Proto Tools Picture Thread - Post Yours!

[Ricky Joe]

I have an older TAC set, but couldn’t resist the flying lady. It didn’t come with the extension. The breaker bar is Proto and disappointingly sloppy. The other set has an Indestro breaker that was in it when I got it, but is probably not original.

 

[Ricky Joe]

This is the other set. Homemade sockets are 15mm and 17mm. I never got around to making more. Extension didn’t come with the set.

 

[Ricky Joe]

I understand these are valuable.

 

[Ricky Joe]

Two wrenches, same size (1 1/2”): who has the most confidence in the product?

 

[d42jeep]

Cleaned up a couple of Proto tools from Tuesday’s haul.
-Don

 

[Smokeshow69]

I understand these are valuable.

The plomb version is much less common than the proto version...I dont know about these being particularly valuable...they are not common but I would necessarily call them valuable.

 

[Ricky Joe]

The plomb version is much less common than the proto version...I dont know about these being particularly valuable...they are not common but I would necessarily call them valuable.

Hey, if I were hungry I’d trade it for a sandwich!

 

[Smokeshow69]

Hey, if I were hungry I’d trade it for a sandwich!

Oh heck yeah! Just because it isn't valuable doesnt mean it isnt cool . I have one and it has got me out of a few jams!

 

[Username already in use]

I found a few Proto L.A. 1/2" drive impact sockets at the flea last weekend. The 7/16" is just marked MFD. and not L.A.

 

[bmwrd0]

Yeah, the **** is strong on that find.

Well done!

 

[Smokeshow69]

Yeah, the **** is strong on that find.

Well done!

BMW/ Stormking, do you know what years this mid chest was offered ? Up until this find, I wasn't even aware that this was duplex made mid chest was ever even offered?? Anyone have a catalog snippet?

 

[bmwrd0]

Oh, I was talking about the impact sockets.

Proto mid boxes are a dime a dozen. I scraped three last week.

 

[Smokeshow69]

I was able to work a trade with D42 for these unused extractors. Note the tips show no impact and the ends show no hammer strikes. All the bluing is intact! I am very happy with these! They are so cool

 

[d42jeep]

I’m glad they found a new home where they are appreciated. I was going through my brake tools today and found this Proto brake spoon.
-Don

 

[bmwrd0]

In answer to your question Smoke, I couldn't find it online or in any of my hardcopy catalogs. So, not sure, but my best guess is between '64 and '69 as I don't have any cats from then.

 

[Old Radar]

I was able to work a trade with D42 for these unused extractors. Note the tips show no impact and the ends show no hammer strikes. All the bluing is intact! I am very happy with these! They are so cool

I don't doubt your word for a moment, Smoke. You just need to "focus" on your photographic skills!

 

[c1504]

UAIU those are so cool! You **** for sure

Smokeshow those look like they have never been used. Anything in the original box is just awesome

 

[Smokeshow69]

In answer to your question Smoke, I couldn't find it online or in any of my hardcopy catalogs. So, not sure, but my best guess is between '64 and '69 as I don't have any cats from then.

I was thinking around that time as well.. I have a sneaking suspicion it was around the time right before they changed to the more modern waterloo made boxes

I don't doubt your word for a moment, Smoke. You just need to "focus" on your photographic skills!

Yeah, the focus was not the best on those

 

[stormking]

Sorry to take so long to get back to this, been working. The # on the mid box is 9966. I've looked and can't find a thing on it, but that isn't new to Proto. Smoke, this thing sat at a well advertised estate sale for two days before I picked it up (cheap). I've been on a roll with Plomb/Proto boxes as of late, I haven't shown the best yet but I will say I've been looking for one for years and finally got lucky.

 

[Smokeshow69]

Sorry to take so long to get back to this, been working. The # on the mid box is 9966. I've looked and can't find a thing on it, but that isn't new to Proto. Smoke, this thing sat at a well advertised estate sale for two days before I picked it up (cheap). I've been on a roll with Plomb/Proto boxes as of late, I haven't shown the best yet but I will say I've been looking for one for years and finally got lucky.

Yeah, you have been doing pretty well there Storm! first that tool mobile and now this. Where was this sale at ?

 

[stormking]

Rural OC. Did you go to the huge sale in Beavercreek this weekend?

 

[Smokeshow69]

Rural OC. Did you go to the huge sale in Beavercreek this weekend?

Nope I wish! I live over by Tualatin so rural oc and beavercreek is definently within striking distance. I was busy with general errands and the such. Did you find anything else cool while you were out and about ?

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Nothing as cool as a midbox, but came into a couple old carry boxes

 

[AK4570]

Found a couple new ones for the kit... I don't run into a lot of the double squares in larger sizes.

 

[Smokeshow69]

Nothing as cool as a midbox, but came into a couple old carry boxes

I am still going to award suckage! That hip roof box isnt common at all. Plus the tag is still pretty nice and looks to be remanants of an old part number right below it. Nice work!

 

[c1504]

Cool stuff OTG. That hip roof box is awesome!

 

[Mintgrun]

I found my first dual marked transition tool today. There is at least one 10 inch wrench like it in the Plomb thread, but searching did not bring one up in this thread, so I'll post it here. I was excited to see it said Proto and was pleasantly surprised when I flipped it over to see Plvmb. Tom

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Thanks guys. Slick wrench mintgrun!

 

[bmwrd0]

Oh No! They are breeding!

 

[Oldtuleguy]

You can't have too many!

 

[c1504]

No you can’t! That top one sure looks nice

 

[Smokeshow69]

I found my first dual marked transition tool today. There is at least one 10 inch wrench like it in the Plomb thread, but searching did not bring one up in this thread, so I'll post it here. I was excited to see it said Proto and was pleasantly surprised when I flipped it over to see Plvmb. Tom

Nice wrench! I have a dual marked 24"...

Oh No! They are breeding!

Very nice! Like others said, top one looks top shelf!

 

[bmwrd0]

Nice on the outside, but someone folded down the dividers on the inside. I about cried when I saw that.

 

[Smokeshow69]

Nice on the outside, but someone folded down the dividers on the inside. I about cried when I saw that.

Oh thats the one...I rememberde one of them had that issue but could't recall which one...

 

[c1504]

I got this 1954 catalog this week. It is pretty nice to have a real original one instead of looking online. It has the price list too which is cool. The puller guide I have had for a while but I don’t think I posted it.

 

[stormking]

Always liked those animal tool advertisements. Nice find

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Those are cool!!

 

[d42jeep]

I was going through my 4” adjustable wrenches today and took a picture of the Protos from older to newer.
-Don

 

[Provincial]

I have noticed the thin DOE wrenches with an offset that show up now and then. They are the AN 8505 series, and I don't know what they were intended for. Recently, I found a use for my AN 8505-13. I used the 1-1/8" end to hold the piston rod for an ARO air fluid pump I use for transferring hydraulic oil from 55-gallon drums. The piston assembly screws onto the rod, and the rod has two flats that are barely wide enough to get this thin wrench in. The wrench is pretty stout, and I had to put a lot of torque on it, using a 1-5/8" P&C combo on the flats of the piston itself.




Does anyone know what these wrenches were intended for? The AN number indicates a military procurement specification.

 

[Smokeshow69]

I got this 1954 catalog this week. It is pretty nice to have a real original one instead of looking online. It has the price list too which is cool. The puller guide I have had for a while but I don’t think I posted it.

Nice grab on the 54' catalog! Looks to be the smaller jobber size ? I have that same puller catalog. IT came in my proto la wheel puller box. It isnt as nice as yours.