Proto rota-tool display on eBay

[Smokeshow69]

Just was on eBay and found a proto rota-tool display for sale. Item #201692998536 . I have not seen one of these since twertsy bought one of these about 4 years ago?? Thought someone here might like it Hope somebody picks it up!

 

[Al Bundy]

That's really cool. Here's a link:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-Vintage-1950s-Proto-Tool-Hardware-Store-Display-Stand-/201692998536?hash=item2ef5d6eb88:g:aKYAAOSwtnpXjAMq

 

[B_Bimmer]

It's been reposted on ebay several times. Really cool, if I was closer I would strongly consider it. It also is kinda a cool storage rack to attempt to copy, perhaps for a specific type of tool or a collection.

 

[twertsy]

It's a constant struggle trying to fill these suckers!!

 

[mikeb27]

It's a constant struggle trying to fill these suckers!!

Looking good!

 

[twertsy]

Looking good!

Thanks Mike. It's really weird. Seems like I'm struggling to fill in the most common of tools. 1/2 x 9/16 DOE, 1/2 x 7/16 DOE, 3/4 & 1/4 Combos, 9/16 x 5/8 shorty DBE.

Maybe they just didn't make as many Los Angeles stamped tools in those sizes but I find it odd I can't find them (outside eBay of course).

 

[Empty Pockets]

I watched the display, Sadly, I'm quite a distance away. It'd be nice to have, though.

Twertsy- It looks even better with tools. Good job

 

[Roberts210]

It would drive me crazy if I bought that. I'd spend the rest of my darn life trying to fill it up!!!

 

[twertsy]

It would drive me crazy if I bought that. I'd spend the rest of my darn life trying to fill it up!!!

You've no idea............

 

[Garage&Beer]

Have seen that listed for awhile and only an hour away...but never ever see the tools around here...not even one.

 

[Empty Pockets]

It would drive me crazy if I bought that. I'd spend the rest of my darn life trying to fill it up!!!

Half of the fun is in the hunt

 

[Smokeshow69]

You've no idea............

 

[Karl's Garage]

Very cool, and then the adventure filling it up.

 

[ssdave]

Thanks Mike. It's really weird. Seems like I'm struggling to fill in the most common of tools. 1/2 x 9/16 DOE, 1/2 x 7/16 DOE, 3/4 & 1/4 Combos, 9/16 x 5/8 shorty DBE.

Maybe they just didn't make as many Los Angeles stamped tools in those sizes but I find it odd I can't find them (outside eBay of course).

Todd,

I'm assuming you're looking only for Proto Los Angeles in those sizes?

I have the DOE's of your sizes in tappet configuration, unfortunately they're a part of my complete set. Thought I should have the regular length also, but didn't have LA ones. The Combo's, I think I had until a few weeks ago when I sold a huge amount of my extra Proto off. I may have the 9/16 x 5/8" shorty DBE, I think I have those in both regular and deep offset, and may have an extra of one of them. When I find them, I'll let you know for sure. I really like the shorty dbe regular offset, I use them a lot. One of the favorite uses is to put them in my pocket for using in the field, they're short and easy to carry and the dbe doesn't gouge you when you put them in your pocket.

 

[Mooreag47]

Twersty I know I can knock at least 2 of those wrenches off of you're needs list

 

[twertsy]

Twersty I know I can knock at least 2 of those wrenches off of you're needs list

Awesome! I also need 7/8 and 3/4 deep 1/2" drive sockets. I have plenty to trade if you're up for that.

 

[twertsy]

Todd,

I'm assuming you're looking only for Proto Los Angeles in those sizes?

I have the DOE's of your sizes in tappet configuration, unfortunately they're a part of my complete set. Thought I should have the regular length also, but didn't have LA ones. The Combo's, I think I had until a few weeks ago when I sold a huge amount of my extra Proto off. I may have the 9/16 x 5/8" shorty DBE, I think I have those in both regular and deep offset, and may have an extra of one of them. When I find them, I'll let you know for sure. I really like the shorty dbe regular offset, I use them a lot. One of the favorite uses is to put them in my pocket for using in the field, they're short and easy to carry and the dbe doesn't gouge you when you put them in your pocket.

Yes, all Proto Los Angeles. The one I need is the regular offset. Appreciate you folks looking!!

Todd

 

[Mooreag47]

Awesome! I also need 7/8 and 3/4 deep 1/2" drive sockets. I have plenty to trade if you're up for that.

I'll look this afternoon

 

[Mooreag47]

I posted pictures in my albums of my proto l.a.

 

[twertsy]

I posted pictures in my albums of my proto l.a.

So........do you have extras of the ones I need or...?

 

[Mooreag47]

My thing is plomb I pick those up just cause I can't turn them down and someone might need them you tell me what you need or want we will work something out

 

[Richard Cranium]

That display is cool, But with the tools on it, it really cool

 

[tym]

It would drive me crazy if I bought that. I'd spend the rest of my darn life trying to fill it up!!!

I know...I'd go bonkers!

 

[Rileysan]

My wife would go bonkers if I ever brought home something like that!

Brian