I love these kinds of videos. Thanks. I don't carry a Leatherman, but they do command a decent price if you choose to re-sell it. Not long ago, I came across a pick-up truck full of lower-quality tools which I had to take with some tool boxes I purchased from a man who just wanted it all gone. I sorted out the decent tools then figured I would donate the rest. A friend agreed to take the rest to a local auction in a set of 5 gallon buckets. We got over $300 for the tools, splitting the profits from our plunder of "junk". As you know, the key is to get the junk out of your house as fast as you can. Good luck and thanks again.
Those also looked like the "mini" version, which had an extension in the handle that folded out to make them full size. But being the old ones the handles were not real comfortable.
I was given a Leatherman about 15 years ago, but the screwdriver blade wasn't tempered properly and it broke. So I _rarely_ use it for anything because I don't trust it, even though I had always heard that they were top notch. Since it was a gift, I don't have any "proof of purchase," so I don't know whether it's worth fooling with the warranty system?
A good friend back in 1953 went on a tour of the local newspaper. A employee there give him the lead plate that was used for a ad on the new 1953 Corvette. He still has the lead plate.
Yes I enjoyed the video and I watched it all the way to the end I’m a locksmith by trade as you was going through those things I know exactly what they were. Lol 😂
One the ohm meter - only resisters are used with a battery. AC and DC voltage / current (maybe) doesn't use battery even if missing or corroded. Leatherman are good steel and are keepers. Typical multi-tool. Handy for the car tool box or desk. Good quality steel file. Best clean an old than buy new. If you have Xcelite handles that turn white, simply put them into a RF tank and they come out clear and pretty. Those tanks are great for cleaning tools. Solder is also good in brass work.
LOVE these types of video's, Lyle! Just a helpful tip: I no longer buy Duracell batteries as they leak. Always. I stick with Energizer brand. Also, scrap prices are UP! :) Donate the bike to goodwill. I saw a 35mm small developer film tank...oh the memories! A great Sunday morning video to enjoy with a coffee!
Yes, I have seen a lot of fairly new Duracell’s leaking. But I have also seen energizers leaking in the package at the store shelf. They all seem to lake now
I was a locksmith and I never had much luck with a pick gun and the electric ones are just too high in price. The lock tools are used on different kinds of locks. Then I first started out an old Locksmith gave me a big box of paddle locks to work on. LOL I think he just wanted to get rid of them.
Yep, now finding places for all the new stuff, and then if you are like me (72 yrs old) remembering where you put the stuff. It was enjoyable watching you sort through the "stuff".
@@mrpete222 Believe me I understand. And of course every job takes longer now because I set a tool down then forget where I placed it. Then there is always, "why did I come down to the basement or to the shop." So far after a minute or two I do remember why. LOL
@@boblor2484 When I forget what I went to the garage for, I usually go back to where I was before I went to the garage. Most of the time, I'll remember right away.
Wifes name and pic. Mark here. The Specialzed bike im guessing you can sell $200++ or give to a son or grandson; don't be sorry you got it. I can imagine so many others like me seeing various tools, gadgets in your score, saying "hey I want that" but dang I live in Ca. So yes I'm still watching. Your idea to throw the crap foreign tools aside without saying anything is good, speeds things along. Put junk tools out at curb in a box marked Free. You rock Mr Pete.
24.58 Those Fiskar scissors are for dressmaking, the blade sits very flat to the table so that fabric can be cut very accurately. They also have a cushioned grip and are spring action so it’s not to hard on the fingers for prolonged cutting out. Any sewing friend of yours would be very grateful to receive those and try them out.
Reminds me of end of the auction ‘Table Lots’ which sold cheap and provided hours of entertainment sorting through it all. Since I don’t have ANY space left in my shop I can now hoard vicariously through your videos - thanks! ;)
I watched it all (was that a song?). Heard you say "40/60" solder (probably meant 60/40), 40/60 is for stained glass, 50/50 for radiators, 60/40 is electrical. All of these solders have a "paste phase" between solid and liquid (have to be careful you don't wiggle it or it will be frosty looking when it cools). 63/37 alloy goes from solid to liquid to solid with no paste and solidifies quickly. I just learned that:) The new lead free solders have much higher temps and are mostly tin 90-95%. The goal was to remove lead from plumbing and food sources, but of course they are trying to remove it from electronics even. There's nothing like more heat on components and traces as if my soldering wasn't bad enough already.
I love this kind of video, this week i had a chance to go through the workshop of a friend who had recently deceased, the family were just going to skip everything (except one of them, who i met up with, I filled 4 similar sized boxes, mostly with materiels as he was an engineer, there was also a complete raw of brass rod and tube in various sizes, after sorting I ended up with about 75 lbs of brass, a similar quantity of steel, aluminium and nylon stock, a bench sized fly press, a sheet metal rolling machine, a home made (by my friend) mill vice some other home made engineering tools and a handful of other tools that I didnt have . I left several times what I took, including a little john lathe, and an old mill (bench top size, but I didnt have anywhere to put them, so had to leave them) it took me several days to sort into piles too, basically I only picked what I knew I would use, and still came away with 4 boxes.
Great video. About 30 years ago, my wife and I owned an antique store. We went to an auction out in the boonies, where there two tables each made from a sheet of plywood, covered in small items. There were tools, ceramics, vintage toys, bottles and similar things. They tried to auction it all one item at a time, the 5 at a time, and there was little interest. My wife bought the whole lot for $50. I sold two 6&1/2 oz Coke bottles for a dollar each before we had it all packed. My wife keeps careful records and she calculates that over the next 20 years that we were in business, she's up about a grand on her $50 investment.
I would love to see a video on locks. They are very intriguing as puzzles. BTW, states vary in laws on picks. In PA they're not illegal unless used in a crime, same as a hammer or prybar. There are actually Locksport organizations that have contests.
I know a locksmith who has an apprentice that would love to get his hands on some of those lock picks! I really like seeing colllections of tools like this. Gives a person a glimpse into the life of a craftsman. You can tell a lot about a person by looking at his tools, right? Love all of your videos!
@@awhtjio his videos are kind of weak. Good for mass appeal, but not really good for people technically minded, who want to see how things work. He makes a 2 min 40 sec video of him briefly describing it, he picks it, and ends the video. Like he only has a 2 GB memory card. Gahbage.
The compressor could have been saved with a little caution when starting up something like that compressor. You can tell by the sound when the start windings don't open, and can shut it off before it was smoke signaling for help. Little cleanup of the start switch or 'govener" and you would be good to go. I know its not a high high quality device, but just to burn it up don't set well with the tite-wad in me..
I'm fond of the quality multi-tools like Leatherman. In fact, I dropped mine, at a factory that I worked at, and it was accidentally ran over with a large sweeping machine. It was damaged pretty badly, so I wrote the company and honestly explained what happened. They decided it was beyond economical repair so they gave me a brand new Leatherman, extended my warranty, and threw in a keychain ALL FOR FREE!
Xcelite used (uses?) a butyrate plastic (cellulose acetate butyrate) for their clear handles on the screwdrivers and nutdrivers (as did/do more than a few other manufacturers). The butyric acid monomer offgases, as do some breakdown products... and they do tend to stink...
That driver set you pulled out of the first box with the yellow handle. That looks like an Xcelite 99 driver set and they are field service tools. I have been using them for 20 years. If you are going to give it to Goodwill, I would be willing to take it off your hands for the price of postage if it really is Xcelite. It will say on the handle.
Its fun to treasure hunt... The hex bar with the "tap" in the end is a star drill. Before hammer drill wed used them to make holes in stone or concrete to mount items. Very popular with electricians and such to fix boxes and hangars. That was a nice one because the drill part was replaceable. They also made a very nice rubber handgrip to go over the hex bar.
I almost fainted when I saw all the tools with the batteries still inside. A Leatherman multitool will always get you out of a bind surprisingly close to home. Next time, take the gasoline out of that leaf blower and leave everything inside it with a generous film of motor oil, you're welcome.
@@BedsitBob no Adam is awesome. Kieth Rucker is a frigging hack that has no business making videos he is setting a bad example. Adam is completely the opposite. Open your eyes buddy. I'd just delete your comment if I were you
"Iron core" might be for winding coils for electronics. With the later timer and ra-loc stuff, and the keys and locks, I think the previous owner might have been into security systems and alarms.
Yes I enjoyed it but the problem was I could shout, "stop, I know what that is...." You are correct, Xcelite tools were primarily electronic tools, my Dad was a raid and TV repairman since 1947 (passed away at the age of 90 and still working in his shop) and he had a lifelong love affair with their line of tools. That Fiskers scissors are FANTASTIC, I have a pair and although Fiskers shows them on their website they are no longer available. I use them in my woodworking shop and they work great for cutting paper, box board, and other material. Two of those, "what is it pliers" are for crimping coax cable ends, one is worthless as it is junk but the other one looked like a good set that would do a great job. You ignored a "Volt Pen" in one box, it is the black device with a white end. It is used by electricians to determine if a wire is hot. It works without making contact with the wire itself. But it look like the white cap was off and more than likely the battery had leaked all over inside of it, and when that happens all the magic is gone. Enough, my comment is too long, but if you are still reading this was a GREAT video.
These videos are interesting. It was amazing how many tools there were still in their original packaging. The jokes you make are the best part though 😂
Spring steel blades/flats make brilliant tensioning tools for lock picking. Also the lock picking sport is huge nowadays. If you have collectors pieces in there some guys will pay a lot to own them. Just those lock cores alone are worth a lot to a lock picker. That combination lock can be picked in under 10 seconds and any Masterlock in less than 5 secs
Have you priced solder lately????? OMG. I should have purchased futures in solder instead of gold or silver. The solder might by the real gem in that one box!
Some of that stuff would be useful to a young person just getting started in life. That item you said might be a metal detector might be some kind of Geiger counter as there was an atom shown on the box.
@@mrpete222 ....in fact it may have radioactive parts! Just check. That is old analog construction and being slightly hot may not have meant as much as it does now. Radioactive dials etc..
Youi seemed to be overly harsh on someones' collection, many of those tools we all began with befo9re we could upgrade. Don't be hard on other brands which may not be popular but will often get the job done. Just because you don't know what a French Curve or Square nails are does not mean that they are junk. It does not have to be an overpriced tool to be functional. You seem blinded by trade names. Yes, people DO use wood screws. Many professionals do not need the over priced high end brands. Sort them and make up several tool boxes and offer them to schools for those in trades training. Brass has good scrap value. China makes things you can no longer get in North America. Sad but True. Many DIY would love to have many items.
Mr Pete I sure hope there is somebody as gracious as you to take somebodies life of goodies and show you the same care when it becomes time to dispense your life long excellence in fine tool collecting.
Fun video that has really nice stuff and across the pond junk. The ball handled screwdriver is actually great for tough fasteners. I bought one probably 25/30 years ago and still have it. Really nice for old hands to get a grip on hard to break loose fasteners. At now almost 71 I have used it with quality bit inserts to get things done that were tough or not possible with quality screwdrivers due to leverage you can apply. As you say I beat that to death. Thanks for all you do in your videos. I have learned a lot of machining techniques from you and enjoyed it and your sense of humor.
some watchmaking tools in there. That blue mini vise-looking thing is a watch movement holder. I also know what was in the box you are putting to the "what is it".
Hey Mr Mrpete222! I enjoy these treasure hunt combo tool history vids! They are also a source of quality spontaneous rants! Keep them coming please! Ride ride ride!
When I was much younger (as well as much different - I was skinny and good looking then) I bought an identical set of Thorsen (that's the spelling on my set, as well as manufactured in USA) sockets for working on my 1969 Honda CB350. Still have em.
I watched the entire 2 part video and really enjoyed it! Each box contained surprises, some worthwhile items, and I found myself watching intently as each new discovery was made, Very entertaining video, held my attention throughout! Great job!
12:35 hexagonal thing with a slot and a tip, I have a set of something similar to these from the 1920's,. I remember father using them before hammer drills were common. My 'handyman' set was made by Rawlplug in the UK. It consists of 1 hex bar, 1 wedge to fit the slot and several paper packets of different sized 'drill bits'. To put a screw into stone orbrick you made the hole with the appropriate drill bit in the hex bar which you then hit the end with a big hammer while rotating the whole lot by hand. Once your fingers came out of plaster you tapped a Rawlplug fibre plug into the hole and you could then screw into it and it would hold pretty well. Put the wedge into the slot to drive out the drill bit
Hello my friend. My dad was like you, and when he passed his 5 children went through his stuff and took what we needed. Then we threw the rest in a dumpster. The dumpster received about 80% of his findings. I hope your family is ready for that.
You may not have paid attention to the shape of those lead pieces, but they seem to have been cast for the purpose of anchoring duck decoys. That is probably why one of the boxes in the previous video had all those eye hooks in it. You screw them into the lead weights and tie your decoys to it. That timing device seems to be for a Tra-Bon automated lubricating machine. At least that's what they were used on at the manufacturing plant I retired from. The weird scissors are just dressmaker style that has been modernized and is probably still waiting on the patent. LOL Don't throw the golf ball away, because you can drill a small hole in it and it makes a good file handle. Hurry up with the "what is it". I Know things! I was spellbound, by the way.
Goodwill in California doesn't take tools; I once got a nice table saw and other tools from an elderly couple that was trying to donate them, but they'd been rejected. I just happened to hear them talking about it and offered to take the items- they were thrilled because they would have had to load them up again and take them home. That guy sure loved gimmicky tools! So much of that pile I'd toss too. The iron threaded items are ferrite tuning slugs for old TVs, radios, etc. Globemaster made cheap tools, but I have a set of their box wrenches that I've had since I was a kid, and they get used all the time. Very fun to watch!
The initiator clock is used commercially for such things as automating the switching of an outdoor sign on the front of a building so that you do not waste electricity lighting it during the day and/or relying upon someone to remember to flip a switch. They are still used today and are expensive to buy.
When my dad passed away I spent a huge amount of time sorting and disposing of old tools. Sometimes you just have to let them go and send them to the trash. Most of his stuff was quality when new, but old rusty dirty and beat up and filthy when I sorted through it. This guy might have been a locksmith or worked with one.
I can't stop watching once I start. As for the handsaw, I still use them. It would be a shame if that saw didn't find a home with someone who would appreciate it, Diston was top of the line when carpenter's used hand tools. I recently had to do considerable work around my father's property after he passed. He had a few hand tools, saw's, brace and bits, etc. Some of the buildings had no electricity and cutting a board with a cordless drill gets old real fast. Hope that saw found a good home. I always watch your videos to the end all of them. I'm sure I am not the only one who wishes he could spend time in your presence, your experience is something you will take with you when you go. Your love of teaching and sharing through your videos is a wonderful thing, so you will leave quite a legacy. Not that you are going anywhere any time soon. Thank you for being you.
I’ve had similar piles before or bought a storage unit full of junk for a few things I wanted. A lot of time is involved. Your video; It’s entertaining, partly because of your commentary and also the curiosity. Keep on junking and we’ll keep rooting for those gems you find!
I love this video. I have so many of the same things in my Gun Shop. I have many things from Brownells. Got to know Bob Brownell real well. Many phone calls. His son & grandson now run it. Old Dave
Can you imagine the fun some bunion afflicted old codger will have going through and commenting on all your stuff after you're gone ,, enjoyed , God bless .
I love these kinds of videos. Thanks. I don't carry a Leatherman, but they do command a decent price if you choose to re-sell it. Not long ago, I came across a pick-up truck full of lower-quality tools which I had to take with some tool boxes I purchased from a man who just wanted it all gone. I sorted out the decent tools then figured I would donate the rest. A friend agreed to take the rest to a local auction in a set of 5 gallon buckets. We got over $300 for the tools, splitting the profits from our plunder of "junk". As you know, the key is to get the junk out of your house as fast as you can. Good luck and thanks again.
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I had to quit going to estate sales because I concluded I was essentially stocking up for my estate sale.
That’s funny
Good one 👍
I was at an estate sale this week and I said I was looking at my own future.
And your problem is ? 🤣🤣
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I never leave the house without my leatherman
The red plastic container that said iron cores are used in television repair back in the day to do convergent alignments.
Leatherman makes a good product I have been using them for nearly 2 decades. They are still made in USA and offer a 25 year unconditional warranty.
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Those also looked like the "mini" version, which had an extension in the handle that folded out to make them full size. But being the old ones the handles were not real comfortable.
@@sithus1966 Definitely the mini tool. Those are a bit less commonly found.
I was given a Leatherman about 15 years ago, but the screwdriver blade wasn't tempered properly and it broke. So I _rarely_ use it for anything because I don't trust it, even though I had always heard that they were top notch. Since it was a gift, I don't have any "proof of purchase," so I don't know whether it's worth fooling with the warranty system?
I carry the Leatherman Wave on me all the time. Have used it a number of times.
Lock picking is a hobby that has a pretty decent following. I learned a little bit about it.
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The brutal honesty in this video had me laughing the whole way through 😂
lol. Would you believe, sometimes I look at my older auction videos and crack myself up
A good friend back in 1953 went on a tour of the local newspaper. A employee there give him the lead plate that was used for a ad on the new 1953 Corvette. He still has the lead plate.
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Yes I enjoyed the video and I watched it all the way to the end I’m a locksmith by trade as you was going through those things I know exactly what they were. Lol 😂
One the ohm meter - only resisters are used with a battery. AC and DC voltage / current (maybe) doesn't use battery even if missing or corroded. Leatherman are good steel and are keepers. Typical multi-tool. Handy for the car tool box or desk. Good quality steel file. Best clean an old than buy new. If you have Xcelite handles that turn white, simply put them into a RF tank and they come out clear and pretty. Those tanks are great for cleaning tools. Solder is also good in brass work.
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"Free tools" my two favourite words together
Since finding you on UA-cam I watch them all and I'm working my way through all the old ones, do especially like your comments. 👍👍
Thank you, I have a bout 1300 videos for you to watch
Watched till the very end. I always enjoy your videos and the Mr. Peteism running commentary. Thank you.
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I love all of your videos, and I always watch your videos all the way through! Lyle Peterson is an American folk hero!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you very much
LOVE these types of video's, Lyle! Just a helpful tip: I no longer buy Duracell batteries as they leak. Always. I stick with Energizer brand. Also, scrap prices are UP! :) Donate the bike to goodwill. I saw a 35mm small developer film tank...oh the memories! A great Sunday morning video to enjoy with a coffee!
Yes, I have seen a lot of fairly new Duracell’s leaking. But I have also seen energizers leaking in the package at the store shelf. They all seem to lake now
I was a locksmith and I never had much luck with a pick gun and the electric ones are just too high in price. The lock tools are used on different kinds of locks. Then I first started out an old Locksmith gave me a big box of paddle locks to work on. LOL I think he just wanted to get rid of them.
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The small punches in the pale blue box may have been 'Moore and Wright', (M&W).
They were, Sheffield, UK, made quality.
@@johnland7318 Thought so, I have a few treasured items from my grandfather which saw me through my apprenticeship from M&W.
The smell of the X-lite screwdrivers and nut drivers is from the cellulose acetate plastic used in the handles.
And it’s horrible
Yep, now finding places for all the new stuff, and then if you are like me (72 yrs old) remembering where you put the stuff. It was enjoyable watching you sort through the "stuff".
I already lost the Moody tools. My good friend wanted me to give them to him. But I cannot find them. There is the possibility I threw them out
@@mrpete222 Believe me I understand. And of course every job takes longer now because I set a tool down then forget where I placed it. Then there is always, "why did I come down to the basement or to the shop." So far after a minute or two I do remember why. LOL
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When I forget what I went to the garage for, I usually go back to where I was before I went to the garage. Most of the time, I'll remember right away.
Wifes name and pic. Mark here. The Specialzed bike im guessing you can sell $200++ or give to a son or grandson; don't be sorry you got it. I can imagine so many others like me seeing various tools, gadgets in your score, saying "hey I want that" but dang I live in Ca. So yes I'm still watching. Your idea to throw the crap foreign tools aside without saying anything is good, speeds things along. Put junk tools out at curb in a box marked Free. You rock Mr Pete.
Thanks Mr Pete - the possibility of finding a treasure among the junk is always fun.
You might have to institute a once a month meet and greet for people to come haul off the stuff you don't want.
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2:25 Those Moody Micro Tools are USA made and very nice quality. If you do small delicate work they are definitely a keeper.
Mr Pete,
I'll watch any video you make and enjoy it.
Thanks.
24.58 Those Fiskar scissors are for dressmaking, the blade sits very flat to the table so that fabric can be cut very accurately. They also have a cushioned grip and are spring action so it’s not to hard on the fingers for prolonged cutting out. Any sewing friend of yours would be very grateful to receive those and try them out.
The timer in the box is for a stokeamatic coal furnace it runs the auger for the coal box
I should have known that. I remember one in my dad’s basement when I was 10 years old
Reminds me of end of the auction ‘Table Lots’ which sold cheap and provided hours of entertainment sorting through it all. Since I don’t have ANY space left in my shop I can now hoard vicariously through your videos - thanks! ;)
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I watched it all (was that a song?). Heard you say "40/60" solder (probably meant 60/40), 40/60 is for stained glass, 50/50 for radiators, 60/40 is electrical. All of these solders have a "paste phase" between solid and liquid (have to be careful you don't wiggle it or it will be frosty looking when it cools). 63/37 alloy goes from solid to liquid to solid with no paste and solidifies quickly. I just learned that:) The new lead free solders have much higher temps and are mostly tin 90-95%. The goal was to remove lead from plumbing and food sources, but of course they are trying to remove it from electronics even. There's nothing like more heat on components and traces as if my soldering wasn't bad enough already.
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I love this kind of video, this week i had a chance to go through the workshop of a friend who had recently deceased, the family were just going to skip everything (except one of them, who i met up with, I filled 4 similar sized boxes, mostly with materiels as he was an engineer, there was also a complete raw of brass rod and tube in various sizes, after sorting I ended up with about 75 lbs of brass, a similar quantity of steel, aluminium and nylon stock, a bench sized fly press, a sheet metal rolling machine, a home made (by my friend) mill vice some other home made engineering tools and a handful of other tools that I didnt have . I left several times what I took, including a little john lathe, and an old mill (bench top size, but I didnt have anywhere to put them, so had to leave them) it took me several days to sort into piles too, basically I only picked what I knew I would use, and still came away with 4 boxes.
That sounds interesting. Wish you had filmed it
Great video. About 30 years ago, my wife and I owned an antique store. We went to an auction out in the boonies, where there two tables each made from a sheet of plywood, covered in small items. There were tools, ceramics, vintage toys, bottles and similar things. They tried to auction it all one item at a time, the 5 at a time, and there was little interest. My wife bought the whole lot for $50. I sold two 6&1/2 oz Coke bottles for a dollar each before we had it all packed. My wife keeps careful records and she calculates that over the next 20 years that we were in business, she's up about a grand on her $50 investment.
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I would love to see a video on locks. They are very intriguing as puzzles. BTW, states vary in laws on picks. In PA they're not illegal unless used in a crime, same as a hammer or prybar. There are actually Locksport organizations that have contests.
I know a locksmith who has an apprentice that would love to get his hands on some of those lock picks! I really like seeing colllections of tools like this. Gives a person a glimpse into the life of a craftsman. You can tell a lot about a person by looking at his tools, right? Love all of your videos!
lock picking lawyer has all the content you desire
@@awhtjio his videos are kind of weak. Good for mass appeal, but not really good for people technically minded, who want to see how things work. He makes a 2 min 40 sec video of him briefly describing it, he picks it, and ends the video. Like he only has a 2 GB memory card. Gahbage.
I stayed to the end. The smoking compressor was a nice touch. i do enjoy these videos. One man's treasure is another man's junk.
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The compressor could have been saved with a little caution when starting up something like that compressor. You can tell by the sound when the start windings don't open, and can shut it off before it was smoke signaling for help. Little cleanup of the start switch or 'govener" and you would be good to go. I know its not a high high quality device, but just to burn it up don't set well with the tite-wad in me..
I'm fond of the quality multi-tools like Leatherman. In fact, I dropped mine, at a factory that I worked at, and it was accidentally ran over with a large sweeping machine. It was damaged pretty badly, so I wrote the company and honestly explained what happened. They decided it was beyond economical repair so they gave me a brand new Leatherman, extended my warranty, and threw in a keychain ALL FOR FREE!
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They just did one of the best ways of advertising along with customer service. 👍
Xcelite used (uses?) a butyrate plastic (cellulose acetate butyrate) for their clear handles on the screwdrivers and nutdrivers (as did/do more than a few other manufacturers).
The butyric acid monomer offgases, as do some breakdown products... and they do tend to stink...
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I watched the whole video. I always enjoy these. Looking forward to the "What is It" as I think I recognized one or two of the unknowns.
That driver set you pulled out of the first box with the yellow handle. That looks like an Xcelite 99 driver set and they are field service tools. I have been using them for 20 years. If you are going to give it to Goodwill, I would be willing to take it off your hands for the price of postage if it really is Xcelite. It will say on the handle.
Its fun to treasure hunt...
The hex bar with the "tap" in the end is a star drill. Before hammer drill wed used them to make holes in stone or concrete to mount items. Very popular with electricians and such to fix boxes and hangars. That was a nice one because the drill part was replaceable. They also made a very nice rubber handgrip to go over the hex bar.
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We call them rawl plug jumper in the uk.
I almost fainted when I saw all the tools with the batteries still inside. A Leatherman multitool will always get you out of a bind surprisingly close to home. Next time, take the gasoline out of that leaf blower and leave everything inside it with a generous film of motor oil, you're welcome.
Too late, the leaf blower is in the landfill
For all those rusty tools, you need a big container, filled with Evapo-Rust.
Keith Rucker is a hack
@@jacobpoucher Is Adam Booth also a hack?
@@BedsitBob no Adam is awesome. Kieth Rucker is a frigging hack that has no business making videos he is setting a bad example. Adam is completely the opposite. Open your eyes buddy. I'd just delete your comment if I were you
Realistically you need a dumpster!
Just my opinion.
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You have a lot of elements in your shop so lovely 👍👍👍😍
"Iron core" might be for winding coils for electronics. With the later timer and ra-loc stuff, and the keys and locks, I think the previous owner might have been into security systems and alarms.
Yeah, or used as adjustment core in coils
I watched every minute of both videos, someone says free tools, and you have my attention!!!! Thanks Mr Pete!!!!
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"hemostat, for smokin dope" had me laughing
Never smoke a bit of dope with mine.
Yeah, definitely one for the old Tubalcain highlight reel...
And how might he know that????
@@TheJeffersm He was a high school teacher, he knows a dopers tools.
@@cojones8518 what do you do with it then?
Yes I enjoyed it but the problem was I could shout, "stop, I know what that is...." You are correct, Xcelite tools were primarily electronic tools, my Dad was a raid and TV repairman since 1947 (passed away at the age of 90 and still working in his shop) and he had a lifelong love affair with their line of tools. That Fiskers scissors are FANTASTIC, I have a pair and although Fiskers shows them on their website they are no longer available. I use them in my woodworking shop and they work great for cutting paper, box board, and other material. Two of those, "what is it pliers" are for crimping coax cable ends, one is worthless as it is junk but the other one looked like a good set that would do a great job. You ignored a "Volt Pen" in one box, it is the black device with a white end. It is used by electricians to determine if a wire is hot. It works without making contact with the wire itself. But it look like the white cap was off and more than likely the battery had leaked all over inside of it, and when that happens all the magic is gone. Enough, my comment is too long, but if you are still reading this was a GREAT video.
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These videos are interesting. It was amazing how many tools there were still in their original packaging. The jokes you make are the best part though 😂
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The second Box: a Old fairly successful Burgular.
Mr. Pete that’s a good leatherman tool. It’s not the best to use but it’s discontinued and pretty collectible.
Leatherman Wave is the best £100 I've spent on tools in over thirty years.
Always enjoy your videos because you are in them.
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Leatherman is quality stuff.
Fabulous, Mr. Pete! I, for one, am very happy to see you going back to the auctions. Keep up the great work.
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7:28 appears to be a wheel weight tool, for installing and removing wheel weights on vehicles.
Yeah. Im thinking the same thing
Loved this, thanks again, Mr Pete! And yep, watched it all.
"More lockpicks...he must have had larceny on his mind."
*Sad Lockpicking Lawyer noises
He should box all the "larceny" bits up and send them to LPL or BosnianBill
Spring steel blades/flats make brilliant tensioning tools for lock picking. Also the lock picking sport is huge nowadays. If you have collectors pieces in there some guys will pay a lot to own them. Just those lock cores alone are worth a lot to a lock picker.
That combination lock can be picked in under 10 seconds and any Masterlock in less than 5 secs
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Have you priced solder lately????? OMG. I should have purchased futures in solder instead of gold or silver. The solder might by the real gem in that one box!
I have priced it two days ago. It was over $30 per roll. And it doesn’t have lead in it anymore
@@mrpete222 You looked in the wrong spot. You can still get Kester 60/40 solder, even Amazon have it.
I love these type of “treasure hunts”. Thanks Mr Pete❤
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Some of that stuff would be useful to a young person just getting started in life. That item you said might be a metal detector might be some kind of Geiger counter as there was an atom shown on the box.
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@@mrpete222 ....in fact it may have radioactive parts! Just check. That is old analog construction and being slightly hot may not have meant as much as it does now. Radioactive dials etc..
If you do any electrical soldering, don't throw out those butane fueled soldering pencils. You will find them more useful than you might imagine.
Give them Hemostats to Jordan!!!
I have a use for them as well
@@51-FS I already got a lifetime supply !
The cone papers have replaced the need for them...
@@51-FS I don't use those much I'm old school
They are awesome....
I would say the man had a locksmith business, seeing he had all the lock stuff and the one box had his name with locksmith on it.
Youi seemed to be overly harsh on someones' collection, many of those tools we all began with befo9re we could upgrade. Don't be hard on other brands which may not be popular but will often get the job done. Just because you don't know what a French Curve or Square nails are does not mean that they are junk. It does not have to be an overpriced tool to be functional. You seem blinded by trade names. Yes, people DO use wood screws. Many professionals do not need the over priced high end brands.
Sort them and make up several tool boxes and offer them to schools for those in trades training. Brass has good scrap value. China makes things you can no longer get in North America. Sad but True. Many DIY would love to have many items.
Spot on!
You okay, man? Tissue?
Nice walk through our past! Lots of forgotten memories!
Mr Pete I sure hope there is somebody as gracious as you to take somebodies life of goodies and show you the same care when it becomes time to dispense your life long excellence in fine tool collecting.
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Fun video that has really nice stuff and across the pond junk. The ball handled screwdriver is actually great for tough fasteners. I bought one probably 25/30 years ago and still have it. Really nice for old hands to get a grip on hard to break loose fasteners. At now almost 71 I have used it with quality bit inserts to get things done that were tough or not possible with quality screwdrivers due to leverage you can apply. As you say I beat that to death. Thanks for all you do in your videos. I have learned a lot of machining techniques from you and enjoyed it and your sense of humor.
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Also I like Leatherman for camping and hunting does alot in a pinch
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Had fun with this Mr. Pete. Thanks
some watchmaking tools in there. That blue mini vise-looking thing is a watch movement holder. I also know what was in the box you are putting to the "what is it".
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I watched until the end. Always fun and interesting. And, entertaining!
It's fun looking at all the tools 🙂
Hey Mr Mrpete222! I enjoy these treasure hunt combo tool history vids! They are also a source of quality spontaneous rants! Keep them coming please! Ride ride ride!
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When I was much younger (as well as much different - I was skinny and good looking then) I bought an identical set of Thorsen (that's the spelling on my set, as well as manufactured in USA) sockets for working on my 1969 Honda CB350. Still have em.
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I watched the entire 2 part video and really enjoyed it! Each box contained surprises, some worthwhile items, and I found myself watching intently as each new discovery was made, Very entertaining video, held my attention throughout! Great job!
Glad you enjoyed!
12:35 hexagonal thing with a slot and a tip, I have a set of something similar to these from the 1920's,. I remember father using them before hammer drills were common. My 'handyman' set was made by Rawlplug in the UK. It consists of 1 hex bar, 1 wedge to fit the slot and several paper packets of different sized 'drill bits'. To put a screw into stone orbrick you made the hole with the appropriate drill bit in the hex bar which you then hit the end with a big hammer while rotating the whole lot by hand. Once your fingers came out of plaster you tapped a Rawlplug fibre plug into the hole and you could then screw into it and it would hold pretty well. Put the wedge into the slot to drive out the drill bit
The draughting compass at 22:07 is quick adjustable. Press the paddles on the legs to release the half-nuts from the screw part. Very handy.
Thank you, I will try that
The What Is It at 16:34 - it’s the type of crimper used for putting terminals on coaxial cables, such as TV feeds.
That was a blast and brought back some fun memories! The main score Beverly!!! assuming that was part of the haul! Thanks for the fun!!!
It was not part of the hall. Several videos for that are in the can
I liked it my metal shop teacher was Mr. Dominic Arvada Co. Great guy really learned a lot. Your videos are great. Love the funny comments .
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I do locksmith work and I would pay a few dollars and the shipping on anything lock related if you’re interested.
Hi, I do enjoy your videos all of them, I carry a leatherman multi tool on my work belt and use it nearly every day. Thanks, John
Hello my friend. My dad was like you, and when he passed his 5 children went through his stuff and took what we needed. Then we threw the rest in a dumpster. The dumpster received about 80% of his findings. I hope your family is ready for that.
Great videos!! Laughed more than I have in a long time. Thanks.
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You may not have paid attention to the shape of those lead pieces, but they seem to have been cast for the purpose of anchoring duck decoys. That is probably why one of the boxes in the previous video had all those eye hooks in it. You screw them into the lead weights and tie your decoys to it. That timing device seems to be for a Tra-Bon automated lubricating machine. At least that's what they were used on at the manufacturing plant I retired from. The weird scissors are just dressmaker style that has been modernized and is probably still waiting on the patent. LOL Don't throw the golf ball away, because you can drill a small hole in it and it makes a good file handle. Hurry up with the "what is it". I Know things! I was spellbound, by the way.
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Goodwill in California doesn't take tools; I once got a nice table saw and other tools from an elderly couple that was trying to donate them, but they'd been rejected. I just happened to hear them talking about it and offered to take the items- they were thrilled because they would have had to load them up again and take them home. That guy sure loved gimmicky tools! So much of that pile I'd toss too. The iron threaded items are ferrite tuning slugs for old TVs, radios, etc. Globemaster made cheap tools, but I have a set of their box wrenches that I've had since I was a kid, and they get used all the time. Very fun to watch!
The initiator clock is used commercially for such things as automating the switching of an outdoor sign on the front of a building so that you do not waste electricity lighting it during the day and/or relying upon someone to remember to flip a switch. They are still used today and are expensive to buy.
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WOW I love these kinds of videos. Thanks. Ed Loretto Ontario Canada
I like these surprise box videos. They have a bit of Christmas morning excitement about them.
I enjoyed both videos; I like going to flea markets looking through all the boxes of rusty stuff
I like these type of videos, you commentary is the best. Thank you!
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I totally dig this type of video Mr Pete. I totally switch off from the world and feel like I'm right there with you.
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Thanks Mr Pete , my grandfather gave me a Disston saw and I still have it . Brings back good memories working with my grandfather.
When my dad passed away I spent a huge amount of time sorting and disposing of old tools. Sometimes you just have to let them go and send them to the trash. Most of his stuff was quality when new, but old rusty dirty and beat up and filthy when I sorted through it.
This guy might have been a locksmith or worked with one.
It was fun watching you dig in all those boxes. And yes I watched the whole thing.
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I love these kind of videos. I like the auction ones as well. But i enjoy all your videos.You do excellent work. Thak you!!!
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I can't stop watching once I start. As for the handsaw, I still use them. It would be a shame if that saw didn't find a home with someone who would appreciate it, Diston was top of the line when carpenter's used hand tools. I recently had to do considerable work around my father's property after he passed. He had a few hand tools, saw's, brace and bits, etc. Some of the buildings had no electricity and cutting a board with a cordless drill gets old real fast. Hope that saw found a good home.
I always watch your videos to the end all of them. I'm sure I am not the only one who wishes he could spend time in your presence, your experience is something you will take with you when you go. Your love of teaching and sharing through your videos is a wonderful thing, so you will leave quite a legacy. Not that you are going anywhere any time soon. Thank you for being you.
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I’ve had similar piles before or bought a storage unit full of junk for a few things I wanted. A lot of time is involved. Your video; It’s entertaining, partly because of your commentary and also the curiosity. Keep on junking and we’ll keep rooting for those gems you find!
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Watching till the end, I’m a sucker for surprise boxes.
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I like this kind of video - especially your commentary. Thanks.
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I love this video. I have so many of the same things in my Gun Shop. I have many things from Brownells. Got to know Bob Brownell real well. Many phone calls. His son & grandson now run it. Old Dave
I would love to visit the brownells Store. I love their catalog
Can you imagine the fun some bunion afflicted old codger will have going through and commenting on all your stuff after you're gone ,, enjoyed , God bless .
We watched the whole thing. My wife loves these unboxing videos.
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I enjoy this kind of video, and I am still here.