Plomb tool picture thread - show your stuff!

[r_olson_06]

Nothing more than the two that I'm aware of being found in the last few years. You mentioned the WF-3 1/2"F X 3/4"M adapter that we all went gaga about last year and the only other unknown I'm aware of is WF-91 3/8 X 5/16 DOE which I found and posted about early in 2018 here.
https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=6989794&postcount=3207
Interestingly enough, I wound up finding a second WF-91 which I have since traded away.

Yes that was very nice finding an unknown. The WF DOEs seem to be pretty rare as well. I have only found 1.

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[Catfishdan]

Here’s the plomb I pulled out of yesterday’s garbage haul. A wf-80 dbe, 5233 adaptor, 9524 and 9522 screw extractors, and 3 odd balls; a 3/8” drive 5/8” deep SR socket, a 9624 screwdriver that someone turned into a packing hook or something, and a mystery tool marked PLOMB TOOL MFG CO. Any idea on that one guys?

 

[d42jeep]

It looks like an early small Lady’s Foot pry bar to me. I haven’t seen any in the early catalogs, though.
-Don

 

[MR.X]

It's a cotter pin puller.

 

[MR.X]

came across one awhile back, saw one in a 25?ish catalog and it was called a special cotter pin puller or something close to that.

 

[Catfishdan]

came across one awhile back, saw one in a 25?ish catalog and it was called a special cotter pin puller or something close to that.

Damn. I was hoping to savor the mystery a little longer. Seriously though, thanks! That’s it.

 

[MR.X]

Sorry I don't have a pic of that catalog page I can find. Always like to footnote info. I'll see what I can find.

 

[RubiconJK]

Here’s the plomb I pulled out of yesterday’s garbage haul. A wf-80 dbe, 5233 adaptor, 9524 and 9522 screw extractors, and 3 odd balls; a 3/8” drive 5/8” deep SR socket, a 9624 screwdriver that someone turned into a packing hook or something, and a mystery tool marked PLOMB TOOL MFG CO. Any idea on that one guys?

came across one awhile back, saw one in a 25?ish catalog and it was called a special cotter pin puller or something close to that.

Sorry I don't have a pic of that catalog page I can find. Always like to footnote info. I'll see what I can find.

Super cool! With the hint from X, here is a snip from catalog 8 1928.

 

[MR.X]

Super cool! With the hint from X, here is a snip from catalog 8 1928.

Thanks! That's obviously the right tool. The catalog picture I was thinking of is of a massive tool display board and all the tools are numbered with a corresponding description on the facing page.

 

[Catfishdan]

Thanks guys. I’m glad to know it’s made out of the “finest steel obtainable”.

 

[Provincial]

"Finest steel obtainable" was Model T Ford axles!

 

[d42jeep]

Thanks for the IDs guys. I like learning new things.
-Don

 

[MR.X]

"Finest steel obtainable" was Model T Ford axles!

That 28 cat is interesting ref. steels used...ie. Vanadium, Highest grade Molybdenum..., round bar stock, finest steel "obtainable", finest steel available "for this purpose", best steel , special analysis alloy steel manufactured to our own specs. Tungsten steel...etc.....I assume they had gotten away from sourcing their steel from the junk yard by this point, but who knows, "finest steel obtainable" could mean whatever they want it to mean. Though from what I understand, Ford had gotten away from using Vanadium Alloy steel in their rear axles and crankshafts by late in 1926 cause they were breaking too much and found that the EE Carbon Manganese steel with no vanadium or MolyB worked better.

 

[r_olson_06]

Here’s the plomb I pulled out of yesterday’s garbage haul. A wf-80 dbe, 5233 adaptor, 9524 and 9522 screw extractors, and 3 odd balls; a 3/8” drive 5/8” deep SR socket, a 9624 screwdriver that someone turned into a packing hook or something, and a mystery tool marked PLOMB TOOL MFG CO. Any idea on that one guys?

Very nice Dan that is an oldie.


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[r_olson_06]

Since we are digging in the old cats. Here is a Studebaker rear main bearing wrench part number KSRM along with a 1925 catalog reference. This is my first Studebaker wrench. Always fun hunting down the old ones that are not stamped with a part number.

Looking for a Plomb 3061 Pebble Open End.

 

[r_olson_06]

Thanks to a trade from another GJ member. I am ever so close to finishing out the 1/2" shallow LA set. Only the 25/32 and 31/32 remain.

Looking for a Plomb 3061 Pebble Open End.

 

[j6o6h6n]

Re: ~ Plomb tool picture thread - show your stuff!

I have some Plomb tools for sale if you are interested. I’d make you a fair deal.

 

[RubiconJK]

Since we are digging in the old cats. Here is a Studebaker rear main bearing wrench part number KSRM along with a 1925 catalog reference. This is my first Studebaker wrench. Always fun hunting down the old ones that are not stamped with a part number.

Nice! Ever wonder what the KSRM etc type ID method was based on?

 

[r_olson_06]

Nice! Ever wonder what the KSRM etc type ID method was based on?

It's kinda weird but makes some sense. It appear all the speciality wrenches started with a K in the part number minus Ford and Cadillac. So it would be as follows
K for the series
S for Studebaker
RM Rear Main (Bearing)

Ford was special and all of Ford's tools started with an F instead of K.

Looking for a Plomb 3061 Pebble Open End.

 

[r_olson_06]

Re: ~ Plomb tool picture thread - show your stuff!

I have some Plomb tools for sale if you are interested. I’d make you a fair deal.

PM sent.

Looking for a Plomb 3061 Pebble Open End.

 

[MR.X]

Since we are digging in the old cats. Here is a Studebaker rear main bearing wrench part number KSRM along with a 1925 catalog reference. This is my first Studebaker wrench. Always fun hunting down the old ones that are not stamped with a part number.

Looking for a Plomb 3061 Pebble Open End.

Nice wrench, I really like that particular offset look, definitely the best piece of that lot you just got, and apparently for pretty cheap.
That cat. describes a 12 point. The catalog pic is a little blurry, is it a 6 point in the picture like your wrench?

 

[RubiconJK]

It's kinda weird but makes some sense. It appear all the speciality wrenches started with a K in the part number minus Ford and Cadillac. So it would be as follows
K for the series
S for Studebaker
RM Rear Main (Bearing)

Ford was special and all of Ford's tools started with an F instead of K.

Makes sense! I should have finished my coffee and thought about this myself before asking!

 

[r_olson_06]

Nice wrench, I really like that particular offset look, definitely the best piece of that lot you just got, and apparently for pretty cheap.
That cat. describes a 12 point. The catalog pic is a little blurry, is it a 6 point in the picture like your wrench?

Good eye. The cat pic is a scanned copy. It appears to be a 6pt but warrants further investigation.

Makes sense! I should have finished my coffee and thought about this myself before asking![emoji38]_hitti

No worries. My mind is a little slow at connecting dots in the morning.

Looking for a Plomb 3061 Pebble Open End.

 

[r_olson_06]

Nice wrench, I really like that particular offset look, definitely the best piece of that lot you just got, and apparently for pretty cheap.
That cat. describes a 12 point. The catalog pic is a little blurry, is it a 6 point in the picture like your wrench?

Hey,
After double checking it must be that wrench. I though it could be the Ford version but that is a 3/4". I double checked the AF measurement and it is indeed 11/16". Now I do not have a catalog earlier than 1925. Maybe it is older than that?

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[RubiconJK]

Ok, here is a little collage of recent additions to the Rubicon ranch Plomb corral! First shown is the recently discussed 6522 next to an even more recently found 6523 which illustrates the length difference I mentioned in the previous post. Next, is the addition of WF-48, 1/2" drive 3/4" 12 pt socket. I'm down to the point in my WF set that it doesn't seem like I add more than 1 or 2 pieces a year now, so this is certainly a red letter day for me! Not sure why the smaller sizes of the WF 1/2" drive sockets have been harder to come by, but now only missing WF 45 & 46 to complete the 1/2" drive part of this set. Finally a variant of WF-21 that I'm interested in hearing comments about! EDIT: BTW, this one is different than WF-21-S posted about here: https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=6053257&postcount=1

 

[3baygarage]

It’s likely off a sleeve roller, with the gear swapped out.

 

[RubiconJK]

Bingo 3bay! I should have known you would figure this out! Here is the rest of the story! Swapped out the gear drive with a lug from a donor ratchet.

 

[outofbounds]

Some Plomb tools that emerged from a "by the pound" lot of randoms I recently bought. Certainly in need of a good deep cleaning. The primary curiosity I have is the 3/8" Extension that is marked Ranger AT-172. Can the Plomb gurus enlighten me on that one?

 

[RubiconJK]

Some Plomb tools that emerged from a "by the pound" lot of randoms I recently bought. Certainly in need of a good deep cleaning. The primary curiosity I have is the 3/8" Extension that is marked Ranger AT-172. Can the Plomb gurus enlighten me on that one?

Plomb built some of the tools for Ranger Aircraft Division of Fairchild during the War. Here is a link to a previous post that includes a listing of the known Ranger AT numbered tools made by Plomb. https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=7840692&postcount=6315

 

[outofbounds]

Plomb built some of the tools for Ranger Aircraft Division of Fairchild during the War. Here is a link to a previous post that includes a listing of the known Ranger AT numbered tools made by Plomb. https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=7840692&postcount=6315

Thanks, Rubicon!

 

[Smokeshow69]

Hey guys, check out this clock I saw on an eBay listing. The price of the wrenches is way out of line but the clock is very cool! Very cleverly staged listing [emoji41]




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[Rileysan]

Mr X pointed this out to me this morning.

Someone listed a set of pebble wrenches on eBay for an outrageous price. But that's not the point of this post. It's the clock that is prominently featured in the lone photo that's worthy of comment.

Questions:

1) Has anyone ever seen a Plomb clock like this? Is it real or home-made?
2) Is the seller trolling?

Brian

 

[Smokeshow69]

Mr X pointed this out to me this morning.



Someone listed a set of pebble wrenches on eBay for an outrageous price. But that's not the point of this post. It's the clock that is prominently featured in the lone photo that's worthy of comment.



Questions:



1) Has anyone ever seen a Plomb clock like this? Is it real or home-made?

2) Is the seller trolling?



Brian

I have seen very similar clocks made for sealed power engine parts. I think the clock is real but do believe the seller is trolling. He must be getting cabin fever like the rest of us [emoji23]


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[MR.X]

Mr X pointed this out to me this morning.

Someone listed a set of pebble wrenches on eBay for an outrageous price. But that's not the point of this post. It's the clock that is prominently featured in the lone photo that's worthy of comment.

Questions:

1) Has anyone ever seen a Plomb clock like this? Is it real or home-made?
2) Is the seller trolling?

Brian

well, he's certainly not trying to sell those wrenches. So this guy looks to be on 20 closer to Newport than Corvallis...Don't any of you guys know anybody in that neck?

 

[Rileysan]

Provincial is about an hour from there - even closer if he's coming from the quarry. But I doubt the seller will respond to any requests to visit. The more I think about it, the more I'm convinced it's a fishing expedition, if not outright trolling.

Edit: I'm certain I could get me SIL to drop by as he works on logging and agricultural equipment all throughout that corridor. If the seller agrees to see someone, contact me and I'll make arrangements. I have no desire to try contacting the seller myself. I lack the patience and diplomatic tone to deal with someone like this.

 

[MR.X]

Provincial is about an hour from there - even closer if he's coming from the quarry. But I doubt the seller will respond to any requests to visit. The more I think about it, the more I'm convinced it's a fishing expedition, if not outright trolling.

Edit: I'm certain I could get me SIL to drop by as he works on logging and agricultural equipment all throughout that corridor. If the seller agrees to see someone, contact me and I'll make arrangements. I have no desire to try contacting the seller myself. I lack the patience and diplomatic tone to deal with someone like this.

yet you tolerate me.....

 

[Rileysan]

yet you tolerate me.....

Birds of a feather ...

 

[r_olson_06]

I seen the same post and thought the same thing. I wonder how many inquiries he has had on the clock.

Looking for a Plomb 3061 Pebble Open End.

 

[RubiconJK]

Same here. Anytime I see a new seller with zero feedback I tend to be wary!

 

[d42jeep]

In case others are wondering, like I was, here is a picture of the clock in question taken from the listing.
-Don