Plomb tool picture thread - show your stuff!

[twertsy]

Agreed, Don. In all drive sizes. The WF-21 version shows up on lots of Ma Bell swages and cranks, and even marked Proto later, as has been discussed in a number of threads, including right here. I had one of the WF-8 S 1/4-inch versions. Everything but the drive plug is the same. I forget who has it now. Might be tin medic.

I agree too, especially since I have Proto versions.

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[RagTopTA]

The reason I asked is that it seems like most of that style ratchet I see are 9/32 (WF-8). The WF-8-S that some others have mentioned was the 1/4 and much more rare.

I got my w8-S off the Bay late night with a Buy it Now. Got a good deal was excited to see it.

 

[RubiconJK]

I got my w8-S off the Bay late night with a Buy it Now. Got a good deal was excited to see it.

They are truly scarcer than hen's teeth!

 

[RagTopTA]

I see so many on ebay marked 1/4 WF-8 RARE... I usually try to politely message the seller and let them know,

 

[RubiconJK]

I see so many on ebay marked 1/4 WF-8 RARE... I usually try to politely message the seller and let them know,

Or 5/16!

 

[RagTopTA]

yup.. weird they dont check it out.

 

[48548]

Fyi... 5668 buy it now... 50$.. i think a good deal...


https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/222905007795

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[RubiconJK]

Why is it that almost everytime I dig through a box or bucket of tools at the flea market and finally see the unmistakable look of a Plomb DBE that it turns out to be a WF-84?! I don't know how many of those I've "rescued" but for the first time today I left one behind and didn't even ask what they wanted!

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Picked up not one but two Proto L.A. J.P. Danielson-made 706-S 6" adjustables today at the flea market. A 1950 and a 1955.

 

[stormking]

There are 8 pebble breakers, 4766, 5265, 5266, 5466, 5467, 5468, 5668, 5868. Here are the first 7, never seen a 5886, but still looking.
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[48548]

You are killing me with the missing bars... 4766, 5266... 58xx

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[oldmantaylor]

I went through ALL (or most) of my 1/4" parts looking for a 4766 pebble. I do not have one. It was quite a disappointing chore to go through all of them with negative results. The boxes are two deep in the picture.

 

[d42jeep]

I found a few Plomb and Proto tools at an estate sale in Antioch, CA this morning. Since I don’t collect WF tools I frequently find them and today was no different. At least the WF21 is 3/8” drive. I also found my first ever S.R. socket.

-Don

 

[RagTopTA]

I found a few Plomb and Proto tools at an estate sale in Antioch, CA this morning. Since I don’t collect WF tools I frequently find them and today was no different. At least the WF21 is 3/8” drive. I also found my first ever S.R. socket.

-Don

nice haul!! I sure love the Plomb wood handled driver! and that SR socket is awesome!

 

[RagTopTA]

I went through ALL (or most) of my 1/4" parts looking for a 4766 pebble. I do not have one. It was quite a disappointing chore to go through all of them with negative results. The boxes are two deep in the picture.

so you are on the hunt like the rest of us now huh ?

 

[btrnuthatch]

Big one is a 9714 Plomb, 22 1/2" with chunk missing from handle. Others Proto, a couple Los Angeles. Any suggestions for the 9714 besides the trash? Patch it with ??? Tis a shame.

 

[oldmantaylor]

so you are on the hunt like the rest of us now huh ?

Yep, that just drives the price higher.

 

[tym]

Big one is a 9714 Plomb, 22 1/2" with chunk missing from handle. Others Proto, a couple Los Angeles. Any suggestions for the 9714 besides the trash? Patch it with ??? Tis a shame.

I wouldn't toss it. Might be able to glue in a piece of wood or build up the missing material with epoxy putty.

 

[RubiconJK]

Big one is a 9714 Plomb, 22 1/2" with chunk missing from handle. Others Proto, a couple Los Angeles. Any suggestions for the 9714 besides the trash? Patch it with ??? Tis a shame.

I agree with Tym. I wouldn't toss it either. I bet someone on here has had to replace one of these before. Do you have access to someone with a wood lathe? I've never tried to do it, but think you could shape a replacement handle, drill it out and be back good as new again.

 

[RagTopTA]

Can you find a less collectible Proto and use the handle off it on your plomb driver maybe ?

 

[RagTopTA]

Big one is a 9714 Plomb, 22 1/2" with chunk missing from handle. Others Proto, a couple Los Angeles. Any suggestions for the 9714 besides the trash? Patch it with ??? Tis a shame.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vtg-Proto-...610512&hash=item3f92b4297b:g:2AYAAOSw6lRabSIt

donor handle ? or just change out the Bezel... bam Plomb....

 

[stormking]

I'll keep a watch out for your missing hinge handles 48548. I've seen a fair number of 4766 but very few of the 5266's. I transposed a number on the above post there should only be a 5868 1" breaker "if they actually made one".

 

[48548]

I'll keep a watch out for your missing hinge handles 48548. I've seen a fair number of 4766 but very few of the 5266's. I transposed a number on the above post there should only be a 5868 1" breaker "if they actually made one".

Thank you. If anyone needs some stuff i have let me know...

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[RagTopTA]

I'll keep a watch out for your missing hinge handles 48548. I've seen a fair number of 4766 but very few of the 5266's. I transposed a number on the above post there should only be a 5868 1" breaker "if they actually made one".

there was a 1" breaker on ebay about a week ago,went for $117 plus shipping

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Scarce-Plo...005345?hash=item3f95133be1:g:pgIAAOSwmSdaYQcJ

 

[btrnuthatch]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vtg-Proto-...610512&hash=item3f92b4297b:g:2AYAAOSw6lRabSIt

donor handle ? or just change out the Bezel... bam Plomb....

Thanks for all the suggestions. I think I'll first try trimming the existing handle flat to the shank (slightly more that half the handle. Then glue on a piece of scrap oak and shape to match. In the meantime, I'll search for a "Proto donor" candidate.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Actually bondo works really well for wood. I use it on door jams

 

[oldmantaylor]

I've got one 5868, but it's not a pebble.

 

[RubiconJK]

That makes two (2) now. So they're off the Endangered list.

Three!

 

[RagTopTA]

Three!

ahh look at you!! now I gotta find one! Before Smoke! hahaha

 

[Smokeshow69]

ahh look at you!! now I gotta find one! Before Smoke! hahaha

Whatever do you mean [emoji23][emoji41]?


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[RagTopTA]

you dont have one yet do you?!?! its a race to get one!!!

 

[Smokeshow69]

you dont have one yet do you?!?! its a race to get one!!!

Not yet but I also went from no toolmobiles to a plomb and p&c toolmobile in just a few months so the odds are in my favor [emoji16]


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[RagTopTA]

Not yet but I also went from no toolmobiles to a plomb and p&c toolmobile in just a few months so the odds are in my favor [emoji16]


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We shall see! now I must go to Dallas to the big flea!!

 

[tin medic]

I heard Smoke was going there also. You'd better look fast.

 

[RagTopTA]

On it I'm off this weekend!!

 

[48548]

A few more from this drawer...

 

[ssdave]

Here's my 1/4" breaker bar, Firestone pebble:

 

[48548]

Nice. Looks like mine.

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[Oregon rock crusher]

Great group of hinge handles and ratchets you have 48548. Also nice to see all these Plomb and Firestone 1/4" pebbles showing up. Yours looks good sitting on that largish Proto socket too ssdave. I'm sure there are plenty more baby pebbles to be found. Ed.

 

[3baygarage]

How about this little fossil with a non-factory pebble pattern.

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