Plomb tool picture thread - show your stuff!

[d42jeep]

Here are a 41 center punch and a 44 ***** punch.
-Don

 

[Provincial]

The ***** punch was tapered sharper (smaller angle) than the center punch, as shown in Don's post. The center punch was intended to center a drill bit, which has sort of a flat point, so it has an included angle of about 60 degrees. The ***** punch was intended for marking or raising a lip around the dimple, so it has an included angle about half that of the center punch.

 

[bmwrd0]

Huh, so if you wanted to replace the ball detent on a drive tool, you would use a ***** punch then. Interesting!

 

[Outlawmws]

The ***** punch was tapered sharper (smaller angle) than the center punch, as shown in Don's post. The center punch was intended to center a drill bit, which has sort of a flat point, so it has an included angle of about 60 degrees. The ***** punch was intended for marking or raising a lip around the dimple, so it has an included angle about half that of the center punch.

***** punches were also used for perforating sheet metal.

Think about the old school bread boxes and other kitchen stuff that was routinely perforated for ventilation or decoration (and no one ever screamed about all those sharp points inside...)

 

[r_olson_06]

Picked up a no part number 226 needle nose pliers shown on the left. Also includes a family photo. Smooth grips on the side must be pre J.P. Danielson era so maybe Utica?

Looking for a Plomb 3061 Pebble Open End.

 

[Rileysan]

It's raining Plomb Toolmobiles in Oregon, this week. This one came from an ambiguous listing on CL, 120 miles away. Seller had it under a rolling workbench and listed it for $50.

Edit: I added two captures from the ad, which should serve as a cautionary tale for carefully looking through online ads. According to the seller, no one called on the Toolmobile except for me, in the 6 days it was listed. Go figure ...

Brian

 

[tin medic]

Nice.

 

[Outlawmws]

Well I guess we don't need to ask if its in your possession! Well Done! Yousuck!

 

[r_olson_06]

It's raining Plomb Toolmobiles in Oregon, this week. This one came from an ambiguous listing on CL, 120 miles away. Seller had it under a rolling workbench and listed it for $50.

Brian

Congrats sir. Love to see it in the old Camry. Let me know the next time it's raining mobiles might have to make a raid trip. I think I could squeeze 2 in my car.

Looking for a Plomb 3061 Pebble Open End.

 

[Rileysan]

Congrats sir. Love to see it in the old Camry. Let me know the next time it's raining mobiles might have to make a raid trip. I think I could squeeze 2 in my car.

Looking for a Plomb 3061 Pebble Open End.

If I had the time, this morning, I would have picked up the second Toolmobile that Smokeshow bought yesterday, and is sitting at my daughter's house. She picked it up at my behest, with only a little grumbling

Oh, and this happened on my trip today. I can't think of a better way to celebrate this mileage milestone than with a road trip for a Toolmobile!

 

[RubiconJK]

It's raining Plomb Toolmobiles in Oregon, this week. This one came from an ambiguous listing on CL, 120 miles away. Seller had it under a rolling workbench and listed it for $50.
Brian

Awesome find! Congrats!

 

[tin medic]

Some plomb stuff from eBay. The spud wrench has it's original depot tag still attached from General Motors Corporation, Eastern Aircraft Division. Also, two drill extensions, 8" and 18".

 

[Oregon rock crusher]

It's raining Plomb Toolmobiles in Oregon, this week. This one came from an ambiguous listing on CL, 120 miles away. Seller had it under a rolling workbench and listed it for $50.

Edit: I added two captures from the ad, which should serve as a cautionary tale for carefully looking through online ads. According to the seller, no one called on the Toolmobile except for me, in the 6 days it was listed. Go figure ...

Brian

Good job sniffing that toolmobile out Brian. It was certainly less than obvious to spot and with the sellers wording the C/L search function wouldn't be of much use either. The forecast is for heavy rain again this weekend...one can always hope there are a few more ready to drop out of the clouds. Ed.

 

[r_olson_06]

I did some early b-day shopping and finally locked down a Plomb anomaly I have been working on for a little over a year. Anyone want to take a few guesses? It's between the DR8 and the 704.

Some plomb stuff from eBay. The spud wrench has it's original depot tag still attached from General Motors Corporation, Eastern Aircraft Division. Also, two drill extensions, 8" and 18".

Very nice picking up that spud with original tag. The spuds are getting harder and harder to come by. I am still on the look out for the 3-1/8" size.
The power drive drill extensions are an odd one and to have both sizes is very nice.

Looking for a Plomb 3061 Pebble Open End.

 

[bmwrd0]

If I had the time, this morning, I would have picked up the second Toolmobile that Smokeshow bought yesterday, and is sitting at my daughter's house. She picked it up at my behest, with only a little grumbling ��

Hah! Smoke texted me about that one last night, but as I never look at my phone...

 

[Rileysan]

If I had the time, this morning, I would have picked up the second Toolmobile that Smokeshow bought yesterday, and is sitting at my daughter's house. She picked it up at my behest, with only a little grumbling ��

Hah! Smoke texted me about that one last night, but as I never look at my phone...

I'll be picking that one up tomorrow. Like I alluded to - it was raining Toolmobiles!

 

[bmwrd0]

Too bad, I think I am going to be in Eugene tomorrow. But, Smoke and I are supposed to get together this weekend to do a long overdue trade, you going to be around?

 

[Rileysan]

Too bad, I think I am going to be in Eugene tomorrow. But, Smoke and I are supposed to get together this weekend to do a long overdue trade, you going to be around?

I can be. Text me with your plans ...

 

[RubiconJK]

I did some early b-day shopping and finally locked down a Plomb anomaly I have been working on for a little over a year. Anyone want to take a few guesses? It's between the DR8 and the 704.Very nice picking up that spud with original tag. The spuds are getting harder and harder to come by. I am still on the look out for the 3-1/8" size.
The power drive drill extensions are an odd one and to have both sizes is very nice.

That is a new one on me Roy. At first I thought it was a WF-6, and had to go out and check mine to realize that isn't what yours is. Whatever it is, I now need to find one! Congrats!

 

[r_olson_06]

That is a new one on me Roy. At first I thought it was a WF-6, and had to go out and check mine to realize that isn't what yours is. Whatever it is, I now need to find one! Congrats!

I did some digging and found it in the 1939 catalog. They brought back the DRH. It also fit perfect in the 1939 and 1940 5449 and 5448 ratchets.
I like in the catalog you have to write them for information on it. Must have been a special order.

Looking for a Plomb 3061 Pebble Open End.

 

[RubiconJK]

I did some digging and found it in the 1939 catalog. They brought back the DRH. It also fit perfect in the 1939 and 1940 5449 and 5448 ratchets.
I like in the catalog you have to write them for information on it. Must have been a special order.

Super cool and what a great idea! So you know this means you have to find that spud ratchet now!!

 

[Rileysan]

Plomb Toolmobile #2 this week. I'm waiting for #3 to show up before these all dry up for another year or two

 

[r_olson_06]

Super cool and what a great idea! So you know this means you have to find that spud ratchet now!!

I guess. Might be a tall order but you never know. You finding any unique Plombs?

Plomb Toolmobile #2 this week. I'm waiting for #3 to show up before these all dry up for another year or two

Very nice. Looks like a newer variant of the last one. Did any have piston racks?

Also you are going to have to come up with a name for the collection of mobiles.

Looking for a Plomb 3061 Pebble Open End.

 

[Provincial]

And here I thought that when Riley moved 60 miles away from me, that I might have a chance at some tools nearby.

 

[Rileysan]

And here I thought that when Riley moved 60 miles away from me, that I might have a chance at some tools nearby.

The irony is I tried to call you!

Does it help knowing I waved as I drove in and out of your town?!?

BTW - waiting for Smoke to speak up. I dropped the second one off at his house.

 

[3baygarage]

Sweet find on the DRH, those are seldom seen. The spud ratchet, really surprised me when last seen at auction.

 

[r_olson_06]

Sweet find on the DRH, those are seldom seen. The spud ratchet, really surprised me when last seen at auction.

Thanks it took a while to get the seller to let it go. Did the spud go cheap?

Looking for a Plomb 3061 Pebble Open End.

 

[3baygarage]

No, just the opposite.

 

[r_olson_06]

I must have missed the auction. I probably would have not gone very high either. Plomb is kind of crazy on certain items and others go cheap.

Looking for a Plomb 3061 Pebble Open End.

 

[Outlawmws]

Are spud ratchets a premium on Eprey? Or just that one with the special piece?

 

[3baygarage]

I remember it having a long removable drive stud, I think to place a socket on each side. If it was orig??? Can’t remember. Unless a special order item.

 

[3baygarage]

Are spud ratchets a premium on Eprey? Or just that one with the special piece?

No, they usually go cheap to fair priced because there isn’t as much demand. People who need them need them. That was a rare piece.

 

[OneDollarSaab]

I have a few more scattered around but here are two I use often, Plomb 5469 and 5467.

Sent from my LG-H700 using The Garage Journal mobile app

 

[r_olson_06]

Another check mark for pliers board. A 258 gas burner pliers. Only a 5 more to go!

No, they usually go cheap to fair priced because there isn’t as much demand. People who need them need them. That was a rare piece.

I agree.

I have a few more scattered around but here are two I use often, Plomb 5469 and 5467.

Sent from my LG-H700 using The Garage Journal mobile app

Nice pair. The 5469 is a hard to find piece. Post some more up when you find them.

Looking for a Plomb 3061 Pebble Open End.

 

[d42jeep]

Even though I absolutely didn’t need another 1/4” drive Plomb set, I was unable to pass this partial set up when I saw it on eBay. Apparently Wendell Plunkett bought it on 10/27/44 for $6.50 to do radio work. The 11/32” socket is marked war finish.
-Don

 

[RubiconJK]

Another check mark for pliers board. A 258 gas burner pliers. Only a 5 more to go!I agree.

Roy, that pliers board is looking great!

Even though I absolutely didn’t need another 1/4” drive Plomb set, I was unable to pass this partial set up when I saw it on eBay. Apparently Wendell Plunkett bought it on 10/27/44 for $6.50 to do radio work. The 11/32” socket is marked war finish.
-Don

Don, is it really possible to NOT need another 1/4" set? The 11/32 can be an addition to your war finish set!

 

[d42jeep]

Don, is it really possible to NOT need another 1/4" set? The 11/32 can be an addition to your war finish set!

Trust me, it’s possible.
-Don

 

[outofbounds]

Fresh to FaceBook Marketplace a few minutes ago......
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/594327734818942/

 

[Outlawmws]

That looks like a nice one.

 

[bmwrd0]

Did a little horse trading this weekend:






Finally talked my way into a Tool Mobile and had picked up the 9989 a while back at an antique show. Work well together, no?