Tool Talk

Picture Forum => Picture Forum => Topic started by: hottractorman on April 19, 2012, 05:21:04 PM

Title: Tool Display
Post by: hottractorman on April 19, 2012, 05:21:04 PM
This is my cart I take to display my tools at shows.

(http://i1257.photobucket.com/albums/ii511/hottractorman/ToolDisplay.jpg)
Title: Re: Tool Display
Post by: hottractorman on April 19, 2012, 05:31:55 PM
Here's a few of my extra Plvmb tools I have for sale.

(http://i1257.photobucket.com/albums/ii511/hottractorman/PlumbTools2012028.jpg)
Title: Re: Tool Display
Post by: hottractorman on April 19, 2012, 05:36:18 PM
From my collection:  2 old rachets that are not reversable.  You slide the fitting through.

(http://i1257.photobucket.com/albums/ii511/hottractorman/PlumbTools2012021.jpg)

Title: Re: Tool Display
Post by: hottractorman on April 19, 2012, 05:39:17 PM
More of my PLVMB collection:

(http://i1257.photobucket.com/albums/ii511/hottractorman/PlumbTools2012019.jpg)


(http://i1257.photobucket.com/albums/ii511/hottractorman/PlumbTools2012012.jpg)


Title: Re: Tool Display
Post by: hottractorman on April 19, 2012, 05:50:20 PM
These are the only tools that actually spell PLUMB instead of the PLVMB.  They were made in LA.

(http://i1257.photobucket.com/albums/ii511/hottractorman/PlumbTools2012022.jpg)


These PLVMB have "WF" which I'm told were made for Wright Field Air Base in Ohio.
Does anyone know if this is true?

(http://i1257.photobucket.com/albums/ii511/hottractorman/PlumbTools2012016.jpg)
Title: Re: Tool Display
Post by: FrankLee on April 19, 2012, 05:58:47 PM
Very Nice Plombs!
Title: Re: Tool Display
Post by: Papaw on April 19, 2012, 08:13:06 PM
Very nice way to display the tools!
Those Plombs from L A say PLOMB, not Plumb.


Yes, Wright Field. It was a supply center for the war effort.
Title: Re: Tool Display
Post by: Fins/413 on April 20, 2012, 04:59:19 AM
Great photos, those peebles are sweet.
Title: Re: Tool Display
Post by: johnsironsanctuary on April 20, 2012, 05:05:46 AM
WOW!!!
Title: Re: Tool Display
Post by: Nolatoolguy on April 21, 2012, 07:31:13 AM
Nice display cart, like the fact its on wheels.

The slide through ratetchets are very nice as well.
Title: Re: Tool Display
Post by: skylab on April 21, 2012, 11:57:19 AM
nice collection.  How did you make the cart?

Title: Re: Tool Display
Post by: hottractorman on April 22, 2012, 08:52:23 PM
Hi. The cart was built with a frame from 2 by 4 inch wood and covered with white peg board and the tools fasten with electrican ty - raps. The rear wheels are Chevy Cavalier Hubs and Spair tires, and the front I bought at Harbor Freight , A dolly that you hook in the the tounge to move a trailer. I think it probaly weighs close to 800 pounds.As you can see I pull it into the trailer. Elwood
Title: Re: Tool Display
Post by: Lump on May 09, 2012, 09:42:30 PM
I am no expert on Plomb tools, but I also read somewhere online that in some guy's opinion, WF stood for "War Finish," and he argued that you don't see any nickel or chrome plated Plomb tools with that "WF" code on them, to make his point.

Again, I am not a Plomb expert, and don't know.

Title: Re: Tool Display
Post by: Papaw on May 09, 2012, 10:15:43 PM
War Finish and Wright Field are not the same. War Finish refers to the finish used in wartime due to shortages of materials that were dedicated to wartime production for the military.

For a more complete explanation, see what The Plomb Tools website says-
http://bthomas2.web.officelive.com/WarFinishWF.aspx (http://bthomas2.web.officelive.com/WarFinishWF.aspx)

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Restrictions were imposed on all manufacturing for the civilian market in order that sufficient amounts of critical materials were continually available to meet the requirements of the war effort. With this in mind it is then reasonable to assume that the "War Finish" imprinted on civilian tools indicate that these tools did not necessarily meet the material standards set by the company during peacetime, when there was access to bountiful supplies.  If the words “War Finish” were just related to the texture and appearance of the exterior, the stamping would be redundant, and not worth the added expense.

 
Title: Re: Tool Display
Post by: stanley62 on June 29, 2012, 01:07:21 PM
I love the papertowel holder on the end of your tool cart.  I need to find me a big old set of ice tongs to hang up my paper towel with!!
Jim
Title: Re: Tool Display
Post by: Lump on July 01, 2012, 10:59:06 AM
Hey, Hottractorman. I am in the old car event business, and I produce a giant swap meet/car show in Ohio 3 times per year (30,000 people). I am wondering about creating a tool and garage show event. Do you go to many such events? Can you recommend some that I could travel to, to see how they are set up, etc?

Thanks!
Title: Re: Tool Display
Post by: lbgradwell on July 01, 2012, 12:22:39 PM
I don't know how I missed this thread...

Excellent Plomb collection, hottractorman!
Title: Re: Tool Display
Post by: mikeswrenches on July 02, 2012, 07:58:06 AM
Lump,

The Florida Flywheelers produce 3 swap meet/tractor shows each year.  Nov., Jan., and Feb.  These also include a very large flea market/swap meet area.  Their grounds encompass approximately 240 acres.  Not all is swap meet but a great portion is.  I have been told that walking up and down each aisle is around 18 miles total.  You can't walk it and look at everything in one day...even with a golf cart it's hard.

You can find anything here.  Tons of old tools, hit and miss engines, tractors, tractor parts, and much more.  Because of the diversity, you get a LOT of people.  Shows run 4 days, Wed.-Sat.  The good thing is you can set up the Wed. before the show starts.  Lets you get out and see what the other guys have before the general public gets in.

The other really good thing is that for all you folks in the North you get to go someplace warm in  the winter.  We get a lot of folks from the Midwest and Northeast.  I would think that a show in Ohio would be successful...providing you held it in the warm weather months.

One reason that I think these shows are such a success is they have something for everyone.  Not just the guys.

You can look at their website and get a better idea of the layout.

As was said in the movie Field of Dreams..."If you build it, they will come."

Good luck, Mike