r_olson_06
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Thanks Don!
Plomb tool picture thread - show your stuff!
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r_olson_06
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I have a fun one coming in today if the snow doesn't stop the mail. It doesn't appear in any of the catalogs and is NOT a contract production. I have only ever seen one other example. Any guesses?
d42jeep
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Here is a new addition to my NAF toolbox that arrived in the mail today. 
-Don
-Don
d42jeep
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I’ll bet it isn’t one of these but one would fit the description. I keep looking for one for my Plomb based GMTK.
I only know of two that have ever been found.
-Don
r_olson_06
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Glad that went to someone who will truly appreciate it! Not an easy find.Here is a new addition to my NAF toolbox that arrived in the mail today.
-Don
r_olson_06
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Nope not a double end ell. The snow here kept the post office from delivering today so stayed tuned.I’ll bet it isn’t one of these but one would fit the description. I keep looking for one for my Plomb based GMTK.
I only know of two that have ever been found.
-Don
3baygarage
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Another sprinkler? Though I've seen a couple.
r_olson_06
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Not a sprinkler. I have one of those. Hopefully arrive tomorrow after a LONG wait
r_olson_06
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Nice group shot. Here is some of mine. I should have a rare variant showing up sometime late in the week. I will take some pictures once it arrives.
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@RubiconJK here is another WF variant of a WF-8.
Had an amazing trade with a fellow Plomb collector filling a few gaps in some sets!
V8510 17/32" x 5/8" tappet wrench
V89 1/2" x 9/16" tappet wrench
U1112 11/16" x 3/4" tappet wrench
5433 11/16" x 1/2" deep socket LA
5346 25/32" x 1/2" deep socket LA
WF-8 Tear drop ratchet in the 1939/40 style
Had an amazing trade with a fellow Plomb collector filling a few gaps in some sets!
V8510 17/32" x 5/8" tappet wrench
V89 1/2" x 9/16" tappet wrench
U1112 11/16" x 3/4" tappet wrench
5433 11/16" x 1/2" deep socket LA
5346 25/32" x 1/2" deep socket LA
WF-8 Tear drop ratchet in the 1939/40 style
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RubiconJK
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Nice! Congrats on the trade. I've only seen pictures of that particular WF-8 variant. Very cool.
r_olson_06
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After a long wait they finally arrived. A set of 4 5 Band Long Series sockets. I could not find these in the catalog anywhere and have only heard of 1 other set. These are about twice the length of the standard sockets of these size. Each one is dated 1938 and carries a L at the end of the part number.
I am starting to close in on 1500 unique Plomb pieces! Only about 90 left to go.
I am starting to close in on 1500 unique Plomb pieces! Only about 90 left to go.
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r_olson_06
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Thanks. I had only ever seen one in pictures as well. It crazy how many variants are out there. Still many mysteries in the WF series to uncover.
Nice find. Are those 3/4" drive?
d42jeep
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Some screenshots of Plomb ads spotted on eBay this morning. 
-Don
-Don
Hey Roy, pg. 16 of 16B catalog.
r_olson_06
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Thank you. I will have to check if I have that one in a digital copy.
Catfishdan
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Smokeshow69
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Oh very nice! That's a heck of a score
r_olson_06
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Amazing. I love when tools get priced based on size where smaller is cheaper and not based on rarity.
r_olson_06
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r_olson_06
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Missed this one. They are 3/4" drive.
r_olson_06
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rustyzman
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Very nice. A burr rivet set, don't see those often in any brand. Nice find.
r_olson_06
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Thanks. I agree these are not common anymore.
RTM
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What makes it a “burr” rivet set vs a regular river set, like these tinner ones? I have a handful, covering most sizes, by different makers. I also left behind a bunch at a ES last weekend, probably >20?
Osborne Tools : Catalog No. 56 : C. S. Osborne & Co. : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive
48 p., illus., 27.8 cm, trade catalog
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r_olson_06
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Dang. That is a lot in one place!What makes it a “burr” rivet set vs a regular river set, like these tinner ones? I have a handful, covering most sizes, by different makers. I also left behind a bunch at a ES last weekend, probably >20?
Osborne Tools : Catalog No. 56 : C. S. Osborne & Co. : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive
48 p., illus., 27.8 cm, trade catalogarchive.org
d42jeep
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This late style Plomb 1/2” drive 1-1/4 socket arrived in the mail today. I plan to add it to this late socket set I found some time back. 
The set came with a dual marked 3/4” socket which unfortunately was cracked.
I‘ve been watching eBay for a 3/4” socket (5424) which would match the others in the set with no luck. These late sockets with the grooves located close to the drive end seem to be kind of rare. If anyone happens to have an extra matching 3/4” socket please let me know
-Don
The set came with a dual marked 3/4” socket which unfortunately was cracked.
I‘ve been watching eBay for a 3/4” socket (5424) which would match the others in the set with no luck. These late sockets with the grooves located close to the drive end seem to be kind of rare. If anyone happens to have an extra matching 3/4” socket please let me know
-Don
r_olson_06
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Very nice late (low band) sockets. Not easy to come by.This late style Plomb 1/2” drive 1-1/4 socket arrived in the mail today. I plan to add it to this late socket set I found some time back.
The set came with a dual marked 3/4” socket which unfortunately was cracked.
I‘ve been watching eBay for a 3/4” socket (5424) which would match the others in the set with no luck. These late sockets with the grooves located close to the drive end seem to be kind of rare. If anyone happens to have an extra matching 3/4” socket please let me know
-Don
rustyzman
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Actually, seeing that catalog listing now, I am not sure? I always used that style with Leather Burr Rivets for driving the washer on the stud and then doming the stud nub after trimming. I didn't even realize there was a larger selection of them. I may need to research this a bit more.What makes it a “burr” rivet set vs a regular river set, like these tinner ones? I have a handful, covering most sizes, by different makers. I also left behind a bunch at a ES last weekend, probably >20?
Osborne Tools : Catalog No. 56 : C. S. Osborne & Co. : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive
48 p., illus., 27.8 cm, trade catalogarchive.org
Smokeshow69
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*** as some of you may know, I'm downsizing my collection quite a bit. It got to the point to where I was beyond connoisseur and was quickly approaching the H word, so I made the decision to lighten my load a bit. Im under no pressure from life or finances, just wanted to pair down and put cash back in my pocket. I'm keeping my wf, dual mark, some civilian and some other odds and ends or stuff that is flat out just too cool. With that being said, I have posted my tools here that I'm parting with. Feel free to see the link below and let me know if anything interests you. My prices are way below eBay and are priced at good used tools pricing**
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Smokeshow's massive Plomb/Plvmb collection downsizing
Edit: 12/28**all tools posted. Some sold, tons left*** feel free to make bundle offers*** Hello All, as some of you may know, I'm downsizing my Plomb collection. I'm trying to narrow my collecting focus on Plomb so now you guys get to reap the benefits. I have really tried to be competitive...
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r_olson_06
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Some amazing additions yesterday.
I was able to add some new puller items and 3 soft face hammers thanks to @Smokeshow69 along with a few upgrades.
I also added a rare H9 hammer and one socket I have been hunting for a 1-1/4" 4 point. I missed out on one about 6 years ago and have not seen once since.
I was able to add some new puller items and 3 soft face hammers thanks to @Smokeshow69 along with a few upgrades.
I also added a rare H9 hammer and one socket I have been hunting for a 1-1/4" 4 point. I missed out on one about 6 years ago and have not seen once since.
d42jeep
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I received some cool Plomb tools in the Christmas package sent to me by four.cycle. 
I cleaned several of them up. First the wartime tappet wrenches.
Here are the brake spring pliers from 1936.
I still need to clean up the large modified DBE wrench and find a handle for the bodywork hammer head.
Thanks, BK!
-Don
I cleaned several of them up. First the wartime tappet wrenches.
Here are the brake spring pliers from 1936.
I still need to clean up the large modified DBE wrench and find a handle for the bodywork hammer head.
Thanks, BK!
-Don
Outlawmws
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That planishing hammer is very cool! Never seen one quite like that pattern.
d42jeep
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I found a used handle in the garage with the correct shape and installed it on the hammer head. 
-Don
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I agree. In the catalog it is marked as a 1-1/2" Round x 3/4" x 1/2". Here is some before and after.
r_olson_06
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Nice additions!I received some cool Plomb tools in the Christmas package sent to me by four.cycle.
I cleaned several of them up. First the wartime tappet wrenches.
Here are the brake spring pliers from 1936.
I still need to clean up the large modified DBE wrench and find a handle for the bodywork hammer head.
Thanks, BK!
-Don
r_olson_06
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Here are some early "Garage Series" wrenches. Garage Series wrenches were Plombs marketed name for their general purpose wrenches that had a 22-1/2 degree angle on the head opening from the body of the wrench.
Thanks to Wayne for the early catalog picture I now know the original part numbers that are marked next to the wrenches.
F series were standard garage wrenches that were extended from the original G series.
The A series were ALAM sized wrenches. This is worth a look up if you are unfamiliar with ALAM.
Finally the S series were SAE which is another early measurement system that differs from what we consider SAE today.
All of these wrenches are 1920s with many of these pre date code and pre part number (1926 or earlier)
Thanks to Wayne for the early catalog picture I now know the original part numbers that are marked next to the wrenches.
F series were standard garage wrenches that were extended from the original G series.
The A series were ALAM sized wrenches. This is worth a look up if you are unfamiliar with ALAM.
Finally the S series were SAE which is another early measurement system that differs from what we consider SAE today.
All of these wrenches are 1920s with many of these pre date code and pre part number (1926 or earlier)
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Farmer J.
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Here's the link to the A.L.A.M. wrench sizes info thread:Here are some early "Garage Series" wrenches. Garage Series wrenches were Plombs marketed name for their general purpose wrenches that had a 22-1/2 degree angle on the head opening from the body of the wrench.
Thanks to Wayne for the early catalog picture I now know the original part numbers that are marked next to the wrenches.
F series were standard garage wrenches that were extended from the original G series.
The A series were ALAM sized wrenches. This is worth a look up if you are unfamiliar with ALAM.
Finally the S series were SAE which is another early measurement system that differs from what we consider SAE today.
A.L.A.M. wrenches
A.L.A.M. Association of Licensed Automobile Manufacturers The A.L.A.M. was organized in 1903 in an attempt to coordinate all automobile manufacturing under one standardized umbrella, and significantly, to have some level of control under the terms of the Selden patent No.549,160 of 1895. A...
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r_olson_06
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Added another 1920s era 3/4" drive tool with the DXSB! This brings my 1920s set to 3 drive tools and about dozen sockets.
