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    Vintage proto/ plvmb sticker/logo thread

    So I am starting a thread for folks to display their proto/ plvmb/ p&c logos and stickers... I have noticed that there is 1 member here who posted a high res. plvmb logo of the man striking the anvil. I do not remember his exact member name but I believe it was hoinox ?? I was wondering if...
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    Budget DA polisher for auto paint... Which would you get

    So I am looking for a budget DA polisher for my vehicle's paint. I would love to be able to spend $200+ on a nice da but the budget does not allow for this at this time. I was thinking of either getting the meguiar's da attachment that is chucked up in a power drill or was thinking about...
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    Nissan VQ35 engine rear main seal installation tool- what do you guys use

    Just wondering where you guys buy your specialty tools for working on Nissan engines?? I have a 2002 Maxima with the VQ35 engine that has a leaking rear main seal. I am going to do it my self but have been checking and this tool retails anywhere from $110 to $160 on line. Kent Moore tools part #...
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    Home improvement loans-how to/ your advise??

    I am wondering how you guys went about getting a home improvement loans for your houses? I live in an old 1925 Craftsman bungalow that is a 2 bedroom house with an unfinished basement. I want to waterproof/ finish the basement, add onto the back of the house to accommodate for a larger kitchen...
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    Smokeshow's tool box clean out

    Smokeshows tool box clean out, tools are located in Portland, Oregon. I am cleaning out misc extra tools. Prices listed do not include shipping but I will try to ship out as inexpensively as possible. Not trying to get rich here, just trying to get rid of my extra tools. I took pictures in...
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    PLVMB tool mobile on Portland, Oregon craigslist... Who here bought it?

    So I was alerted that there was a plvmb tool mobile for sale on Portland, Oregon craigslist. I emailed the guy but it was sold by the time I found out :mad: This ***** but I am wondering if someone on here bought it?? Hoping it went to a collector and not the the hipster kids it was marketed to...
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    Plvmb tool mobile and top box-ebay, rare ??

    I came across this Plvmb tool mobile/top box on ebay. Never seen this style of toll mobile with the bottom edge flared out in art deco style. Any of you guys ever seen this? Don't know it is worth what the guy is asking but it sure is rad! I would not mind having it in my garage :) Here is the...
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    Plvmb tools for sale!!

    So I scored this huge lot of Plvmb 1/2 drive sockets to fill hole in my collection. Sizes start at 7/16 and go up from there. I also have a war finish 3/8 drive socket and doe wrench for sale. I will be sorting sockets and will list the sizes for sale soon. Will also have a few deep sockets for...
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    1925 Craftsman bungalow garage/house build "The Rapid Transit garage"

    I am a long time lurker and poster. I have a 1925 Craftsman bungalow located in Portland, Oregon. The house is just shy of 1,000 square feet and the garage is a 2 1/2 bay which has never had the garage floor paved with concrete. I have owned the house for 5 years and am a big time car/project...
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    Seattle, Washington...Any good used pawn shops/tools stores??

    Going to visit my parents this weekend who live in a suburb of Seattle (everett). Any of you guys know of good pawn shops or used tool stores?? I am always on the lookout for good plomb, proto, craftsman, etc. Can any members here chime in?:dunno:
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    Large Plomb wrench for trade

    I have a 1 1/16th Plomb pebble (1324) combination wrench for trade for other Plomb or Proto items! The wrench is in good shape but not so nice you would be afraid to use it. Let me know what you have to trade. Pictures to follow! I am looking for sockets, ratchets, wrenches etc. Each person...
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    P&C tool box for sale. Someone needs to buy this...Milwaukie, Oregon

    :evil:Not my box! I saw this on Craigslist but I don't have the money or use for this. Someone needs to pick this up. You can see it is just a Plvmb rebadged box as P&C was a subsidy of Plvmb. According to the ad, the box is located in Milwaukie Oregon. Someone needs to pick this up...
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    Plvmb 1" wrench-nearly mint- trade for other Plvmb tools??

    I recently purchased a Plvmb/plomb pebble wrench #1232 combo wrench which is a 1" size. The wrench is in really good shape and nearly mint. I don't want to use it for working on things since it's too nice. I would rate it 9.5 out of 10 with no grind marks, owners initials, punch marks, hammer...
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    Snap On 657B information

    Buddy of mine just picked up a top and bottom and side cab KR 657B Snap ON tool box. His old tool rep was going to scrap it. He decided to save it since he already has a nice stainless box and wondered if I wanted it. Of course he knew just to call when he got some vintage tool box:D. Anyone...
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    Tool box score!!! Put the crack pipe down

    :) Great tool box find on craigslist:D. Guy only wants $175 and includes the rust for no charge:) This guy needs to put the meth pipe down. Horribly over priced. I don't know how to post the whole ad so I posted the link. http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/tls/4248249483.html
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    Positive Sears experience (For what it's worth)

    So I was near Sears last night after doing some shopping for my wife's birthday. I had purchased an 8" ratchet from them about a year ago before I knew they started making their hand tools in china:confused: I wanted to exchange it for a USA made craftsman ratchet. They did not have any new or...
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    Napa service tools- Harmonic balancer installation tool

    Any one know who makes the harmonic balancer installation tool for Napa? I got a nice one but was curious who the manufacture was? I got it for $48 dollars to work on my Mopar small block engine...
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    Plvmb, Craftsman, Cornwell tools for sale

    I have some tools for sale. I have prices listed or I also trade for some needed 30's and 40's Craftsman sockets to finish my sets. I need some 8 point BE sockets and also some Circle H sockets. Plvmb 1/2 drive wobble socket. 11/16 in pretty good shape. Has slight amount of play but does...
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    Power steering pulley puller recommendations...

    I am working on my old 1978 Dodge powerwagon and am replacing the power steering reservoir. I need to pull the pulley off the existing reservoir. Which power steering pulley puller kit do you recommend? It will be mainly used on vehicles from the 70's and back, not so much on newer vehicles. I...
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    Knipex Cobra or like pliers...

    So I have been debating on getting some Knipex Cobra pliers. From what you guys have said, pliers are very worthwhile! I noticed that there are other brands such as Irwin pliers or Husky, both of which look very similar with similar jaw features and ratcheting mechanism. I know the knipex are...
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