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    Plomb tool picture thread - show your stuff!

    Re: ~ Plomb tool picture thread - show your stuff! A Plvmb Prvtv 3018, a 1226 makes an appearance as well
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    Duplex hoist

    It does have hairline crack in one of those spoke
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    Duplex hoist

    It weights about 150-200 pounds. Top hook is slightly deformed but i just used it to lift about 3000 pounds and its rated for 2 tons. As you may tell i replaced a few questionable bolts. Guess its good to go ill just stay clear of the unsupported load. Got to be older than '44,dad said he had it...
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    Duplex hoist

    View of front
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    Duplex hoist

    Just found this in the back of dads barn. Any idear on the age?
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    ProAmerica tools?

    I believe it was KAL. Government contract only possibly. i have a pro america 3/8' ratchet
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    Grease guns. Are ANY worth a crud?

    Best grease gun i have is one with the ford emblem on it and a ford part number. Came clipped in a holder on my 79 ford 6600 tractor. Never had a problem with it in 34 years.
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    Some of my unique tools

    Bought new by my family in 1903
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    Some of my unique tools

    I have no idea what model or year it is. It has the new britain, conn. Emblem on it. Anyone else have one?
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    Some of my unique tools

    http://i.pgu.me/j0UO5c8V_original.jpg http://i.pgu.me/f3bbX9xW_original.jpg http://i.pgu.me/YnWZhMJk_original.jpg http://i.pgu.me/ykwiBMKj_original.jpg Lets see if the new iphone lets the pics work. I have no idea how to use this new technology. If it doesnt work ill upload them when I get back...
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    Homemade palm ratchet

    Tyheuser thats what ive made. No handle at all!! Got some stubbies aint never called them a palm ratchet but i do see how someone would as it is used in the palm on the hand for fast action. I ended up chopping the ugly square handle off of a crescent ls-70. Already used it while doing the oil...
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    Homemade palm ratchet

    Kind of a neat idea right? Fine tooth seems to be optimal for a palm i think
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    Homemade palm ratchet

    I have been contemplating making one from an old cresent brand ratchet I have. Either that or one of my kilness ratchets that is very rusty. I have about thirty of them so it wouldnt be a loss to me. Probably will make a 3/8" drive one and see how much i use it then make the other drive sizes...
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    tire air gauge which one?

    Milton. Classic usa made quality. Thays What the industrial tire places use.
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    Select steel/indestro combos

    Anyone got a set they could take a quick gander at? Thanks!
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    Athol 323 1/2 Vise Jaws

    Yes that is what i did this morning in some down time. Used an extremely sharp chisel and cut grooves in it. Then lightly sanded don the ridges. Worked fine for my usage
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    Kennedy machinist box

    Pouring rain today, thank goodness but cant get into the field now! So... Goin now into Austin to get the Kennedy. Pics within the next three or four hours.
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    Athol 323 1/2 Vise Jaws

    Thanks caddy, i reckon ill attempt it.
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    Athol 323 1/2 Vise Jaws

    I dont think mine are removable, just of a different type of steel, installed as a separate piece. There is a fine seam that is barely noticable.
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