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Thanks to RTM for figuring out the logo, here is a monkey wrench found at a recent yard sale. -Don

I believe that you have solved the mystery. Thanks! I‘ll add it to that thread. -Don

Here are a couple of Plomb carbon scrapers. The Federal stock number is 41-S-665. -Don

designer485 said: A few recent finds: Kraeuter 1/2" Drive Set (1/2- 1 1/4"), Ratchet, Extension and Beaker Bar - Made by SK Tools. This ratchet handle looks pretty uncomfortable with those two ridges. Is it intended to have a comfort grip that went missing? That is how the handles were...

Here is a Monkey Wrench I found recently and after comparing notes with BK, we are stumped on the manufacturer. -Don

Yes, it’s 1/2” drive. Here is a similar one in my early Indestro set. -Don

I know what this is, I just don’t know who made it. -Don

I suppose that this De-Liar could be considered a tool for fishermen, at least I have a few. This is the first one I’ve seen in a pouch. -Don

Welcome to the Garage Journal. I recommend finding a donor Plomb ratchet to rebuild yours. They are readily available on the auction site. -Don Rebuild procedure.

After seeing so many broken ones, I view mine as more toys than tools. They work okay but they are fragile. -Don

Thanks for the link. The Craftsman ratchet pictured looks to be a match. -Don

A recent unmarked bearing scraper find. -Don

It could well be. The Millers Falls ratcheting screwdriver I have looks quite a bit different though. -Don

These Lineman’s pliers I found at a yard sale Saturday were kind of blotchy so I did an evaporust dip overnight. As found. Cleaned up. -Don

I don’t usually pick up knives at yard sales but I couldn’t resist this 1945 US marked mess kit example. Buffed up the blade. -Don