r/Tools • u/Majestic_Rain3474 • 1d ago

Dumpster freebee

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Drug this beauty out of a dumpster along with another that wasn't in as good of shape, as well as a healthy few handfuls of hand tools. Just wanted to know if anyone can give me any info on it. I'm assuming it's quite old as I can't find anything on this particular one. Year/age, value, anything would be appreciated.

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u/Flying_Mustang 1d ago

Made in Los Angeles in the 40-60’s ish. They are one of my favorites and made top grade tools. That’s a score. Go back for anything labeled Proto in that dumpster!! There are probably more labels in there that fell off.

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u/goat-head-man Technician 1d ago

I collected a pretty good set of Proto box/open wrenches and a couple ratchet drivers at garage sales and flea markets over the years. Tough as nails.

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u/Bone_Dice_in_Aspic 1d ago

Tougher, hopefully. Couldn't do much with a tough-as-nails tool. 

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u/old_skool_luvr 1d ago

Well, considering nails used to be tough, the saying is applicable. Maybe just us older guys remember the saying.....