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    Proto Wrenches Needed (user set, but no owner's marks)

    Looking for the following Proto Wrenches to round out some user sets I'm setting up. They don't have to be perfect, but my OCD prevents owner's marks or grind offs. 8161 8162 1122L 1130L 1135 1122 1126 1130
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    1958, 59, or 60 Snap On Combo Wrenches Needed

    Hello, Surprising my father-in-law by getting the 3 missing combo wrenches from his late-father's Snap On set. It's missing a OEX-12 (3/8), OEX-16 (1/2), and OEX-18 (9/16) wrenches. The set was bought in 1960 or 1961 with wrenches spanning '58, '59, and '60 so I am trying to find the missing...
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    Sold, please remove

    Sold.
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    1930's Bonney Circle-V Chromium Vanadium Tools

    I recently acquired a 30's era "MC" Bonney box that I am looking to complete the set with. Some tools from the original set were still with the box, but others are missing. All of these are the 30's Circle-V era of tools. I am looking for: 4081 Offset 4087 Sliding T 4090 Extension 5" 4091...
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    4 FREE Crusty Sears, Dunlap, and Diamond Pliers

    Title says it all. You pay shipping and they are yours. A little crusty but could clean up into users. I hate throwing out US made tools, but if there are no takers they'll end up in the metal scrap bin.
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    Husky 7206 Socket Set

    Cleaning out my grandpas scattered garage and came across these. I believe it’s 50s era NB production but can’t see this set in a catalog.
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    Chrome-X-Quality Tools

    Hello, I recently picked up a Chrome X Quality tool box that was used in their "master mechanic" set. I have none of the tools yet, so I am looking to buy everything in the below picture form the 1937 Western Auto catalog. Also looking for the tray insert as mine doesn't have one. N650 -...
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    Vintage Plomb Wrenches

    Up for sale are some of the extra Plomb wrenches that I have acquired through lots I've purchased. Open to offers as well, and would love to do discounted lots for shipping. $6 - 1220 Pebble 5/8 combo $6 - 3020 Pebble DOE 5/16-3/8 SOLD $6 - 3025 Pebble DOE 7/16-1/2 SOLD $5 - 3026 Pebble DOE...
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    Loc-Rite Chrysler Award Wrenches

    I don't know exactly what I could add to the discussion but I thought y'all might light seeing some not-so-common Loc-Rite wrenches. The story goes that my father-in-law's dad was a Chrysler mechanic in Chicago from 1955-1969. Sometime during this period, he was awarded a gold plated set of...
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    Plomb Tool Co. Newsletters (Treasure Trove of Info)

    I haven't gone through everything yet, but I wanted to share my latest find. Last week I came into contact with the daughter-in-law of a Plomb executive during WWII. Talking with her, she offered to give me some of the Plomb materials that her father-in-law had saved during his time with Plomb...
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    Mystery Sockets

    Anyone seen these sockets before? No markings or part numbers. 3/16 and 9/32
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    Made in USA Extensions and Universal Joints

    Hello all! Hoping I can help someone clean out some of their spare tools. I'm looking to get some extensions and universal joints in 1/4", 3/8", and 1/2". 1/4" - 3" and 6" 3/8" - 1", 3" 4" and 6" 1/2" - 1", 3" and 6" also 1 universal joint in each drive set. Let me know what you want to...
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    Plomb 240 Pliers (A deeper dive into 1939-1948)

    Today I acquired several pairs of Plomb 240 water pump pliers from GJ member btrnuthatch that are intriguing. I am building a "pebble" set and naturally, a 240 is included. A-A has an example dated from 1939-1948 on their site (below) What's interesting is that while one 240 I have matches...
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    VV Series SAE Combo Wrenches (44703, 44704, 44705)

    Looking for these three craftsman raised panel VV series wrenches. I found a set for home use, and it doesn't go all the way up. Looked at eBay and WHEW sellers think they've got gold. Just looking for good pieces without owner's marks. VV44703 - 7/8" VV44704 - 15/16" VV44705 - 1"
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    Vintage Plomb "Pebble Era" Tools

    Over the last year I've almost put together a complete 1946-1948 Pebble era veteran set. Luckily many of y'all here have been able to help. I am almost done! Here are the items I am still looking for! Feeler Gauge Set and Offset Screwdriver 36 offset screwdriver, 4-3/4” long, ¼” Punches and...
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    What use for the huge DOE wrenches?

    Saw an ad on FB marketplace today for a guy selling a 5gal bucket of these large DOE wrenches. No maker information or whatnot but very neat. Would anyone have an idea on what these would be used for?? Guy is asking $50 for the bucket.
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    Used Boxes - Proto vs. Kennedy

    With the holidays almost past us, and money out the door that was going to go...I'm looking into upgrading my current toolbox setup. Currently I've got a 60's Snap-On KRA 9 drawer top box on a three drawer Rem-Line lower. These have gotten me through a quite a bit, but now that I actually have a...
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    Over garage storage - how much weight?

    Hello, Moved into a new house this summer and just now am getting around to organizing the storage space above my garage. So far, I've placed a couple of 3/4" plywood sheets up there for light stuff (gun cases, extra trim, seed spreader, etc). Only now am I wondering what the actual load...
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    I don't know what I'm doing - Weaver 72 Rebuild

    Hey guys, After looking for a pretty much non-existent USA made jack that could be tall enough to lift my F150 easily, I found this on FB marketplace a couple weeks ago. I've never rebuilt a jack, but do all my own auto work and house repairs so I figured I'll probably be able to figure this...
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    Cleaning Out Grandpa's Tools

    Lots of odds and ends coming up. I inherited several toolboxes of stuff that dates mainly to the 60-80s when my grandpa ran a shop. Random assortment of Proto, Challenger, Companion, Blackhawk, some Vlcek, some MAC, SK, Par-X sockets, Indestro and Super Indestro. I've already gone through and...
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