Plomb tool picture thread - show your stuff!

[Oldtuleguy]

Look pretty similar, maybe angle a bit different on Obstruction end

 

[MR.X]

Look pretty similar, maybe angle a bit different on Obstruction end

yeah I've got more than I need of the 32XX's , I guess because there's no big difference, I never noticed if my recessed examples were just the 33XX's..

 

[Oldtuleguy]

To be honest I don't think I ever noticed any difference until now. They are very similar.

 

[mritchie77]

Look pretty similar, maybe angle a bit different on Obstruction end

To be honest I don't think I ever noticed any difference until now. They are very similar.

They are slightly different. From the catalogs, they are 15-80 degrees for the electrical and 15-60 degrees for the obstruction.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Wow thanks for info. Never really noticed before!

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Plomb's "Obstruction" is the classic 15* x 60* "Ignition" configuration that every other mfgr used, and the US Army configuration for ignition wrenches and sets from the 40s though the 60s. The 80* spec on the Plomb "Electrical" is pretty odd, and maybe unique. The configuration most other mfgrs used for electrical wrenches was 15* x 75*. At 80*, it's very close to being the 90* that other mfgrs used, ironically, for their "obstruction" wrenches.

 

[RubiconJK]

Hoping to call on some wisdom of those that frequent this thread. I'm working on a 9900B veterans set from the pebble area and have run into a question regarding pebbled wrenches, specifically if the obstruction midget, and tappets wrenches came pebbled. Relevant # are: 3210, 3215, 3220, 3225 for the midget and 3425 and 3426 for the tappet. I have gone through many GJ threads and have found a single example of one of these wrenches in the "pebbled" style. Can anyone confirm that they weren't pebbled? If not, how would one identify them as the correct period? Would lack of date codes be the only way (like on pebble era sockets?)

I don't think I've ever seen a pebbled version of a Plomb tappet or any obstruction or electrical Plomb wrench. The recessed obstruction versions seem to be harder to find (at least here in TX). The two versions I own are either what I'll call a "flat" profile or a "slightly rounded" profile. I just looked through all my obstruction examples and only found one with a date code shown below. I've never researched this, but tend to group the two different profiles separately, but not sure which is older or if they were just made in different facilities.

Let me know which pieces you are still missing. I may be able to help you out.

 

[Private Lugnutz]

I don't think I've ever seen a pebbled version of a Plomb tappet or any obstruction or electrical Plomb wrench.

 

[bmwrd0]

Something followed me home

 

[mritchie77]

I don't think I've ever seen a pebbled version of a Plomb tappet or any obstruction or electrical Plomb wrench. The recessed obstruction versions seem to be harder to find (at least here in TX). The two versions I own are either what I'll call a "flat" profile or a "slightly rounded" profile. I just looked through all my obstruction examples and only found one with a date code shown below. I've never researched this, but tend to group the two different profiles separately, but not sure which is older or if they were just made in different facilities.

Let me know which pieces you are still missing. I may be able to help you out.

Rubicon, thanks for the offer. I don't know where south you're at, but my Austin/Fredericksburg area has netting me zero Plomb. I did find one wrench in Boerne but that was it. Everything is is coming from GJ, eBay, FB, etc. If you have any to get rid of, I'm looking (https://www.garagejournal.com/forum...100-veterans-master-tool-set-no-9900b.492517/)

It's interesting that you have both styles without date codes and with the Made in USA. Looking over A-A (with a grain of salt) the only "flat" example is listed as 1933-1939 with the L.A. markings.



Wartime is shown as "rounded" but no post-war (pebble era) examples are shown.

 

[d42jeep]

Something followed me home

I’ve made room in my basement for it if you want to bring it by.
-Don

 

[Smokeshow69]

Something followed me home

Glad you got it! You ****!

 

[Project 2501]

I always wondered how a detent ball could be fixed when the spring fails and the ball can no longer engage the sockets detent hole. When I pulled it out or the pile of sockets I couldnt identify what it was and I thought I had discovered a new tool.

 

[RubiconJK]

Rubicon, thanks for the offer. I don't know where south you're at, but my Austin/Fredericksburg area has netting me zero Plomb. I did fine one wrench in Boerne but that was it. Everything is is coming from GJ, eBay, FB, etc. If you have any to get rid of, I'm looking (https://www.garagejournal.com/forum...100-veterans-master-tool-set-no-9900b.492517/)

I'm over closer to Houston and it is slim picking here also. Probably for the best since I am trying to not accumulate as much and TRYING to stay focused (the struggle is real!) on just the remaining unicorns. I'll look through your list and my stuff and will PM you to follow up.

 

[d42jeep]

A couple of cool Plomb items arrived yesterday from Smokeshow.
-Don

 

[Smokeshow69]

I always wondered how a detent ball could be fixed when the spring fails and the ball can no longer engage the sockets detent hole. When I pulled it out or the pile of sockets I couldnt identify what it was and I thought I had discovered a new tool.

One of our members, ragtopta has an actual plomb ratchet/ detent ball repair kit complete with new springs, balls and the actual punch used to repair them. It is super cool and hopefully he will post it soon!

 

[bmwrd0]

So, the Tool Mobile is in its home but still needs work.








A couple of thoughts: it's in great condition, considering it's 70ish years old. Someone welded a couple of lugs to place some sort of lock bar in the front, but it has the original lock. I will have to do some bodywork to straighten the louvers and whatnot. It doesn't say Plomb anywhere, but it clearly is a tool mobile, from the grey stripes to the perforated drawer bottoms. But, if you look at the transitional catalog, the TM's weren't marked, and by the '51 catalog they had different, chrome, handles. So, I am going to go with this being a transitional box and call it good until I get better info than a quick, online search of catalog drawings (HA!) The story I got from the seller was this, and two Heritage boxes came out of a farmer's barn and looked like they had been there since new. I believe it.

And, as I said earlier in this thread, they are starting to breed...

 

[Ricky Joe]

Not exactly Plomb, but any welders here ought to check out the P & C chipping hammer on eBay.

 

[Smokeshow69]

So, the Tool Mobile is in its home but still needs work.








A couple of thoughts: it's in great condition, considering it's 70ish years old. Someone welded a couple of lugs to place some sort of lock bar in the front, but it has the original lock. I will have to do some bodywork to straighten the louvers and whatnot. It doesn't say Plomb anywhere, but it clearly is a tool mobile, from the grey stripes to the perforated drawer bottoms. But, if you look at the transitional catalog, the TM's weren't marked, and by the '51 catalog they had different, chrome, handles. So, I am going to go with this being a transitional box and call it good until I get better info than a quick, online search of catalog drawings (HA!) The story I got from the seller was this, and two Heritage boxes came out of a farmer's barn and looked like they had been there since new. I believe it.

And, as I said earlier in this thread, they are starting to breed...

The perforated drawers went away when they went to the painted logo like your other one. That’s an odd one for sure! Super cool regardless!

 

[RagTopTA]

I have this little 2403 roll with a buncha 33 series in it.

PS Smooke I'll have to go dig those kits out !! Havent seen em in a year or so!!

 

[Outlawmws]

Nice BMW! But about time you stopped the Tease!

 

[Private Lugnutz]

I have this little 2403 roll with a buncha 33 series in it.

Nice. I've never seen that before. Is the pouch green leatherette or is it black and picking up some green from something off camera? I have seen black with the silver or gold trim, and much later, red, but not green. I love it.

 

[RagTopTA]

Nice. I've never seen that before. Is the pouch green leatherette or is it black and picking up some green from something off camera? I have seen black with the silver or gold trim, and much later, red, but not green. I love it.

Thanks Lugs its def a nice green color ; )

 

[Private Lugnutz]

I'm really glad I saw it. I've had a repro plan on the back burner for awhile pretty much set on black, but now I'm not so sure.

 

[RagTopTA]

I'm really glad I saw it. I've had a repro plan on the back burner for awhile pretty much set on black, but now I'm not so sure.

I can get both my rolls out and take good pics for you , if you would like.

 

[Private Lugnutz]

That won't be necessary. I have some good photos already and all the dimensions for the types I plan to make. I had just never seen green before.

 

[mritchie77]

I was out re-organizing the garage for some new racks and thought y'all might appreciate some of the recent "signage" I had made for my extra pegboard wall. Still looking for more cool catalog covers for ideas; next might be the 1931 Sears/Craftsman one.

 

[MR.X]

Here's a couple tough ones.

 

[c1504]

Wow! There is some cool stuff in that picture! Is that 5/8 hook shaped thing plomb?

 

[Smokeshow69]

Here's a couple tough ones.

Ok, what is all that? Looks like a roofer hatchet head, some sort of pick, packing remover and a punch and then the wood scraper thing in the upper left corner? More pictures please! And yeah, finding those is tougher than woodpecker lips!

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Never seen a hook like that. Nice stuff!

 

[MR.X]

Wow! There is some cool stuff in that picture! Is that 5/8 hook shaped thing plomb?

Old Hudson tappet wrench apparently. It's in the 28 cat. Obviously I've never used one.

 

[MR.X]

Ok, what is all that? Looks like a roofer hatchet head, some sort of pick, packing remover and a punch and then the wood scraper thing in the upper left corner? More pictures please! And yeah, finding those is tougher than woodpecker lips!

Hey Smoke. The "punch" is just what you could see in that pic of A. Plomb / CT marked breaker bar. I think a scraper like this one sold not too long ago on the bay. This Stanley No. 282 lookalike one is marked Plomb on the metal and the wood.

 

[3baygarage]

Wow, those are unusual. The scraper is a real beauty, but that A Plomb breaker bar is a heck of a piece. You know which one I like more.

 

[RubiconJK]

I was out re-organizing the garage for some new racks and thought y'all might appreciate some of the recent "signage" I had made for my extra pegboard wall. Still looking for more cool catalog covers for ideas; next might be the 1931 Sears/Craftsman one.

Those look nice. Did you find someone local to do them? I've been looking at some online sources for these, but would rather use a local place if I can find one.

 

[d42jeep]

This addition to my pebble combo set arrived yesterday and is in the evaporust overnight. Previously my largest combo was 1-1/16”
-Don

 

[mritchie77]

Those look nice. Did you find someone local to do them? I've been looking at some online sources for these, but would rather use a local place if I can find one.

Ended up using an Etsy vendor out of MN. I tried a couple local shops and they either 1) couldn't do it or 2) never returned my call. I can send you a link to the vendor if you want.

 

[mritchie77]

This addition to my pebble combo set arrived yesterday and is in the evaporust overnight. Previously my largest combo was 1-1/16”
-Do

I have the 1230 that was also owned by the previous owner of your 1232. It's initialed with the same letters in the same spot.

 

[Smokeshow69]

Hey Smoke. The "punch" is just what you could see in that pic of A. Plomb / CT marked breaker bar. I think a scraper like this one sold not too long ago on the bay. This Stanley No. 282 lookalike one is marked Plomb on the metal and the wood.

That “punch” is really cool with that octagonal handle shape. Reminds me of the later speedmaster hinge handle made by pennens I have. The cabinet scraper on eBay eluded me. Seller said they would accept my $40 off and then didn’t tell me they put that option onto the auction and someone bid on it so that option went away . I hope to find one in the wild.

 

[MR.X]

That “punch” is really cool with that octagonal handle shape. Reminds me of the later speedmaster hinge handle made by pennens I have. The cabinet scraper on eBay eluded me. Seller said they would accept my $40 off and then didn’t tell me they put that option onto the auction and someone bid on it so that option went away . I hope to find one in the wild.

looks like it's got a detent in the handle too.