Small Two Car Operation

[HSpencer]

DING DING DING... Mr Herb Spencer YOU ****!!! That's a nice box and the tools are gravy. Nice score.

Thanks!!! I am basking in my win.

The box should totally restore well. The Proto OE color is a kind of orange/red
which I don't like much. I also need a lock and will look on line. I think it will be a Sunset Red to match my Craftsman box.

Best Regards
Herb

 

[HSpencer]

As above DING, DING, DING and another for good measure, its official that we have a winner Herb, YOU **** big time.

Note to file: this is the first I have given out and deservedly so.

BTW, great job on the bench Herb..

Regards

Thanks 1/2 Cup

I am so looking forward to the total restore of it, and the tool clean up and finding out what I actually did get in the drawers. I am going to say the used Snap on and Proto tools would be valued north of $300.00 at least.

Best Regards
Herb

 

[rixtrix1]

Where is 1/2 Cup and Gerard?

If you dudes won't give me a YOU **** for this, you won't give one to anybody.

$100.00

Bought it today, all the tools are either Proto, Snap-On or Craftsman.

Special thanks to Don Long for kicking me out of the shop to go looking for restorable jacks today.

Back at you!!!

Best Regards
Herb Spencer

Definitely a YOU ****, Herb! Great score.

 

[bj383ss]

What an awesome find! YOU DEFINATELY DESERVE A YOU ****! Look forward to the restore. You are going to have several of these toolboxes restored before I ever get to mine. The wife is having a garage sale tomorrow and my woodshop is full of junk! Can't wait til its cleared out.

 

[captain14]

Gerard

At company level, there were around 4 to 6 mechanics and a Motor Sergeant.
At Battalion level, there were around 12 mechanics, with specialist like a Welder, Sheet Metal Worker, etc. The individual boxes were issued to the mechanics, and their names were stenciled on them like:
SMITH, John D. SGT, A Co, 1/232 Inf.

The boxes were a source of pride for the mechanics, and some guys would paint and re stencil their box at the slightest sign of scratch. Many of them would throw out the useless items to lighten the weight of the box, putting those back in for the "showdown inspections" from the Commander or Property Book Officer (PBO).

The Motor Sergeant was issued a "SHOP Equipment, Organizational Maintenance, Common Number One." which is a complete shop and it fits on a TRUCK, 2-1/2 Ton, M35A2. The Common Number One is fully deployed with the unit when it goes to the field or overseas. At the motor pool, if a mechanic needs a tool not in his tool kit, he sees the Tech Supply (parts man) and gets it issued for that job.

The Motor Sergeant issues the mechanics a work order (DA Form 2404) on each job, and this is completed by both the mechanic and the assigned vehicle driver. If it is a flat tire, the driver fixes it at the motor pool with the use of the tire changers and tools for that use.

The motor pool undergoes an annual Command Motor Maintenance Inspection (CMMI) and it is a full "balls to the walls" inspection of the status of the unit's vehicles and equipment. This is four packs of cigarettes a day for all smokers, especially the Commander and his staff NCO's. Now of days the CMMI is called something else, and a lot of what I have told you has probably changed since the late 1990s.

This is about 10 times what you wanted to know, but I don't like leaving a half answered question. LOL

Best Regards
Herb

This is how Web Griffin would include In his fiction books that are differnt series of military novels. The background facts made it easier for the person that was never in a service branch understNd the daily rituals. Tom Clancy was
Another author who included more in his novels.

Hold up on the switching the plug covers! Red for Craftsman electric and silver for other electric tools.
A.

 

[rmalkow2]

Very cool Proto box Herb. You got a smoking deal and yes, YOU ****! It's interesting as I've never seen one yet like that with the logo in each handle. Always a continuing education here on GJ.

 

[HSpencer]

Definitely a YOU ****, Herb! Great score.

Ric. Thanks. I was at the right spot at the right time. Happens very seldom in life.

Best Regards
Herb

 

[HSpencer]

What an awesome find! YOU DEFINATELY DESERVE A YOU ****! Look forward to the restore. You are going to have several of these toolboxes restored before I ever get to mine. The wife is having a garage sale tomorrow and my woodshop is full of junk! Can't wait til its cleared out.

bj383ss

Thanks it was quite a find. I started disassembling the Proto box today. It was in great condition, just needs clean, paint, and a new lock and keys. Also sorted tools and placed in degreaser. Sockets and ratchets alone are worth the price I paid!

Best Regards
Herb

 

[HSpencer]

This is how Web Griffin would include In his fiction books that are differnt series of military novels. The background facts made it easier for the person that was never in a service branch understNd the daily rituals. Tom Clancy was
Another author who included more in his novels.

Hold up on the switching the plug covers! Red for Craftsman electric and silver for other electric tools.
A.

Thanks Captain14

I decided to redo the receptacles in modular plugs to dress up the bench.

Best Regards
Herb

 

[HSpencer]

Very cool Proto box Herb. You got a smoking deal and yes, YOU ****! It's interesting as I've never seen one yet like that with the logo in each handle. Always a continuing education here on GJ.

Neither had I seen this particular Proto box before. It might have been a promotional model. I really like the chest!

Best Regards
Herb

 

[don long]

Great score Herb
You always seem have the you **** luck. lol

As I recall ion my youth late 60s early 70s I had a proto box like that one with the same wood handled screw drivers I believe they were a Mac item but not sure.
Anyway another great find buddy.
I have added 4 small jacks to my collection this past week you better get started.

Don

 

[HSpencer]

Great score Herb
You always seem have the you **** luck. lol

As I recall ion my youth late 60s early 70s I had a proto box like that one with the same wood handled screw drivers I believe they were a Mac item but not sure.
Anyway another great find buddy.
I have added 4 small jacks to my collection this past week you better get started.

Don

Don

Thanks
I would like to know more about that Proto box. I have not seen one anywhere with the logo handles.
I will get into the jack business, just wait and see!!

Your the man!

Best Regards
Herb

 

[HSpencer]

Here is the Proto box, disassembled, cleaned and painted. It came out pretty well.
All ready to be filled with tools. Waiting on a new lock set which is on order.
Not bad for a hundred dollar bill!!


Best Regards
Herb Spencer

 

[Ford52PU]

Man you work so fast, that box looks great!

 

[HSpencer]

Man you work so fast, that box looks great!

Dennis

Thanks! I had been wanting one of these (Snap-On, Proto, or MAC) for a long time. I am now in process of cleaning and polishing the tools I got with the box. There are many of them, mostly all are Proto, but a lot of Williams, Snap-On, and Craftsman. Very little of the items that came with the box were junk. There were also some new auto parts like wheel bearings and fittings in there.

It was as they say "A bird's nest on the ground". LOL

Best Regards
Herb

 

[HSpencer]

Found these in the tool box. It will make a great key ring for the new lock and keys I have coming for the box.

I love this sort of stuff. Nostalgic!!

Best Regards
Herb Spencer

 

[1/2 Cup]

Your tool box is looking fantastic Herb, well done.

I can wait to see how the tools come up, if they are like any thing you have done in the past they are in good hands.

Regards

 

[HSpencer]

Your tool box is looking fantastic Herb, well done.

I can wait to see how the tools come up, if they are like any thing you have done in the past they are in good hands.

Regards

Thanks so much 1/2 Cup

Your kind remarks as always greatly appreciated. I found a few unusual and collectable tools in the box. I will post those up when I have them cleaned.


Best Regards
Herb

 

[HSpencer]

Found this pair of pliers in the Proto box. Anyone know what they are for?

I am thinking air conditioning or maybe a snap ring plier of some sort.

They may have had a spring in them.


Best Regards
Herb Spencer

 

[HSpencer]

Gave the Proto Box center stage on my main bench.

Best Regards
Herb Spencer

 

[Sunbimmer]

Gave the Proto Box center stage on my main bench.

Yes Herb that's the spot it deserves, top job

 

[bj383ss]

Looks Great Herb. Proto is my favorite brand. Especially the older stuff

 

[BBChevro]

It looks good there Herb.

 

[HSpencer]

Yes Herb that's the spot it deserves, top job

Thanks Hugo

Always great to hear from you!!

Best Regards
Herb

 

[HSpencer]

Looks Great Herb. Proto is my favorite brand. Especially the older stuff

Thank you!!

When I was growing up, all the old garage mechanics I knew used
proto tools. I used to marvel at the boxes and shiny tools they had.

Best Regards
Herb

 

[HSpencer]

It looks good there Herb.

Thanks Mark

I am quite proud of the box, the outcome of it, and especially the peanut price I paid for it!!

Best Regards
Herb

 

[taumac]

That's a great spot for that beautiful box. It's was meant to be. Nice job Herb.


Have a good one, Gerard

 

[HSpencer]

Gerard

Thanks. I went back to the same place where I got the Proto box, and picked up a Snap-On 3/8 in air ratchet, for peanuts. I won't brag about it, but will post a photo.

Best Regards
Herb

 

[HSpencer]

Found some cheap under counter lights at Wally World. Less than 10:00 ea. Uses AA batteries. I mounted them with Velcro tape. They work great!

Best Regards
Herb Spencer

 

[1/2 Cup]

Herb,

Your lights, as well as being very practical and add a nice ambience to the shop.

Well done.

Regards

 

[BBChevro]

The lights look good Herb.

 

[goldenfirebird]

Another must steal idea.

 

[HSpencer]

Herb,

Your lights, as well as being very practical and add a nice ambience to the shop.

Well done.

Regards

Thanks 1/2 Cup

I found the lights over the top of the tool boxes were a big help for my old worn out eyes. Easy to do as well!

Best Regards
Herb

 

[HSpencer]

The lights look good Herb.

Mark

Thanks for the comment. I have been following your activities on your thread.
Hopefully "winter" is over? It seems so here!

Best Regards
Herb

 

[HSpencer]

Another must steal idea.

goldenfirebird

Thanks so much for visiting my thread. I am glad you did. Feel free to steal anything I post here!! That's what we are all here for. Again, I am very pleased you stopped by!

Best Regards
Herb

 

[HSpencer]

Did a reorganization today to gain more space. Changed woodworking to one end of shop. Wiped down and swamped the place out. I was getting tired of the mess.
I did gain some walking around room.

Best Regards
Herb Spencer

 

[WarrenJ]

Herb
Looks like you gained some room after the rearrangement. I'm sure I have read the dimensions, but what size is the shop?

 

[sdavis622]

Did a reorganization today to gain more space. Changed woodworking to one end of shop. Wiped down and swamped the place out. I was getting tired of the mess.
I did gain some walking around room.

Best Regards
Herb Spencer

Your place looks great! What an awesome workshop and place to hang out. Great use of space.

 

[1/2 Cup]

Your rearrangement looks fantastic Herb not that the way it used to be was not too bad either.

Regards

 

[Bob Hall]

Herb, the new arrangement looks great. Isn't it amazing how much more space you can find in there even after it's been service? By the way, I'll be copying the hardwood flooring table tops. I've got some left over from a project inside the house. Did you put it down with a regular flooring nailer or glue or something else? I would guess in that small width no provision needs to be made for expansion. Oh and that new Proto box, what deal, you hit it one out of the park there!