Proto Tools Picture Thread - Post Yours!

[Etchase]

I haven’t asked nor found the answer for a couple years, so I hope it’s ok to ask again. Does anyone know when they added the makers mark “s” to combo wrenches like the one above?

 

[Snaparxon]

I haven’t asked nor found the answer for a couple years, so I hope it’s ok to ask again. Does anyone know when they added the makers mark “s” to combo wrenches like the one above?

Right or wrong I do not know but I was told the "s" was for Stanley, meaning that tools with the "s" were made under Stanley ownership.

 

[d42jeep]

Estate sale finds from yesterday. A couple of Proto Professional tools.
Gasket scraper.
1/4” drive socket.


-Don

 

[fishwatcher]

I was gifted these Proto 243 groove joint pliers from a friend who is decluttering his tool collection. They cleaned up nicely.

I have a few tools now with bare handles and might give them a plastic-dip treatment to offer better grip.

 

[Smokeshow69]

Hit up the big swap meet this weekend!

Proto LA carry box and black oxide doe
1425 body hammer in nice shape-$35
proto la 9" extension-$3
4" plomb adjustable (paid $2 :0)
14" long plomb puller feet-$10
proto mfd 1/2 speed wrench-$2
proto mfd cutters-$2


Also scored these 3/8 drive sockets in the cool tray for $20-all mfd marked...and this an part number that is actually stamped proto

 

[d42jeep]

I tried to leave this little 3020 Proto LA DOE wrench behind as the Proto spares box is full to overflowing but my wife called it “cute” so home it came. At least it won’t take up much space
-Don

 

[nz44tool]

Here's an interesting Proto wrench - it just came from a flea market. I can find no info at all on it.
It looks like the fairly common pebble flare wrenches, but the head is very beefy, and it's 8-point.
Internet Archive doesn't seem to have a catalog old enough for this to make an appearance.
Anyone?

 

[3baygarage]

I’ve seen a couple of those but not sure exactly what it is. Maybe a brake adjuster.

 

[nz44tool]

I’ve seen a couple of those but not sure exactly what it is. Maybe a brake adjuster.

Thanks, 3bay - a friend of mine thought the same thing.
If so, I'd like to see the brakes this thing was meant to adjust!

 

[genog]

Shot this pic of a Flying Lady pouch of nut drivers while on Photo Safari
I left it for someone else....

 

[Smokeshow69]

Shot this pic of a Flying Lady pouch of nut drivers while on Photo Safari
I left it for someone else....

That set looks pretty nice! I would be hard pressed to leave it there unless it was overpriced?

 

[Provincial]

Here's an interesting Proto wrench - it just came from a flea market. I can find no info at all on it.
It looks like the fairly common pebble flare wrenches, but the head is very beefy, and it's 8-point.
Internet Archive doesn't seem to have a catalog old enough for this to make an appearance.
Anyone?

What size is the 8-point opening? Measured for a square nut.

The part number follows early Caterpillar, but nothing shows up in a search. (number-letter-number-number-number) later on they added another number just after the letter, so 4Y187 became 4Y0187.

 

[nz44tool]

What size is the 8-point opening? Measured for a square nut.

The part number follows early Caterpillar, but nothing shows up in a search. (number-letter-number-number-number) later on they added another number just after the letter, so 4Y187 became 4Y0187.

It's 1/2".

 

[CADjockey]

I guess I never thought about that Proto tools might be collectable. I have a 12" adjustable wrench that I keep in my 'frequent use' tool bag.
The other adjustable wrench is an 8" Crescent. I have had each for years, and use them rather frequently.

 

[Provincial]

It's 1/2".

1/2" square is the size of Ford truck mechanical brake adjusters from 1928-1938 model years. I see Ebay listings that claim these wrenches are for "Tool Post" screws, but don't believe that.

 

[nz44tool]

1/2" square is the size of Ford truck mechanical brake adjusters from 1928-1938 model years. I see Ebay listings that claim these wrenches are for "Tool Post" screws, but don't believe that.

Nice work - sounds like a match!

 

[FrankLee]

The Plumb/Plomb lawsuit was in 1946. It doesn't seem like Proto after 1946 would make a wrench for 10+ year old vehicles. But then I dunno.

 

[3baygarage]

The Plumb/Plomb lawsuit was in 1946. It doesn't seem like Proto after 1946 would make a wrench for 10+ year old vehicles. But then I dunno.

You make a great point Frank. However, even Craftsman has the 8 pt double end 1/2 x 7/16 brake wrench in V series which was what, 50’s-60’s.

One thing that can’t be denied is nearly every brand had the double end wrench in 8pt or square format for these old vehicles. I don’t have it in me to look through catalogs for dates though.

 

[d42jeep]

They are indeed fish! Here ya go.

When I saw these I wanted some. I‘ve been known to do some fishing. I finally found some listed at a fairly reasonable price. They arrived yesterday.
-Don

 

[Smokeshow69]

When I saw these I wanted some. I‘ve been known to do some fishing. I finally found some listed at a fairly reasonable price. They arrived yesterday.
-Don

Dang it, you ****! I’m looking for one as well.
I have the holster but no pliers. I’ll find one some day

 

[Shelbylex]

When I saw these I wanted some. I‘ve been known to do some fishing. I finally found some listed at a fairly reasonable price. They arrived yesterday.
-Don

This looks fantastic, Don

... Adding to the mental list of the things I want... (but not at the e-bay prices: somebody is hoping to get $1900 for 2 NOS pairs).

 

[Beerhippie]

(but not at the e-bay prices: somebody is hoping to get $1900 for 2 NOS pairs).

A man's gotta have a dream....

 

[Mr. Tool]

 

[lu787a]

What is that wavy matte finish ratchet?

 

[Smokeshow69]

This looks fantastic, Don

... Adding to the mental list of the things I want... (but not at the e-bay prices: somebody is hoping to get $1900 for 2 NOS pairs).

Yeah that guy is on crack. That’s been listed for a year and is absolutely insane

 

[Mr. Tool]

What is that wavy matte finish ratchet?

That is a ratchet that I purchased from a website that basically deals exclusively with bike tools and parts, etc.....they are called Birzman.

When I first came across their website (because of my KONA DEW PLUS bike) I was curious about their tools, etc. so I purchased the ratchet, a set of wrenches and a couple of their sockets on what they had available…..they do not carry a full line of tools just a few.

I really love the ratchet it’s a 1/2” and handles well, especially with it's ergonomic handle in your hand when using, etc…..as for the other tools, they’re just as good.

 

[Etchase]

A transition 706-S. Date code is P-3-8.

 

[d42jeep]

Nice one! Mine is pretty pitted but still operational.
-Don

 

[CADjockey]

I do apologize for the silly question...
What resource(s) do you guys use to date the tool? Thee date code on my wrench is H-2-1.
I would be more than happy to look it up, but I am not finding much in the way of the information I am looking for. Being this is a 'S' and made in LA, I think it was a 50s manufacture.
Can someone share the older date code site with me?

Thanks!

 

[Oldtuleguy]

If it's la then pretty safe to say 51

 

[RubiconJK]

When I saw these I wanted some. I‘ve been known to do some fishing. I finally found some listed at a fairly reasonable price. They arrived yesterday.

Nice ones!! Congrats Don!

 

[d42jeep]

The last number indicates the date of manufacture on the Danielson design adjustables before and after the purchase by the Plombpire. Other details indicate the decade.
-Don

 

[ArmyVW_GuyInTX]

The only significant Proto item I have other than a few odds and ends is this puller set I bought/rescued from a home based shop that was going to be razed for "progress/development" in a nearby city.

 

[Shelbylex]

Great save, ArmyVW_GuyInTX!

 

[ArmyVW_GuyInTX]

Great save, ArmyVW_GuyInTX!

Thanks ! It was leaning up against a wall buried in filth. The guy had four vintage Sioux valve grinding machines set up along one wall - also covered in decades of dust - a scrap metal guy tossed those into his dump trailer.

 

[Mintgrun]

I found a PROTO 9686 #3 Phillips to go with this PLVMB example. They don't quite match though.




This is only the second black handled driver I've seen; the other being the #4759 1/4" socket spinner Catfishdan shared in post #467.

Proto Tools Picture Thread - Post Yours!

I fell cheesy for even commenting on that stuff, but that picture of those 18 tool boards in an actual business is way too cool.

www.garagejournal.com

Tom

 

[Smokeshow69]

I found a PROTO 9686 #3 Phillips to go with this PLVMB example. They don't quite match though.




This is only the second black handled driver I've seen; the other being the #4759 1/4" socket spinner Catfishdan shared in post #467.

Proto Tools Picture Thread - Post Yours!

I fell cheesy for even commenting on that stuff, but that picture of those 18 tool boards in an actual business is way too cool.

www.garagejournal.com

Tom

Nice find! The dark handles are not common!

 

[d42jeep]

Here is a conventional yellow handled #4 Phillips that came in an eBay lot.
-Don

 

[Mintgrun]

The dark handles are not common!

Do you know when they were offered? Late forties, maybe?