Mooreag47
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Thanks twersty any ideas on the oddball wrench markings
Thanks twersty any ideas on the oddball wrench markings
Plomb tool picture thread - show your stuff!
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r_olson_06
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That dbe looks British (whitworth). That would be an amazing find.
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I agree, has to be whitworth. If you ever put that on ebay, let me know........I wanna watch!
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Mooreag47
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Figured it out it's a whitworth plomb
Figured it out it's a whitworth plomb
Mooreag47
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Thanks guys why watch are they ultra desirable I think I also have a old proto socket that I thought was mismarked I'll need to dig it out and have a look
Thanks guys why watch are they ultra desirable I think I also have a old proto socket that I thought was mismarked I'll need to dig it out and have a look
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twertsy
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Now you're just starting to piss me off...................
Now you're just starting to piss me off...................
four.cycle
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figured I'd better give you guys a heads up on this one:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/172328041156?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
looks pretty good to me, but I don't know anything about Plomb. now up to $15.50 with 3 bids. just listed this morning.
figured I'd better give you guys a heads up on this one:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/172328041156?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
looks pretty good to me, but I don't know anything about Plomb. now up to $15.50 with 3 bids. just listed this morning.
Mooreag47
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Well m pissed as well some idiot painted over the decals but over all it's been one helva plomb crazy weekend and I haven't even made it to the swapmeet yet
Well m pissed as well some idiot painted over the decals but over all it's been one helva plomb crazy weekend and I haven't even made it to the swapmeet yet
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Damn Mooreag47 you've had quite the serious string of come ups these last few days!! That's a nice set there four.cycle.... Here's a pretty serious one too http://www.ebay.com/itm/Plomb-Tool-...67e549d&pid=100005&rk=1&rkt=6&sd=172328041156
Damn Mooreag47 you've had quite the serious string of come ups these last few days!! That's a nice set there four.cycle.... Here's a pretty serious one too http://www.ebay.com/itm/Plomb-Tool-...67e549d&pid=100005&rk=1&rkt=6&sd=172328041156
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Oh yeah and I also found this earlier.... A bit steep, but for what it is I think it's the oldest one I've seen yet http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Hea...5f5bc3a&pid=100009&rk=1&rkt=1&sd=401172123120
I tend to have a nasty habit of stumbling across countless mis-marked ads like this, so I'll start posting them here, because a lot of them go unsold and most are obscenely cheap (unlike this one)
Oh yeah and I also found this earlier.... A bit steep, but for what it is I think it's the oldest one I've seen yet http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Hea...5f5bc3a&pid=100009&rk=1&rkt=1&sd=401172123120
I tend to have a nasty habit of stumbling across countless mis-marked ads like this, so I'll start posting them here, because a lot of them go unsold and most are obscenely cheap (unlike this one)
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So my tool guy has this thing I was going to buy from him. I've come to realize that I don't need it and it's just too much to spend on a "just because it's cool" item, so I had to tell him I wasn't going to buy it. He said he's not planning on advertising it, so I figured I'd see if anyone here is interested since you guys would actually appreciate such a thing. I think he just wants it to go to someone who will give it a good home and not resell it.
The item I speak of is a 9989 plomb box that's damn near mint with the paint & decals in tact that is absolutely packed full of only plomb tools. There's 3 or 4 wood handled screwdrivers, a pebble era 3/4 drive breaker with 10 or so sockets, a hoard of DOE & combo wrenches from 5/16 to 1-1/8, 1 or 2 half moons, a los angeles push through 1/2 drive ratchet (with the plug), and way too many sockets spanning 1/4 to 1/2 drive (I think I counted 65+). There's more that I'm not remembering I'm sure. He said he'd do $550 for all of it and he wasn't about to budge on the price, but I think for what all is there it's a damn good deal (yes there is that much in that box). The attached picture is not it, but its the exact same condition with the decal & such. PM me if you're interested.
So my tool guy has this thing I was going to buy from him. I've come to realize that I don't need it and it's just too much to spend on a "just because it's cool" item, so I had to tell him I wasn't going to buy it. He said he's not planning on advertising it, so I figured I'd see if anyone here is interested since you guys would actually appreciate such a thing. I think he just wants it to go to someone who will give it a good home and not resell it.
The item I speak of is a 9989 plomb box that's damn near mint with the paint & decals in tact that is absolutely packed full of only plomb tools. There's 3 or 4 wood handled screwdrivers, a pebble era 3/4 drive breaker with 10 or so sockets, a hoard of DOE & combo wrenches from 5/16 to 1-1/8, 1 or 2 half moons, a los angeles push through 1/2 drive ratchet (with the plug), and way too many sockets spanning 1/4 to 1/2 drive (I think I counted 65+). There's more that I'm not remembering I'm sure. He said he'd do $550 for all of it and he wasn't about to budge on the price, but I think for what all is there it's a damn good deal (yes there is that much in that box). The attached picture is not it, but its the exact same condition with the decal & such. PM me if you're interested.
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Nitroneal
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Thanks for the heads up. I know about Plomb and would love to have that set. I don't have the ignition wrenches and the old sockets and ratchet look real good. Its @ 83.29 as of now. It aint gonna be cheap.
Neal.
Thanks for the heads up. I know about Plomb and would love to have that set. I don't have the ignition wrenches and the old sockets and ratchet look real good. Its @ 83.29 as of now. It aint gonna be cheap.
Neal.
Rileysan
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I've see the Plomb box and tools you speak of. I'm happy to hear you got a price out of him. He is fair guy and his prices are reasonable, but he wouldn't quote me a price but rather was fishing for an offer. $550 is decent considering all that is in that box ...
Brian
I've see the Plomb box and tools you speak of. I'm happy to hear you got a price out of him. He is fair guy and his prices are reasonable, but he wouldn't quote me a price but rather was fishing for an offer. $550 is decent considering all that is in that box ...
Brian
four.cycle
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Neal - that little Plomb set is up to $89.00 right now. Looked like a heck of a deal at $15.00 when I posted that just above. I had no idea it would go up that fast with a week still left on it.
Neal - that little Plomb set is up to $89.00 right now. Looked like a heck of a deal at $15.00 when I posted that just above. I had no idea it would go up that fast with a week still left on it.
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Here're a couple of pics of four.cycle's eBay Plomb post. I'm curious as to the ultimate outcome in five days. Thanks for posting this auction in this thread.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/172328041156
Here're a couple of pics of four.cycle's eBay Plomb post. I'm curious as to the ultimate outcome in five days. Thanks for posting this auction in this thread.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/172328041156
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four.cycle
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$93.89 right now (Sunday 09/04 15:45 PDT) and five days left.
I had no idea PLOMB would command that much.
Obviously in higher demand than the 19-piece Herbrand socket set I just picked up off Ebay for a whole $3.00 + shipping! ( http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-8-Drive-S...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 )
$93.89 right now (Sunday 09/04 15:45 PDT) and five days left.
I had no idea PLOMB would command that much.
Obviously in higher demand than the 19-piece Herbrand socket set I just picked up off Ebay for a whole $3.00 + shipping!
( http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-8-Drive-S...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 )
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Mooreag47
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twertsy
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What are you looking for?
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Mooreag47
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Mainly sockets all drive sizes . 1 3/16" and larger combo wrenches dbeos wrenches honestly I need to Catolog what I have and don't post a pic of trade material I'll find something
Mainly sockets all drive sizes . 1 3/16" and larger combo wrenches dbeos wrenches honestly I need to Catolog what I have and don't post a pic of trade material I'll find something
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PM me your list. I'll put mine together in the morning.
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DuroChrome
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I need an odd size combination wrench to fill out a blank spot on an old proto toolboard. 11/32nds! Has anyone seen one? Or is it like the 1238 Plomb?
Thanks to everyone!
I need an odd size combination wrench to fill out a blank spot on an old proto toolboard. 11/32nds! Has anyone seen one? Or is it like the 1238 Plomb?
Thanks to everyone!
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drivesitfar
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DC: i'm not sure i can help your problem of filling up that board, but even if you've posted it before i'd say it's always good to post a picture of a mostly filled up board when asking questions like this if you have one and the time.
please post pictures so i don't have to go back 50 pages. also the 32nd's are sometimes the toughies to find. anybody know if you own complete set of wrenches and sockets that includes 32nd sizing would that eliminate the need for metric?
DC: i'm not sure i can help your problem of filling up that board, but even if you've posted it before i'd say it's always good to post a picture of a mostly filled up board when asking questions like this if you have one and the time.
please post pictures so i don't have to go back 50 pages. also the 32nd's are sometimes the toughies to find. anybody know if you own complete set of wrenches and sockets that includes 32nd sizing would that eliminate the need for metric?
twertsy
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I'm confused.......if the board has a spot for it It can't be a unicorn. I'm betting very early Proto though. Check the '49 catalog.
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I'm confused.......if the board has a spot for it It can't be a unicorn. I'm betting very early Proto though. Check the '49 catalog.
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Provincial
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11/32 is a standard size for #8 machine screw nuts. It rarely is included in sets, but is encountered in electrical work (including older automotive) regularly.
11/32 is a standard size for #8 machine screw nuts. It rarely is included in sets, but is encountered in electrical work (including older automotive) regularly.
Nitroneal
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And now 95.00 even, geez. Those ignition wrenches look like a very complete set. Don't see those screwdriver bits in 1/4" very often either. Haven't decided how much I'm willing to go yet.
And now 95.00 even, geez. Those ignition wrenches look like a very complete set. Don't see those screwdriver bits in 1/4" very often either. Haven't decided how much I'm willing to go yet.
r_olson_06
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It appears that the date codes match too which is rare.
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DuroChrome
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Wow! I will post a picture of the board tomorrow. I found these today.
Wow! I will post a picture of the board tomorrow. I found these today.
DuroChrome
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Sorry for the huge pics! :O
Sorry for the huge pics! :O
Rileysan
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As I expected, this set sold for the full price of $75 - on the same day I posted these pictures.
I've only ever found a single "War Finish" (not WF) wrench out in the wild, and can't imagine how rare a full set of War Finish tools of any size must be.
I'm curious if someone here pulled the trigger. If so, post some pix!
Brian
As I expected, this set sold for the full price of $75 - on the same day I posted these pictures.
I've only ever found a single "War Finish" (not WF) wrench out in the wild, and can't imagine how rare a full set of War Finish tools of any size must be.
I'm curious if someone here pulled the trigger. If so, post some pix!
Brian
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Now 285. It will get out of hand by the end.
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Seriously these guys go way too hard lol. I wonder if these people are members on the forum here... If so definitely post a pic up once you've won so we can congratulate you on your endeavors!
Seriously these guys go way too hard lol. I wonder if these people are members on the forum here... If so definitely post a pic up once you've won so we can congratulate you on your endeavors!
four.cycle
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$285.00 with 29 bids and still a day and a half yet to go.... crazy!
well... hopefully somebody here will be able to afford this one listed today:
PLOMB 11-pc SAE double-end box wrench set
5/16" - 1-1/16"
used (see photos!) (a couple are marked)
$9.99 + $6.50 shipping now. 0 bids now. ends Thurs. 09/15
http://www.ebay.com/itm/11-piece-Pl...605288?hash=item1a1b25b368:g:z7kAAOSwi0RXz3NO
$285.00 with 29 bids and still a day and a half yet to go.... crazy!
well... hopefully somebody here will be able to afford this one listed today:
PLOMB 11-pc SAE double-end box wrench set
5/16" - 1-1/16"
used (see photos!) (a couple are marked)
$9.99 + $6.50 shipping now. 0 bids now. ends Thurs. 09/15
http://www.ebay.com/itm/11-piece-Pl...605288?hash=item1a1b25b368:g:z7kAAOSwi0RXz3NO
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shhh, those are all terrible thus we shouldn't speak of them again... you see nothing lol
shhh, those are all terrible thus we shouldn't speak of them again... you see nothing lol
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I'm brand new to this forum and this is my first post. I have many vintage tools from my grandfather who was a grade A Tool and Die maker for IBM. This is my latest find from an auction last night. I'll get some pictures posted it's a large set I'm not sure what size of taps and dies from the Wells Brothers Company in Greenfield Mass.
I'm brand new to this forum and this is my first post. I have many vintage tools from my grandfather who was a grade A Tool and Die maker for IBM. This is my latest find from an auction last night. I'll get some pictures posted it's a large set I'm not sure what size of taps and dies from the Wells Brothers Company in Greenfield Mass.
