Plomb tool picture thread - show your stuff!

[Oldtuleguy]

Ironically those were only sold to the public. I suppose marked war finish because no chrome allowed

 

[Private Lugnutz]

most of the Plomb stuff I'm finding says PLOMB and PROTO

1949 production. Morris Pendleton's last ditch effort to try to appease Plumb. It did not have the desired effect. You can read more in the 'Lawsuit Research' thread. See Index in Sticky.

 

[Smokeshow69]

Got a different project in the works! Stay tuned for more info

 

[z28lsc]

Here's a big aircraft sparkplug socket made by plomb for Curtis Wright Aircraft.

 

[four.cycle]

Giant Plomb Sale NOW in Progress!

 

[stormking]

Early Thursday morning garage sale. It's good to see there is still stuff like this in the wild.
5469 by https://www.flickr.com/photos/119819727@N06/, on Flickr

 

[Smokeshow69]

Early Thursday morning garage sale. It's good to see there is still stuff like this in the wild.
5469 by https://www.flickr.com/photos/119819727@N06/, on Flickr

That’s a you **** price! I actually use mine from time to time and like them! Nice grab

 

[stormking]

Thanks Smoke, I use my other ones once in a while also. Very handy tool.

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Nice. Starting the clock on how long it takes 3bay to drool his way over here...

The Flex Head Speeder

Something I was inspired to collect. I have been meaning to post them for a while. I collected a number of these tools, and wanted to do little comparison/discussion. After years of tool collecting and tons of sales, I have never seen a single one locally. :shocking: Maybe that helped to...

www.garagejournal.com

 

[d42jeep]

Here is a recent arrival. I didn’t have one of these.
-Don

 

[Oldtuleguy]

That's a clean one

 

[honza.vosalik]

Here is a recent arrival. I didn’t have one of these.
-Don

Nice! I'd love to complete a set of these eventually too...

 

[Username already in use]

FINALLY, a nice place to store my meager collection of Plomb.
I had to take everything out of the background so that @Smokeshow69 couldn't snoop around.

 

[3baygarage]

Nice. Starting the clock on how long it takes 3bay to drool his way over here...

The Flex Head Speeder

Something I was inspired to collect. I have been meaning to post them for a while. I collected a number of these tools, and wanted to do little comparison/discussion. After years of tool collecting and tons of sales, I have never seen a single one locally. :shocking: Maybe that helped to...

www.garagejournal.com

Over 24 hrs.

 

[d42jeep]

GJ member Chenry318 kindly sent along a pry bar that I have been looking to add to my Plomb based GMTK. Lugz Eagle eyed it on the garage sale thread and I happened to notice. It arrived today and is going right into the toolbox.
-Don
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Dressed up the tip a bit.
Some of the Plomb tools currently in the GMTK.

More Plomb GMTK tools

 

[Smokeshow69]

FINALLY, a nice place to store my meager collection of Plomb.
I had to take everything out of the background so that @Smokeshow69 couldn't snoop around.

Square corner . Very nice find! How/where did you find it? So cool!

 

[Username already in use]

Square corner . Very nice find! How/where did you find it? So cool!

Found on Marketplace. And not really close. Had been listed for ‘over a week’ when I found it.
Messaged right away and was prepared to make the drive that day (Monday). I negotiated the price way down in typical cheap *ss UNAIU fashion. Dude worked second shift and he was kind enough to mark it sold pending and we made plans for Friday.
2.5hr drive each way.

Middle
Of
Nowhere
Kentucky

Well, that last part isn’t true. They make A LOT of bourbon in that county. Seriously. I drove past a ton of distilleries.

Based on the other boxes and serial numbers I’ve seen here and in the Pressteel thread, seems like I have bragging rights on the lowest serial number.

238



I took a ton of pictures for your Pressteel thread. I’ll post them after the game.

 

[Catfishdan]

I finally picked up a home for my giant midget set! It’s for a 3/8” set originally, but it has no part number on the lid, so I can pretend it’s the elusive 4796 box. I’m even considering making some dividers for it to mimic that box. Here’s the set all nestled away With a few extras. Just missing the 4704 wiper socket and the 4768 flexible spinner.

 

[d42jeep]

Here is a picture of the elusive 4796 box. I can’t remember where I got the picture.
-Don



The box that holds my wartime 3/8” drive tools looks just like your new box.




Interior view.

Here is my smaller 4700R set looking a bit like yours. Still missing a unicorn 4742.

The 4700R set actually came in a 5295 box.

Here is a picture of my missing unicorn, just in case.

 

[d42jeep]

I found these pebble combos at a Kensington, CA estate sale this afternoon. I imagine that the evaporust bath they are taking will improve their appearance somewhat.
-Don

 

[Catfishdan]

Here is a picture of the elusive 4796 box. I can’t remember where I got the picture.
-Don





Thanks for posting that Don. I’ve never even seen a photo Of that box before. Just the grainy drawing in the catalog. I think I’ll make the dividers and maybe attempt a repaint on my box.

 

[d42jeep]

Sorry I didn’t send it to you sooner, Dan.
The pebble combos came out looking much better. They are probably nicer than the ones I had.
-Don

Previous collection of Plomb combos.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Here is an old ratchet repair box

 

[Smokeshow69]

Found on Marketplace. And not really close. Had been listed for ‘over a week’ when I found it.
Messaged right away and was prepared to make the drive that day (Monday). I negotiated the price way down in typical cheap *ss UNAIU fashion. Dude worked second shift and he was kind enough to mark it sold pending and we made plans for Friday.
2.5hr drive each way.

Middle
Of
Nowhere
Kentucky

Well, that last part isn’t true. They make A LOT of bourbon in that county. Seriously. I drove past a ton of distilleries.

Based on the other boxes and serial numbers I’ve seen here and in the Pressteel thread, seems like I have bragging rights on the lowest serial number.

238



I took a ton of pictures for your Pressteel thread. I’ll post them after the game.

I believe that is the lowest serial number currently on that thread. So cool! And glad you were able to talk him down on price. I don’t think you are the cheapo on here . I will try to negotiate down anything just for sport

I finally picked up a home for my giant midget set! It’s for a 3/8” set originally, but it has no part number on the lid, so I can pretend it’s the elusive 4796 box. I’m even considering making some dividers for it to mimic that box. Here’s the set all nestled away With a few extras. Just missing the 4704 wiper socket and the 4768 flexible spinner.

Nice box grab!

 

[c1504]

Here is an old ratchet repair box

That is so cool! Is that the one that was on ebay a couple months ago? That was the first one I had ever seen

 

[Outlawmws]

Awesome find OTG!

 

[Oldtuleguy]

I finally picked up a home for my giant midget set! It’s for a 3/8” set originally, but it has no part number on the lid, so I can pretend it’s the elusive 4796 box. I’m even considering making some dividers for it to mimic that box. Here’s the set all nestled away With a few extras. Just missing the 4704 wiper socket and the 4768 flexible spinner.

This sounded like a fun project, so I went ahead and made one. Had a 3/8 box someone had smashed and cut the dividers anyway!

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Shot it with some krinkle paint

 

[RTM]

That is some serious crinkle, I have not been that successful.

 

[Ricky Joe]

Does it bond well? Hold up over time? Flake off?

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Rj it's valve cover paint so probably overkill for a toolbox. Rtm just just one thick coat .

 

[Catfishdan]

Shot it with some krinkle paint

That came out awesome. What did you use for the dividers? Flashing? And spot welds? Very nice.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Just a small sheetmetal brake, some thin sheetmetal and a spot welder

 

[Mintgrun]

A nice box just came up on CL near me, but $100 is out of my price range. I'll share the link in case anyone reading is interested.

VINTAGE TOOL BOX - tools - by owner - sale

Nice Vintage Plumb/Plvmb drop front toolbox. 20"L x 11"W x 9"D. Good crackle finish and decals. Very handy and adaptable box. If it's up, it's available.

seattle.craigslist.org

 

[Oldtuleguy]

That is a nice one!

 

[Mintgrun]

I agree! My Plomb tools currently live in an old Craftsman box that is pretty much full. This box would be perfect... if only it was half the price. I'm a low-budget collector. I'll bet someone grabs it. The seller listed it as Plumb though, so a "Plomb" search won't pull it up.

 

[honza.vosalik]

I agree! My Plomb tools currently live in an old Craftsman box that is pretty much full. This box would be perfect... if only it was half the price. I'm a low-budget collector. I'll bet someone grabs it. The seller listed it as Plumb though, so a "Plomb" search won't pull it up.

You can always offer less.

 

[Mr. Wonderful]

I came across this if anyone is interested. I have no affiliation with the seller.

VINTAGE TOOL BOX - tools - by owner - sale

Nice Vintage Plumb/Plvmb drop front toolbox. 20"L x 11"W x 9"D. Good crackle finish and decals. Very handy and adaptable box. If it's up, it's available.

seattle.craigslist.org

 

[Private Lugnutz]

That's the same one Mintgrun just posted.

In terms of finish condition and decal, it's a 5 star / 10 out of 10 box. I can't recall seeing too many that nice.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Looks like you and mintgrun are eyeing the same box