JHCC Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 Gergely, that’s a pair of sulkies: lightweight two-wheeled carts used in harness racing (a kind of horse racing). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ausfire Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 This thing didn't follow me home, but presented itself for view in the scrap pile as an interesting shape. I don't know what it is, but I have seen similar shaped devices used for hanging roo and sheep carcasses, the ankles tied around the hooks. Can't see what purpose the notches serve though. It also looks a bit like a pack saddle tree but perhaps a bit light for that, and the swivel hook would be out of place. Anyway, whatever it is I think closed up a bit it would make a fine tail for a lyre bird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLAG Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 Aus, The device bears a resemblance to the old trammels that were used to adjustably hang a pot bale (bucket type handle), or similar device over a cooking fire. Your device seems to be used to adjustably hold two items. One hanging on each end of the "beam" with the attachment swivel means as the "pivot". The afore-going is a clumsy attempt at describing a (weighing?) lever, with your tool being the adjustable lever arm. in other words it looks like a variety of steelyard. Check out, www.lewis-clark.org/article/2865 for a drawing of one. The device may be of some value. I suggest that you check it out with a local feed store or, better yet, a museum that has a collection of old tools. Hope that helps, SLAG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 Gergely, those are two sulkies. A sulky is a light two-wheeled horse-drawn vehicle for one person used in harness racing. Aaand, I didnt see that John covered that lol. Aus, that looks like a kind of gambrel to me as well. Maybe it had hooks for either side to hang smaller game. I like the idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gergely Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 Thank you, Gents! So not one but two pieces. Okay. Bests: Gergely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 Nice morning at the fleamarket: Another hardbound copy of the 1897 Sears Roebuck catalog (QS Fodder), 4# sledge head (Q-SF, good sized ballpeen (Q-SF) Hewing Hatchet head---one side bevel (Approved tools in an oval over DUNLAP), Small drilling hammer head Iron CIty in a star!), 3 nice and rusty wrenches, US$12 total Then stopped by my Mothers to check out the filling in of the in ground pool they had paid so much to install 25 years ago; but with 3 small kids in the house and no adult willing to take care of it I am happy to see it become a large sandbox... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGUNDOCTOR Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 I always wondered about turning old pools into basements/cellars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 Today was a lot more. Atleast 9 lawnmowers. New stainless table, newish gas grill and 2 almost full propane tanks, 2 rototillers, a 10 speed, heavy steel doors, a disc harrow, 3 industrial jig saw machines, a stainless griddle, a stainless pizza oven, an ice maker, an aluminum ramp and so much more including the kitchen sinks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 On 6/23/2018 at 2:43 PM, journey333 said: Any idea what a copper or brass hammer would be used for? Nice day of garage saling!! A bit much for the wood mallet maybe but great on the rest. Copper and brass hammers are also used where sparks might cause problems, say the gun powder works, fuel tank farm, etc. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gergely Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Well, Das, now this has turned into being mean! Those jig saws look awesome. Bests: Gergely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Dont worry, im loosing my girl and going to have to fight over my daughter probably because of this haul. Because of 5 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Frankly I was gobsmacked by that haul Das, I let it go without comment because I couldn't think of anything to say. Deb would kill me, probably literally. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gergely Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 3 hours ago, Daswulf said: Because of 5 minutes. Usually that is what it takes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iron woodrow Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Proud of you das. Been in that exact position.... Just scraped through without having to chop the house in half.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ausfire Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 13 hours ago, iron woodrow said: Just scraped through without having to chop the house in half.... What? You mean Karla objected to having the Massey in the lounge room?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iron woodrow Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Nah the 2 masseys are fine in there, its ME in the loungeroom that is the issue! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Maybe hose yourself off before going in the house? I know there are times Deb wants me to undress outside then straight into the shower before sitting down in the house. It's a girl thing. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jclonts82 Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 4000 lbs of thumpity thump! HMMMMM... probably could have thrown some more straps on it.. somewhere... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Do you have to take it to the gas station for a fill-up every time you want to use it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGUNDOCTOR Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Dang Das, you got some good items there. Looks like you have some money makers on that trailer. Jclonts82, where is the showroom for those hammers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Yeah Biggun, there are some great items. It was so much work the past two days that it turned me into a wounded bear and Elizabeth poked me with a stick while I was unloading yesterday but we are talking like human beings again. I think we'll be ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc1 Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 2 hours ago, Jclonts82 said: 4000 lbs of thumpity thump! Nice! Is it Anyang? What size? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jclonts82 Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Anyang 88#. Decided I needed a road trip, so picked up in person rather than ship. BIGGUNDOCTOR, Alvord Texas. Just outside Ft Worth. James Johnson is the Anyang-USA dealer, and FANTASTIC to work with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHCC Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Dropped off the van with my mechanic; picked it up a few hours later to find a box with a couple of axle ends in the back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHVTZHOT Posted June 27, 2018 Share Posted June 27, 2018 Good afternoon folks, I am so excited! I found a couple of gems that need just a little cleaning up and I know will be put to good use. I was informed about an estate sale going on today and tomorrow in these two items were of the four blacksmithing items in that sale. I just could not wait until tomorrow, as any of you could guess they could have possibly been gone by then. I got the pair for $200!!! By the way, this is in Wichita, Kansas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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