Hi Larry;
Haven't hit it big at garage sales yet this year but have gotten some minor tooling. I did have to kick my self in the rear when I shoed up at an estate slae the other day.
First realize that I got out of bed late. I arrived at the sale and did not see much of interest until I wandered down into the cellar. All of the sold tages grought tears to my eyes. there where sold tags on a jointer, a lathe, a table saw, a drill press and some other tooling. Luckly I did pick up a few hand tools cheap, but I was really disappointed about missing the jointer and lathe.
Apparently the gentleman of the house was a former tool and die maker, he kept his machines in very good condition up until the end. Managed to pick up a hand drill and a brace made by miller falls in excellent condition. Along with this a bunch of leather hammers, screwdrivers, wrenches, S & B square and a few odds and ends all for $19.
Not bad if I do say so. It really didn't make up for missing out ont he lathe and the jointer. I geuss the early bird gets the worm, or all of the top of the line tooling. Happy hunting.
dave