Oh IDK if I'm smart enough to be on discovery! What makes you think they'd be interested in me?

100% correct. Well said!

In theory, I agree with what you said in that, to the right person, there can be found diamonds in a pile of what otherwise looks like garbage. When it comes to talking about what something "meant" to someone else, it's easy to tell what meant something to someone and what didn't. If the item sits, unprotected, and un-maintained for, and/or looks like it had the shit kicked out of it (and I'm not talking about long term wear and tear - I'm talking abuse), then the previous owner didn't give a shit about it for a long, long time - if ever. People who "care" about the item don't leave it in a huge pile of shit for years, mixed up with usable items and trash.

@@georgianbents Unless they couldnt take care of it because sickness or old age, or some other health issue, or money, or a sick family member took their time in-essence from them etc... Don't presume to know things about situations that you weren't part of... Benefit of the doubt and Respect...

I am in my 40s and live in So Cal and I always have lived in the same area. When I started out "junk" collecting I wasn't older then 14 and was on a mini bike hitting up people with old stuff, 1940s cars and travel trailers and finned fiberglass boats (I love the post war era everything and always have but that doesn't matter)... All of these things were left for dead and that at the time really had no monetary value or at least very little. Anyways 9 times out of 10, the people would not part with them or they would want an astronomical figure... A few years would pass (I was driving age by this point) and I would inquire about them again they still wouldn't part with them meanwhile the car or trailer would be even more beat up from neglect. When I was in my 30s I would go by and the car (or what ever else I have inquired about) would still be there and now the owners were getting pretty old where they clearly weren't going to get to the project but they still wouldn't part with it... I know its. Theirs to do whatever they want with vut still hate seeing stuff rot). As an example about a year ago maybe a bit longer a "trolley top" National brand travel trailer that I have been persistent on trying to get the owner to part with since I was in my early 20s was gone from its lean to/hole it eas residing in, then I noticed in the back yard there was a giant roll off dumpster with skid steer marks everywhere, I decided to stop and hoped to get a lead where it may have went (knowing what probably happened already) and one of the owners kids (who was at least 30 years older then myself) came to the door and told me that their mother had passed away a few months ago shortly after their dad died and they were cleaning up the house to get it on the market... My suspicion was correct the trailer was smashed into splinters and in the dumpster, the son said he had no idea that anyone ever asked about it and he didn't think anyone would want it. I was horrified by his explanation as its now history lost. Only if I would have asked about it agian just a few days sooner but that's the way it goes sometimes. My point of my long story is this happens a lot. I am not kidding when I say I love old junk and for a while I was even making cash restoring it (hince how I found this channel). All you can do is ask and offer a few bucks for it and if they aren't interested leave them your number. It rarely pays off but at least you tried, for the last year or so since this trailer I have wrote my name and number down and said something along the lines (and very politely) "well heres my number, name (and I would write what it was I am interested in), stick my name on the side of your refrigerator and if you change your mind you will know how to get ahold of me because I really would love to fully restore that ______. If I have had a pretty good conversation with them I love to show them pictures of what I have restored so that way they know that the thing they are sentimental with will go to a good home. So far I have done this 6 times and I got a call back on a rancid little canned ham style travel trailer the other day thats about 100 miles away and they want me to come and get it the first weekend in February so I think my new plan maybe working better then the drive by with the biannual stop. Lol

The Atomic Reverend Alexander good for you, that gives Them the most respect and gives you the most chance of ending up with it whatever it is

@@AtomicReverend Out of curiosity I googled "trolley top trailer" just to see what one of them looks like. I live in the Texas panhandle area and in my travels I occasionally I drive by what resembles one but I think that it might be a motorhome version of that style. If you're interested I can snap a photo for you the next time I see it.

I truly appreciate your willingness to stick with me no matter what the content is here at Salvage Workshop!

That is AWESOME John! I'm sure you had the pleasure of using some amazing machines! My goal is to find as many of them as I can afford and make room for and then put them BACK to work! I'm glad you enjoyed the adventure! Many more to come!

I've been using it wrong my WHOLE life!!

Best tool made to pull large nails and nails that the head broke off

Yep, Blaine has it right. Slide hammer is used to power the "teeth" into the wood, "capture" the nail, then pry it out w the curled handle. Loved watching the whole video. You've got some BEASTLY "arn". I'm sure you've been there, but for the newbies: vintagemachinery.org/ is THE site for rescuing/restoring info. Keep the vids coming...

Yeah, I use mine a lot when I salvage timber for frames. Believe it or not, they still sell them new, for around $70 IIRC! I find one or two a year for maybe a dollar, pick them up as the cheaper cast iron ones tend to break off near the claw, so I pull out another one from the hoard...

Me too Tom! Glad you enjoyed the video, thanks for the feedback!

Salvage Workshop I will go to an old farm auction and when the bidding slows I will take the last 12 pop flats full of files and tools for total 3$ to 5$. Then you go home and sort them all out

Ya it comes from all kinds of places, I plan to show more of those as I come across them, but have no fear, more restorations and build projects are already underway! Thanks for watching & commenting! Lots more to come!

Much appreciated Pablo! Thank you for the feedback!

That is GREAT to know!! I wasn't sure on making a video this long!

Mesmerizing

Thank you my friend! I'm not sure HOW I'll be incorporating them into the shop yet, but I'll be sure to make a video in the future showing how I laid out these and a few other new pieces of equipment here at Salvage Workshop!

Awesome! It's ALWAYS a risk making videos that long because many people dont want to watch something so long! I am glad you enjoyed the whole video! Thank you for the feedback Andrew, it helps a lot!

Thank you for reading the comments, and replying personally. It shows your time investment and your personal interest. As long as you ask for feedback, im always going to leave it

@@MrRewdtv You are most welcome! Without you watching & commenting the channel wouldn't be ANYWHERE, and I'll always ask for feedback, so thank you for that!

Thank you my friend!

Thank you Charlotte! Have no fear, MANY restorations are already underway!

That's the way they're used up here in Canada too!

There are stubby versions too. They don't have the sliding part. Then you need to use a hammer to knock the jaws into the wood, flip the hammer over to hook onto a "nail head" built into the tool to get the appropiate leverage. Considering how much smaller and lighter those are, they can do a good job. But if I were to take a whole patio deck apart, I'd sure appreciate having the full-sized version!

Your right mate, it does minimal damage to the wood and works VERY WELL. If you try it the way it was described you won’t acquire the nail and may well break your own jaw.

Will do! Thanks for the feedback, it helps a lot!

Definitely a LOT of old tools and machines there, that's for sure!

You mean i've been using it wrong ALL THESE YEARS!!! lol... Seriously though, I've been using it wrong!!

...and some lunatic CRAFTSMAN collector will want it for the box.

I am really glad to hear that! Thank you for the feedback, I plan to bring you along on many future adventures! Thanks for watching & commenting!

You are correct! Its a Pexto No2 rivet set!!! Thanks for letting me know! Now I won't misuse it! Thanks for watching & commenting! Lots more to come!

Me too Keith!! Me too!

Well that's good to know!

I'm ALWAYS looking for them! (even though I dont currently have the room, that'll come with time)

Welcome Steve! Glad you found it! Lot's of past projects, but TONS more planned, so stay tuned! Thanks for watching & commenting, I truly appreciate it!

IDK about years... It was a little OVERWHELMING the amount of garbage that was also there... Don't get me wrong, I LOVE visiting these places and finding treasures, but bring them back to my shop is my preference! I truly appreciate the feedback regarding the updated video! Lot's more to come!

Ya I can be a bit all over the place, but hopefully it's at lease a bit interesting to watch! Have to fear, there will be a video on the forklift, not sure if it will be a FULL restoration, but as of right now it doesn't run, so I will correct that for sure! I'll make sure its worth watching! As always thanks for watching & commenting! Lots more to come!