Plomb tool picture thread - show your stuff!

[Private Lugnutz]

No rush. At your own good time. But you gotta figure everyone is going to want to see more when you show something that unique. And when nobody has seen one before, there're going to be skeptics. It's just the nature of the place. No offense.

It's starting to ring bells for me. And the frame is looking more and more "L.A." the more and more I think about it. I'm gong to go back through references and literature.

 

[jusridin]

So we have a first post that some may find questionable. What have the members done in the past? Usually the norm would be to offer our new member some form of guidance as to what they have found. Why are we assuming he is trying defraud us? I have came to this group multiple times with questions of absurdity and never has one member questioned my ignorance. That's why I stay here. To learn more about what I enjoy learning about. The great members here have done years of research for factual evidence because that's what they enjoy. We now have a first post. I ask our esteemed members to continue with presidents of past.

 

[four.cycle]

Why are we assuming he is trying defraud us?

It's possible that a couple recent episodes with new members may have caused some long-term members' sensitivities to be heightened.
It's also right after Christmas and people tend to get a bit crazy - along the same lines of "crazy" as when relatives die.
Don't take it personally.

I'm fascinated by the idea of a neon light-up promotional sign for a tool line, even though PLOMB is on my "do not go down this rabbit hole" list.
Looking forward to seeing it in all its glory all lit up.

 

[jusridin]

I look forward to seeing it lit up!

 

[MR.X]

Basically asking/expecting someone to "show their work" is hardly throwing some kids puppy into a wood chipper...this is an adult tool thread after all.....But I agree that it is bad form to thoughtlessly alienate new posters.

 

[jusridin]

It's all good X, I can only imagine finding something as bad *** as that sign with limited knowledge and following google to the best resources available garage journal and then getting blown up over it. I hope it's the real deal just because I believe in people. If it's not then that wont be the first time that's happened here and we all gain some knowledge for it. Win win.

 

[r_olson_06]

Good point Lugnutz ... I will take more pics but at the moment it is very securely attached to the wall. I will try to do it Monday. Fair enough?

Welcome to thread and what an entry. Who has this collection that is being liquidated? I have been looking for a couple pieces for quite few years. Would love to see if the collector had any.

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[Stillgottimefor1]

That Neon is the Cat’s Pajamas!


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[Oldtuleguy]

Neat sign. Had no idea such an item existed.

 

[d42jeep]

I’ve decided that I should quit drooling over the sign for a while and post some pictures from today. I put the completed ratchet back in the ‘39 Challenger set and used yesterday’s finds to upgrade the other two sets. The green set got the small sockets and u-joint and the red set got the speeder and an extension.
-Don

 

[Username already in use]

Found a couple of 3/8" drive sockets today. A pair of SR and a WF.

 

[r_olson_06]

That 39 set is mint. Great work on it. I bet that took a while.

I’ve decided that I should quit drooling over the sign for a while and post some pictures from today. I put the completed ratchet back in the ‘39 Challenger set and used yesterday’s finds to upgrade the other two sets. The green set got the small sockets and u-joint and the red set got the speeder and an extension.
-Don

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[r_olson_06]

Nice find on the SRs. That 3/4 has a uniquely large stamping on the size. Can you take another shot of that one showing the size marker?

Found a couple of 3/8" drive sockets today. A pair of SR and a WF.

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[d42jeep]

That 39 set is mint. Great work on it. I bet that took a while.

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Thanks, Roy. Other than the ratchet fix, it is just as I found it at an estate sale. Virtually unused and I won’t be using it either.
-Don

 

[lardy1]

Thanks for sharing it. That's in incredible condition.

 

[RubiconJK]

Don, those Challenger sets are truly worth drooling over! Nice find on the SR sockets Username!

 

[Username already in use]

Nice find on the SR sockets Username!

Thanks! The first 3/8" drive that I've found.

Nice find on the SRs. That 3/4 has a uniquely large stamping on the size. Can you take another shot of that one showing the size marker?

Sure thing. The 3/8 socket has a large stamp on it as well.

 

[RubiconJK]

Thanks! The first 3/8" drive that I've found.
Sure thing. The 3/8 socket has a large stamp on it as well.

The script is definitely different on each and I agree with Roy that the marking on the 3/4" socket looks unique vs most of the SR sockets I've seen thus far.

 

[Skooch]

As requested, a more detailed post.

sign dimensions - W14-3/4" x H9-7/8" x D13/16"(plus D3-3/4" box)

made by Neon Products Inc., Lima Ohio

enjoy

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Fantastic!

Start the timer on when someone finds a second one, or makes a repop.

Interestingly, that part of Ohio was a hotbed for advertising manufacturing. My Billings tool boards were made by Beach in Coshocton.

 

[jusridin]

I so want one of those signs!

 

[tin medic]

I so want one of those signs!

You and me both.

 

[MR.X]

So it looks like the actual sign is being held in place by those ties that go across the corners and then thru the back plate.Is that right? I think I see generally the same mounting set up on other online image examples from the same sign company. Can you tell what material the actual Plomb sign is printed on? Plastic? Glass? Hard Board? Thanks.

 

[Skooch]

Here's a couple interesting crowsfeet.

 

[Skooch]

The actual sign appears to be glass, with the graphic painted or etched from behind, because the face is perfectly smooth. The backplate is metal, and those ties you see crossing the corners in the front are like thin metal staples that go all the way through and then are bent on the backplate to secure.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Here's a couple interesting crowsfeet.

Those are a.plomb, California tool company. Very nice examples.

 

[Skooch]

Those are a.plomb, California tool company. Very nice examples.

Right you are, and if you're interested I'll post a few pics of some other Alphonse Plomb stuff.

 

[jusridin]

Interested....

 

[r_olson_06]

Post all your Plomb Paraphernalia. We won't mind.

Right you are, and if you're interested I'll post a few pics of some other Alphonse Plomb stuff.

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[MR.X]

The actual sign appears to be glass, with the graphic painted or etched from behind, because the face is perfectly smooth. The backplate is metal, and those ties you see crossing the corners in the front are like thin metal staples that go all the way through and then are bent on the backplate to secure.

That's good info.

 

[Outlawmws]

All the guys on this thread: (Including me)



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[3baygarage]

That’s a wonderful piece. Thanks for sharing your sign.

 

[3baygarage]

That’s a wonderful piece. Thanks for sharing your sign. A lot of guys would probably find it nice to sit and have a beer in a garage lit by just that there.

 

[RubiconJK]

That’s a wonderful piece. Thanks for sharing your sign. A lot of guys would probably find it nice to sit and have a beer in a garage lit by just that there.

Reminds me of how Ralphie and the dad felt looking at the new leg lamp in Christmas Story!

 

[drivesitfar]

Skooch: I haven't been on GJ for a while and was stopping in to wish everybody a very happy and productive 2020 and you posted something I didn't think existed. WOW that is AWESOME!!

also welcome to GJ cause i'm sure we'd all like to see more of your collection and/or just have you in our group to comment on our stuff.

ALL: here's to a very happy 2020 and hope you all find something this year that makes you smile!!

 

[Skooch]

Skooch: I haven't been on GJ for a while and was stopping in to wish everybody a very happy and productive 2020 and you posted something I didn't think existed. WOW that is AWESOME!!

also welcome to GJ cause i'm sure we'd all like to see more of your collection and/or just have you in our group to comment on our stuff.

ALL: here's to a very happy 2020 and hope you all find something this year that makes you smile!!

I appreciate all the appreciation of my neon. I was so giddy when I got home from the pick that I immediately took one photo and then it went straight into a box nestled with packing stuff. It lived in that box for maybe 2 years until a couple months ago when I put it in a prime spot, figured it needed to be seen.

Thanks for the welcome wishes, as well as from others ... especially the "you ****!" from jusridin, which I gladly accept as the highest compliment.

Below you will see my Plomb ratchet drawer. Each era represented, 1/2" drive, 3/8", 1/4", and 9/32". My 3/4" drive didn't make it in the shot.

 

[four.cycle]

Mr. Skooch:

The sign if truly fabulous.

About that unit to the left in that image above: did you take that into a chrome shop and have it re-plated?

 

[r_olson_06]

I appreciate all the appreciation of my neon. I was so giddy when I got home from the pick that I immediately took one photo and then it went straight into a box nestled with packing stuff. It lived in that box for maybe 2 years until a couple months ago when I put it in a prime spot, figured it needed to be seen.

Thanks for the welcome wishes, as well as from others ... especially the "you ****!" from jusridin, which I gladly accept as the highest compliment.

Below you will see my Plomb ratchet drawer. Each era represented, 1/2" drive, 3/8", 1/4", and 9/32". My 3/4" drive didn't make it in the shot.

Looking good.

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[Skooch]

Mr. Skooch:

The sign if truly fabulous.

About that unit to the left in that image above: did you take that into a chrome shop and have it re-plated?

I didn't, but the guy I bought it from did it. Normally I do not keep doubles, but that one is a unicorn, and the action is just as sweet as the rest of them. Kinda shiny huh?

 

[r_olson_06]

Post up some more if you have any.

I didn't, but the guy I bought it from did it. Normally I do not keep doubles, but that one is a unicorn, and the action is just as sweet as the rest of them. Kinda shiny huh?

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