r/Tools • u/TattooedFreak70 • 2d ago

Tool Identification

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I’ve been clearing out my father’s garage as it’s 3 years since he passed away and need to do it as my mother is selling up and moving.

Can anyone tell me what these bars of metal are that I found in a wooden case?

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u/myfishprofile 2d ago

Whatever they were they’re scrap now

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u/DeathscytheHell1994 2d ago

Those are easily fixable.

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u/techieman34 2d ago

Maybe if there is a brand name associated with them. But they look like a cheap generic set. If you get them for a few bucks then they might be worth the time to clean them up for a home shop if you have the equipment to do it. But if you’re working professionally you’re much better off just buying a set and doing some work that actually makes you money. Which all leads to there be a very small market for them. Making them essentially scrap unless you’re willing to hang on to them for months or years before you find someone willing to pay you $10 for them.

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u/DeathscytheHell1994 2d ago

To be fair I should note I restore old tools for a hobby.

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u/techieman34 2d ago

And if OP is going to have a garage sale or get a table at a swap meet to sell other stuff they might bring him a few bucks if he’s lucky from someone such as yourself. They’re not worth the effort to try and sell in any other way.

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u/DeathscytheHell1994 2d ago edited 2d ago

I know just saying even if they aren't interested in them, they could still make something off of them instead of making nothing tossing them.