Plomb tool picture thread - show your stuff!

Steven67fr · Dec 3, 2013

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In these pics is an older puller box found at an estate I helped clean out. Some of the puller parts are dated as early as 1930 and use the old part numbers. It also had the retaining clips with it.

Some tapped wrenches and a dodge brake wrench (KDB)

Some 1/2 deep sockets. I believe the 25/32nds is a fairly uncommon size in the deep. Also, an older style 1/2 deep socket as well

Some 3/8s drive stuff the shortest extension is pretty rare from what I've seen as well as the weatherhead socket.

Early 3/4 drive items

Some old punches and easy outs. I think it's interesting that on the easy outs they are both marked patent pending, but their date codes put them 7 years apart in production. Guess the government was slow even back then!!!

Steven67fr · Dec 3, 2013

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Last one for my LA items -
The top scredriver is just marked "Plomb" probably from the 20's. Two breaker bars, one is the DH series

Thanks for taking the time to look! :beer:

johnnybentwrench · Dec 3, 2013

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DARN. Nice Los Angeles stuff. I am pretty jealous of the sockets.

Steven67fr · Dec 3, 2013

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It seems that sockets from the LA period are pretty scarce.

Johnny - PM me your wanted list and I'll keep an eye out in my searches.

johnnybentwrench · Dec 9, 2013

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FrankLee said:
During a Plomb transaction a couple years ago with a fellow member, we discussed the "burn stripes" sometimes seen on some Plomb pebble wrenches. We thought it may have occurred during the manufacturing process, but also thought it could have been some kind of owner mark.

Here's a good example of the marks on the 15/16" wrench from a picture I borrowed from someone's ebay sale.

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I stumbled upon this today: https://www.google.com/patents/US2541597 .
It's a patent for an electroplating rack where the original assignee is the Plomb Tool Company. It seems that it was the rack that had interfered with the electroplating process of the wrench where it sat in the rack.

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Not many of the Plomb pebble wrnches have these marks, but if you've ever seen these marks on your wrenches and wondered where they came from, this is the likely cause.

So there it is, my bit of useless Plomb trivia for the day.

Maybe I have too much time on my hands. LOL!

I have them on brand new stahlwille wrenches

Steven67fr · Dec 9, 2013

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Thanks for posting that Franklee - I've seen that on plenty of wrenches. Usually they seem to be on transitional/early proto LA stuff as well.

notlob · Dec 10, 2013

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Bought this Plomb torque wrench at a swap meet yesterday. Was absolutely caked with old oil - I initially thought it was an early Proto. All I have done is degrease it - I guess all the decades of accumulated oil preserved the finish nicely. I especially like the dual drive plugs and torque scales so it can be used upside down.

Plombob · Dec 10, 2013

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Those are wonderful torque wrenches! Lucky find notlob.

Rusty Musket · Dec 21, 2013

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I outgrew my Plomb drawer last weekend so it seemed like a good time to take some family photos!

I found about 80 pieces on saturday and sunday and a new box as well. The seller bought the box empty but he got a bunch of Plomb stuff with an old US Navy tool box he had.

Interesting that the box model# is still written on the side…..

Some Close-ups:

The adjustable wrench looks like it may have had painted recesses at one time.

Here are the consolidated family photos! The details on the larger box can be found here: http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=195318

Does anyone know how many factories made Plomb tools? Here are 4 examples of a #1126 wrench. Bottom one is marked Plomb Los Angeles, above that is marked Plomb LA. The top two are similar but the text is different when viewed closely (sorry for the bad pics).

Similar variations in some of my sockets

These are the only 2 sockets I have with the 4 ring design…

I only have 2 of this style as well…

Is the "USS" here a military label?

Hope you enjoy the photos. I am open to trades or sales for my duplicates if anyone is interested. -Rusty

Provincial · Dec 21, 2013

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Rusty, the 1/2 USS stamping indicates that the wrench fits a standard USS-size heavy hex nut. The (7/8) is the opening hex size. It is not a military identification.

Nice collection! You guys nearer the population centers have more to pick over!

chopper1 · Dec 21, 2013

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FrankLee said:
Just... WOW!

WOW is right.. Those are some nice 'family portraits' Rusty.

Rusty Musket · Dec 28, 2013

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I found another Plomb box last night very similar to my red one but slightly different and I am guessing - older - although I suspect someone else here can educate me.

Tray hinges are different

Red lid has some reinforcement in the corners

Similar construction

Handles are a good match

The lid on the red box is much more rounded

3 Lid hinges on the red one, 2 on the black

The label on the black one.

3baygarage · Dec 28, 2013

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Customized nameplate, very cool.

Provincial · Dec 28, 2013

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Nice score, Rusty!

3baygarage · Dec 29, 2013

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I was doing some tinkering and brought out these 1/2" Plombs. I realized there are some variations in the back plates (the Craftsman and female Plomb have countersink screws). One ratchet has figure 8 cover plates as opposed to oval.

ratfink500xl · Dec 30, 2013

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Hello. I am hoping you all can help me shed some light on a Plomb Plvmb toolmobile I acquired recently. It does not appear to be a Pressweld / Pressteel made unit, which is the odd part. The corners aren't rounded and the drawer configuration is different than what I am familiar with.

The Plvmb logo is embossed on the sides and on the bottom drawer. It has friction drawer slides. Unfortunately, someone painted it in red oxide primer, but the original red is visible on the inside. Anyone seen this style before or know anything? I wish had more Plvmb to put in it...

johnnybentwrench · Dec 30, 2013

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I think is an early version. Nice score. I am refurbishing a Toolmobile right now :thumbup:

ratfink500xl · Dec 31, 2013

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Thanks for the information. Good luck with your project mobile!

3baygarage · Dec 31, 2013

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I dug out a couple of PLOMBS today. One little T- bar. And one not so common Ranger wrench. Glad I found this wrench again. It's been MIA for years but I knew it was here somewhere.

Sliding T-Bar #4785
Plomb Ranger Wrench AT 167

Steven67fr · Jan 2, 2014

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WOW - this last page was awesome. I've got a pretty good set and a lot of those pics had me drooling!!!

johnnybentwrench · Jan 2, 2014

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Hey Steven, The PLVMB Toolmobile is coming along:thumb up:
It was the nastiest, dirtiest, greasiest thing I have ever cleaned. I found a serial No 1647 on the top left corner. I took most of it down to bare metal. I sorted the wheels out too.

I need PLVMB Los Angeles wrenches and sockets know

Steven67fr · Jan 9, 2014

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Glad it's coming along well!

johnnybentwrench · Jan 15, 2014

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The drawers and inside are finished. I also found a set of wheels with two lockable just like it came with.

37ford4dr · Jan 15, 2014

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any of you plvmb guys want to trade for these 8185 13/16 x 1, 8184 13/16 x 7/8, 8183 3/4x25/32 for either vintage bluepoint or vintage cornwell stuff? straight swap each guys pays postage to the other? i just dont need to start collecting a different brand....this is what i need the most bluepoint oex16 1/2" combination industrial finish from 30-40s, bluepoint X series x3436 1 1/16 x 1 1/8;, any x series under 1/2" from the 50s. cornwell open end EW 1/4, 5/16, 3/4, 15/16, 1" or above bob

Steven67fr · Jan 15, 2014

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Johnny - That's looking great. Those casters look much newer but the style is very similar to the original. I'll try to snap some pics of the original Bassick Casters that came on my other tool mobile.

Be sure to post pics when you finish!

johnnybentwrench · Jan 15, 2014

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Steven67fr said:
Johnny - That's looking great. Those casters look much newer but the style is very similar to the original. I'll try to snap some pics of the original Bassick Casters that came on my other tool mobile.

Be sure to post pics when you finish!

I have an OG pressweld with original wheels but they do not lock. lets see that tool mobile.

sopmod60 · Jan 16, 2014

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hEY jONNY THIS IS mIKE FROM EBAY. Im on Garage Journal. where are the pics of the box you have on Ebay? thought you said there were more up here.

ShadowRuleZ · Feb 3, 2014

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How come I have the urge to fill this thing with Plomb? :lol:

montanafordman · Feb 4, 2014

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johnnybentwrench said:
The drawers and inside are finished. I also found a set of wheels with two lockable just like it came with.

Nice Toolmobile johnnybentwrench! Also nice work! If you are looking to restore yours as original as possible and need measurements of the grey stripe thickness I can help you out. I suppose I could even try and make some cardboard templates of my dividers and divider holders if you want to take the time to reproduce them. Here are some pictures of the one I inherited from my grandfather. It's all original with the original wheels, dividers, sliding tray, lock/ locking bar, and key! I almost get tempted to strip and repaint mine so it looks new but the patina is kind of cool too, and like they say it's only original once so I'm probably better off keeping it the way it is as a "survivor."

Sorry if this is too picture heavy and the semi double post in the vintage toolboxes thread but I thought it might belong in both places.

Steven67fr · Feb 4, 2014

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Ford man - your toolmobile is AMAZING. I know I've said it before in past threads. Don't ever repaint that guy! It still looks great and is only original once!

superautobacs · Feb 15, 2014

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My small collection.

I have a tommy bar with a detent on both center and end so that I can use the extension as a breaker and a T-bar.

superautobacs · Feb 15, 2014

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The pliers and screwdriver:

930dreamer · Feb 15, 2014

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I picked these up on eBay but it will be another week before I'm back in town.

littletoes · Feb 15, 2014

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Haven't gone through all the pictures, but I've some Plvmb "slugging wrenches" in my work truck....never seen them before (Plvmb version-that is).

Anyone want to see some pic's??? If so, have to weight till next week!

ggoss · Feb 24, 2014

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I just picked up a handful of non-pebble DOE wrenches at a flea market. Since several were completely encrusted in rust (could barely read 'em), I let them soak in white vinegar for a while, brushed them lightly by hand (gloves!) while they were completely submerged in vinegar (no Cad dust that way), rinsed them a bit with washing soda/dish soap/water, and then dried them and applied Johnson Paste Wax. One of them is clearly not Cad plated or bare steel, but the others I'm not sure about. For future reference, does anyone have a picture of tools that they know have each of the three finishes?

930dreamer · Feb 25, 2014

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Plvmb off-set wrench find. 8185 15/16"x1".

refried · Feb 27, 2014

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Plomb 3/4 Drive

refried · Feb 27, 2014

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Plomb 4001A Puller set

3baygarage · Mar 2, 2014

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Plomb Hand Forged Tools Los Angeles & Plomb Tool Co. USA key chain screwdrivers.

Smokeshow69 · Mar 11, 2014

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My proto and plumb collection so far... Plvmb is my favorite brand and if I am out and find some plumb it comes home with me. Enjoy!

Proto

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Plvmb stuff

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Sorry for the weird photos- I edited them in photo bucket but they did not work?? Hopefully a mod can fix them for me?

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