Bog socket set

[Oldtuleguy]

Ran across this 7/16 hex drive set labeled Bog Jumbo socket set

 

[bonneyman]

Nice old school set!

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Aa says they were bought out by plomb in 1940, and their factory used to make penens tool sets, such as fleet and challenger.

 

[davethorik]

I don't believe I have seen any Bog tools in my search, but I would like to find a Bog reversible ratchet, or better yet one of these Plomb WF-38 made by Bog
http://toolarchives.com/node/1657

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Ran across this 7/16 hex drive set labeled Bog Jumbo socket set

"Ran across" as in found the photo of the set from somewhere on the Internet, as in acquired the set from somewhere on the Internet, or you acquired it somewhere else?

If you have it, what is the knob on the end of that speeder made of? Is that steel with a black finish? Or Bakelite or some other composite?

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Got it off ebay for 50$. Not really my usual area of interest, but the decal caught my eye. I will examine handle when I get home. Not metal. Had some scratches looked like maybe bakelite.

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Had some scratches looked like maybe bakelite.

If so, that's fairly unique, I think. Off the top of my head, I can't think of another Mfgr that was putting a composite knob on automotive type speed wrenches in that era. Something worth thinking about/researching further anyway. Might just be a blind spot I have. But I don't think so.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Indeed the handle is some sort of composite

 

[DD T/A]

I would regularly see a piece or two of Bog at the swap meet. But about 50% of the time it is the hex drive and that drives me crazy; can't use it.

I also came across a funky socket that ended up with me discovering the 7/16"-drive tools I never even knew existed!


From my simple observation, Bog tools are some of the nicest and appear to be very high quality and strong. I use a couple of them in my junkyard tool chest. The others are at home in the garage and used as well.
They are unique especially in that they have a knurling around them that is genuinely useful, the best knurling of any socket I've found. They are also unique for being some of the few 6-point sockets that I find from those old days. I have never seen a 6-point plomb socket from the 1930's-40's.

Really like their stuff.



Great find OTG!

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Here is another bog set I purloined off of ebay. Not really a bog collector but somehow I always find their stuff appealing. I also find them interesting due to their eventual acquisition by plomb.

 

[d42jeep]

I had a few Bog 1/2” drive sockets that came in our house when we got it but I let them go. They seemed well made.
-Don

 

[bonneyman]

Here is another bog set I purloined off of ebay. Not really a bog collector but somehow I always find their stuff appealing. I also find them interesting due to their eventual acquisition by plomb.

Dang, the dual speeders make that set pop!

 

[Oldtuleguy]

It is a nice looking set. Sockets are the thickest heaviest I have seen.

 

[r_olson_06]

Picked up this amazing little set for $5. Never see BOG around these parts.

Looking for the following Plomb Pebbles Wrenches 3732, 3032, 3055, 3060, 3061, 3062, 3070

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Nice snag, Roy! I never see Bog at the flea markets out here on the Jersey Shore either. Ironically, I have one (1) Bog socket. Unfortunately, it's a fairly big one if I recall, and I think it might be 1/2-inch square drive. Looks like your set is 7/16-inch hex drive. What size are you missing?

Looking at Otg's set and your set, one neat thing I like that they did was NOT the paint the box. I admire that all-steel industrial look - and it's easier to restore for us collectors 80+ years later.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

5$!that's a good deal

 

[r_olson_06]

Nice snag, Roy! I never see Bog at the flea markets out here on the Jersey Shore either. Ironically, I have one (1) Bog socket. Unfortunately, it's a fairly big one if I recall, and I think it might be 1/2-inch square drive. Looks like your set is 7/16-inch hex drive. What size are you missing?

Looking at Otg's set and your set, one neat thing I like that they did was NOT the paint the box. I admire that all-steel industrial look - and it's easier to restore for us collectors 80+ years later. [emoji38]

I will have to check the drive size but similar to 3/8". Missing the 9/16. All the tools are in insane condition.

Looking for the following Plomb Pebbles Wrenches 3732, 3032, 3055, 3060, 3061, 3062, 3070

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Missing the 9/16.

Noted. That set is going to look so good cleaned up. All naked steel, including the box!

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Maybe plain steel boxes was a bog thing

 

[Private Lugnutz]

That's what I surmised two posts up, Otg. I like it a lot!!

 

[twertsy]

I will have to check the drive size but similar to 3/8". Missing the 9/16. All the tools are in insane condition.

Looking for the following Plomb Pebbles Wrenches 3732, 3032, 3055, 3060, 3061, 3062, 3070

Dang Roy, thought I had it. There was one loner Bog hex drive socket in my Bog drawer but it is 1/2"

 

[r_olson_06]

Dany Roy, thought I had it. There was one loner Bog hex drive socket in my Bog drawer but it is 1/2"

I actually had the same thing. I have a spare 1/2 as well.

Looking for the following Plomb Pebbles Wrenches 3732, 3032, 3055, 3060, 3061, 3062, 3070