1st Annual Twertsy's Integrated Tool Swap

twertsy · Mar 20, 2015

Here is the link to the live feed!

Welcome to ****! :bounce:

The day is set for Sunday April 26, 2015 at my warehouse / shop in Woodbridge, Virginia! I say "integrated" because there are participants from both GG and GJ (so I just didn't use "integrated" because it spells **** better)

Thus far, I have at least 10 members that have expressed interest, along with a bunch of local mechs that are interested in dumping some extra tools, and picking up some needed ones. (So don't bring collectibles only......if you have modern tools to trade, bring 'em!)

Personally, I'll give a little tease regarding what could be offered up for trade from me, given you present the right items in return:
***A Reed, a Wilton and a nicely restored Taiwan vise;
***Huot, SO, and Blackhawk top chests which I'm hoping are fully restored by the 26th;
***A plethora of my duplicate Bonney wrenches and sockets, as well as 20+ pairs NOS / in the box Utica/Bonney pliers;
***Tons of my duplicate Proto and Proto Challenger duplicate wrenches and sockets, extensions, wobbles, etc.
***Plomb DOEs, DBEs, combos and sockets
***Boxes of ALL U.S.A. made ratchets, sockets and wrenches from Williams, Wright, S-K, P&C, Herbrand, Hinsdale, Craftsman, New Britain, Fleet, Indestro, Mustang, American Forge, Billings, Thorsen, Giller, Kraeuter, Snap-On, MAC, MATCO, Husky and others I can't remember off the top of my head;
***Complete socket sets from Thorsen, Wright, Bonney (maybe

), Proto, Proto-Challenger, S-K (S-K Tools, Diamond logo, and Wayne), Easco, and others;

Our regular GJ "crew" will likely be getting the party started on Saturday evening with some "beef and brew" so if you're so inclined, bring a cot and pass out with us in the shop! Who knows, we might break out the poker tables. I'll provide eats and brews on Sunday but you're welcome to bring something "pot luck style." Burgers and dogs will be the order of the day on Sunday to provide a nice base.

I'll have a couple folding tables but you might want to throw one in, along with a chair or two. I have 10 or so folding chairs but you may want to ensure your **** has a place to land should you need it.

I'm hoping for a good attendance, good enough to justify making this an annual event so PM me with your "intent to attend," and feel free to post up examples of what you'll be bringing to barter with. I'll PM all attendees with the exact address as we get closer in to the event.

Thanks and I hope to see you there!

Todd

bry@n · Mar 20, 2015

Sounds pretty good. Not sure if I could make it but it does sound like a great gtg, plus there are tools that can be traded.

Jim C. · Mar 20, 2015

I'd like to think that my previous suggestion of using "TATAs" for Twertsy's Automotive Tool Association was the early inspiration behind your decision to go with "****." I like it! Good luck with the 1st annual. I hope it grows into something big.

Jim C.

woody 73 · Mar 20, 2015

With great sadness **** is exactly 414.9 miles, 6hrs. 47 min. away making it just to far away... Wife would kill me, Dog would miss me, and kids would burn the house down.

Have a good Day :beer:

pauls_workshop · Mar 20, 2015

Wish I lived next door to you Twertsy! Indiana is just too far... Have fun! - Paul

littleponderosa · Mar 20, 2015

So, if I send you my box of "swap tools" would you get rid of them for me and get most everything on my want list? Only partially kidding.
Looks like 1860 approx. from home to you. I'd ride a scooter that far for any reason.
Enjoy the weekend.
Bill

woodstockva · Mar 20, 2015

I'll be in South Carolina at that time.....maybe next year! Thanks for making the effort to arrange this!

Lx460 · Mar 20, 2015

littleponderosa said:
I'd ride a scooter that far for any reason.

Pick me up?

littleponderosa · Mar 20, 2015

Lx460 - the woman consistently says I ride too fast, too close and border on senseless. Thats why she only gets on the bagger damn seldom.

Still wishing I had my first mini-bike.

Not like that one however.

Bill

twertsy · Mar 20, 2015

littleponderosa said:
So, if I send you my box of "swap tools" would you get rid of them for me and get most everything on my want list? Only partially kidding.
Looks like 1860 approx. from home to you. I'd ride a scooter that far for any reason.
Enjoy the weekend.
Bill

I'd be happy to try Bill, we can certainly discuss it, PM me. Todd

Lx460 · Mar 20, 2015

I'd like to turn this...

Lx460 · Mar 20, 2015

Into this please...lol.

sb7979 · Mar 20, 2015

sounds like fun

devoncoolman · Mar 20, 2015

Man really wanna come but its 200 miles from me. The wife would kill me.

CNGsaves · Mar 20, 2015

^ ^ ^ What happens at "****" . . . . . stays at **** !!!

Wife would never have to know . . . . it IS more than 60 miles, so the 60 mile rule would apply !! :evil:

efb16acrx · Mar 20, 2015

Like i told you before, I'll be there. Hell, I don't even have to bring a cot, its already there

sbyrne92 · Mar 20, 2015

I could make the drive up, its around 2 hours . I have a box of USA SAE wrenches up to 1 1/4 and some sockets, also maybe a HF black tool cart I could trade.

beatcad · Mar 20, 2015

yeah, i'll be there.
the last 1/2 year i've already sold/traded/given away most of my stuff, but i'm still goin' thru my stuff, so i may have some tools.
i do have a few tool boxes that need to go :lol_hitti

littleponderosa · Mar 21, 2015

twertsy, the move into the Rousseau is still a work in progress. Not sure how I ended up with so many doubles and triples and a lot of used & abused tools. I guess I do know, one of my buds in the old days worked at a bar that had a pawn shop attached and there was everything under the sun. A lot of good, some decent and a large quantity of ****. This was the '80's & early 90's. I was paying $1.00 for 10 sockets, just dumped them in a bag. Time and again. Did get some good stuff and I quit worrying about the legality of some of these tools. The old days were interesting.
Thanks for the offer, next time I might send you a crate of stuff to unload.
Bill

jonti48310 · Mar 21, 2015

Lx460 said:
Pick me up?

twertsy · Mar 21, 2015

Bumping this back up. RSVP via PM.

twertsy · Mar 23, 2015

Bumping again for the Monday morning grind!

twertsy · Mar 25, 2015

Jim C. said:
I'd like to think that my previous suggestion of using "TATAs" for Twertsy's Automotive Tool Association was the early inspiration behind your decision to go with "****." I like it! Good luck with the 1st annual. I hope it grows into something big.

Jim C.

Absolutely Jim. You certainly inspired the acronym search!

JAKE-THE-TOOL-MAN · Mar 25, 2015

I like acronyms! Wish I could make it but it's too far, I hope it's a success!

beatcad · Mar 28, 2015

i've been goin thru my stuff for about a month.
it's time to thin the heard. these are just some of my "extras"

Plombob · Mar 28, 2015

Darn. Wrong coast. :sad:

If you've got any of those Proto combos with the << >> Chevrons, please let me know. I've got a few holes in my set.

twertsy · Mar 28, 2015

Plombob said:
Darn. Wrong coast.

If you've got any of those Proto combos with the << >> Chevrons, please let me know. I've got a few holes in my set.

I've got lots of those.....for trade.

beatcad · Mar 30, 2015

OK, so after a weekend thrash of cleaning the garage i got a box full of stuff and 3 or 4 tool boxes to bring along to sell or trade.
see y'all next month.

twertsy · Apr 3, 2015

Got PMs from two more attendees last evening. C'mon boys, belly up to the bar (quite literally) it's going to be a great first event!

6MocoA · Apr 3, 2015

Going to be there!

Im going to through my boxes to find doubles and triples that I dont use to bring along as barter bait.

Thanks for putting this together!

dpaton · Apr 3, 2015

Shoot, I'd love to come and swap a few things, but 750mi is a bit too much of a hike.

zkling · Apr 3, 2015

dpaton said:
Shoot, I'd love to come and swap a few things, but 750mi is a bit too much of a hike.

If only there was a way to get **** online, maybe a webcam? :dunno:

F350 · Apr 3, 2015

I'm in the area...I just want to browse for tools to work with, not to collect. I don't care to socialise. Is this okay?

twertsy · Apr 16, 2015

F350 said:
I'm in the area...I just want to browse for tools to work with, not to collect. I don't care to socialise. Is this okay?

Whatever floats your boat 350............unsociable it is! I'll make sure you get a name tag that says "Don't speak to me." :bounce:

I'm just "pokin the bear" 350, come browse around.

Ok folks, I've got a bunch of people planning to attend from PA, MD, VA and possibles from NC and WV. There will also be a bunch of local mechanics there looking for tools, and getting rid of tools they no longer need.

Webcam: I will post the information on where to catch the feed when we get closer to next weekend.

dgithens1 · Apr 16, 2015

I've been finding a few things to bring, will definetly see ya!

twertsy · Apr 24, 2015

Signs are made and will be set out tomorrow. Shop is "almost clean" and all my for trade stuff has been organized. I have at least 2 used tool dealers and the Snappy truck "might" be here offering special deals. Setting the webcam(s) up today for streaming for those of you that can't make it in person. Weather is supposed to be cloudy, but on precip in the forecast...............fingers crossed! :rocker:

Cypherian · Apr 24, 2015

Damn it , I thought this was further away then it is . With luck it will go well and I will attend next year. The GF and I are headed to Williamsburg today for the weekend sadly I just checked lol I do not think I could get away for 2 plus hours to drive down she might notice ... :} It Is only two hours from my house to Woodbridge hmm

Cypher

twertsy · Apr 24, 2015

Cypherian said:
Damn it , I thought this was further away then it is . With luck it will go well and I will attend next year. The GF and I are headed to Williamsburg today for the weekend sadly I just checked lol I do not think I could get away for 2 plus hours to drive down she might notice ... :} It Is only two hours from my house to Woodbridge hmm

Cypher

You'll be within a mile when you head up 95 to go home.............(but you'll likely take 301)

3baygarage · Apr 24, 2015

Just another "I wish I could be there" bump.

Sounds like a lot of fun twertsy.

twertsy · Apr 24, 2015

Been cleaning, organizing, etc. Some pics / teasers of what I have for trade...............so far.

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