aguilerag Report post Posted March 3, 2013 So a friend of mine bought a barn out here to fix and turn into a garage. He calls me up and says for $40 he has a gift or me but wouldn't tell me what it is. I say ok and he comes and brings me all of what is pictured and a few more things. Said he found them in an old chest in the barn. Apparently te old old owner use to make saddles back in the day. They were in pretty bad condition so I soaked them in rust remover and after that I have been conditioning the wood. This is what they look like so far. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LNLeather Report post Posted March 3, 2013 WOW! YOu are a Very Lucky guy! That is sooo cool.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benlilly1 Report post Posted March 3, 2013 WOW, What a find!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aguilerag Report post Posted March 3, 2013 I was very happy with them. I only know what a few of the tools are for but going to take them to tandys to see what they say they are. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
needles Report post Posted March 3, 2013 nice one, its great getting new toys Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lazyd Report post Posted March 4, 2013 How would you like to double your money ???---------------------Bill Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aguilerag Report post Posted March 4, 2013 LOL Bill. had to try right? Probably could double my money for one tool from what I see on eBay. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bruce johnson Report post Posted March 4, 2013 You have some really nice tools there. Even slightly out of focus looks like some Gomphs and older Osbornes, along with some newer tools. There are several tools there that would individually double your money. One word of caution, that wood handled round end strap punch was never intended to be hit with anything. They are hand tools. They are sharpened to the point of being knife sharp and rocked back through the strap to cut it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aguilerag Report post Posted March 4, 2013 Bruce, thanks for the heads up on what some of the tools are. I will make sure not to hit them with anything. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cyberthrasher Report post Posted March 6, 2013 I avoided this post because barn finds always make me jealous - this just proves that I was right Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aguilerag Report post Posted March 6, 2013 I avoided this post because barn finds always make me jealous - this just proves that I was right Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leela Valley Leather Report post Posted March 7, 2013 I say the following while full of both jealousy and envy... you lucky bastard! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aguilerag Report post Posted March 7, 2013 I have heard that from the guys at Tandys out here too. They told me I don't know how lucky I was to get this stuff for so very cheap. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
immiketoo Report post Posted March 8, 2013 *(^#*&%*&%!^&$#(&^$!! Another one. Damn my rotten luck! But congrats to you! bastard Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WinterBear Report post Posted March 9, 2013 Gee, all I ever find in old barns is dead packrats and rusty broken tractor parts. What an incredible find. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aguilerag Report post Posted March 9, 2013 I am happy my friend likes me enough to sell those to me so cheap. I told him about some prices I have seen for some of the tools and he said he knows they were worth something but glad he could help me out. Guess its time to make him a wallet and belt lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WyomingSlick Report post Posted March 11, 2013 LOL I would offer you ten times your money invested, but you would be a damn fool for taking it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aguilerag Report post Posted March 13, 2013 Good thing I am not a fool lol. I have seen 5 items selling together for almost $450 on Ebay. I wouldnt sell them for anything less than they are worth, but I am not going to sell them at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
groovytech Report post Posted March 15, 2013 SCORE!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samalan Report post Posted March 20, 2013 O S--- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raysouth Report post Posted March 23, 2013 I just have to , "DITTO", all the comments about a lucky find. Looks like you found the mother lode. Like winning the lottery---lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Murray Report post Posted April 4, 2013 I guess I need to start lookin' for some barns to rummage through. Sweet find, and a GREAT friend. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aguilerag Report post Posted April 4, 2013 Every time I drive by a barn now I always think "wonder if there is anything in there"? My wife just looks at me and laughs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Murray Report post Posted April 4, 2013 Mine does the same thing to me (not just for barns either). Most of the barns out here either have livestock in them or they are falling down. Oh well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbob Report post Posted April 24, 2013 ja Heilandsack, das ist ja ein super Fund....Klasse was man da alles in einer Scheune finden kann...cool !!!!!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
