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Mega Plomb Haul
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3baygarage
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Are there any hinged speeders in there? Particularly of the older variety?
oldmantaylor
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Is that a part of George Robin's collection. He was in Oregon when he passed away, but someone in Northern California bought his collection.Here are some pictures of the Plomb Pile.
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r_olson_06
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Yes. These are part of Georges collection from the Northern California collector. I did have some Georges original collection from Jim and Marsha who sold it off including a 9/16" drive set.
WOW!
oldmantaylor
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Rob had an unbelievable collection. He met me in Bend, OR one time and showed me notebooks full of pictures of what he had.
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r_olson_06
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I think it is a standard Ell not the double ended one.Thanks to an eagle eye GJ member alerting me to an eBay listing, I now finally have one on the way!Thanks. That being said, if Roy wants to let it go I would definitely be interested.
-Don
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r_olson_06
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Yes. Talking with several Plomb collectors he truly lived for it. Didn't he make it to 102?
oldmantaylor
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I don't know, but it could be. I first got to know him when he lived in Louisiana. When his wife passed he moved to Oregon. There he remarried. I think he was in his mid-90's when I met him in Bend in 2010, but I'm not positive..
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d42jeep
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My Plomb box came from Rob’s collection. 
-Don
-Don
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r_olson_06
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Very cool!
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r_olson_06
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Nice!My Plomb box came from Rob’s collection.
-Don
RubiconJK
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You've been busy getting your listings up Roy! When I saw that WF-134 listed I had to recheck my wish list, but I already have it! I'll keep watching.
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r_olson_06
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For sure. We are digging through the pails hoping to find some more rare ones. I don't remember seeing any WF water pump wrenches when we loaded which would be nice.
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r_olson_06
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A few of the listed breaker bars and 3/4" drive sockets.
Man, you've got that down to a science!A few of the listed breaker bars and 3/4" drive sockets.
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Garagegho5t
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Nice! What’s your eBay?
d42jeep
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These may answer your question. 
-Don
-Don
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r_olson_06
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Definitely getting it down about 17,000 items sold.Man, you've got that down to a science!
Man, you've got that down to a science!
Bustrrosodd
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Oh, my side...Here is some early ones I brought back on my checked bag. Some odd ones including Screw Cap Wrenches and ALAM series.
This photo has me so excited for 2 reasons: 1.) It's one of the most beautiful sights I have seen on this forum in my short tenure here. And 2.) I now know for a fact that these types of flat file cabinets CAN INDEED hold enough weight to store tools. Now I can't wait to go find a nice old one and start loading it up!!!A few of the listed breaker bars and 3/4" drive sockets.
EDIT: I still wonder why mechanics don't utilize these types of cabinets, along with Lista, Vidmar, and Rousseau more often in their shops. They are strong, some have locks, and arguably offer more efficient storage for hand tools than some of the tool truck brand boxes. Imagine all the custom mods you can do with these cabinets: heavy duty casters, power hookups, butcher block tops, etc.
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r_olson_06
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This one is pushing the limits of the slides. It bows a bit when the drawer is pulled out but functions for the purpose.