Plomb tool picture thread - show your stuff!

drivesitfar · Mar 8, 2016

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68: I think there are Plvmb catalog pages with pictures earlier in the thread where you might find pictures and a listing for our 1 inch Plvmb ratchets.

nice set you posted. do you have 1 inch sockets or a 3/4 inch adapter and 3/4 inch sockets? no idea on the USN stampings, but good question so maybe somebody else will have the answer for you and I and maybe a few others that don't know.

what part of Washington do you hang your hat? you and Filson should stop in at the PNW thread I started in Free Parking where we have several members in Washington, Oregon and a few from Idaho, Montana and Canada and a few good members wanting to move to the PNW that are living out of the country now.

Filson: thanks for the catalog page

racinfarmer · Mar 8, 2016

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drivesitfar said:
Farmer: nice stuff and if you can take and post up some pictures of your socket set too please do.

thanks guys

Sorry for the delay. Busy end to the race season here. Everything in front of the rack is "extras", some from my most recent buy, some I had already. There is an oddball 21/32 or something like that in the rack too.

68 Coupe · Mar 8, 2016

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Drives, thanks! I am pretty sure that I had seen some of the catalogs on here before, but I don't remember seeing any of those "USN" part #s like in Filson's post.

I do have some misc. 1" sockets, and in addition to the 3/4" Proto set that I posted, I also have about 3 other 3/4" sets of other brands (some complete, some mixed). I really have no need for all of these LARGE sets, and should probably thin the herd one of these days. For some odd reason, I seem to keep adding tools but never get around to parting with any :lol_hitti

I am actually subscribed to your PNW thread, I hadn't been on in awhile and noticed that it has really blown up! I am up north of Everett, originally from Lynnwood. I am sure I will have something to post there one of these days!

twertsy · Mar 9, 2016

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All, that cat page is dated August, 1948, at which point they were retooling the plant for the dual marked Plomb/Proto. Still haven't seen PLOMB metric or even Plomb/Proto dual marked metric, but there certainly could be some floating around.

As far as the WF-8, to me it looks like someone welded a new drive plug on there. Don't I see welds at the base or is it simply too early?

chopper1 · Mar 9, 2016

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Picked up a few Plomb gems this past week.
1st pic..Pebble flares 3/8 to 3/4 missing the 11/16
2nd pic...1/4 ratchet 4749; 7/32x1/4 3215 & 15/64x13/64 angle wrenches
3rd pic....1/2 ratchet WF-38, 1/2 pebble breaker 5467, 3/8 extension 12" WF-19 & 3/8 extension 12" 5262

twertsy · Mar 9, 2016

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chopper1 said:
Picked up a few Plomb gems this past week.
1st pic..Pebble flares 3/8 to 3/4 missing the 11/16
2nd pic...1/4 ratchet 4749; 7/32x1/4 3215 & 15/64x13/64 angle wrenches
3rd pic....1/2 ratchet WF-38, 1/2 pebble breaker 5467, 3/8 extension 12" WF-19 & 3/8 extension 12" 5262

Nice!! The elusive Bog-made WF-38. Sweet score. That little rat isn't stamped War Finish on the head is it?

chopper1 · Mar 9, 2016

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No, Todd. I'm not lucky enough to find a War Finish :sad:

twertsy · Mar 9, 2016

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chopper1 said:
No, Todd. I'm not lucky enough to find a War Finish

As an aside...........been stashing away some cool old Fairmount for ya :beer:

nutsnbolts · Mar 9, 2016

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Alright, which one of you guys swooped in and snagged that wrench set out from under me?

four.cycle · Mar 10, 2016

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PLOMB 6-pc 3/8" drive 12-pt SAE universal joint sockets with 3/8" drive universal joint (7 pcs. total)
3/8" - 3/4" (NO 1/2")
well used.
$9.99 + $10.00 shipping now. 0 bids now. ends Weds. 03/16
http://www.ebay.com/itm/PLOMB-3-8-D...216705?hash=item41a6237881:g:jIQAAOSwr7ZW4K4G

nutsnbolts · Mar 10, 2016

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I saw that one. The one I am referring to was a complete SAE comination wrench set all the way from 5/16 to 1 1/16. It looked like just two wrenches were mismatched from the rest. I owned it for a second! Then got outbid @ $66

Mooreag47 · Mar 10, 2016

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Won this on eBay today what do y'all think full restoration or clean it up and clear it

twertsy · Mar 10, 2016

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Mooreag47 said:
Won this on eBay today what do y'all think full restoration or clean it up and clear it

Holy **** please don't paint that.......

Mooreag47 · Mar 10, 2016

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My thought is to clear coat it to preserve the finish

chopper1 · Mar 10, 2016

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Defiantly clean and clear

ganymede · Mar 10, 2016

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Mooreag47 said:
My thought is to clear coat it to preserve the finish

Nice box.
Car wax will preserve the finish and is easily removed. Clear coat will annihilate any value that box has.

Mooreag47 · Mar 10, 2016

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Good call

four.cycle · Mar 11, 2016

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so.... since I know absolutely zero about PLOMB, is this guy sniffing the wrong brand of glue this week, or is this an "in the ballpark" asking price for these wrenches:

PLOMB 18-pc SAE double-end box wrench assortment
(see ad text for content)
well used.
$175.00 + $12.75 shipping "buy now"
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Plomb-Box-E...392833?hash=item5d629caa01:g:oREAAOSwwpdW4gHY

works out to $10.43 per unit. just curious as to what opinions are on actual market value on that one.

twertsy · Mar 11, 2016

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Personally, I think it wouldn't be too bad if they were in better shape. Given their condition, I personally wouldn't pay that but my bet is that someone will...........

Rileysan · Mar 11, 2016

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I was sorting through my socket drawers last night and came across something I didn't even know I had - a Plomb 1/2" to 3/4" drive adapter. It has my initials engraved on it, so I know I've had it a long time (something I stopped doing ~15 years ago).

Brian

MShaw · Mar 11, 2016

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My version does not have the cantilever tray. A friend picked it from a scrap yard about 40 years ago. I used it for a road box for several years and it was almost completely devoid of finish and surface rusted. I sanded out the rust and shot it with a rattle can to preserve it.

Mooreag47 · Mar 12, 2016

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So I got my first plomb lot via eBay and I am no impressed guess there's no substitute for looking over a tool in person long story short a couple of items have had a grinder took to them and a couple of others have been welded on not to sure I'll do that again

Rileysan · Mar 12, 2016

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Mooreag47 said:
So I got my first plomb lot via eBay and I am no impressed guess there's no substitute for looking over a tool in person long story short a couple of items have had a grinder took to them and a couple of others have been welded on not to sure I'll do that again

If it's not as advertised, I would do the following:

First, double check the auction description. I have missed little details in the past and after double checking, had to swallow my pride.

Second, if the description makes no mention of the welded and ground-on tools, take pictures of the bad tools and send a message to the seller. Explain the issues in detail then give the seller a couple of options. Option 1) take the lot back and issue a full refund. Option 2) ask for a discount on the lot based on the bad tools. My experience has been that the majority of sellers will accept option two and give you a discount instead of having to hassle with a return and relisting.

Best of luck!

Brian

Mooreag47 · Mar 12, 2016

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Thanks for the advice

r_olson_06 · Mar 12, 2016

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Picked this up today $1.33.

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Smokeshow69 · Mar 12, 2016

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Mooreag47 said:
Won this on eBay today what do y'all think full restoration or clean it up and clear it

DO NOT PAINT OR CLEAR COAT THIS!! All you need to do is degrease it/ gently clean it and then use some car wax to put a layer of rust protection on the box. That box is really nice and will not require much.

GRX · Mar 13, 2016

Wow. When starting this thread did not suspect it would remain so active . Good to see so much Plomb/Proto appreciation.

Thanks for sharing your finds. :thumbup:

Nothing new to report here. Except near daily usage in the garage. There is a certain satisfaction knowing that I am
wrenching with the same tools my father used on his hot rod back in the 50s, and that my grandfather used in his
service station before that. Great feel to these. They do not make tools like this anymore.

d42jeep · Mar 13, 2016

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It's a great thread. I check it all the time. Here are a couple of Plomb screwdrivers I picked up at a tool sale yesterday.
-Don

Mooreag47 · Mar 13, 2016

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Ok ok everybody calm down I'm not gona paint the box in any way I didn't even think about the car wax thing till it was mentioned it's a good idea on another note I found these at the swap meet this weekend

Mooreag47 · Mar 13, 2016

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Another shot

Davefr · Mar 14, 2016

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From a G-sale.

drivesitfar · Mar 14, 2016

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Dave: looks like you found the RIGHT GARAGE with that haul. WELL DONE

GRX: great picture and a GREAT STORY.

Rileysan · Mar 14, 2016

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Davefr said:
From a G-sale.

Gah! What garage sale did I miss?!?

PFSard · Mar 14, 2016

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Davefr said:
From a G-sale.

WOW!!! Doesn't get much better than that.

twertsy · Mar 14, 2016

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No ****! Nice job on that garage sale!

Smokeshow69 · Mar 14, 2016

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twertsy said:
No ****! Nice job on that garage sale!

Yeah, x2

Lots of suckage in that lot

zeet · Mar 14, 2016

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Davefr said:
From a G-sale.

Holy Smokes! Now THAT's a score! Well done, and yes... You ****!

Mooreag47 · Mar 14, 2016

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The box arrived today

Mooreag47 · Mar 14, 2016

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Anotheron

Mooreag47 · Mar 15, 2016

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Dave
That's a rad stash you scored

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