Proto Rotomat Completion Thread

[twertsy]

Folks,
I updated my original thread, but it's over in the General Tool area and I think it's much more appropriate over here. Perhaps some of you folks out west can help me complete this display by the end of the summer. That is my goal!

I have plenty to trade and have included pictures of it's current status.

EDIT: The examples I need should all be marked Proto Los Angeles.

Here is my vacancy list for completing the display RED=Spot Filled:

Pliers:
#207
#209
#234
#241
#243
#246
#268
#280 Thank you Don!

Punches/Chisels, etc.
#41 - 5/16, 7/16 & 1/2 Thank you Andy!
#47 - 1/16, 5/32, 7/32 & 1/4 Thank you Andy!
#72 - 1/4
#76 - 1/4 Thanks Don!
#86A - 5/16, 1/2 & 5/8
#96 - 1/4, 5/16, 3/8, 7/16 & 1/2
#9521, 9522, 9523, 9524, & 9525 Thank you Andy!

1/2" Drive
#5348 7/8" Deep 12 pt.
#5421 21/32" 12 pt.
#5422 11/16" 12 pt.
#5434 1 1/16" 12 pt.
#5436 1 1/4" 12 pt. Thanks Don!
#5463 10" extension Thanks Don!
#5467 Hinge Handle

3/8" Drive
#5265 Hinge Handle Thank you Andy!
#5260 Extension
#5275 1/2" flex socket
#5276 9/16" flex socket

Wrenches:
#1130 9/16x5/8 Shorty DBE
#1208 1/4" Combo Thank you Andy!
#3025 7/16x1/2 DOE
#3026 1/2x9/16 DOE
#3016 3/16x1/4 DOE

Tin Snips:
#322, 320 and 307

Adjustables:
#704 4" Thanks Don!!

 

[stormking]

Are you looking for Los Angeles marked tools or MFD marked tools?

 

[bixxjs]

Wow! I bow down to you Sir!
Your endeavours to fulfil your quest are stupendous.

 

[twertsy]

Are you looking for Los Angeles marked tools or MFD marked tools?

Los Angeles. The prices on the display match exactly the prices from the '53 price list. Therefore, perhaps retentively, I'm trying to fill it with LA marked tools.

 

[stormking]

I know how you feel, I have the 1953 P&C version I'm trying to fill, it's a long term project. I'll go thru my extra Proto LA stuff and see what I have.

 

[twertsy]

I know how you feel, I have the 1953 P&C version I'm trying to fill, it's a long term project. I'll go thru my extra Proto LA stuff and see what I have.

We run across a lot of wrenches and drive tools around here but the snips and punches/chisels/drifts are seemingly very hard to come by. Those are where I'm hoping you West coast folks can really assist.

I appreciate you folks checking your formidable stashes!

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[bluebolt]

I have the 1/2" flex 5275 and 11/16" 5422, have a bunch of chisels if I can find them!

 

[twertsy]

I have the 1/2" flex 5275 and 11/16" 5422, have a bunch of chisels if I can find them!

In Proto Los Angeles? Sweet! Let me know what you are looking for in trade. Maybe I can help you plug some holes.

 

[r_olson_06]

I have a 3026 DOE. You are looking for the pebble panels right?

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[bluebolt]

In Proto Los Angeles? Sweet! Let me know what you are looking for in trade. Maybe I can help you plug some holes.

Yep the Proto Los Angles gets it's own gallon milk jug LOL!

 

[twertsy]

I have a 3026 DOE. You are looking for the pebble panels right?

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Yes sir! Let me know what you'd like in trade.

Yep the Proto Los Angles gets it's own gallon milk jug LOL!

Same thing Bluebolt, what items are you looking for?

I appreciate all the help!

 

[bluebolt]

I know how you feel, I have the 1953 P&C version I'm trying to fill, it's a long term project. I'll go thru my extra Proto LA stuff and see what I have.

Do you have a list? I have a P & C milk jug with a few items....

 

[bluebolt]

Twertsy, here's the #5422 11/16" 12 pt and #5275 1/2" flex socket.

I still have not found the punches and chisels.

Pic 4 is my other Proto Los Angeles stuff.
Pic 5 is about 2/3rds of the infamous milk jugs.

 

[twertsy]

Twertsy, here's the #5422 11/16" 12 pt and #5275 1/2" flex socket.

I still have not found the punches and chisels.

Pic 4 is my other Proto Los Angeles stuff.
Pic 5 is about 2/3rds of the infamous milk jugs.

Sweet!

Let me know what you're looking for in trade.

Truly appreciate the effort folks.

Todd

 

[bluebolt]

Ha! Found one of the Los Angeles chisels and it's one you need! #76 1/4", still looking for where I stashed the rest!

 

[Rileysan]

I know how you feel, I have the 1953 P&C version I'm trying to fill, it's a long term project. I'll go thru my extra Proto LA stuff and see what I have.

You can't just drive by and make a comment like that! I've never seen photos of it. Where's the dedicated thread?!? Why are you doing this to me?!?

*Deep breath*

All better now. Now about those photos ...

Brian

 

[twertsy]

I'd like to thank Don for his help so far! List in Post #1 updated.

 

[jabberwoki]

Yeah I know how you feel Stormy my free standing P&C ROTOMAT is now about 86% full. It seems the last few take the longest same goes for the P&C tool boards I`ve stalled out on those as well.


Yeah I`m teasing you Rileysan... HEHE

 

[d42jeep]

I'd like to thank Don for his help so far! List in Post #1 updated.

Todd,
I'm glad that I could fill a few holes. Thanks for all you've done in return. I'm confident that you will get there eventually.
-Don

 

[Apache3057]

Beautiful!! That is awesome!!

 

[Rileysan]

Yeah I know how you feel Stormy my free standing P&C ROTOMAT is now about 86% full. It seems the last few take the longest same goes for the P&C tool boards I`ve stalled out on those as well.


Yeah I`m teasing you Rileysan... HEHE

I'm waiting!

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[twertsy]

Thanks to a new member, my list (first post) has been updated! Thank you Andy!

 

[Username already in use]

Why didn't they call it a 'ProtoMat'?
Anyway, I've got one DOE from your list and a few extras.
The #5418 is a 9/16" 12pt socket in 1/2" drive, the #5418-H is a 6pt socket.

I've also got some Blackhawk that I've been holding onto for you as well.

 

[twertsy]

Why didn't they call it a 'ProtoMat'?
Anyway, I've got one DOE from your list and a few extras.
The #5418 is a 9/16" 12pt socket in 1/2" drive, the #5418-H is a 6pt socket.

I've also got some Blackhawk that I've been holding onto for you as well.

Why, thank ya sir! As soon as I get some time, I'm going to do an inventory and post another "help me complete" thread for my 2 Blackhawk Chief sets. I don't believe I have far to go on the 52W but the older one needs help. Also need to get going on the 20's Blackhawk Ford tool display. Ugh..........

 

[SKI1019]

Hey Todd, I believe I found one of your missing tools, unless I missed something. LMK what you think.
Steve
https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=719043&stc=1&d=1514434918

 

[twertsy]

Hey Todd, I believe I found one of your missing tools, unless I missed something. LMK what you think.
Steve
https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=719043&stc=1&d=1514434918

Yes sir. I'd be happy to offer something in trade.

 

[SKI1019]

Todd, there's a couple things on the top of my search list you could help with. I need a Plvmb 5416 12 pt, 1/2" socket with a 1939 date code to complete a set I have. I also need a SK 4V118 Ford V8 Connecting Rod socket. LMK which one of the wrenches you want.
Steve

 

[twertsy]

Todd, there's a couple things on the top of my search list you could help with. I need a Plvmb 5416 12 pt, 1/2" socket with a 1939 date code to complete a set I have. I also need a SK 4V118 Ford V8 Connecting Rod socket. LMK which one of the wrenches you want.
Steve

Let me check the stash and get back to you Steve. I'll be at the shop tomorrow.

 

[twertsy]

Todd, there's a couple things on the top of my search list you could help with. I need a Plvmb 5416 12 pt, 1/2" socket with a 1939 date code to complete a set I have. I also need a SK 4V118 Ford V8 Connecting Rod socket. LMK which one of the wrenches you want.
Steve

1/2" 5416 sockets, and the last one I checked.....no luck on the other.

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[toolguynj]

Kudos to you twertsy - that display is awesome and you're doing great filling it