WTB Proto "Pebble Field" Combos and DB

[Bolster]

Proto "Pebble Field" items have a little rectangle at either end of the wrench with the size inside. Behind the size is a little pebbly area. They were made in the 1950s and 1960. NO they are not collectible, they're relatively common, I find one or two at almost every market. I live in LA so I'm collecting and using these old LA-made wrenches. I've been trying to put together a set of combos and double box ends.

I'm getting impatient waiting for some of the combos I haven't found:

1210... 5/16 Thank You Rickster!
1226...13/16
1236...1-1/8 and up.

Also lots of mine need upgrades so tell me what you got.

Also I am missing most double box'es.

Thanks.

 

[Bolster]

Here's what I'm looking for... between the two rectangular fields it usually says

#### PROTO Los Angeles Mfd USA

...or something like that.

 

[Bolster]

Wow! These must be more unpopular than I thought, not a single reply, not even a comment.

Am I the only person interested in these 50s and 60s vintage Protos?

 

[sk farmer]

"no, they are not collectible." . who are you trying to kid bolster? i don't think they are just laying around. i don't have any but if anyone has a short box 1/2 by 9/16 like that i am intereseted.

 

[Bolster]

Well I am comparing them to Plomb, which are not easy to find. The pebble field protos, I often see two or so, when I go to a swap meet. Most I leave lay, unless they're in really good condition. But then, I am in LA, where they were made. Took me a couple months to come up with a decent set. I'll get a photo of the set.

But as is always the case, there's a couple of holdouts I can't find.

I've decided not to buy the PF open ended (I just have too many OEs) and I have a bunch of those I could let loose.

 

[Bolster]

The 5/8 is inscribed: "**** LAB." Didn't have a 5/8, so bought it anyway. Upside is, nobody wants to steal that one.

 

[Bolster]

These I've decided to stop buying, I just don't need any more DOEs. So they're for sale if somebody finds them interesting.

 

[Rickster]

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=109721

 

[Bolster]

Yessssss! You have two I'm looking for Rickster!

 

[sk farmer]

pm me a price on one of each please. i am interested, consider me first.

 

[Bolster]

Yessir. PM inbound.

 

[jpilgrim]

In line for DOE as well as Box & Comb spares
PM Sent

 

[alex71]

The 5/8 is inscribed: "**** LAB." Didn't have a 5/8, so bought it anyway. Upside is, nobody wants to steal that one.

I wonder which end of the combo the **** lab would use first? and I also wonder if the **** lab used **** lube?

hey you started it.

 

[sk farmer]

pm sent bolster

 

[Bolster]

I wonder which end of the combo the **** lab would use first? and I also wonder if the **** lab used **** lube? hey you started it.

LOL! I suspect it had a lot to do with whether or not they liked your medical insurance. Private insurance or self-pay, you get the box end. Gov't assisted care, reimbursing at a fraction of the cost, you get the open end!

 

[jpilgrim]

I'm dropping out for now. Too busy with work. Sincere apologies to Bolster and the list for holding things up.

 

[Vinko]

Well I am comparing them to Plomb, which are not easy to find. The pebble field protos, I often see two or so, when I go to a swap meet. Most I leave lay, unless they're in really good condition. But then, I am in LA, where they were made. Took me a couple months to come up with a decent set. I'll get a photo of the set.

But as is always the case, there's a couple of holdouts I can't find.

I've decided not to buy the PF open ended (I just have too many OEs) and I have a bunch of those I could let loose.

There used to ba a lot of Plomb at the Pasadena swap met in the 90's. Cheap. Also Proto LA I've seen, though not as much as I would've thought. Haven't been to a Swap meet in ages, but I plan to hit the one at Alpine Village sometime soon. I'll keep an eye out.

 

[comedyman809]

maybe the **** lab is where they made **** lube?

 

[JSharp]

I have an extra Proto double box end with pebble fields. It is a 1145 15/16 1 inch.

It is a foot long, gonna cost a bit for me to ship. Would like to trade for something big and plomb, or proto wrenches, proto extensions or a proto ratchet.

Otherwise I guess $15 shipped.

 

[Rickster]

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=109721

 

[Bolster]

I need that one, Rickster.

All: Still seeking 1226...a 13/16 combo in "pebble field" style.

 

[premierplayer]

5/8 x 3/4, no owner markings
Interest?