Plomb tool picture thread - show your stuff!

[r_olson_06]

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

I don't think they made a 1/4 in pebble

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[drivesitfar]

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

Mac: i'll have to check my Pebbles and see if i have a 1/4 inch, but i'm currently playing ADULT TETRIS with my new metal cabinets so stuff is not ORGANIZED and everywhere.

ALL: i did pick up a little 3/8 pebble ratchet along with an old Long C 1/2 incher yesterday.

 

[RagTopTA]

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

I don't know if any of you ever look at the "Ebay hot deal" thread, so I'll take the liberty of posting these here. Might be of interest to somebody:

PROTO/PLOMB 2403 9-pc SAE ignition wrench set w/pouch
13/64" - 3/8" wrenches, 5-inch pliers, BONNEY point file
used. appears complete. (see photos for condition)
$74.95 + $8.00 shipping "buy now"
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-PRO...:g:QQMAAOSw9GhYZFSd&item=291985180547&vxp=mtr
SOLD 12/29 06:41 PST

==

3/8" - 1-1/8"
used. excellent.
$19.00 + $6.10 shipping now. 0 bids now. ends Mon. 01/02
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Plu...541848?hash=item3f725b8bd8:g:g5sAAOSwEzxYZFWD

cheers!

Thanks for the heads up I bough these second set of Plombs for my collection, great find!

 

[four.cycle]

^ they looked pretty fabulous to me. I figured it would be irresponsible of me to fail to mention them here.

 

[RagTopTA]

They look like new in the pics! I watched them for 5 days. 1 bid aat $19. The last 10 seconds it jumped to $60 ish. They should be here sat.

 

[DuroChrome]

I sent off a set of pebble wrenches to be nickel plated several months ago, and while it took longer than I expected to get them back they look great! Several members helped me finish filling in my set...thanks guys!

I'm looking forward to using them! My friend whose family owns the plating facility told me he tried to chrome a few initially but the chrome was too thick and the box ends wouldn't fit on a bolt head or nut. He stripped off the plating and went to the nickel. It isn't polished, but I like the look. Evidently the plating is more durable than chrome and should last well even as the wrenches are used.

Edit: sorry the pics look so big! I'm not sure how to make them smaller.

 

[r_olson_06]

I sent off a set of pebble wrenches to be nickel plated several months ago, and while it took longer than I expected to get them back they look great! Several members helped me finish filling in my set...thanks guys!

I'm looking forward to using them! My friend whose family owns the plating facility told me he tried to chrome a few initially but the chrome was too thick and the box ends wouldn't fit on a bolt head or nut. He stripped off the plating and went to the nickel. It isn't polished, but I like the look. Evidently the plating is more durable than chrome and should last well even as the wrenches are used.

Edit: sorry the pics look so big! I'm not sure how to make them smaller.

They look amazing I am drooling.

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[drivesitfar]

DC: i have a very nice Plvmb 1/2 inch socket set that i thought looked AWESOME until you just posted your nickel plated wrenches. i might be interested in nickel plating my wrenches if your friend might want to do another set or two. of course that is if i can afford anything after i get done with my youngest daughter's wedding.

can you ask him how much he'd charge a non friend to do a set or two of similar plvmb and PM me if you don't want to post it on the internet?

WELL DONE collecting the set and finding the right guy to bring them back to better than new condition.

 

[RagTopTA]

I sent off a set of pebble wrenches to be nickel plated several months ago, and while it took longer than I expected to get them back they look great! Several members helped me finish filling in my set...thanks guys!

I'm looking forward to using them! My friend whose family owns the plating facility told me he tried to chrome a few initially but the chrome was too thick and the box ends wouldn't fit on a bolt head or nut. He stripped off the plating and went to the nickel. It isn't polished, but I like the look. Evidently the plating is more durable than chrome and should last well even as the wrenches are used.

Edit: sorry the pics look so big! I'm not sure how to make them smaller.

those look awesome!! Im collecting all the pebbles myself, got a good start on the combos, DBE, now the DOE wrenches. Cant wait till they are all filled!

 

[3baygarage]

Duro- those turned out real nice.

 

[RagTopTA]

Duro- those turned out real nice.

Did you see in the Williams thread where I found one of those Koto Superratchets? Cant find any info on that thing.

 

[3baygarage]

Did you see in the Williams thread where I found one of those Koto Superratchets? Cant find any info on that thing.

No I missed that. Heading over there.

 

[RagTopTA]

Got some new stuff in today! A Really nice 3/8 ratchet and the DOE wrenches I got off Ebay. The one pic is the new ratchet with my grand fathers old Plomb and Kiowa ratchets he gave me about 30 years ago.

 

[RagTopTA]

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

If you do get it would trade you a pebble 1/4 drive ratchet for it.[emoji4]

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Check it out, I got the 1/4 in today. its pristine condition! I wish my other two were as nice as it is! $30 to my door.

 

[RagTopTA]

Seems like every Plomb ratchet I have, have the same amount of play/slop in the gear mechanism. Were they made that way or just old and got some miles on them ?

 

[Smokeshow69]

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

So I have been working on some plvmb tool boards for my garage. I would love to have originals but they are hard to find and I would be worried about ruining them since they would be super close to where I actually work on cars. I decided to create some of my own with stickers I had made of the old logos. I will be making a different green tool board plvmb sticker as well as p&c but for now I wanted to show my progress. The boards are 78" tall and are about 22" wide. I have an old garage with exposed beams so I decided to create a nice display for my collection while still having them close and handy. I do use my plvmb tools as it is a working collection, they are not just for show I used 3/4 thick plywood and sealed the wood before drilling holes in it to put screws into. I did put vacuum hose around the screws so that the screws will not scratch the tools and hopefully they stay put! I will be creating some proto los angles boards and p&c boards but they will be smaller than the plvmb ones. I used this plvmb advertising board as a inspiration. Hope you guys enjoy... I will be selling the extra stickers I don't need as I had to buy lots of 10 in order to get the stickers made...

Inspiration


Overall view- for size reference, the pipe wrench having up is a 24" and the large ratchet with the blue tape is a 3/4 drive that needs new guts...











Close up of the proto sticker. I had them made in 6" widths and 4" widths as well. Have not made the proto boards yet but am sure I will not use all 10 of them


Close up of the plvmb hammer strike logo


As you guys can see I still have a long way to go towards the collection but I have a pretty good start and I enjoy seeing and using them each time I am in the garage!

I did finish the proto los angeles boards and the p&c boards as well... Not a many as I do not focus on them like I do plvmb but I still left room on them in case I "happen" to come across something I need



P&C



Close up of the logo:

 

[RagTopTA]

Wow smokeshow thats awesome! Great idea!

 

[Username already in use]

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

Wish you'd grabbed it........

Almost 3 months later and a trip to the same flea market... So, if you're still interested, Let me know.

 

[twertsy]

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

Almost 3 months later and a trip to the same flea market... So, if you're still interested, Let me know.

I have several of those in Plomb, but no Proto. I'm interested. Shoot me an email with some things your looking for in trade.

To Add: Interesting they were making USS marked sizes into the '50s. There has to be a reason but I don't know what it is?

 

[snapmom]

A Wf38 from the flywheelers.

 

[twertsy]

A Wf38 from the flywheelers.

I love those Roseanna!

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[d42jeep]

Here is a War Finish DOE wrench that will be heading to Twertsy's shop.
-Don

 

[ganymede]

A Wf38 from the flywheelers.

Gaaaah !! I have the 1/4" Armstrong version of that but it's missing the pawl/selector.

 

[CrotalusAtrox]

I am guessing this was made by Plomb for Proto ?

 

[Provincial]

Proto is Plomb. Just a name change.

 

[CrotalusAtrox]

Proto is Plomb. Just a name change.

Thanks

 

[northwoods]

Cool. Proto pebble drive tools are quite rare. Wrenches, not so much.
I have a Proto pebble 1/2 ratchet marked MFD. U.S.A.
While I'm here, I'll ask: Do any of you fellows know if any of the Proto Pebble tools were marked Proto Made in U. S. A.?
I'd like to get ahold of a 1/2 rat--if they exist.

 

[Odes]

I just picked up this sweet quarter inch drive Proto type handle I don't know how old it is but its brand-new mint

 

[3baygarage]

Woah Snapmom drops the Plomb Bomb on us!

Twertsy, I have a ratchet you might like to see, I'll post it at The Archives.

 

[chopper1]

Woah Snapmom drops the Plomb Bomb on us!

Twertsy, I have a ratchet you might like to see, I'll post it at The Archives.

What category are you going to post it under?

 

[3baygarage]

What category are you going to post it under?

Check out Recent Content, Chop. It's a Chrome X Quality (Bog) ratchet like Snapmom's above. I posted on GJ before but I think it belongs there too. Sorry to get off the Plomb topic guys. They are all related in a way.

 

[twertsy]

Check out Recent Content, Chop. It's a Chrome X Quality (Bog) ratchet like Snapmom's above. I posted on GJ before but I think it belongs there too. Sorry to get off the Plomb topic guys. They are all related in a way.

I'm speachless! I'm betting even the great ratchet ***** powderkeg doesn't have one of those!

Thanks for contributing 3bay!

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[Smokeshow69]

I love those Roseanna!

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A Wf38 from the flywheelers.

This sure looks bog made... Also does any one else think this ratchet looks like it was made with the end of an axle?

 

[twertsy]

This sure looks bog made... Also does any one else think this ratchet looks like it was made with the end of an axle?

Of course it's Bog made! And yes, very axle like.

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[Smokeshow69]

Of course it's Bog made! And yes, very axle like.

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I love Bog because it is so hard to find.... I only have one socket but have been on the look out. It makes the dual marked stuff almost look plentiful

 

[V8 S Series]

I'm new to the forum but I love my PLOMB/PLVMB tools. Here's a few of my favorites. Along with my...Herbrand, S-K, Williams, Armstrong, Blackhawk, Challenger, Chrome X Quality, Bonney....oh I'm sure I forgot a few.

These are my tools....There are many like them, but these are mine.

Everything has a price, you just need a lot of money to buy mine.

 

[r_olson_06]

I'm new to the forum but I love my PLOMB/PLVMB tools. Here's a few of my favorites. Along with my...Herbrand, S-K, Williams, Armstrong, Blackhawk, Challenger, Chrome X Quality, Bonney....oh I'm sure I forgot a few.

These are my tools....There are many like them, but these are mine.

Everything has a price, you just need a lot of money to buy mine.

Nice dual marked wrenches and welcome to the forum.

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[V8 S Series]

I found another dual marked wrench in the pile last night. Kind of a unique offset to this one. Or maybe it's just bent.





These are my tools, there are many like them, but these are mine.


Everything is for sale if you have enough money.

 

[Cope]

Seems like every Plomb ratchet I have, have the same amount of play/slop in the gear mechanism. Were they made that way or just old and got some miles on them ?

I have old and new 3/8" and 1/2" Proto ratchets, and they are all loose. Ratchet to extension or socket fit is loose also.

 

[RagTopTA]

I have old and new 3/8" and 1/2" Proto ratchets, and they are all loose. Ratchet to extension or socket fit is loose also.

thanks for the info, I was wondering. All mine are pretty loose compared to other brands but they are still my favorite!