Ah the blessing of living in an area where industry was commonplace. I live in the south, in an area where agriculture, not industry, was prevalent. There are no auctions like this of any kind here. Rarely, a machine shop or small manufacturing plant goes on the block, but most items are to large or specialized for a home shop. 1000 miles+ is just too far to go garage sale or auction hunting. I get excited when I see your expeditions and then sad when I realize I'll never see one in real life.
Yeah I had to choose between what I wanted and where to get it. Here in Louisiana there aren't many small machines. To get my homeshop together I traveled to Illinois, Virginia, North Carolina and Texas to get what I wanted. Looking back it was worth it though. As always Mr. Pete, awesome score yet again.
I had to travel 2400 km total to pick up my Bridgeport Mill because there were none in my area, and it was well worth it. I ended up picking up a metal band saw which really added to my metal hobby shop.
Good score Mr. Pete. We RARELY have these auctions in South Texas. Every once in awhile some rancher will pass away and his kids will auction everything off. Hundreds of bidders show up, and run prices up to crazy levels. More like a carnival event with food trucks, etc. Expect to see jugglers and firewaters at the next one.
First off I would like to thank you for your knowledge of machining you have shared. I am retired now but I was able to learn the craft of machining from your videos. Plus a lot of reading and studying to. I was able to apply these skills on the job as a car manufacturing plant in our maintenance shop. Again thank you so much.
I love these auction videos. I don't even know what 90% of the stuff is used for, I'm not a tool gal, but I just find it all fascinating! Thank you for sharing so much footage! I used to go to auctions with my dad when I was little and this is like a blast from the past.
Probably a bunch of people said it already, but that coaxial indicator is a Blake. The absolutely best made coaxial. All others od this style are copies of this Blake. What I find interesting is that I've never seen any other tools made by Blake. They seem to be a company content with making one item very well, and have not changed the design in ages. You can buy aftermarket contact probes online. Blake also offers repair and restoration services for these. Over the years I've had several of these pass through my hands, and each time I came across one with a contact point I didn't already have, I'd add it to my set, and sell off the rest. I'm amazed at how many different lengths and styles they offered. Most are straight or bent rods of various lengths, but one is a short spring loaded point for locating the spindle directly over a center punch mark. $5 is an absolute steal for that, I'm so jealous, congratulations.
Yes, I am aware that that brand is the best, thank you. Where do I buy the contact points? eBay? Or some other source. The contact points from my Chinese one, do not fit in the Blake
Hmmm, seems ordering them direct from Blake's website might be cheaper if buying new. There is a seller on Ebay selling points for the blake for $15 each. At this price, they've got to be aftermarket.
READING A VERNIER... YES! We need that... calipers... and height gauges also please... how to use and read a vernier height gauge would also be useful to know.
This gives me an idea of what is gonna happen to my so precious tools when I'm gone... If the silver solder is in the range of 45% silver or over, it's worth much more than you paid for the whole lot, nice purchase... Guess that when we get to be seniors, we can say and do things and not worry about being taken seriously, " NO MORE AUCTIONS............" 🤓🦽🤣🤣🤣 P.S. Anything you do weird, just make sure you keep your pants on.... Then the family may lock you up, then, no more auctions for real.... 😁😁😁
'what is gonna happen to my so precious tools when I'm gone..' lol, yeah, I felt the sense of that too"Damn kids are gonna sell me off like that!""It's a Bridgeport you nimrods! Keep that in the frickin' family!"smhIf those tools could talk
I always have that thought when I buy old tools. Went to an estate sale this weekend in fact, and thought, "This is how my stuff's going to end up." Unless I decide to do "death cleaning" like the Norwegians at some point, which is a distinct possibility.
With all due respect given to you, you and I know this is NOT YOUR LAST AUCTION! You are addicted to auctions on machine tools and tooling like I am! You thrive to be at one if you are anything like myself. I’m an addict and I need my auction fix! So happy auctioning!
If the lathe and the Bridgeport came with all the extras on them shown in the video then the prices were good. Most auctioneers separate down to the bare bones making you bid 100 times more and likely loose out. Those large verniers bring back memories. A old timer who has been gone for over 30 years now had a set hanging on he his shop wall. I think he did some large cylinder boring at one time. He kept them in great condition.
Some play golf, some go fishing, some gamble, some have vices of some kind. If going to auctions is your thing, then more power to you and I hope you continue doing it until you can't anymore. If I have to rate my favorite things in this channel, it will be 1) Auctions; 2) Metal Castings; 3) Fixing stuff/ making chips; 4) Tutorials. And I like all the rants intermixed in any or all of these type videos. Field trip videos are rare so I consider those specials but ranks up there with Auctions.
@@mrpete222 Apologies but how can I forget the This and That & What is It videos. I like those very much as well :-) Have a nice day, sir and more power to you.
You have to keep going to auctions!!! The Van Norman went for less than scrap value, but I guess someone had to move it; still, those things are solid and probably usable unless it was totally shot.
when i left the states back in 2011 i couldn't give my clausing lathe away...not even at scrap price.. i hate to think what it would cost these days...good thing a friend of mine still has it in safe keeping
I need to bet a big truck with a big trailer and head out that way for auctions. $5 for a milling machine and no one wanted that big drill press. I coul bring them back here, mark them up 100x and still have people beating down the door. 2 of the 3 big industrial plants here closed 15-20 years ago and everything was either scrapped(heard about brnd new huge air compressors, still on the pallet being scrapped, due to liability of selling them) orthe other place, everything was abandoned. Had a couple coworkers go on a special assignment last year and the new owner was literally telling them to take whatever they wanted as it was on them to get rid of it. Heard most of its still there as they weren't using that part of the building and one of the contractors that comes into work and was also on that job was going to place a bid on it all.
Great buy on that box with the bolt shear ive wanted one of those for long time , silver solder is high dollar you scored on it alone , Stay young keep checking those auctions !
A lifetime of hoarding everything. I went many acres on a 44 Massey, forgot they made a Pacer. 1960's stuff. Somebody call for a Dumpster! Make it 7. Nice tour Pete.
Been watching you for years. Have ever met an auction you didn't like? I am the same way. I wonder if they have a 12 step program for old guys like us. Thanks for posting! Jerry
Not too many of these rural auctions with such a vast array of tools and machinery here in N.E. Ohio, mostly horse farm auctions. That Sheldon lathe and especially the Bridgeport step-pulley mill sold at ridiculous prices. You made some nice scores...
I too just went to small auction, Sheldon lathe very similar to that one but dirty and a bit rusty, came with some tooling-$425, Bridgeport with broken table-500, Do-all bandsaw with welder, I stole it!
You snagged a good deal on the silver solder that roll will pay all of your cost. Great video, I wish we had auctions like that around here. Have a great day from sunny Florida.
“This is the last one”.......... until the next one........ That’s fine by me. I like watching the auction videos. Except it really makes me realize what I’m missing here in Maryland where all the auctions are for furniture and housewares, and maybe a hand full of claw hammers
Congratulations Mr Pete. You did good. I'm really excited for you that you got that precision level. And BTW I noticed the bolt cutters by the yellow handles when you put them in the car. I can't wait to see these things in future videos. Thanks.
I would like to hear your inner voice as you video the tables. There are some things I see and have no idea what they are or what they are worth. Also I would like to see your rebuild that vise. Not everyone is going to find a great condition equipment and would like to see you take "junk" that many of us would find and turn our nose up and turn it to a usable shop vise.
Glad you liked it. I have already filmed the rebuild on the left hand device. Videos to be released within a month. I will rebuild the other one that looks like the craters on the moon later this winter
Haha! I started seeing a lot of familiar faces around the auction. Then I remembered seeing the auction bill at Culligan that same weekend. I guess you're a fellow LC resident?
You would never see an auction like this in Mobile Alabama or anywhere near Mobile. If it's not on Craigslist or FB Marketplace then you go to the robbers on eBay. The word "Vintage" triples the price. I saw 4 or 5 pieces of 1/4" brass welding rod in the original brown paper wrapping listed for $200.00 because it was of course Vintage BS. I started our Oxygen/Acetylene Welding using 1/4" rods was an everyday thing. What kind of idiot would even consider some old brass rods that you can buy at your local Welding Supply for a few bucks???? I think the lathe went for a fair price and the mill, both had a lot of tooling to sweeten the deal. Thanks Mr. Pete, can't wait to see the next one you go to.
What did they do to those beautiful vernier calipers? I've got a set of the 12-inch Starrett master vernier calipers, and they are an absolute joy and pleasure to use. Sad to see a beautiful tool with its jaws all screwed up. Shame about that Blake indicator, too. I'd love to see you break out some welding equipment and restore that vise to like new with some weld build-up and machining.
Lyle. the vice you say runs backward, is I think been taken apart and reassembled wrong. I think that the handle should be on the fixed jaw side. It is insane the way it is now with the handle between the guide bars, and all the end pressure is on the retaining ring.
I agree, but I did take it apart and try it the other way. And it cannot be done. I think it might be homemade, and somebody screwed it up from the start
Well, you've shown us what a high-school shop vise looks like, now we know what a kindergarten shop vise looks like.... Bubba had to start somewhere. That BP was nice, but 4100?? Wow. And that poor round-column only going for 5, something weird there, even if it's not desirable there obviously were people there interested in mills to go that high on the BP.... And no bids on the drill press. Nice scores Mr. Pete, that lathe dividing head looks interesting!
Enjoyed the Auction....That was quite a collection......$4,100 for the Bridgeport ? must have really been cherry or came with some gold plated tooling... I don't think I could have passed up that milling machine for 5 bucks...oh wait, move a 2,000 lb machine that probably doesn't run, store it somewhere, then spend 2 years restoring it...hummm. Nice score on that level ! I'm assuming they let you box up those small items as a bid lot and take your chances of getting out bid. Always interesting things to look at ........... don't stop going Thanks Mr. Pete
And this is why I never go to these anymore. Nothing like fighting 49assholes driving prices up. 4100 for that bridgeport was 2grand high. The anvil didnt surprise me, every other clown thinks they are a knife maker. You got some good deals on the little stuff. Par for the course.
The Bridgeport appeared to be in very fine condition, with a lot of tooling. A mill in such good condition is well worth a couple thousand more than a dirty, poorly maintained, machine of dubious serviceability.
Mr. Pete You really did good at the auction! You are lucky to be living in an awesome place to find great tools for auction/for sale. Do you happen to know where a good small starter shop Metal Lathe is for sale? 6” to 8” X at least 20” no longer then 30” In good condition? I’ve been looking here in Texas and was 10 mins late calling before someone beat me to a really nice old Atlas lathe...in great condition with A lot of tooling and extra gears and screw making gears & several manuals. I almost cried. If I’m not mistaken I believe I bought 3 classes from you on thumb drives a few years ago. I was recuperating from my 6th back surgery and those 3 thumb drives keep me busy learning. I just wanted to say Thank you so very much! I got a lot of great information! 1. How to run an Atlas lathe. 2. How to run a bridge port mill. 3. Machine shop tips. Excellent learning materials!!! You should sell them again, I know people would buy them. Let me know if you find a good metal lathe for sale, please. I’d really hate to buy.a brand new one. I feel the older ones are much better. I’ll check back with you since I’m now retired from my job of 35 years....and my back just couldn’t take the 12 hrs shifts anymore. Thanks Mr Pete. P.S. Thanks for the hard work in making and sharing your knowledge through the “you tube” videos! J-Ray
Hello. I do remember you and your back problems. Hope it is feeling better. It was a good move retiring. I very seldom see is a little lathes For sale. And how would you ever ship something like that. Keep watching eBay and Craigs list. I still sell those video courses
Hi Mr. Pete I’m glad I was able to. Connect with you. As far as the lathe I will keep my eyes open for one. And yes sir if I find one I’ll have to have it shipped to me. A few years ago I purchased a blacksmith power hammer, I had it shipped. From Florida for around $800. It’s a nice one. Anyway glad to hear that your doing ok, and still helping people On you tube with the videos you make. You take care and God Bless. P.S. I still remember all my shop teachers! All great teachers that went the extra mile to help me learn and understand. I have a lot of respect them!
not2fast4u2c One of my grandads farmed with an economy until they graduated to the big Cub! Both were jokes by tractor standards but they were sure better than following and maintaining an old donkey. At their auction in the 90,s I think the economy brought 250 and the Cub 1k.
No matter what you say, you enjoy going and bidding. I also enjoy it with you. The part I don't like is you complaining. grit your teeth, gird your loin and boldly go forth and enjoy yourself.
You said you were" heading for the barn". How many young folks even know what that means. Doesn't matter, just enjoy the auction and have a great life. Regards, Solomon
Re the milling cutters you missed... You gotta really pay attention when they're selling off the wagons, the auction helpers just grab stuff to sell in any old order! If that really is silver solder, I'm pretty sure it's worth more than $50.
I guess I am getting old and sentimental but I still miss seeing the rams head on the hood of your truck. I usually keep a vehicle between 15 and 20 years.
Going rate in western MD/eastern WV is about $5-6 per pound, maybe a bit more if they are particularly pristine. Good older anvils in the wild are increasingly hard to find. They’ve become collectibles here on the east coast.
Lots of good stuff Mr Peterson. That speed vise is beat pretty bad but do you guys think one could repair the jaws by building them back up with weld beads? I'm sure it's cast iron but it might be worth repairing
The devoted wife of a dear friend once said of him, "He'd buy a steamboat on credit, then pray for rain to get it home if he thought it was a good deal.", and when it comes to myself.. I'm not sure if truer words could ever be spoken.
You were wise not to bid on that Starrett digital electronic micrometer. My wife got me one just like that for Christmas a few years ago, and it was dead right out of the box. Starrett would not repair it under warranty, as it was discontinued. My local Starrett dealer told me to never buy anything Starrett made that was electronic, only buy Mitutoyo electronic measuring equipment. Damned shame too, as I have always loved Starrett. Tim
I love going to auctions from my recliner and using someone else's money. Thanks Mr. Pete.
This is truly the last one; yeah, yeah!
One of the first Mr Pete vids I ever watched was one claiming to be his Last Ever tool auction... about 4 years ago!
Some good items and projects there. Fun time at the Auction.
Ah the blessing of living in an area where industry was commonplace. I live in the south, in an area where agriculture, not industry, was prevalent. There are no auctions like this of any kind here. Rarely, a machine shop or small manufacturing plant goes on the block, but most items are to large or specialized for a home shop. 1000 miles+ is just too far to go garage sale or auction hunting. I get excited when I see your expeditions and then sad when I realize I'll never see one in real life.
I’m from the south too, I share your pain
Yeah I had to choose between what I wanted and where to get it. Here in Louisiana there aren't many small machines. To get my homeshop together I traveled to Illinois, Virginia, North Carolina and Texas to get what I wanted. Looking back it was worth it though.
As always Mr. Pete, awesome score yet again.
I had to travel 2400 km total to pick up my Bridgeport Mill because there were none in my area, and it was well worth it. I ended up picking up a metal band saw which really added to my metal hobby shop.
I hope this is truly not the last auction as I really enjoy these videos.
There are several TH-cam channels of auctions, i LOVE to watch storage auctions.
Good score Mr. Pete. We RARELY have these auctions in South Texas. Every once in awhile some rancher will pass away and his kids will auction everything off. Hundreds of bidders show up, and run prices up to crazy levels. More like a carnival event with food trucks, etc. Expect to see jugglers and firewaters at the next one.
lol
That explains why Texans travel to surrounding states' auctions.
Lyle, I'm jealous. We never have auctions like that around here. :( Thanks for posting this though -- I can visit _your_ auctions via TH-cam. ;)
Love your auction videos. Thanks Mr. Pete.
I cannot believe you got that level so cheap. I just paid an insane amount to get one on Ebay
Haha, I'm a fan of "insane" vises myself, love those " junker" auctions!!, Well done 👍
I just knew you would buy that level and I don't blame you one bit! Nice trip. Thanks, Mr. Pete! :-)
First off I would like to thank you for your knowledge of machining you have shared. I am retired now but I was able to learn the craft of machining from your videos. Plus a lot of reading and studying to. I was able to apply these skills on the job as a car manufacturing plant in our maintenance shop. Again thank you so much.
I am so glad I hope you were and you are successful in your new job
Love the auction videos with plunder and Starrett boxes! Joking about cutting down the caliper😅
I love these auction videos. I don't even know what 90% of the stuff is used for, I'm not a tool gal, but I just find it all fascinating! Thank you for sharing so much footage! I used to go to auctions with my dad when I was little and this is like a blast from the past.
Probably a bunch of people said it already, but that coaxial indicator is a Blake. The absolutely best made coaxial. All others od this style are copies of this Blake. What I find interesting is that I've never seen any other tools made by Blake. They seem to be a company content with making one item very well, and have not changed the design in ages. You can buy aftermarket contact probes online. Blake also offers repair and restoration services for these. Over the years I've had several of these pass through my hands, and each time I came across one with a contact point I didn't already have, I'd add it to my set, and sell off the rest. I'm amazed at how many different lengths and styles they offered. Most are straight or bent rods of various lengths, but one is a short spring loaded point for locating the spindle directly over a center punch mark. $5 is an absolute steal for that, I'm so jealous, congratulations.
Yes, I am aware that that brand is the best, thank you. Where do I buy the contact points? eBay? Or some other source. The contact points from my Chinese one, do not fit in the Blake
@@mrpete222 I've found Travers tools has the best price on OEM blake points, but good used ones are on ebay.
Hmmm, seems ordering them direct from Blake's website might be cheaper if buying new. There is a seller on Ebay selling points for the blake for $15 each. At this price, they've got to be aftermarket.
Well a little too late for coffee but great video anyway. Oh and don't ever stop going to the auctions I love seeing all the items.
Thanks
READING A VERNIER... YES! We need that... calipers... and height gauges also please... how to use and read a vernier height gauge would also be useful to know.
I love you going to an auction video's , please don't stop, they are always interesting
The kid in me immediately said "grandpa, i want that minibike!"
lol Me too
@@mrpete222 How much did the mini bike go for?
Love the auction videos Mr Pete. Please don't stop!!
This will not be the last auction for you Mr. Pete. I enjoy going to auctions and enjoy your videos of the ones you attend.
Thanks
Hi Lyle,
Enjoyed the video, but come on admit it you like going to auctions. :-)
This gives me an idea of what is gonna happen to my so precious tools when I'm gone...
If the silver solder is in the range of 45% silver or over, it's worth much more than you paid for the whole lot, nice purchase...
Guess that when we get to be seniors, we can say and do things and not worry about being taken seriously, " NO MORE AUCTIONS............" 🤓🦽🤣🤣🤣
P.S. Anything you do weird, just make sure you keep your pants on.... Then the family may lock you up, then, no more auctions for real.... 😁😁😁
'what is gonna happen to my so precious tools when I'm gone..'
lol, yeah, I felt the sense of that too"Damn kids are gonna sell me off like that!""It's a Bridgeport you nimrods! Keep that in the frickin' family!"smhIf those tools could talk
@@AtticusDraco Some of my kids may be interested, also and not the least, my good friend Philippe, he already pissed on his favourite picks.... lol
I always have that thought when I buy old tools. Went to an estate sale this weekend in fact, and thought, "This is how my stuff's going to end up." Unless I decide to do "death cleaning" like the Norwegians at some point, which is a distinct possibility.
Thanks for the video mrpete.
Thanks, love your auction videos .
With all due respect given to you, you and I know this is NOT YOUR LAST AUCTION! You are addicted to auctions on machine tools and tooling like I am! You thrive to be at one if you are anything like myself. I’m an addict and I need my auction fix! So happy auctioning!
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Wish we had auctions like this one up in Canada....
If the lathe and the Bridgeport came with all the extras on them shown in the video then the prices were good. Most auctioneers separate down to the bare bones making you bid 100 times more and likely loose out. Those large verniers bring back memories. A old timer who has been gone for over 30 years now had a set hanging on he his shop wall. I think he did some large cylinder boring at one time. He kept them in great condition.
I would love to go to one of those auctions. Lots of really neat stuff!
Some play golf, some go fishing, some gamble, some have vices of some kind. If going to auctions is your thing, then more power to you and I hope you continue doing it until you can't anymore.
If I have to rate my favorite things in this channel, it will be 1) Auctions; 2) Metal Castings; 3) Fixing stuff/ making chips; 4) Tutorials. And I like all the rants intermixed in any or all of these type videos. Field trip videos are rare so I consider those specials but ranks up there with Auctions.
That is good to know. I often wonder what people want
@@mrpete222 Apologies but how can I forget the This and That & What is It videos. I like those very much as well :-) Have a nice day, sir and more power to you.
You have to keep going to auctions!!! The Van Norman went for less than scrap value, but I guess someone had to move it; still, those things are solid and probably usable unless it was totally shot.
when i left the states back in 2011 i couldn't give my clausing lathe away...not even at scrap price.. i hate to think what it would cost these days...good thing a friend of mine still has it in safe keeping
I need to bet a big truck with a big trailer and head out that way for auctions. $5 for a milling machine and no one wanted that big drill press. I coul bring them back here, mark them up 100x and still have people beating down the door. 2 of the 3 big industrial plants here closed 15-20 years ago and everything was either scrapped(heard about brnd new huge air compressors, still on the pallet being scrapped, due to liability of selling them) orthe other place, everything was abandoned. Had a couple coworkers go on a special assignment last year and the new owner was literally telling them to take whatever they wanted as it was on them to get rid of it. Heard most of its still there as they weren't using that part of the building and one of the contractors that comes into work and was also on that job was going to place a bid on it all.
Mr. Pete looks like you made a pretty good haul keep going to auctions please my favorite videos.
Great buy on that box with the bolt shear ive wanted one of those for long time , silver solder is high dollar you scored on it alone , Stay young keep checking those auctions !
Mr Pete some day consider a vid of what u would recommend as basic tools for beginners, lathe, mill etc
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A lifetime of hoarding everything. I went many acres on a 44 Massey, forgot they made a Pacer.
1960's stuff.
Somebody call for a Dumpster! Make it 7. Nice tour Pete.
Don't stop--These are great!
The thing that entices about the auctions is you never know when the next one will be the gold mine👍🔧🛠⛏🔨💯
Been watching you for years. Have ever met an auction you didn't like? I am the same way. I wonder if they have a 12 step program for old guys like us. Thanks for posting! Jerry
I have attended AA meetings. That stands for auctions anonymous. The meetings did not help!
That lathe dividing head looks very interesting Mr. Pete, worth going just for that. Even if it is your "final" auction!.
Yes
Yes keep going its invigerating, follow your passion Lyle
Thanks
Not too many of these rural auctions with such a vast array of tools and machinery here in N.E. Ohio, mostly horse farm auctions.
That Sheldon lathe and especially the Bridgeport step-pulley mill sold at ridiculous prices. You made some nice scores...
I too just went to small auction, Sheldon lathe very similar to that one but dirty and a bit rusty, came with some tooling-$425, Bridgeport with broken table-500, Do-all bandsaw with welder, I stole it!
Wow
You snagged a good deal on the silver solder that roll will pay all of your cost. Great video, I wish we had auctions like that around here. Have a great day from sunny Florida.
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I wish they had auctions like that in my area. I would b broke
Mr Pete I can't believe you bought that vice but I bet you had a fun day thanks for taking us along
Me either, I should put it in the recycle barrel
Last auction? That's a good one Mr. Pete. It's in your blood!
“This is the last one”.......... until the next one........
That’s fine by me. I like watching the auction videos. Except it really makes me realize what I’m missing here in Maryland where all the auctions are for furniture and housewares, and maybe a hand full of claw hammers
Keep saying "it's the last one", eventually you'll be right.
Congratulations Mr Pete.
You did good. I'm really excited for you that you got that precision level. And BTW I noticed the bolt cutters by the yellow handles when you put them in the car. I can't wait to see these things in future videos. Thanks.
I enjoy your auctions. KEEP GOING.
Hi Mike
I would like to hear your inner voice as you video the tables. There are some things I see and have no idea what they are or what they are worth. Also I would like to see your rebuild that vise. Not everyone is going to find a great condition equipment and would like to see you take "junk" that many of us would find and turn our nose up and turn it to a usable shop vise.
Glad you liked it. I have already filmed the rebuild on the left hand device. Videos to be released within a month. I will rebuild the other one that looks like the craters on the moon later this winter
Haha! I started seeing a lot of familiar faces around the auction. Then I remembered seeing the auction bill at Culligan that same weekend. I guess you're a fellow LC resident?
Thanks for including what the anvil sold for.
Some nice items Mr.Pete. I would of liked that small boring head that you showed. How, who or what could of done that to a Cardinal speed vice?
THANK YOU...for sharing. Watched and enjoyed.
Dont ever promise no more auctions! Without auctions, people dont get the full affect of Mr Pete!
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Nice one, enjoyed the trip.
You would never see an auction like this in Mobile Alabama or anywhere near Mobile. If it's not on Craigslist or FB Marketplace then you go to the robbers on eBay. The word "Vintage" triples the price. I saw 4 or 5 pieces of 1/4" brass welding rod in the original brown paper wrapping listed for $200.00 because it was of course Vintage BS. I started our Oxygen/Acetylene Welding using 1/4" rods was an everyday thing. What kind of idiot would even consider some old brass rods that you can buy at your local Welding Supply for a few bucks???? I think the lathe went for a fair price and the mill, both had a lot of tooling to sweeten the deal. Thanks Mr. Pete, can't wait to see the next one you go to.
Thanks
What did they do to those beautiful vernier calipers? I've got a set of the 12-inch Starrett master vernier calipers, and they are an absolute joy and pleasure to use. Sad to see a beautiful tool with its jaws all screwed up.
Shame about that Blake indicator, too.
I'd love to see you break out some welding equipment and restore that vise to like new with some weld build-up and machining.
I would love to been there Mr Pete! Thanks for going for the rest of us :-)
If another auction comes up you could pop down there just to have a look :)
Yes
Thanks for the video. I love these auction videos.
Thanks 👍👍
Lyle. the vice you say runs backward, is I think been taken apart and reassembled wrong. I think that the handle should be on the fixed jaw side. It is insane the way it is now with the handle between the guide bars, and all the end pressure is on the retaining ring.
I agree, but I did take it apart and try it the other way. And it cannot be done. I think it might be homemade, and somebody screwed it up from the start
Thanks for sharing Lyle.
Well, you've shown us what a high-school shop vise looks like, now we know what a kindergarten shop vise looks like.... Bubba had to start somewhere.
That BP was nice, but 4100?? Wow. And that poor round-column only going for 5, something weird there, even if it's not desirable there obviously were people there interested in mills to go that high on the BP.... And no bids on the drill press.
Nice scores Mr. Pete, that lathe dividing head looks interesting!
Actually, the Bridgeport was probably worth it. You don’t find them that nice very often. There were a lot of extras with it including a VFD
Enjoyed the Auction....That was quite a collection......$4,100 for the Bridgeport ? must have really been cherry or came with some gold plated tooling...
I don't think I could have passed up that milling machine for 5 bucks...oh wait, move a 2,000 lb machine that probably doesn't run, store it somewhere, then spend 2 years restoring it...hummm.
Nice score on that level !
I'm assuming they let you box up those small items as a bid lot and take your chances of getting out bid.
Always interesting things to look at ........... don't stop going
Thanks Mr. Pete
And this is why I never go to these anymore. Nothing like fighting 49assholes driving prices up. 4100 for that bridgeport was 2grand high. The anvil didnt surprise me, every other clown thinks they are a knife maker. You got some good deals on the little stuff. Par for the course.
The Bridgeport appeared to be in very fine condition, with a lot of tooling. A mill in such good condition is well worth a couple thousand more than a dirty, poorly maintained, machine of dubious serviceability.
Got a lot of good stuff there, Pete. Thumbs up.
Cant wait to see these projects !
Thanks Mr. Pete. Great video!
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I saw those Abom size drills on the hay wagon lol
You had me going when you said im gonna chop it off with a chop saw.
lol
Mr. Pete
You really did good at the auction!
You are lucky to be living in an awesome place
to find great tools for auction/for sale.
Do you happen to know where a good small starter shop
Metal Lathe is for sale? 6” to 8” X at least 20” no longer then 30”
In good condition?
I’ve been looking here in Texas and was 10 mins late calling before
someone beat me to a really nice old Atlas lathe...in great condition with
A lot of tooling and extra gears and screw making gears & several manuals.
I almost cried.
If I’m not mistaken I believe I bought 3 classes from you on thumb drives a few years ago.
I was recuperating from my 6th back surgery and those 3 thumb drives keep me busy learning.
I just wanted to say Thank you so very much!
I got a lot of great information!
1. How to run an Atlas lathe.
2. How to run a bridge port mill.
3. Machine shop tips.
Excellent learning materials!!!
You should sell them again, I know people would buy them.
Let me know if you find a good metal lathe for sale, please.
I’d really hate to buy.a brand new one. I feel the older ones
are much better.
I’ll check back with you since I’m now retired from my job
of 35 years....and my back just couldn’t take the 12 hrs shifts anymore.
Thanks Mr Pete.
P.S. Thanks for the hard work in making and sharing your knowledge through the “you tube” videos!
J-Ray
Hello. I do remember you and your back problems. Hope it is feeling better. It was a good move retiring. I very seldom see is a little lathes For sale. And how would you ever ship something like that. Keep watching eBay and Craigs list. I still sell those video courses
Hi Mr. Pete
I’m glad I was able to. Connect with you.
As far as the lathe I will keep my eyes open for one.
And yes sir if I find one I’ll have to have it shipped to me.
A few years ago I purchased a blacksmith power hammer,
I had it shipped. From Florida for around $800.
It’s a nice one.
Anyway glad to hear that your doing ok, and still helping people
On you tube with the videos you make.
You take care and God Bless.
P.S.
I still remember all my shop teachers!
All great teachers that went the extra mile to help
me learn and understand. I have a lot of respect them!
That little Economy tractor was a steal at $450...But I would bet anyone if I was there it would have went for a $1,000
not2fast4u2c One of my grandads farmed with an economy until they graduated to the big Cub! Both were jokes by tractor standards but they were sure better than following and maintaining an old donkey. At their auction in the 90,s I think the economy brought 250 and the Cub 1k.
I have one of those Craftsman bandsaw/sanders at 2:55. I love it!
4100$ for that mill... Wow!
yeah insane! 2k all day retail. My scrapper guy pays 500 for them.
A little bidding war and buyer got caught up in the moment probably. Add the buyers premium and sales tax and that is a 5000 dollar mill. Ouch.
No matter what you say, you enjoy going and bidding. I also enjoy it with you. The part I don't like is you complaining. grit your teeth, gird your loin and boldly go forth and enjoy yourself.
when the next auction? You know it is in your blood. Nice haul there. Besides that I enjoy watching these videos.
You said you were" heading for the barn". How many young folks even know what that means. Doesn't matter, just enjoy the auction and have a great life. Regards, Solomon
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So much good stuff overwhelming thanks for the peek
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Re the milling cutters you missed... You gotta really pay attention when they're selling off the wagons, the auction helpers just grab stuff to sell in any old order!
If that really is silver solder, I'm pretty sure it's worth more than $50.
Yes, on my view was blocked, I thought the cans were filled with nuts and bolts. Some of them were
More auctions........please!
Would love to have that Sheldon lathe. $20 for a 12" Starrett level, what a find. Enjoyed the auction.
There were five of those lathes At the high school. They were very good machine
I guess I am getting old and sentimental but I still miss seeing the rams head on the hood of your truck. I usually keep a vehicle between 15 and 20 years.
lol. I still have the Rams head on my workbench. I saved it before I junked The truck
Very informative for me as will. I have an anvil a little smaller than the one sold there. I wonder how much it's worth. I might want to sale it.
Going rate in western MD/eastern WV is about $5-6 per pound, maybe a bit more if they are particularly pristine. Good older anvils in the wild are increasingly hard to find. They’ve become collectibles here on the east coast.
Its a good thing I missed that auction because the Sheldon lathe would have tempted me
It was really a nice one with tons of attachments
Don't ever stop going to Auctions. We never have these here in Vermont !!!
They have them everywhere. Just because you don't see them, doesn't meant three not going on.
I wish I could have tagged along on THAT trip.
Lots of good stuff Mr Peterson. That speed vise is beat pretty bad but do you guys think one could repair the jaws by building them back up with weld beads? I'm sure it's cast iron but it might be worth repairing
Yes
Great video. You're much appreciated in Australia.
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The devoted wife of a dear friend once said of him, "He'd buy a steamboat on credit, then pray for rain to get it home if he thought it was a good deal.", and when it comes to myself.. I'm not sure if truer words could ever be spoken.
lol
Hey Lyle!
@ 22:36 Is that a saw set tool circled by the silver solder?
Ken
You were wise not to bid on that Starrett digital electronic micrometer.
My wife got me one just like that for Christmas a few years ago, and it was dead right out of the box. Starrett would not repair it under warranty, as it was discontinued. My local Starrett dealer told me to never buy anything Starrett made that was electronic, only buy Mitutoyo electronic measuring equipment. Damned shame too, as I have always loved Starrett.
Tim
Thank you for the warning. And that’s surprises me very much
Looks like you got some snow!! None here in WV yet
Yes
Nice auction. Small crowd compared to here in west Michigan. What did the torch set go for? You did good on those boxes with the bolt cutter.
I did not watch the torch set so
Sell
I'm wondering if that vise is a woodworkers vise
Thanks for sharing. Can you tell us what state the auction was in and how was it advertised?
Illinois. Newspaper
My philosphy is, it is never "over paying" if you are happy with your purchase.
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When I saw that you were going to an auction. I thought to myself that you must be getting short on vises.
4K On the Bridgeport. Wow. Well... screw nuts are easy to machine...