Travis Posted August 10, 2010 Report Share Posted August 10, 2010 I saw a thread by Vector about yard sales and got me thinking. Do you buy tools at yard sales or aucitons? If so, what are some of the best deals you found? I found a dovetail jig for $3 and a 1/2 sheet palm sander for $5. I went to a few auctions, but they're full of woodworkers too. The price they paid for used tools you could practically buy new. So Auctions don't work too well for me. H'bout you. What kind of killer deals did you find? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dekatpet Posted August 11, 2010 Report Share Posted August 11, 2010 Picked up the "Scroll Saw Workbook" by John Nelson, brand-new condition, for $2. Also found a handful of old drill bits for a brace at 50c each. I think yard sales are your best bet for deals (vs. auctions), but they can get addictive and you come home with stuff you want, stuff you might use sometime in the future, but not stuff you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greasemonkeyredneck Posted August 11, 2010 Report Share Posted August 11, 2010 I don't do auctions. I'm in full agreement about the higher prices there. I've never seen a woodworking tool go through an auction for a good enough deal that I'd put my money on it. As for yard sales: Craftsman Scroll Saw - $25 Craftsman 1HP router - $12 25 Assorted bar clamps from 2' - 12' - $15 for all 23 C-clamps from 1" up to 14" - $10 for all Craftsman wet dry vac - $10 Stack of old Shopnotes magazines (42 of them) - $5 Unknown brand miter guage for my table saw with fine adjustments and stock clamp - $2 That's just what I can remember sitting here at the kitchen table. So, yea, I love yard sales. If I have at least a few bucks and some gas in the truck on Saturday mornings, I hit the classified section of the paper first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vector01 Posted August 11, 2010 Report Share Posted August 11, 2010 My wife used to buy some nice stuff at the auctions. I prefer the yard sales, especially the spring clean outs and moving sales. The flea markets are also a good deal. Just stay away from the regular vendors. I look for the first timers. Better deals! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qlty Posted August 20, 2010 Report Share Posted August 20, 2010 After retirement I became a garage sale junkie 1st 16" scroll saw for $25.00 like new ,2nd even better 18 " vary speed sears scroll saw $5.00,3rd a 20'' sears contractor series for $100 (craigs list) still not enough so a like new 788 DeWalt for $225 (craigs list)so the 1st 16 " one is for sale I think lol.A 10'' sears band saw $20 even though I had one keep the 2nd in the garage,saves up & down stairs.plus many others.I hate the thought of having my own G sale if ever move (grin)John aka qlty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huntter2022 Posted August 21, 2010 Report Share Posted August 21, 2010 I like yard sales seem as if you get a better deal then auction Craigslist is a good too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kepy Posted August 22, 2010 Report Share Posted August 22, 2010 Have not had good luck on tools at auctions. Did get a floor model magnifier light $8 at a consignment auction. Bought my first scroll saw at a yard sale 30 yrs ago. Have had good luck on e Bay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tugbtr1 Posted August 22, 2010 Report Share Posted August 22, 2010 im a craigslist fan myself its cheaper to sit on my couch thean burn my gas up hey i guess im going green and didnt realize it lol marc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yyyyyguy Posted August 23, 2010 Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 A neighbor had a moving sale/auction I got some walnut 18"x12"x3" three of those nearly that size plus much cherry and maple, and a lot of for oak for $5 , I waited after the auctioneer asked for a bid, no one said anything so I said $5 and got it all couldn't believe my luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susieq4131 Posted August 27, 2010 Report Share Posted August 27, 2010 I also am a big fan of Craigs List I have bought tools from there and have found many good deals on wood. Best deal I have ever made was on a 15 inch jet planer. It was hardly used, and had the original blades still in it - and they were still sharp. Got it for $650.00 and a 15 inch maple wood bowl. lol I love my planer! (picture attached) SQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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