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Title: Unidentified Tool
Post by: oldwautash on August 29, 2011, 07:03:56 PM
 I found this tool in a box of my late wife's belongings, and cannot figure out what its purpose is. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
RUSTY



Edit by Papaw- I took the liberty of fixing spellings and replacing the Capitals in your post.
Title: Re: UNIDENEFIED TOOL
Post by: rusty on August 29, 2011, 07:10:45 PM

I think we just saw one of these not too long ago...

I think the consensus was it was for measuring off reams of paper...
Title: Re: UNIDENEFIED TOOL
Post by: oldwautash on August 29, 2011, 07:42:46 PM
thank you. sounds about right. or possibly for measuring off keypunch cards.
Title: Re: UNIDENEFIED TOOL
Post by: lbgradwell on August 29, 2011, 07:53:23 PM
Here's the thread:

http://www.papawswrench.com/vboard/index.php?topic=681.0 (http://www.papawswrench.com/vboard/index.php?topic=681.0)
Title: Re: UNIDENEFIED TOOL
Post by: kxxr on August 29, 2011, 07:58:51 PM
That is what it was. Mine was missing the movable bar thingy. Yours must be the deluxe model with that nice wood handle.
Title: Re: Unidentified Tool
Post by: Papaw on August 29, 2011, 08:32:22 PM
Welcome to Tool Talk, Oldwautash. Find the Introduction Forum and tell us a little about yourself and your old tool interests.
Title: Re: Unidentified Tool
Post by: ToolsorDie on September 03, 2011, 06:34:51 PM
Yep, it is for redundant measuring of paper, I worked in a small print shop bindery for 5 years, used one similar daily.

Count the amount of sheets you need, slide the tool to fit the thickness, then use the tool to divide stacks of paper into equal volumes.
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