Plomb tool picture thread - show your stuff!

[twertsy]

I am!! Im working on it man!! I have about 250 pieces now I think. Not enough time off though!

Have you ever seen any wrenches with this gray coating on them ? that big lot I got 2 weeks ago has proved to be a pain in the ***. I soaked several wrenches for DAYS in acetone and it didn't dissolve it at all. Wire wheel is the only way to get it off.

That's Cadmium plating. Do not wire wheel it. Its poisonous / toxic.

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[RagTopTA]

That's Cadmium plating. Do not wire wheel it. Its poisonous / toxic.

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oh ... uhmm uh oh .. how long do I have doc? I have done about 20 of em... lmao bout right... I don't like that **** on there at all. I was wearing my 3m mask though.... Toxic doesnt sound good at all.... and its touvh as hell thats for sure.

 

[oldmantaylor]

This post is a little off the wall, but it is still about Plomb. I was off by 1 year on when my Dad was at Plomb. It was 1944-45. Attached is a referral letter for him from the Chief Engineer, and a picture of him at a family Open House in 1945. I can't read all of the badge, but the bulk oF it was "I AM THE ZEGUIDE SUPREME, EL SENOR GORDO"

 

[oldmantaylor]

These are still old pictures. It shows three more complete 1/2" sets, and two complete 3/4" sets that are in new red boxes. I have one old 3/4" box, I just haven't transferred the tools to it.

 

[Jammer1329]

Posted this in another thread, thought I'd get a second opinion. Picked this up at an estate sale and it looks like it may be a Toolmobile, but I'm not sure.

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[oldmantaylor]

I dug out my 1/4" sets tonight to get some pictures. This will take a couple of posts. After putting all of the sets back up, I noticed I had another box of 1/4" pieces. The open drawer shows the extra pieces I haven't done anything with yet. I also thought I got all of the 4751's into one picture, but I came across several more later. A couple of them have no markings at all, but they are otherwise identical to the ones marked 4751.
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[oldmantaylor]

The gray box says "Bureau of Aeronautics US Navy". All parts except the ratchet are dual labeled with the Plomb number and the NAF number. The red box is the 4800 series, 9/32" drive.

 

[oldmantaylor]

Other stuff. The top shelf of the big tool box are the large Plomb parts that don't fit into any other drawers. The skinny picture of the garage wall shows some long speeders. The 3/4" box has three bags in it. On the left are all 32XX wrenches, in the middle are 33XX wrenches, and on the right are all A. Plomb. I ran out of room in my 9990 tool box.

 

[Smokeshow69]

Other stuff. The top shelf of the big tool box are the large Plomb parts that don't fit into any other drawers. The skinny picture of the garage wall shows some long speeders. The 3/4" box has three bags in it. On the left are all 32XX wrenches, in the middle are 33XX wrenches, and on the right are all A. Plomb. I ran out of room in my 9990 tool box.

Man this is really some fantastic stuff! Even though you are a new member I can see you have been in this game for a while Great collection

 

[Smokeshow69]

Posted this in another thread, thought I'd get a second opinion. Picked this up at an estate sale and it looks like it may be a Toolmobile, but I'm not sure.

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Does anybody else think this is a tool mobile?? He says the drawers are not perforated but the reason I think it is a toolmobile is due to the side vents. To my knowledge, pressteel never made a roller with those vents? Both my pressteel lower rollers do not have those vents....We had so much amazing stuff posted I think this post got lost in the midst of everything

 

[drivesitfar]

SK: thanks for posting a couple more pictures and loving the brass badge!!

OMT: great stories and tools. I'm thinking there are more than a few of us having PLVMBGASM today. post up more pictures and information as you have time IF you have any left. congrats on giving your dad's Plvmb tools to your nephew too.

JAMMER: i'd say it's not a Plvmb toolbox, but i'm far from the expert on Plvmb and i've yet to buy one of the old rollers.

 

[Garage&Beer]

Wow...I just about passed out looking at this and the previous page....Wow!

 

[RagTopTA]

The gray box says "Bureau of Aeronautics US Navy". All parts except the ratchet are dual labeled with the Plomb number and the NAF number. The red box is the 4800 series, 9/32" drive.

You have an amazing collection! thanks for sharing it with us!! Love seeing all those sets.. Wow! How long have you been collecting ?

 

[stormking]

The later non-embossed toolmobiles (at least my two) do not have perforated drawers. So maybe it is.

 

[oldmantaylor]

You have an amazing collection! thanks for sharing it with us!! Love seeing all those sets.. Wow! How long have you been collecting ?

About 15 years, but I've been dormant for about 5 years.

 

[twertsy]

Great collection Jim!! And I think I speak for all other Plomb collectors when I say, stay dormant! Awesome stuff.

 

[RagTopTA]

About 15 years, but I've been dormant for about 5 years.

awesome Im on year 1! long ways to go!

 

[RagTopTA]

Few goodies came today....

DOE 3018 1/4 - 5816 Guy got it from his grandfather.
7/8 Pratt Whitney Deep socket 3/8 drv
5/8 Plomb 6601 Obstruction wrench

 

[oldmantaylor]

Good stuff.

 

[oldmantaylor]

Who on earth would pay $55 for one adapter socket. That would be the guy who did not have that 1/4" drive part number.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/132133262041?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[Smokeshow69]

Who on earth would pay $55 for one adapter socket. That would be the guy who did not have that 1/4" drive part number.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/132133262041?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

That was pretty ********* I bid on it and tapped at $12..I thought that was a bit crazy... Then again I think you are slightly biased with your awesome collection that probably cost $5 due to location (i.e. we are all super envious of your collections and by all means please keep posting!) I love seeing all the other collections because it means there are more people out there just like me

 

[oldmantaylor]

Eventually most of our collections will be for sale.

 

[Smokeshow69]

Eventually most of our collections will be for sale.

I have often thought about that... as my son grows up and we hunt tools together, he will slowly learn the value of my collection...of course I do use my collection to work with so it also has a working value. I have often thought about my collection being sold one day and that is why I usually don't buy items unless they are a good deal or I need them...i.e. as of late I have not been buying off ebay due to the crazy prices. But on the other hand, I don't mind the crazy prices when I am selling but I always price my stuff to family or gj members much less than when selling on the bay.

 

[bsg1]

Eventually most of our collections will be for sale.

yes.

 

[paulm12]

anyone want these 2 feeler gauge pieces, just pay shipping. Came in a toolbox of tools I got recently, both are in good shape. Thanks

update: on their way to Twertsy

 

[stormking]

My tools are going in my tomb with the clay mechanics.

Have been working on the tool room so thought I'd show a pic. The big dogs of the pebble wrenches (at least the ones in the catalog). They look smaller in the picture than in real life.
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[CRTDI]

Wow!!, the last 4 or 5 pages of this thread...Plomb Palooza, Plomb ****, Plvmbgasm....think I had two by the way. True sensory overload for me... Amazing collections here gents....

 

[Smokeshow69]

I dug out my 1/4" sets tonight to get some pictures. This will take a couple of posts. After putting all of the sets back up, I noticed I had another box of 1/4" pieces. The open drawer shows the extra pieces I haven't done anything with yet. I also thought I got all of the 4751's into one picture, but I came across several more later. A couple of them have no markings at all, but they are otherwise identical to the ones marked 4751.
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In the midst of all the awesome posting by Jim, I forgot to note the p&c 1/4 box pictured. I have never seen one of those in person or online. I even live near the factory and have never seen that. I hope to find one of those some day

 

[oldmantaylor]

My 1" drive parts are buried at the front of my garage, which is covered up by the front of my car. I have not moved the car for 4 months, so when I took it out today I took a couple of pictures. One of the ratchets is a Proto, the other two are Plomb. Over time I will got shots of the other boxes/pieces.

 

[r_olson_06]

My 1" drive parts are buried at the front of my garage, which is covered up by the front of my car. I have not moved the car for 4 months, so when I took it out today I took a couple of pictures. One of the ratchets is a Proto, the other two are Plomb. Over time I will got shots of the other boxes/pieces.

Ohh my nice crows feet what's the story on them? Did you find them all in one spot?

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[oldmantaylor]

Actually the car behind the valve spring tester is not the one that currently resides in the garage. This is the car I pulled out. I bought it brand new 53 years ago yesterday.

 

[oldmantaylor]

Ohh my nice crows feet what's the story on them? Did you find them all in one spot?

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No, but I think is was only about 3 buys to get them. It's been too long for me to remember for sure.

 

[Steel A Rod]

Just made a display board for this set

 

[drivesitfar]

OMT: do you have a thread about that CAR. OMG you bought it new and it looks like that 50+ years later?

thanks again for sharing your Plvmb collection. also just FYI you might want to delete or edit your license plate showing on one picture cause i hear the bad guys (IDIOTS) like to find out where people live and that is one way to do so.

or if you are not worried cause you have a dog a shotgun and not enough ammo to fire off a warning shot i guess you'll be ok.

cheers

STEEL: i've got a few of those wrenches and not nearly as spiffed up and just sitting in a drawer and not on a VERY COOL DISPLAY PIECE. WELL DONE SIR

 

[PFSard]

Just made a display board for this set

Sweet set in a nice board. Any chance we might see a thread on how you created that display???

 

[r_olson_06]

My 1" drive parts are buried at the front of my garage, which is covered up by the front of my car. I have not moved the car for 4 months, so when I took it out today I took a couple of pictures. One of the ratchets is a Proto, the other two are Plomb. Over time I will got shots of the other boxes/pieces.

I have that same valve spring tester. Now that is the second one I have ever seen.

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[Smokeshow69]

I saw the spring compressor in the other pictures and hoped you would take some other pictures. I love those things even though they are not used today !

 

[oldmantaylor]

OMT: do you have a thread about that CAR. OMG you bought it new and it looks like that 50+ years later?

thanks again for sharing your Plvmb collection. also just FYI you might want to delete or edit your license plate showing on one picture cause i hear the bad guys (IDIOTS) like to find out where people live and that is one way to do so.

or if you are not worried cause you have a dog a shotgun and not enough ammo to fire off a warning shot i guess you'll be ok.

cheers

STEEL: i've got a few of those wrenches and not nearly as spiffed up and just sitting in a drawer and not on a VERY COOL DISPLAY PIECE. WELL DONE SIR

The license plate is not real. A friend of mine is a sign painter, and he made that for me. I don't have a web page, but there are a lot of pictures of my car on my Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/jim.taylor.904750

 

[oldmantaylor]

I saw the spring compressor in the other pictures and hoped you would take some other pictures. I love those things even though they are not used today !

Here are some additional pictures of the valve spring compressor.

 

[oldmantaylor]

OOPS, I forgot to post the nameplate