Another outstanding haul Tom! Nothing beats estate sales for the best buys. Especially on the last day! That jig saw is double insulated so there is no need for a 3 prong cord, they worked great and lasted forever! $50 was a ton of money back then! Great stuff!!!!!!!!
Nice haul Tom, definitely got your money’s worth. Some nice stuff in there, but I agree with you, my favorite item is that tack puller. The tote is cool also. Never seen one of those before. Now you just have to make room and find homes for it all in your shop. Slim pickins around here for any sales. Can’t wait till spring when they fire back up. Good video thanks
I lit one of those Craftsman Levels on fire, the Old Man I used to work with left it in a pipe I was welding (I didn't know it) and got so hot the plastic part lit on fire.....And Good Old Sears replaced it no questions asked.
Dang Tom you’re killing it at those sales. I like the NOS hardware like that switch that’s made in the USA. I grab it any time I see it. Twenty bucks for all that is a steal. I must be doing something wrong 😆 Take care 😃👍🏼
Just a tip for the torpedo level. Try to find a plastic case that contains it well and securely. Because they are magnetic, if you leave them in your toolbox, they pick up all kinds of little grindings that are virtually impossible to clean off of the magnet. These obviously throw off the level. If you keep it in a case and carefully wipe it down before and after use, they are much more reliable
Nice haul on some great American made tools. I've got a pair of linesman pliers with a similar nick in the blade and I use that part of the blade for stripping wire. Works good. 😄 That rotary rasp works really well on wood. Use min when installing locks. Love those Craftsman tools! Great video Tom!
I have owned this exact jigsaw. It is an excellent design, being able to steer with the tip and not just the body of the tool is very useful particularly for tight turns. I have to warn you though, the little lever switch that locks out that handle? It fails quite often and usually in the middle of use. It seems to want to stay loose and steerable which can be a difficult pain when you are cutting something out relatively square. I had some luck replacing the little bent steel portion behind the switch with a heavier piece of steel. It happens much less often, but it still happens
One abrasive wheel is used to sharpen a lawnmower blade. The scoll saw has a reputation for excellent durability and excellent quality of construction.
Hi Tom I can remember when I first started using tools my dad had one of them saber saws with the wheel on top. When I used it I found that it was just easier moving your wrist going around curves than to turn the knob. With a good blade you shouldn't have any trouble going through 3/4 inch plywood. You definitely got more than $20 worth that's for sure. Have a Jesus filled day everyone Greg in Michigan
I was just thinking about this, almost all of us bemoan The loss of Great American tool companies to China. Many of us also Revere Craftsman tools for their quality. But Craftsman never made anything, only put their names on other people's products. So wasn't Sears Craftsman essentially the first outsourcing tool manufacturer? Why do we revere this company? They were the absolute first to start sending work overseas. Their business model was the basis for all of these Chinese tools with great American names. It really speaks to the power of their propaganda, most of us revere craftsmen as a great company. In their time, they were very similar to Amazon. They had a functional monopoly and copied many manufacturers inventions under their own name. They also used powerful lawyers to defend these unethical practices. So why do we all love craftsmen? They started the race to the bottom
Jean-Paul, the last 10-15 years they basically outsourced everything oversees which lead to their vendors/U.S. tool manufacturers to lose big contracts putting a lot of them out of business. I agree for that we should despise them for that. On the flip side for 100 years they contracted U.S. companies and rebranded some quality stuff and displayed it in a magical tool departments and catalogs that we seen our grandfathers and fathers use. For that, it holds a sentimental place in our hearts for many of us. Always appreciate you! You bring so much to the comment section!
I’m from Johnson City Tennessee, glad to say Mayes still operates and manufactures here to this day.
That is awesome to hear! Appreciate you sharing that!
Another outstanding haul Tom! Nothing beats estate sales for the best buys. Especially on the last day! That jig saw is double insulated so there is no need for a 3 prong cord, they worked great and lasted forever! $50 was a ton of money back then! Great stuff!!!!!!!!
Thanks John, good to know it’s double insulated!
Great haul at any price! Nice items! For $20 it was a steal!
Thanks Pal! You do pretty well yourself getting some great deals.
Real nice haul... Love those old castings on power tools.
Hi Don, appreciate you watching!
That tack puller is so nice! and Wow what a haul for 20 bucks 🛠👍😊
Even in pounds! Lol, thanks Sparky!
Great buy
Appreciate you watching!
Love me some old tools, thanks for the video.
Older the better! lol
Yep! You cleaned up! Nice selection of stuff!
Hi Bill, Thanks!
@@TomGunnTools those solid metal drills are really neat....kinda early space age!
The Linesman's Pliers and Nail Puller ...so cool :]...Lots of great stuff ya picked up..Enjoy! :]
Thanks Pal!
Can’t beat that for $20! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Pal!
What a lovely haul….love the old craftsman stuff…and the old style packaging, Shane we don’t see much of it over here
Thanks Tony!
Great haul!
Thanks Pal 👍👍
Wow $20! That’s a deal. I bought my first drill from Sears in 1980 and the box looked just like your scroll saw box. Thanks for sharing.
Hi Tony, Sears had an amazing tool department in the 80’s!
I still have that craftsman saw. Works well! It lives next to it's Bosch stablemate. Good haul.
That’s great to hear Bill. I look forward to giving it a go!
Nice haul Tom, definitely got your money’s worth. Some nice stuff in there, but I agree with you, my favorite item is that tack puller. The tote is cool also. Never seen one of those before. Now you just have to make room and find homes for it all in your shop. Slim pickins around here for any sales. Can’t wait till spring when they fire back up. Good video thanks
Hi Joe, I’m hoping the sales start to pick up around here too.
Great haul I had a hang and tote I miss it great score
Thanks Larry, it really is a nice tote. Lol
I lit one of those Craftsman Levels on fire, the Old Man I used to work with left it in a pipe I was welding (I didn't know it) and got so hot the plastic part lit on fire.....And Good Old Sears replaced it no questions asked.
Haha that’s a fantastic story!
I miss Sears. At least the store front brick and mortars.
Miss you brotha ... and another excellent find and price men keep it up
Thanks pal. Everything was shutdown here due to covid so couldn’t do any tool hauls.
@@TomGunnTools ahhh gotcha
Dang Tom you’re killing it at those sales. I like the NOS hardware like that switch that’s made in the USA. I grab it any time I see it. Twenty bucks for all that is a steal. I must be doing something wrong 😆 Take care 😃👍🏼
Hi David, the sales have been slow here due to covid. Hopefully will pick up soon. Got lucky on this one!
Craftsman level is sweet!
She definitely is pristine!
The chip on the linesman pliers it's not a chip, it's just a way to strip wire! My grandfather has the same and it's in the same place as yours
That’s great to know! Appreciate you sharing that!
Holy Cow. $20. Before long they are going to start to pay you to take tho stuff away. Great haul Tom.
Hahahah that would be great John!!
Great stuff!! I was gonna say the same thing.... I'd a paid $20 for the level lol. Love the drill and scroll down saw. See u on the next.
Thanks man!
Just a tip for the torpedo level. Try to find a plastic case that contains it well and securely. Because they are magnetic, if you leave them in your toolbox, they pick up all kinds of little grindings that are virtually impossible to clean off of the magnet. These obviously throw off the level. If you keep it in a case and carefully wipe it down before and after use, they are much more reliable
Great tip! Thank you!
Excellent haul Tom, love the little tack puller as well! 👍
Thanks Lila!
Nice score. I just picked up the same unmarked pliers at a estate sale.
Hi Mike, always find it odd when things are that old and not stamped with maker or country of origin.
Nice haul Mr. Tom... glad your back at it. Have a good'un!
They finally opening things up here so hopefully I can get to more sales again!
I picked up the slight more used twin to your Barcalo tack puller this weekend at an estate sale.
They are definitely a neat old item!
Wow Tom - You got a fantastic deal. That tote, level, and tack puller are my favorite! Look forward to seeing what you do with the Barcalo!
Thanks Rob!
Nice haul on some great American made tools. I've got a pair of linesman pliers with a similar nick in the blade and I use that part of the blade for stripping wire. Works good. 😄 That rotary rasp works really well on wood. Use min when installing locks. Love those Craftsman tools! Great video Tom!
Thanks for letting me know about that rasp. Seems like it could come in handy
Another great haul! I’d bet that nail puller would really clean up nice😀👍
Thanks Cody! Indeed, will be a fun project.
I have owned this exact jigsaw. It is an excellent design, being able to steer with the tip and not just the body of the tool is very useful particularly for tight turns. I have to warn you though, the little lever switch that locks out that handle? It fails quite often and usually in the middle of use. It seems to want to stay loose and steerable which can be a difficult pain when you are cutting something out relatively square. I had some luck replacing the little bent steel portion behind the switch with a heavier piece of steel. It happens much less often, but it still happens
That’s really helpful! You have always have great advise and tips! 👍👍
One abrasive wheel is used to sharpen a lawnmower blade. The scoll saw has a reputation for excellent durability and excellent quality of construction.
Nice to know! Appreciate you sharing Michael!
I paid $15 for just the scroll saw😅
Around here where I am i would be hard pressed to find all that for 20 . Maybe the drill amd scroller lol
It can be hit or miss for me as well. Appreciate you watching!
Weld the chip in the pliers blade
Pico, I have since learned that it may not be a chip, May have been designed that way to strip wire
Hi Tom
I can remember when I first started using tools my dad had one of them saber saws with the wheel on top. When I used it I found that it was just easier moving your wrist going around curves than to turn the knob. With a good blade you shouldn't have any trouble going through 3/4 inch plywood.
You definitely got more than $20 worth that's for sure.
Have a Jesus filled day everyone
Greg in Michigan
Kinda thinking the same thing with the knob. Appreciate you sharing!
Lineman pliers have a chip or a spot to hold wire?
Someone else commented that they have a similar one and that is there is a strip wire. Pretty cool
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Tony, looks like some great tool content videos. Looking forward to watching and learning about those tools across the pond!
I was just thinking about this, almost all of us bemoan The loss of Great American tool companies to China. Many of us also Revere Craftsman tools for their quality. But Craftsman never made anything, only put their names on other people's products. So wasn't Sears Craftsman essentially the first outsourcing tool manufacturer? Why do we revere this company? They were the absolute first to start sending work overseas. Their business model was the basis for all of these Chinese tools with great American names. It really speaks to the power of their propaganda, most of us revere craftsmen as a great company. In their time, they were very similar to Amazon. They had a functional monopoly and copied many manufacturers inventions under their own name. They also used powerful lawyers to defend these unethical practices. So why do we all love craftsmen? They started the race to the bottom
Jean-Paul, the last 10-15 years they basically outsourced everything oversees which lead to their vendors/U.S. tool manufacturers to lose big contracts putting a lot of them out of business. I agree for that we should despise them for that. On the flip side for 100 years they contracted U.S. companies and rebranded some quality stuff and displayed it in a magical tool departments and catalogs that we seen our grandfathers and fathers use. For that, it holds a sentimental place in our hearts for many of us. Always appreciate you! You bring so much to the comment section!