The Marvelous Workshops of Allen Hilliard

The Marvelous Workshops of Allen Hilliard

A once-in-a-generation opportunity for mechanics, machinists, motorheads, collectors, and anyone who's ever stepped into a real workshop and felt at home. Allen Hilliard spent a lifetime accumulating, organizing, and using one of the most extraordinary tool collections we've ever had the privilege to bring to market. Virtually every tool known to man is in here, and we mean that.

What's Inside

Power Tools & Shop Equipment. Engine hoists, engine stands, hydraulic presses, drill presses, bench grinders, belt sanders, table saws, miter saws, circular saws, reciprocating saws, jigsaws, routers, planers, joiners, lathes, air compressors, pneumatic tools, impact wrenches, sanders, polishers, buffers, welders, plasma cutters, oxy-acetylene torch setups, cutoff saws, angle grinders, and bench-top everything. DeWalt, Milwaukee, Makita, Bosch, Craftsman, and more.

Vintage Automotive Tuning & Diagnostic Equipment. Old-school car tuning machines, distributor testers, timing lights, dwell meters, carburetor synchronizers, compression testers, vacuum gauges, scope analyzers, and the kind of mid-century diagnostic gear gearheads dream about.

Storage Cabinetry & Tool Chests. Snap-on rolling cabinets and tool chests, vintage black metal industrial cabinets, mid-century steel drawer units, machinist's chests, Kennedy boxes, Waterloo cabinets, parts bin cabinets, multi-drawer card-catalog-style hardware organizers. Tons of them, in incredible patina.

Hand Tools. A zillion of them. Sockets and ratchets in every drive size (¼", ⅜", ½", ¾", 1"), wrenches (combination, box-end, open-end, flare nut, crow's foot, pipe), screwdrivers, pliers (needle nose, slip joint, channel locks, vise grips, snap ring), hammers, mallets, chisels, files, punches, pry bars, hex keys, torque wrenches, breaker bars, extensions, swivels, adapters. Snap-on, Mac, Matco, Craftsman, S-K, Williams, Proto, and vintage USA-made names throughout.

Machining & Metalworking Tools. Micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, height gauges, surface plates, V-blocks, machinist's squares, gauge blocks, taps and dies, reamers, end mills, drill bits in every size, lathe tooling, milling cutters, and a deep selection of precision measuring instruments.

Mechanic's Specialty Tools. Engine pullers, ball joint separators, bearing pullers, harmonic balancer pullers, valve spring compressors, ring compressors, brake tools, alignment tools, transmission jacks, creepers, work lights, jack stands, floor jacks, bottle jacks.

Farm & Agricultural Tools. Heavy-duty wrenches, post hole diggers, fence stretchers, chain hoists, come-alongs, log chains, sledge hammers, axes, mauls, splitting wedges, scythes, and old-school farm implements.

Mack Truck Collectibles. A standout collection of Mack Truck memorabilia, signage, ephemera, and accessories. A real magnet for trucking enthusiasts and Bulldog collectors.

Fishing & Outdoor. Vintage fishing rods, reels, tackle boxes loaded with lures and gear, fish traps, crab traps, nets, and outdoor sporting equipment.

Knives. Pocket knives, hunting knives, fishing knives, fixed blades, folders, and edged collectibles.

Hardware. Every fastener known to industry. Nuts, bolts, screws, washers, lock washers, cotter pins, clevis pins, snap rings, hose clamps, electrical connectors, terminal lugs, shrink tube, fuses, switches, relays, springs, bearings, bushings, seals, O-rings, gaskets, all organized in countless drawers and bins.

Plus. Shop manuals and repair guides, vintage oil cans and gas cans, grease guns, funnels, drain pans, parts washers, sandblasting cabinets, vises (machinist, woodworking, pipe), workbenches, shelving units, ladders, extension cords, droplights, shop signage, and the endless miscellany of a true craftsman's working life.

The Details

This is a multi-day estate sale. Bring a truck, a trailer, friends, and time. There is too much to take in on a single visit, and the pricing reflects the depth and quality of what's here.

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