Plomb tool picture thread - show your stuff!

[d42jeep]

I cleaned up a few more tools this afternoon and took a picture of some War Finish markings on 1/4” drive sockets.
-Don

 

[Stuart in MN]

I cleaned up a few more tools this afternoon and took a picture of some War Finish markings on 1/4” drive sockets.
-Don

That looks like brand new. What's your cleaning method?

 

[r_olson_06]

Since it's been cold. I am resorting to other activities to help the collecting process such as updating my master spread sheet of all that is Plomb. I have a couple pieces that I can not find in any catalog. The engineer wrenches (single open end) and the impact 6 pts in both shallow and deep. Does anyone have a list of these that they would be willing to share. It would be much appreciated.

Looking for the following Plomb Pebbles Wrenches 3060, 3061, 3070

 

[d42jeep]

That looks like brand new. What's your cleaning method?

That wrench was so nice I just washed it in solvent and sprayed some brake cleaner on it. Here are some I cleaned up today that were in rough shape. I had to use evaporust on them.
-Don

 

[tshusker]

Here's my 1945-48 Plomb 5265 3/8-Drive Flex-Head Handle. Cleaned her up from all the grime of yrs of use, and the head flexes smoothly.

 

[d42jeep]

Here is a 1/4” drive Plomb speeder I received from GJ member Shiftless, who I enjoyed meeting in person this afternoon. He has a fantastic vise collection.
-Don

 

[RagTopTA]

First unfinished Plomb Ive got. Kinda neat piece.

 

[davethorik]

First unfinished Plomb Ive got. Kinda neat piece.

Looks like someone dropped the ball on broaching the 9/16 end and it was scrapped. Still pretty cool it's around, tho!

 

[RagTopTA]

Makes me wonder, what's the story behind it.

 

[3baygarage]

Cool find!

 

[d42jeep]

GJ member Shiftless also brought me a 3/8” drive plain steel speeder that was perfect for my late war set. I had found a short one on eBay but this one fit just like it should.
-Don

 

[Smokeshow69]

GJ member Shiftless also brought me a 3/8” drive plain steel speeder that was perfect for my late war set. I had found a short one on eBay but this one fit just like it should.

-Don

Nice speeders ! They are looking right at home in that nice set! I myself am still looking for a 1/4 drive speeder and the extra long 3/8 drive speeder. I know I will eventually find them.


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[Shiftless]

d42jeep:
I’m glad that the speeder handles I had been storing in the top drawer of my chest with all my sockets and ratchet handles for so many years finally found a proper home. I may have a few more vises than I really need, but you have some amazing pieces stashed away in your garage too. Two cool old vehicles as well.
I enjoyed the tour and your kind hospitality. THANKS!

 

[d42jeep]

The pleasure was mine. I very much enjoyed our visit. Thanks for not using the *H word in describing my garage.
-Don
*Hoarder.

 

[r_olson_06]

Since it's been cold. I am resorting to other activities to help the collecting process such as updating my master spread sheet of all that is Plomb. I have a couple pieces that I can not find in any catalog. The engineer wrenches (single open end) and the impact 6 pts in both shallow and deep. Does anyone have a list of these that they would be willing to share. It would be much appreciated.

Looking for the following Plomb Pebbles Wrenches 3060, 3061, 3070

Bump for info.

Looking for the following Plomb Pebbles Wrenches 3060, 3061, 3070

 

[RagTopTA]

so this got here today... I have been looking for one for a long time and couldn't resist when they posted them to the flea bay last week! Happy I grabbed it. Also grabbed a wf83, a transition DBE and a 8160 DBE at the flea today. and a Craftsman 3/8 ratchet that wasnt marked as CM. the panel is smooth and blank.

 

[r_olson_06]

so this got here today... I have been looking for one for a long time and couldn't resist when they posted them to the flea bay last week! Happy I grabbed it. Also grabbed a wf83, a transition DBE and a 8160 DBE at the flea today. and a Craftsman 3/8 ratchet that wasnt marked as CM. the panel is smooth and blank.

That a good amount of Plomb nice finds. I am still looking for an 8161 DBE to finish off my offsets. You have to have quite a collection at the rate your picking stuff up. Do you have any group photos that we can drool over?

Looking for the following Plomb Pebbles Wrenches 3060, 3061, 3070

 

[Smokeshow69]

so this got here today... I have been looking for one for a long time and couldn't resist when they posted them to the flea bay last week! Happy I grabbed it. Also grabbed a wf83, a transition DBE and a 8160 DBE at the flea today. and a Craftsman 3/8 ratchet that wasnt marked as CM. the panel is smooth and blank.

What a nice hammer ! That non marked circle u is also top notch !


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[DD T/A]

Found these laying in a tub from a scrap-tools vendor that is here every weekend almost. I can't imagine how long I've overlooked these being in his inventory. Most likely a long time.
Got everything for $12 and am happy.

First couple pics are before clean, the rest are after scrubbing in Purple Power.

The Plomb 4022 Screw's threads are pretty rough at one end and will need to be cleaned up somehow, maybe a thin file of some sort.

 

[r_olson_06]

Found these laying in a tub from a scrap-tools vendor that is here every weekend almost. I can't imagine how long I've overlooked these being in his inventory. Most likely a long time.
Got everything for $12 and am happy.

First couple pics are before clean, the rest are after scrubbing in Purple Power.

The Plomb 4022 Screw's threads are pretty rough at one end and will need to be cleaned up somehow, maybe a thin file of some sort.

You done good.

Looking for the following Plomb Pebbles Wrenches 3060, 3061, 3070

 

[RagTopTA]

That a good amount of Plomb nice finds. I am still looking for an 8161 DBE to finish off my offsets. You have to have quite a collection at the rate your picking stuff up. Do you have any group photos that we can drool over?

Looking for the following Plomb Pebbles Wrenches 3060, 3061, 3070

I need to do another group pic of my Plomb-pire its three times as big as it used to be! I'll make it a goal while I'm on Christmas vacation!

What a nice hammer ! That non marked circle u is also top notch !

thanks smoke, had to have that hammer! I was lucky to find the ratchet, but didnt realize it was unmarked until I got home. I have all three sizes of the marked ones. Some of my fav ratchets!

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[RagTopTA]

That a good amount of Plomb nice finds. I am still looking for an 8161 DBE to finish off my offsets. You have to have quite a collection at the rate your picking stuff up. Do you have any group photos that we can drool over?

Looking for the following Plomb Pebbles Wrenches 3060, 3061, 3070

I will have to spread it all out sometime soon, but heres what in my garage. the tool mobile, and some other bigger wrenches and spuds are in another storage room.

 

[RagTopTA]

continued

 

[r_olson_06]

I will have to spread it all out sometime soon, but heres what in my garage. the tool mobile, and some other bigger wrenches and spuds are in another storage room.

Damn that is a huge collection you have. Very vast assortment.
Thanks for sharing.

Looking for the following Plomb Pebbles Wrenches 3060, 3061, 3070

 

[RagTopTA]

Damn that is a huge collection you have. Very vast assortment.
Thanks for sharing.

Looking for the following Plomb Pebbles Wrenches 3060, 3061, 3070

thanks, there's a ton of it hidden underneath stuff in there. that top part is about a foot deep and almost full of tools, ill lay it all out some time while I'm off and see what I have. Need to update my spreadsheet anyway.

 

[DD T/A]

Man that is insane.

LOL it reminds me of being in public school when they'd have those assemblies about letting disease go without treatment, or addiction....


I see your pictures Ragtop and think to myself, "If I keep going without treatment, this is what I'm gonna look like in 20 years."

 

[Ole Slewfoot]

Sure that's not spreadsheets?

A rehab project arrived cheap from the bay today, shown with an 18"? amber handle I've been working on. Wet sanding with 2K grit while watching youtube seems to be working.

The 5249 has lots of nodules of really hard rust. the underside is a bit cleaner, and looks like it might have been plated. Didn't look plated in the auction pic ... I hope not, because I've no idea how I'd remove that from in between the pebbles.
The detent ball was sticky, but the ratchet action is perfect.

And this was the description

 

[thin_concrete]

I recently acquired 2 Plomb 1/2” ratchets that were rather crusty and have been restoring them. A few minutes here, a few minutes there.

What should I use to lube the gear? I’m hesitant to use a 3-in-1 oil since those attract dust and will gum up, but I’ve heard marine grease will do the same thing. These will be used, not stored away to never see the light of day.

Thanks in advance!

 

[d42jeep]

thanks, there's a ton of it hidden underneath stuff in there. that top part is about a foot deep and almost full of tools, ill lay it all out some time while I'm off and see what I have. Need to update my spreadsheet anyway.

Wow! That is an amazing Plomb collection!
-Don

 

[Smokeshow69]

I recently acquired 2 Plomb 1/2” ratchets that were rather crusty and have been restoring them. A few minutes here, a few minutes there.

What should I use to lube the gear? I’m hesitant to use a 3-in-1 oil since those attract dust and will gum up, but I’ve heard marine grease will do the same thing. These will be used, not stored away to never see the light of day.

Thanks in advance!

Go to harbor freight and get “super lube”. It is American made and makes all my ratchets very smooth. It has a ton of other uses around the garage and home.


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[Oldtuleguy]

Wow! Plompire is not an understatement. Some of the members should be cautioned before viewing, lest they have a plomburism!

 

[tin medic]

RagTop, next time I'm down at Sheppard I will pay you a visit, at 0200.

 

[Username already in use]

RagTop, next time I'm down at Sheppard I will pay you a visit, at 0200.

hahaha.

RagTop... good lord, man.

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Rags! What everyone else said! I think it's funny how your last find (the softblow hammer) is on top of the pile, like when you started there was one thing, and every week you came home and just put things on the pile! Haha. I want to know what's on the bottom! (Not really... don't go digging... just kidding around...)

 

[thin_concrete]

I recently acquired 2 Plomb 1/2” ratchets that were rather crusty and have been restoring them. A few minutes here, a few minutes there.

What should I use to lube the gear? I’m hesitant to use a 3-in-1 oil since those attract dust and will gum up, but I’ve heard marine grease will do the same thing. These will be used, not stored away to never see the light of day.

Thanks in advance!

Go to harbor freight and get “super lube”. It is American made and makes all my ratchets very smooth. It has a ton of other uses around the garage and home.


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Thanks, Smokeshow69 - I appreciate it. Unfortunately, my local Home Depot doesn’t carry it and I don’t have a Harbor Freight near me. Would white lithium grease or dry graphite be an option?

 

[Smokeshow69]

Thanks, Smokeshow69 - I appreciate it. Unfortunately, my local Home Depot doesn’t carry it and I don’t have a Harbor Freight near me. Would white lithium grease or dry graphite be an option?

Ace hardware sells it and Home Depot does as well I believe... here is what it looks like



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[thin_concrete]

Ace hardware sells it and Home Depot does as well I believe... here is what it looks like



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Thanks again. I ordered some from Amazon and it’ll be here Thursday.

 

[davethorik]

This ratchet marked proto and bearing a WF-38 number is a bit of an oddity, yes?

 

[thin_concrete]

I've used white grease for years, it works great.

Thanks, ssdave - maybe I’ll try one on each and see where it takes me.

 

[Username already in use]

This ratchet marked proto and bearing a WF-38 number is a bit of an oddity, yes?

A bit, yes. They're out there. I've got one in the drawer. Pretty cool.

I picked up this bar of rust at the flea last weekend. Was pretty sure it was Plomb. Cleaned up pretty well. Date code is EB? The repaired selector could stand to be replaced, but it works well enough.

Before:

After: