Car boot finds

Zed · **Reply #870 on:** August 05, 2012, 04:45:17 PM

Quote from: sparky415 on August 05, 2012, 04:43:35 PM

I really must stop buying Axes an hammers!

Another perfect patten screwdriver
And a very cheap 'hobo' knife this thing is so blunt/cheap but I just had to buy it

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more axes

you must live near axe central tony

nice haul mate

Sparky415 · **Reply #871 on:** August 05, 2012, 04:48:48 PM

When I first wanted one I could never find one but now I have lots they are everywhere

Zed · **Reply #872 on:** August 05, 2012, 05:37:46 PM

Quote from: sparky415 on August 05, 2012, 04:48:48 PM

When I first wanted one I could never find one but now I have lots they are everywhere

different here, ive seen 2 in about 6-7 years

1 was just a rusty head and the guy wanted i think a fiver for it $:-\$ and the other last week the guy decided he wanted to keep it

nightmare, well still a good haul mate

dks · **Reply #873 on:** August 08, 2012, 12:07:48 PM

I went to see a car boot sale a couple of weeks ago and there was 1 car there..

So, I got these butter knives for 10c each (I am sure they are worth at least twice that!!

) from a charity shop, because I thought they looked cute and were cheap and UK made..

The Harrods one has a plastic handle and the other one wooden.

Sparky415 · **Reply #874 on:** August 08, 2012, 03:24:24 PM

One car? ...... I think you got there too early

Those are nice, I got to stop buying, I'm running out of places to store stuff here

Gareth · **Reply #875 on:** August 08, 2012, 06:23:57 PM

Quote from: sparky415 on August 08, 2012, 03:24:24 PM

One car? ...... I think you got there too early

Those are nice, I got to stop buying, I'm running out of places to store stuff here

What you need to do is show us one of these car boot sales at the meet-up mate, we'll stop you buying anything.

David · **Reply #876 on:** August 08, 2012, 06:32:37 PM

Quote from: sparky415 on August 05, 2012, 04:43:35 PM

I really must stop buying Axes an hammers!

Another perfect patten screwdriver
And a very cheap 'hobo' knife this thing is so blunt/cheap but I just had to buy it

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A man cant have to many axes and hammers. Good looking axes there Tony. On this side of the pond that type of axe often bring good money depending on the maker and condition. Some of these axe collectors have very deep pockets.

Sparky415 · **Reply #877 on:** August 08, 2012, 07:08:25 PM

I want to go shopping with Nurf an HK again

I can pop one in the post to you David

(the top one looks good now)

David · **Reply #878 on:** August 08, 2012, 07:15:21 PM

Tony I`ll send you a PM when I get home tonight. Should have a undercutter axe here today. I`ll post some pics in the axe hole in a few days.

Neil · **Reply #879 on:** August 08, 2012, 08:44:52 PM

Keep in mind how much the postage to the US has gone up this year guys. Axes are not known for their feather like weights

A small hatchet costs around £14-15 to send from the UK to the US and that's without any tracking or insurance

Kart · **Reply #880 on:** August 11, 2012, 02:42:36 PM

(titanium handle)

Full photoset: http://kartograf.mylivepage.ru/blog/26/74004

Sparky415 · **Reply #881 on:** August 19, 2012, 02:56:43 PM

I missed this before Kart, I like the look of the Titanium handled knife

I picked up this morning

A nice Brace and bit
Eclipse No13 padsaw
A nice little Brades Axe with original handle
A rusty BAK
A folding pocket knife that feels like a cheap Richards knife, says Made in Sheffield England and has SCOUT KNIFE stamped on the blade
Small ball pein hammer

Staniforth Severquick slasher
3 worn files
Big pair of boots (no laces

)

Zed · **Reply #882 on:** August 19, 2012, 04:26:31 PM

Quote from: sparky415 on August 19, 2012, 02:56:43 PM

I missed this before Kart, I like the look of the Titanium handled knife

I picked up this morning
A nice Brace and bit
Eclipse No13 padsaw
A nice little Brades Axe with original handle
A rusty BAK
A folding pocket knife that feels like a cheap Richards knife, says Made in Sheffield England and has SCOUT KNIFE stamped on the blade
Small ball pein hammer
Staniforth Severquick slasher
3 worn files
Big pair of boots (no laces )

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nice haul tony

another Bak

Gareth · **Reply #883 on:** August 19, 2012, 05:47:36 PM

Picked up an Acme whistle and an umbrella today. Making use of the brolly already.

Sparky415 · **Reply #884 on:** August 19, 2012, 06:46:38 PM

You have rain Gareth?

Hot hot hot here, looking around the carboot this morning

there will be a lot of very red people waking up tomorrow

Gareth · **Reply #885 on:** August 19, 2012, 06:50:35 PM

We had a lovely day as well, right up until 4.30 when it started raining. $:-\$ At least it was a summery shower, and I did have a new umbrella.

Sparky415 · **Reply #886 on:** August 19, 2012, 07:09:12 PM

Rain

Save me getting the watering can out later

Neil · **Reply #887 on:** August 19, 2012, 11:03:24 PM

It was sweltering here by mid morning. Judging by the scanty attire of some individuals at the car boot there will indeed be some very sore people by tomorrow!

Big haul for me today but of interest to those on this forum would be, a rusty BAK,a 74mm Wenger (VIP I think is the moniker it goes under) and a couple more folding electrician's screwdrivers. I now have three of those so need to thin them before I end up with a heard

Tony do I see another rusty "bush worrier" in your pile?

Sparky415 · **Reply #888 on:** August 19, 2012, 11:12:38 PM

We need pictures,

especially of the Electricians screwdrivers!

Yes Mate its a Staniforth Severquick slasher on an adjusted pickax handle, 42inches long (not my work) just cos I wanted it

Neil · **Reply #889 on:** August 19, 2012, 11:37:03 PM

The BAK is being processed. And I've just realised that I haven't put the tweezers back in that SAK

I fear for your local hedgerows

Sparky415 · **Reply #890 on:** August 20, 2012, 08:06:12 AM

I think I need to trade something with you for one of those screwdrivers

Its too hot to Slash

MultiMat · **Reply #891 on:** August 25, 2012, 04:43:33 PM

I got myself a 'Tony Special' a couple weekends ago. I could not believe it when I stumbled on it in a pile of rusty old cack

. I looked at it & thought 'that looks like one of those Footprints Tony talks about' immediately I looked to see if it had it's original factory adjustment bolt & sure enough it did

.

I asked 'how much for the old footprint'? I am sure the fella had absolutely no idea what a 'Footprint' was

but when I showed him the rusty old thing he said 'five bucks' , Done

.

I know a certain cantankerous bath tape that may be meeting Mr.Footprint

It took quite a bit of work to get the rust off the old thing ,various sized wire wheels & then a good vinegar bath , Tony style

. It was surprising how quickly the rust would reappear on the Footprint after I had cleaned it

, old fellas must of oiled their tools quite frequently

I did some Googling & Footprint is still a ongoing concern & still based in Sheffield UK

here is there website http://www.footprint-tools.co.uk/index_home.htm, I read some sellers listing the wrench as having only a 12 month warranty

. The website lists the handle end as being a screw driver ;

looks more like a pry bar to me

Sazabi · **Reply #892 on:** August 25, 2012, 04:47:49 PM

Excellent find, Matt.

Gareth · **Reply #893 on:** August 25, 2012, 05:43:21 PM

Nice clean-up job Mat.

My old Footprints have a nice dark patina on them and never need oiling, I'm guessing your cleaning has just taken it back to virgin metal and it'll just need a little time to get used to being exposed to the air.

Sparky415 · **Reply #894 on:** August 25, 2012, 05:57:22 PM

Great find Mat

5th picture down...... Now that's what I call a good screw!

They are like Gremlins they come with some rules

Let them rust up a little then rub with an oily cloth
It will bugger up the finish on said bath tap
Only do the screw up finger tight
They only work in one direction
Don't squeeze them like pliers, just hook them on and push with the heel of your hand

The 'screwdriver' is great for opening tins of paint

David · **Reply #895 on:** August 25, 2012, 07:05:18 PM

Nice shots of your Footprint Mat.

Neil · **Reply #896 on:** August 25, 2012, 08:35:52 PM

What's that doing all the way down under?

I see plenty round here and occasionally even new ones. Spotted a pair of their cutters the other weekend, not seen them before.

Sparky415 · **Reply #897 on:** August 25, 2012, 09:10:53 PM

I've not seen their cutters before, did you get them Neil?

I think we need a Footprint Owners Club

FOC?

Sparky415 · **Reply #898 on:** August 26, 2012, 02:19:59 PM

I must not buy more axes I must not buy more axes

I picked up a lovely little axe

A few bits to go with the brace from last week
The biggest 4way file I have ever seen

Made in the USA by I think it says ****ARNEY & FOOT ?

A punch
And a couple more axes

a short heavy one and a smallish ELWELL that needs more tape

Zed · **Reply #899 on:** August 26, 2012, 02:55:07 PM

how many axes is that now tony

nice finds mate,i worked sat night but we popped down this am before i had some sleep, nothing much down there, a crowbar and a zefal pump

and a little OHO folder, dont see many OHO folders before, there was a large cheapy SAK copy but it was falling apart and badly made $:-\$ i did pick up a few dvds

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