Plomb tool picture thread - show your stuff!

[Oldtuleguy]

Looks good don. Picked up some fleet metric

 

[Username already in use]

Love that old school USA metric stuff! Nice grab.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

The labeling is interesting, as if the metric system was something new that had just been reported by popular science.

 

[r_olson_06]

The labeling is interesting, as if the metric system was something new that had just been reported by popular science.

I have an old fleet metric set as well I should check to see the era and any nuggets of info. I know the case looks very similar to yours just doesn't have the insert just metal dividers.

Looking for a Plomb 3061 Pebble Open End.

 

[Username already in use]

The labeling is interesting, as if the metric system was something new that had just been reported by popular science.

I had a Bi-Centennial era Thorsen metric set that was similar. Read like Metric was a 'revolution'

 

[Private Lugnutz]

We've had this conversation before in a few different threads. The DOE thread, for one, because of the BHM dual-marked imperial and metric wrenches. But they were destined for the export market from the 1930's, well before the nationwide metric conversion campaign. Hard to say exactly on that Fleet set. Does the mid 70's make sense based on the construction and logos? Because that's the timeline. The National Bureau of Standards was the first to crack in 1964. Congress commissioned a 3-year study in 1968. In 1975 they passed The Metric Conversion Act. That's when the big push happened across many industries. And that era coincided with the beginning of the onslaught of foreign cars.

EDIT: I like the big American Iron and Steel Institute symbol.

 

[bmwrd0]

I have an old fleet metric set as well I should check to see the era and any nuggets of info. I know the case looks very similar to yours just doesn't have the insert just metal dividers.

Looking for a Plomb 3061 Pebble Open End.

I have a similar Fleet box, but older (I think) and not labeled as to metric. And back in the 70s, Metric was being pushed HEAVILY here in the states as the next big thing. But, they didn't take into account the sheer number of machines still being set up to crank out product in SAE. Around the same time, Britain was switching over to metric, and had switched from Whitworth to SAE twenty years before, roughly. I am pretty sure that is what killed of a lot of the manufacturing over there.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

The shiller park address and no zip code makes me think 60s on this one, probably pre Ingersoll.

 

[Provincial]

One of my college classmates made money on the side by working on British (mostly BSA and Triumph) motorcycles. This was between 1968 and 1972. He ended up with full sets of Whitworth, Metric, USA, and probably British Standard sockets and wrenches because those bikes had all sorts of fasteners on them. It really slowed down the job when you ran into an unexpected fastener size.

Britain really ran into a perfect storm of socialism, metrification, decolonization, and deindustrialization during that era.

 

[RagTopTA]

Any guesses on what that WF6 spinner is gonna go for? Im gonna say 150!

 

[tin medic]

I bought the last one on eBay for 65 shipped.

 

[MR.X]

Kinda cool finding one with both adapters.

 

[r_olson_06]

Kinda cool finding one with both adapters.

Very nice and both adapters are the older part numbers. I bet most of those were lost.

Any guesses on what that WF6 spinner is gonna go for? Im gonna say 150!

I went to $70 and let it go.

Looking for a Plomb 3061 Pebble Open End.

 

[RubiconJK]

Looks like the WF6 went for $123.51. I was in it for a while, but already have two and didn't need to chase it over $100. Here is a pic of mine along with a Williams similar piece.

 

[RagTopTA]

Killer find Mr X!! I didn't even bid on that WF6 spinner because I figured if I'm going to pay good money for one I want one better condition

 

[MR.X]

Very nice and both adapters are the older part numbers. I bet most of those were lost.

Thanks! Actually, one of each, but that's just as cool as far as I'm concerned.

Killer find Mr X!!

Thanks! I'm not sure the seller realized that they even came out. I had to use a brass punch and considerable effort to get them out and judging by the dried grease and dirt they had been undisturbed for some time.

 

[RagTopTA]

looks like the wf6 went for $123.51. I was in it for a while, but already have two and didn't need to chase it over $100. Here is a pic of mine along with a williams similar piece.

two!!?!! Hahah hoarder!

 

[RubiconJK]

two!!?!! Hahah hoarder!

Lol! Ain't we all?! I feel fortunate that both came on trades at different times.

 

[RubiconJK]

Kinda cool finding one with both adapters.

Nice! Congrats!

 

[r_olson_06]

A couple smaller additions. A Plomb 207 with pebble grips and a 3051 DOE LA for the wall. I was unsure how the seller had shipping so cheap but they only put 4oz on the package weight. Wrench weighs over pound. Still showed up though.

Looks like the WF6 went for $123.51. I was in it for a while, but already have two and didn't need to chase it over $100. Here is a pic of mine along with a Williams similar piece.

Very nice!

Looking for a Plomb 3061 Pebble Open End.

 

[bmwrd0]

One of my college classmates made money on the side by working on British (mostly BSA and Triumph) motorcycles. This was between 1968 and 1972. He ended up with full sets of Whitworth, Metric, USA, and probably British Standard sockets and wrenches because those bikes had all sorts of fasteners on them. It really slowed down the job when you ran into an unexpected fastener size.

Britain really ran into a perfect storm of socialism, metrification, decolonization, and deindustrialization during that era.

Yeah, I played around with a BSA from that period for a while. Working on it was... challenging.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

sounds like a frustrating experience

 

[outofbounds]

With a little patience, and the generous input of others here on this thread, I brought home this Plomb 9989 along with a reasonable haul of (guessing 80s?) near mint Proto 1/2 & 3/8 sockets, a handful of 3/4 specialties mixed in. All for clearance prices from some motivated sellers with no sentimental attachments. No ratchets , but a pear head ratchet repair kit and a 3/4" ratchet adaptor are nice finds from that box, along with 1/2" tall sockets and a nice run of swivels sockets. The Plomb box is an interesting size and utility and glad to have it in the stash of way too many tools & boxes. This cherry is reddest on the inside....

 

[r_olson_06]

With a little patience, and the generous input of others here on this thread, I brought home this Plomb 9989 along with a reasonable haul of (guessing 80s?) near mint Proto 1/2 & 3/8 sockets, a handful of 3/4 specialties mixed in. All for clearance prices from some motivated sellers with no sentimental attachments. No ratchets , but a pear head ratchet repair kit and a 3/4" ratchet adaptor are nice finds from that box, along with 1/2" tall sockets and a nice run of swivels sockets. The Plomb box is an interesting size and utility and glad to have it in the stash of way too many tools & boxes. This cherry is reddest on the inside....

Damn that one is nicer than one I picked up. Still has the tray! Well done.


Looking for a Plomb 3061 Pebble Open End.

 

[outofbounds]

Damn that one is nicer than one I picked up. Still has the tray! Well done..

Thanks, I'm pretty pleased, all the same that awesome label on yours makes up for a multitude of sins, and "age before beauty" is one the the tenets of a civilized society!

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Nice grab oob!

 

[d42jeep]

It’s nicer than my recent find as well. I wonder if by the time that box was made that Plomb suspected that a name change was imminent and stopped having the boxes embossed in favor of the painted on logo. If I had that box I would be storing my pebble tools in it. Good find!
-Don

 

[Oldtuleguy]

That is post war. I have a couple sets labeled like that and the tools look late 40s.

 

[Rileysan]

That box is absolutely gorgeous! Congrats!

 

[RubiconJK]

Great box OOB! Congrats.

 

[outofbounds]

Thanks for all the kind comments! It's defintitely a keeper.... (Which to me means I'll hang onto it until I see something I like better in a couple weeks!)

 

[Smokeshow69]

Thanks for all the kind comments! It's defintitely a keeper.... (Which to me means I'll hang onto it until I see something I like better in a couple weeks!)

What are you looking for [emoji41]? Just kidding but seriously nice box!


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[bmwrd0]

If I had that box I would be storing my pebble tools in it. Good find!
-Don

Like this?

 

[Smokeshow69]

Like this?

That is a mighty fine top chest stand you have there [emoji23]


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[r_olson_06]

Looks like it is raining master chests now. The mobile streak must have came to an end.

Looking for a Plomb 3061 Pebble Open End.

 

[Outlawmws]

It goes in threes doesn't it?

 

[bmwrd0]

I have had that 9989 for a few years now, so not really raining.

 

[Rileysan]

I bought a 9990 last year after Mr. X called me to say he found one at an antique store in my neighborhood. Naturally I haven't found anything else at that store since then, so I've come to the conclusion that X has "Plombtuition", which enables him to zero in on all the best Plomb stuff no matter where he is. FFS, he found an uncommon 1/4" drive P&C pebble ratchet in Atlanta of all places!

I never bothered to post it because it was sprayed bombed, but it's a solid box for only $40.

This was the only picture I have of it, which was intended only to photograph my Craftsman 5191 vise.

 

[r_olson_06]

I have had that 9989 for a few years now, so not really raining.

Still a nice looking box! Thanks for sharing.

I bought a 9990 last year after Mr. X called me to say he found one at an antique store in my neighborhood. Naturally I haven't found anything else at that store since then, so I've come to the conclusion that X has "Plombtuition", which enables him to zero in on all the best Plomb stuff no matter where he is. FFS, he found an uncommon 1/4" drive P&C pebble ratchet in Atlanta of all places!

I never bothered to post it because it was sprayed bombed, but it's a solid box for only $40.

This was the only picture I have of it, which was intended only to photograph my Craftsman 5191 vise.

Locally I try to run a schedule to places that are likely to hold tools and adjust my schedule based on what I find. If I find alot I go more frequently if I find nothing less frequent. I also try to make connections with shop owners to hold any Plomb that comes across in the back for me.

I am unsure if X is doing this or if he has some super human ability caused by a radioactive Plomb tool left over from the war that allows him to find Plomb in obscure places.

Also nice SK stack in the back. Those boxes are not easy to find either.



Looking for a Plomb 3061 Pebble Open End.

 

[bmwrd0]

I think he has Plombdar.

But seriously, I have seen him work a junk pile, the man is very thorough.