I had to quit going to estate sales because I concluded I was essentially stocking up for my estate sale.

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.

I never leave the house without my leatherman

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.

"Free tools" my two favourite words together

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.

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.

The brutal honesty in this video had me laughing the whole way through 😂

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 😂

The small punches in the pale blue box may have been 'Moore and Wright', (M&W).

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.

Since finding you on KZfaq I watch them all and I'm working my way through all the old ones, do especially like your comments. 👍👍

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!

Watched till the very end. I always enjoy your videos and the Mr. Peteism running commentary. Thank you.

Lock picking is a hobby that has a pretty decent following. I learned a little bit about it.

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.

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.

2:25 Those Moody Micro Tools are USA made and very nice quality. If you do small delicate work they are definitely a keeper.

You have a lot of elements in your shop so lovely 👍👍👍😍

Mr Pete, I'll watch any video you make and enjoy it. Thanks.

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!

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.

I watched until the end. Always fun and interesting. And, entertaining! It's fun looking at all the tools 🙂

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!

Thanks Mr Pete - the possibility of finding a treasure among the junk is always fun.

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! ;)

Fabulous, Mr. Pete! I, for one, am very happy to see you going back to the auctions. Keep up the great work.

Loved this, thanks again, Mr Pete! And yep, watched it all.

For all those rusty tools, you need a big container, filled with Evapo-Rust.

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.

Nice walk through our past! Lots of forgotten memories!

I agree, I like these videos, its interesting on what you find and you learn some things too. Fun watching this type of stuff

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".

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.

Yes liked 👍 video Also I like Leatherman for camping and hunting does alot in a pinch Be well have fun

Always enjoy your videos because you are in them.

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.

Leatherman is quality stuff.

Thanks Mr Pete , my grandfather gave me a Disston saw and I still have it . Brings back good memories working with my grandfather.

Good video, always enjoy looking at the stuff you came up with.

"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.

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 😂

I love these videos - my favorite type. I love learning about new (old) tools and what they’re for and if they’re any good. Its like an easter egg hunt too - taps into something primal.

Loved this video Lyle lots of interesting tools thank you.

Mr. Pete that’s a good leatherman tool. It’s not the best to use but it’s discontinued and pretty collectible.

"hemostat, for smokin dope" had me laughing

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.

I learned from a very early age from dad about junk tools. Dad received a Christmas gift from a family member, some kind of screwdriver set with a built in flashlight. Made in Hong Kong!!!! Never seen dad bitch and gripe over such a gift in all my life. I made sure he didn't get anything like that from me. My grandmother, dad's mom, could never pass one of those tables with all of the novelty junk on it without picking up a half dozen packages or so and buying at the grocery store. Nearly a truck load of that stuff went to the land fill when we cleaned out her house in 1980. Still have some of it too! I don't have any room to talk, but at least my junk is good stuff and mostly made in USA!!! Keep the videos coming! Ken

7:28 appears to be a wheel weight tool, for installing and removing wheel weights on vehicles.

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 watched every minute of both videos, someone says free tools, and you have my attention!!!! Thanks Mr Pete!!!!

I enjoyed this video. It's interesting to look over old tools and random junk.

"More lockpicks...he must have had larceny on his mind." *Sad Lockpicking Lawyer noises

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.

WOW I love these kinds of videos. Thanks. Ed Loretto Ontario Canada

Fun video, thanks for sharing your haul.

Give them Hemostats to Jordan!!!

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.

Had fun with this Mr. Pete. Thanks

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

Yes, I like these types of videos. Its always fun to go through the pile.

Yes enjoyed seeing you rummage through trash and treasure.

Watched to the end, and enjoyed it. Thanks, Mr Pete!

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 type of video, and I always watch your videos all the way through!

Thanks Mr Pete ! There were some interesting things there.

I love these type of “treasure hunts”. Thanks Mr Pete❤

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!

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!!!

This was a great video, thanks for sharing!

Yes I enjoyed it. Reminds me of rooting through my father's shop back in the 1960's and LEARNING just like now. Can't wait for your what is it follow up programs. Good haul.

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 enjoyed both videos; I like going to flea markets looking through all the boxes of rusty stuff

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 like these surprise box videos. They have a bit of Christmas morning excitement about them.

Great video Mr. Pete, thanks!

Really do love these videos as it brings back many memories from my younger years of various tools I owned and used. Just wish it was me getting them for free. Once again, Great job Mr. Pete...Boy I wish I was the good will store next to you.

I enjoy this kind of video, and I am still here.

Hell of a score, tons of tools for the grandkids to thrash. 👍👍👍👍

Watching till the end, I’m a sucker for surprise boxes.

Thanks for sharing with us. Loved the videos and I watched them with my family.

Yes it was interesting, keep it up😁👍

Yes still watching, enjoyed every moment.

Yes, I also like these long videos. Can't wait for the what is it on some of these things.

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.

Glad you enjoyed doing this two part video. I really enjojed watching them both lots of intersesting stuff to go through. Hope you do the follow up video on the lock picking tools would be nice to get a closer look at them.

Love this video. I hope people give you more stuff.

I love the video! Thanks for making these!

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.

Lyle - Enjoy these. Many electronic repair tools - several crimpers for various connector types. Same process I have gone through to get a couple good things, ended up with lots of odd ball and scrap. Keep it up.

It was fun watching you dig in all those boxes. And yes I watched the whole thing.

Great videos!! Laughed more than I have in a long time. Thanks.

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!!!

Love these type of videos.

Thanks for the video.

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

I enjoy these videos very much. Now you have to sort out all this stuff.

The red plastic container that said iron cores are used in television repair back in the day to do convergent alignments.

Mr. Pete I like this type of video very much. I watched all an enjoyed it, I hope you have an easy time of getting rid of what you don't want. Thanks for sharing your videos and "stuff".

Thank you for sharing. Like. Enjoyed.