big ol box of brass watch gears..i guess gears like me.

November 11th, 2008 in member junk

ultrajunk, member

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Today at the scrap yard i found a crate full of old watch and clock gears..all brass and 15 pounds of them. Talk about the hard work already done. And there was even a aluminum letter D right on top..saying they are for Damon. I guess gears are my thing this month. I added another picture of them spread out on my workbench..did not think that there was that many in the box. wow!

Damon

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ShaeLeigh writes: These would be awesome jewelry makings... Posted: 9:02 pm on January 8th

catbishop writes: I'm jealous of your scrapyard, mine rarely such cool things as you are finding. You inspire me to keep looking tho!

cat Posted: 1:13 pm on November 23rd

ultrajunk writes: Yes i think they were meant for me. The letter D was just sitting right on top like you see it..calling out my name. Yea i can use all the good karma i can get! These finds sure help with my other problems at the moment.. so i just keep busy and find find find. Posted: 10:21 pm on November 20th

KimberlyMelamed writes: Holy buckets! I am just speachless! They were certainly meant for you Damon. The 'D' says it all. Good for you- every junker needs some good karma comin' their way once in a while- and boy have you had the good gear karma lately. Posted: 6:03 pm on November 17th

ultrajunk writes: I know... i wanted go to your show but i have been going through a rough time this month and last, and i hope things will be better for me soon. But i will keep an eye out for a next time.

Damon Posted: 2:52 am on November 15th

Doodler writes: Sorting through inherited jars of similar treasures - I came to the conclusion that its genetic. My dad and grandfather both squirreled away odd parts - just in case. Plastic tackle trays are way better than peanut butter jars for sorting. Posted: 2:40 pm on November 14th

italianpeasant writes: damon, you missed my show :( maybe next time :) Posted: 12:18 pm on November 14th

CottageElements writes: Wow, you hit the jackpot didn't you! You found the most unique junk. Still can't get over the large gears. The are so cool! Thanks for letting us drowl.

Lani Posted: 11:27 pm on November 12th

vecernice writes: What a great find, do you have any project in mind with these? I would imagine them to be used for toys of some sort. Very cool.
eva Posted: 8:30 pm on November 12th

csudderth writes: Great find. Did you say you found these at the scrap yard--is that a metal scrap yard? Those are my favorite places of all time and I have spent many a Saturday morning scrounging through the junk. Unfortunately, our local yard has banned us because of liability reasons. I even offered to work part time just to get to see the junk. I can still go there to sell metal and if I'm crafty I can pick up a few things while selling. Just have to make sure my weight isn't more when I leave than when I come! BTW--I love these gears. What do you have in mind for them?
Christy Posted: 8:11 pm on November 12th

ultrajunk writes: Great comment .candy...the gearhead thing is really funny. Posted: 4:41 pm on November 12th

shabbychick writes: Sparkles like gold!!! What a great find... Posted: 1:53 pm on November 12th

Junk_Sophisticate writes: You know, Damon, you'll be known around here as "gearhead" from now on. It's taken on a whole new meaning.

Great find.

Candy Posted: 6:21 am on November 12th

TGTG writes: You would make a MINT with those on eBay... IF you decide to sell some of them, be sure to put the keyword STEAMPUNK in the item title and you'll have lots of interest. Good luck!! Posted: 7:59 pm on November 11th

LuAnn writes: There's some junkers out there who would fight for those gears to make jewelry out of. You may be someone's new best friend. Great haul.

LuAnn Posted: 6:23 pm on November 11th