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We are now buying ivory rules contact rulerman

admin — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 07:32:40 +0000

Measured Words

admin — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 21:06:23 +0000

One joy of rule collecting and research comes from an unexpected discovery. This Stanley #18 2FT 2Fold special is a first for rule collectors. (See Figure 1)

The special rule has a 3/8 diameter round joint. I believe the joint was used to lower the cost of production. It would also make the rule very fragile and it would have had a short life in the school shop. (See Figure 2)

The #29 catalogue rule has the same configurations but the joint is 1/2 inch in diameter and made of heavier brass. So why the small round joint???? (See Figure 3)

The #18 2foot 2 fold standard catalogue rule has a square main joint. This rule was commonly called a School Rule. It was Stanley’s best selling and cheapest 2 foot 2fold ruler.

As always the research in this article may not be exhaustive. I encourage any and all to contact me with additional information or speculation about the origin and history of Stanley Special or Custom Rules. Scott Lynk 802-877-3775

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admin — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 21:05:38 +0000

We are sorry to say we’ve closed the business. However, we are still ruler enthusiasts. If you have a special piece – we’d love to see it.

We are no longer selling Gerstner Tool Chests

admin — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 21:04:56 +0000

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admin — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 17:36:49 +0000

Ruler Man Antiques. We are sorry to say we’ve closed the business. However, we are still ruler enthusiasts. If you have a special piece – we’d love to see it.