LOVE the t-handle ones. The speed wrenches are cool as well.
I have three tools my Dad used on B-17’s, B-24’s, and B-29’s, one of them (the speed wrench) says “plvmb” on it – never heard of ’em. The other two I forget how they are labeled, but they are definitely from the 30’s! I also have my Grandfather’s woodworking set, brace and bit, old (wooden!) planes, spokeshaves (draw knife) etc. that have to be well over 100 years old.
No, they’re NOT for sale. They work quite well, thankyouveddymuch. And boy do they hold an edge!!
I too have a collection of my dad’s and his dad’s tools. egorr, the reason they hold an edge because they were made by an American Craftsmen who had pride and knowledge in his tools and processes.
Made by OEM and not a contract house. I have to tell folks that dont know the difference between Downers Grove/Craftsmen made and Danaher Tool Group/etc stuff.
egorr,
My dad bought a set of Plumb tools in 1946 after he got back from Japan. I still use the tools and have bought a few in junk shops: like a set of gear pullers and wrenches. I believe Plumb tools were made in Los Angeles
Here’s one for you a classic Snap-On socket set:
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Somewhere I have a Snap On ratchet extension that I dated back to 1938
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LOVE the t-handle ones. The speed wrenches are cool as well.
I have three tools my Dad used on B-17’s, B-24’s, and B-29’s, one of them (the speed wrench) says “plvmb” on it – never heard of ’em. The other two I forget how they are labeled, but they are definitely from the 30’s! I also have my Grandfather’s woodworking set, brace and bit, old (wooden!) planes, spokeshaves (draw knife) etc. that have to be well over 100 years old.
No, they’re NOT for sale. They work quite well, thankyouveddymuch. And boy do they hold an edge!!
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I too have a collection of my dad’s and his dad’s tools. egorr, the reason they hold an edge because they were made by an American Craftsmen who had pride and knowledge in his tools and processes.
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Made by OEM and not a contract house. I have to tell folks that dont know the difference between Downers Grove/Craftsmen made and Danaher Tool Group/etc stuff.
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Plvmb was very popular back in the day and they made excellent tools.
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I want a socket-Schnauzer too, how about a screw-setter…
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What happens if the Wifey unit opens a can? Die wrenchenschnauser is gone like a shot!!
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That’s why the wrenchentwister has a pocket full of treats close at hand.
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egorr,
My dad bought a set of Plumb tools in 1946 after he got back from Japan. I still use the tools and have bought a few in junk shops: like a set of gear pullers and wrenches. I believe Plumb tools were made in Los Angeles
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I snag them up every chance I get.
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I do too Phil, I saw a lot of Plvmb tools in North and South Dakota at farm estate sales and surprising around here in Idaho.
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