…
Thank you. I live about 20 miles from the Test road
Lyle, do you recall if you've ever made a video discussing how you find these machine-tool auctions and shows? I'm lousy at it. I'm a member of my local antique tool collector's club, and find wonderful stuff through them, but with the exception of 1 show a year up in PA, I don't come across machining stuff; mostly woodworking.
Great video as always. Thanks for taking us along!
no videos on that-I just watch the newspapers for auction ads
Was that the Barbic estate in Lasalle? I should try to plan on visiting family when one of these tool sales are going. The only thing better is some of the old farm ones up here. Farmers use to not throw anything away plus they picked up projects 50 years ago that they never got around to doing.
Going to these auctions can become an addiction. Every tool junkie knows that feeling when you score a great deal, "I can sell this for twice what I paid on ebay" or the dreaded buyers remorse, "why the heck did I buy this??", and my personal favorite, "the wife is gonna have a fit when I haul this home".
Mr. Peterson, I love this kind of auctions, but i don't have a tree in my garden growing greenback leaves.
We all have our vices. I think if to auctions are yours, you are doing pretty good, sir. 👍. Love the vids!
Thanks for your reply Just wish I could tell you more, as we live in England it’s not very easy to talk about these things.Regards George
I understand
Another great series thanks
there's a flea market near my house and there is ALWAYS tons and tons of tools and very cheap. Sometimes some really good ones too.
👍👍
I wish you had got that theodolite or transit!! I would pay some money for that! Thanks Lyle! Joe
Some of us enjoy know what books you got. I'm always on the lookout for more books... which is why I stay away from thrift stores, book stores, and most estate sales.
Surprised you didn't snag the set of broaches. Those looked really nice.
one of my buddies wanted to bid on them--he got them for $75
Moosehead beer suppose to be Canadian but too expensive up here to buy so enjoy it you guys.
Good video . There has not ben anything in my area this year .
I love these auction videos! I sold 90% of my prized told at auction several years ago for to health (They told me I had 6 months to live 😆). That 10% that I retained is still a sizable collection. I get frustrated when I go to HF or a big box store to replace a tool that I need and it is inferior. Auction6 are the only place you can buy quality tools affordably. By the way that auction was 7 years ago and I'm still here tinkering in my garage even though I no longer have the machinery I used to have and long for.
Praise God that you still are a living. You must sue the doctor that made you sell all your tools, LOL
@@mrpete222 NEVER sell your tools. They can sell them when you're dead. Biggest mistake I've ever made. I probably won't be suing any doctors, they are keeping me alive 😄
I thing the p@g valve adjusting tool is for ford FE series engines. 390 427. there set up was difficult to adjust solid lifters
Metric micrometers are harder to read since they're graduated in twos rather than ones.
I bet those Rotunda kits sold for good money.
THANK YOU...for sharing.
Thank you for showing this stuff, very interesting. Sad to know that the tools live on, but the owners don't. We all only get so much time and then the tools change hands.
Feeler gages are not junk....can always be used as shim stock for various applications. Amazing what people will pay in an auction many time retail or higher!
Very nice to look at your clips . Micke from sweden 😊
Thanks
Well,It was fun.What more could a man want?My wife comes with me too.She accepts the fact I'm a tool junk collector and she tones me down when I get to reckless
With Labor Day weekend coming up the flea market guys will be trying to sell the stuff they bought at your sale. I notice at our local flea the sellers jack up the prices thinking the crowd would be willing to pay more. What a lot of travellers don't realize our market even though it is out doors don't shut down till the week end before Thanksgiving! Have fun, Greg
Mr Pete you mentioned another big one coming up. Can you give me the information on it. Also how to you hear about these auctions. I've been to a few machine auctions but have never seem to find the tool auctions. Appreciate the help. You got some very good scores in this one.
in sugar grove in sept sometime
Those gun books look very interesting.
Man that was a good trip and auction.
Yes
Did anyone else get excited about the keyway cutting kit?
Yes! That was a nice set, I'd like to come across one someday.
How to adjust a precision level: Take a flat plate and draw a line on it. Place on end of the level against the line and take a reading. Rotate the level 180 degrees and note the difference. Adjust the inclination screw until the level reads the same in both positions. This will work whether the plate is level or not as long as the same reference line is used.
Thanks--thats good to know
You're quite a bit more generous then I am there Lyle. I guess I'm quite thrifty when it comes to auctions.
I bet that Stanley level would look pretty nice after a nickel plating session.
Hello Mr. Pete, I have no metal working experience at all, been hoarding woodworking machines. In the process of buy woodworking machines I met a nice older gentleman who has offered to sell me a Logan 820 with all the original paperwork including the test card 1943 vintage, and a Jet-16 12 speed bench top milling/drilling machine with a Kurt vice. both include some tooling. would you consider these two good beginner machines. My son and I are going add some metal working machines to the hoard. really enjoy your videos.Thanks Scott
I own a Logan 820, and it is a very good machine. I know nothing about the Jet machine. But if the price is right, should be very serviceable.
"I am taking my wallet but not my checkbook." I will have to remember that the next time I go to an auction.
Interested in the green Ford manual, if you consider selling and mailing to Canada.Alan
Don't scrap the valve gapper. If you don't want it, at least put it up for sale on eBay. They're a neat tool, if you know how to use them.
Thanks for sharing sir..
Thanks. Liked the video.
Thanks for another informative video. Probably the worst auction chant ever. As to the high prices, remember the proceeds are probably going to this guys widow. Hopefully your wife and mine will fare as well.
Pete
Did you see any anvil's there?...Nice video....
Hey, Moosehead beer boxes......good old Canadian beer ......
Well look at it this way.... A lot of "guys there with big wallets' likely saved you a lot of money! Cheers
Not anxious for it, but, I think the biggest auction in the USA is gonna take place just a while after the day you pass away...
There is a new meaning at "Made to Hoarder" lol
Pierre's Garage Itll be a sad day but I'll be happy to go and overspend on one of his lathes so his family can benefit. He's been a great teacher to me and I'm sure many, many others.
Long may you run , man ;-)
Enjoy going to the auctions with you - and not having to spend any money while doing so.
lol
that old timey mt dew box was cool
What do you do with all this stuff, how many indicators, micrometers do you need? Just wondering,
I need that big Starrett machinist level, bid on it for me, K.... no more then $50 though.
Lyle, love the shirt!!
Love the shirt
Why can't the east coast have something like this.
Love it! Thanks.
I never heard an auctioneer speek that fast. I could not understand him. Likely others could not also. I would have been afraid to raise my paddle on things I wanted in fear the price is higher than I think.
EDIT: Even worse, I could have bid against myself!
Strange how fast-speaking auctioneers think it works ...
I know, you couldn't be sure if you were bidding 15 dollars or 15 hundred. It'd make me walk away for sure.
Was all this stuff in the auction from one man? I thought I had a lot of stuff! What do you suppose happens to all the stuff that does not sell?
Mr. Pete could you pick up a machinist level for me? i cant find one anywhere in my area. I'll pay the cost and shipping. if it is reasonably priced.
Got the same ST 0-1 mic inches
That was a pretty good tool auction in my opinion. I woulda spent alot of money there most likely. As far as the auctioneer goes, I've heard worst. I think you have to get an ear for it, I go to 1-3 auctions a week, you get used to the rhythm.
so where is this auction you cannot attend?
I need that vise for my drill press,,, lol
I'd bet that valve gapper indicator was made by Ames.
yes-abom79 just told me it is an ames
Is this what is left behind by someone who did things? Not by someone who sat in an office pontificating and collecting a fat salary for their idleness?
Loads of eye candy ! :D
The older copies of "Gun Digest" are the best.
I know it has to be done, but the couple of estate auctions I have attended left me feeling sad. Everyone is poking and sorting through a person's worldly possessions and I felt like a vulture and had an odd feeling of invading someone's privacy. Maybe it is partly because the man did not have a son who wanted his things? The worst was one where people were wandering through the house. That one made me very uncomfortable.
YES--it is creepy. I saw them sell a mans dentures once. I won't walk thru houses anymore. But we must all die. A funeral wake is most bizarre--they drain a mans blood & put chemical in his veins. I will be cremated.
Thanks Thanks for the steam engine book--I will enjoy reading it.
if you don't like the metric micrometer, feel free to send it my way ;-)